Latvia · NATIONAL PARKS
Half of Latvia is forest, and two parks carry the day-trip crown: the Gauja’s castle valley and Ķemeri’s great bog. These 8 tours are ranked by the people who went — expect boardwalks, sandstone caves and a lot of pine.
Private 5-hour Riga to Sigulda and Turaida tour with Gauja National Park, castles, Gutman's Cave, and local culture in a small group.
“The tour was well organized, pick up was punctual, and great communication. The guide/driver - Armands- was very informative and happy to accommodate throughout the tour. Highly recommended for an exceptional experience in Latvia!”
Riga to Kemeri National Park in one day. Walk the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk, see Lake Kaņieris, and enjoy Gulf of Riga beaches.
“My husband and I enjoyed our trip with Rolands. He was an expert on environmental issues and shared his knowledge and enthusisiam. with us. We enjoyed the diversity of the tour taking in bog, lake, forest and beach areas. He supplied a picnic of traditional Latvian fare, which we enjoyed. We were picked up promptly at our hotel and returned there afterwards.”
Sunset walk through Latvia’s Kemeri bog boardwalk and Jurmala beach stop, small-group guide and Riga pickup, about 4 hours.
“Had a good day out with Janis. I very much enjoyed his company. Janis is such a friendly and lovable person, we had a good walk and even enjoyed a good local beer at the end. The tour was a success even though it was cloudy on the day. many thanks”
Sunrise at Kemeri’s bog and a scenic drive through Jurmala, with optional treetop views and (in summer) a Baltic Sea swim.
“Krista was a brilliant guide! Informative and most of all super friendly! Unfortunately it was cloudy in the morning so I couldn't truly appreciate the sunrise at Kemeri national park, but it was still beautiful in it's own eerie way. Krista was also happy to extend the tour (for a fee of course) to show me some other destinations I'd always wanted to see in Latvia and they didn't disappoint.”
Guided hike from Riga to Sigulda and Gauja National Park, small group size, scenic bluffs, river trails, and history with English guides.
“Our guide was super lovely and very knowledgeable. We were given a really great day out exploring the national park and learning and chatting along the way.”
One-day Gauja National Park hikes from Sigulda to Turaida, including castles and museum entry, led with an improv style.
“Fantastic tour! The guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this”
Private half-day hike from Riga through Gauja National Park in Sigulda, a 12 km trail with cliffs, caves, castle ruins, and flexible add-ons.
“This is a really beautiful hike and can be customized based on what activities you would like to do. It does involve some climbing stairs but is such a beautiful part of Latvia. Janis told us a lot about the country and the area as well as educating is about the natural parts of the forest. It is definitely worth getting out of Riga and seeing some of the natural beauty. The communication was great and the transport was easy and Janis customized the trip based on what we were interested in along the way. We also did the cable car to get a great view.”
Full-day hike and heritage stops from Riga to Gauja National Park, Krimulda, and Turaida Castle, with hotel pickup and entry included.
“We had a wonderful trip with Rolands. He is such a friendly person, a terrific guide, and is very knowledgeable about the area’s significance and history. I would gladly book another trip with him!”
Every kind of Latvian day out, and the best of each.
