For our group, rafting on the Võhandu River was pure laughter therapy and an unforgettable three-hour adventure.
Saarjärve Holiday House is located just 3 km from the Võhandu River as the crow flies, making it a wonderful base for a river adventure in South Estonia.
Many visitors in Estonia know Taevaskoja for its impressive sandstone outcrops, but the Võhandu River also offers beautiful sandstone cliffs, river-carved caves and peaceful stretches of untouched nature.
Along the way, you can enjoy quiet riverside landscapes, lush forests and glimpses
of charming homes built along the riverbanks — the kind of places where sauna chimneys
often start smoking on Saturday afternoons.
One of the most beautiful stretches of the Võhandu River
The Leevi–Süvahavva section, located close to Saarjärve, is considered by locals to be one of the most beautiful parts of the Võhandu River. It is a scenic and memorable route that combines gentle adventure with the calm beauty of South Estonian nature.
Good to know
- Location: Võhandu River, near Saarjärve Holiday House
- Region: Põlva County, South Estonia
- Route: approximately 13 km
- Duration: 2.5–3 hours
- Season: available year-round during the ice-free period
Perfect for groups and team events
Rafting on the Võhandu River is a great activity for company retreats, team days, summer events, birthdays and active weekends with friends.
The trip can be combined with accommodation, sauna, hot tub, catering or other activities
at Saarjärve. After the river adventure, your group can return to the lake, warm up in the sauna
or enjoy a shared meal in a peaceful forest setting.
Rafting providers
Rafting trips on the Võhandu River are offered by
Matkajuht
and
Puhka Looduses.
Plan your rafting adventure from Saarjärve
If you would like to combine a Võhandu River rafting trip with your stay, seminar or team event
at Saarjärve, please contact us and we will help you plan a smooth and memorable experience.
