Half day activities
Selection of half day incentive ideas for every taste
Manor Romance

Enjoy the lifestyle of manor landlords – carriage ride in the beautiful manor complex, afternoon tea in the romantic Tea House with picture-perfect views to slow river and islands, chamber music concert in the Park Pavilion, champagne on the bridges, followed by an elegant reception in the Palm House. Duration 4 hours, capacity 50 persons
Smuggler’s Adventure

Local vodka was one of the important income sources for Vihula manor and during the prohibition era in Finland lot of it was smuggled over. Re-enact the prohibition era smuggling ventures – try out the local spirits in watermill next to the historical vodka distillery and help the smuggler to bring the spirits to the boat, waiting on the river shores. End the tiring day with a merry party at Kaval-Ants Tavern restaurant. Entertainment at the party: accordion player and singer performing old drinking songs. Duration 4 hours, capacity 60 persons
Art workshop with Czar’s court painter Carl Timoleon von Neff
Did you know that famous artist von Neff was born not far from Vihula, as an illegitimate child of a governess and has made his way up to Russian court being car’s Nicolai’s court painter? Meet him at Vihula, listen to his stories and take part of an art workshop. Everybody will have a chance to try out their skills and talents in painting on easel in the inspiring surroundings of Vihula Manor House Complex. Duration 4 hours, capacity 60 persons with 3 instructor
Treasure hunt in the footsteps of von Krusenstern

Did you know that another famous person, sailor and explorer Adam Johann Ritter von Krusenstern, who lead the first Russian expedition of the Earth, that rounded Cape Horn and reached the northern Pacific, was born and lived in Estonia, at Kiltsi Manor, not far from Vihula? Come in the famous explorer’s footsteps and explore the whole world in Vihula. How? Come find out and discover the hidden treasures! Duration 4 hours, capacity 70 persons
Try out the manor manners in modern way – a bloodless hunt

A joyous, sporty and romantic day with traditional bows, intact nature, sunshine or glittering snow. Get a short introduction to the archery with full equipment – a bow, the arrows and the security gloves – and let the hunt begin! Duration 4 hours, capacity 50 persons
Boat ride on the lake, ending with lavish picnic in the manor park

Enjoy the beautiful views on the short boat ride of 1 km on picturesque Mustjõe River curving around the manor ensemble, ending with picnic in the park – or why not in the Park Pavilion, river islands, bridges or at the balcony of your room. Duration 3 hours, capacity 12 persons
Vihula raft rally on lake and Mustoja river
Raft rally is an easy and exciting adventure game, where teams are competing on the lake on the marked routes on speed and ability to manoeuvre. It is a very good exercise of team work and a lot of fun on the water. Duration 4 hours, capacity 60 persons
Kayak training on lake and river in Vihula

Have a training of kayaking and try different kayaks. Training session with the help from the instructors followed by the exciting races. Have a break outdoors after sitting indoors in the seminar room and get to know your colleagues in the different surroundings. Duration 4 hours, capacity 25 pax
Photo hunt
The objective of a photo hunt is for teams to find the places on a photograph and to make as creative a photo as possible in the same location. The team will be given a legend, photographs on paper and a digital camera. The active orienteering-hunting portion of the photo hunt is followed by a viewing of the photos, which may be organized immediately after the hunt at the meeting room or later, as part of a dinner or lunch at Kaval-Ants Tavern or Palm House. Duration with photo viewing 3 hours, capacity 100 persons
Geo-crossword
The goal of GeoCrossWord is for a team to quickly and exactly complete a very special crossword puzzle with the help of GPS equipment and the cleverness of the team members. Our instructor divides the participants into teams. We try to keep the teams small (3-6 people) so that everyone can actively participate.
The clues in the crossword include general questions about geography and Estonia, as well as about 20 clues related to GPS coordinates. The answers to the clues related to the coordinates are very hard to figure out without seeing the exact place (unless you are very clever). The team decides for itself how to solve the clues. The principle is simple: If your head can’t help, then your legs can! Any means are allowed for obtaining information. The team who solves the greatest part of the crossword during the allotted time or who solves the entire puzzle the fastest is the winner. Duration 3 hours, capacity 100 persons
Biking tour in Lahemaa National Park

From Vihula it’s just 6 km of picturesque countryside road to Sagadi Manor and then another 6 km through the ancient forests to historical Altja fishing village, where you can enjoy the seaside and hearty meals at traditional Altja Tavern or in Toomarahva Farm. Total roundtrip is around 20 km; the shorter option is biking tour from manor to the seacoast and back, 8 km in total. Duration 2-4 hours depending on route, capacity 30 persons
Hiking adventure in Viru wetland

Enjoy the unspoiled nature in unique and scenic Viru bog, walking the Viru Bog Nature Trail of 3.5 km. A boardwalk crosses the bog where you can see typical bog landscapes and plants. A beautiful view opens onto the bog pools from the watch tower. Try a suprise forest picnic or have a hearty countryside lunch at Altja Tavern. Duration 4-5 hours, capacity 150 persons
Sea kayaking

Short transfer to the seaside. Meet with instructors in Mustoja and have a training session on shore. After that you are ready to go to the sea and kayak towards East with the guidance of experienced instructors, enjoy the beautiful scenery including Toolse castle that is one of the oldest ancient buildings in Estonia. The whole paddling trip is 13 km. Duration 4 hours, capacity 60 persons
Bog-shoes walk walk at Laukasoo bog

If you want to have a closer look at the unique bog ecosystem, then wear the bog-shoes and go to a walk with a trained instructor. These broad platform shoes help keep you near the surface and let you enjoy the less traveled corners of our natural areas all year round. Transfer from Vihula takes 10 minutes and then you are ready for the real inside hike in the bog. After 3 hours hiking transfer back to Vihula. Duration 4 hour, capacity 50 persons
Winter adventure

Have a glass of glue whine or hot raspberry tea in Von Schubert Wine Bar to be well prepared. Enjoy the real Estonian winter in the beautiful surroundings of Vihula and spend a day outside cross- country skiing, sledge rides and kick sledding. Duration 3 hours, capacity 50 persons
Tour To medieval Rakvere Castle and Pandivere upland

Tour of the Pandivere Upland and the town of Rakvere, passing through the rolling hills of Pandivere area and along the lakes of Porkuni, including visit to the Porkuni Limestone Museum (entrance) and 13th century Rakvere Castle which once housed the Order of Teutonic Knights and has now been turned into a fascinating museum (entrance). Duration 4 hours. Possibility to extend to full day activity if combine with lunch, free time in Rakvere for leisure and shopping and visit to water centre and spa – Aqva Spa
Vihula manor is full of suprises and we can design the most unique events for you – for more creative incentive ideas, please contact us.














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