Adventures in Riga & beyond: a 5-day Latvia trip
Welcome to Latvia! This tour will take you from the capital to the tranquility of Baltic nature. You will discover the highlights of Riga and Latvia, like Gauja National Park: the largest and oldest national park in the country. Visit the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. This trip will also take you to the Baltic Sea. You'll stop at Jurmala, a vibrant seaside resort with its own character. You'll get to know these places, plus many more landmarks of Latvia on this 5-day trip.
Services
Included:
- 4 x nights in centrally located hotels with breakfast
- English-speaking tour leader
- Transport in private car or minivan
- Walking tour in Riga and Jurmala
- Gauja and Kemeri National Parks sightseeing tours
- Entrance to Sigulda Cable Car, Turaida Castle Museum, Sigulda Castle Complex and Rundale Palace
Excluded:
- Drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Additional meals
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Airlines/local taxes
- Bank transfer fees
- Tips
Optional:
- Upgrade your room to Superior Class (EUR200 per room)
Itinerary at a Glance
Riga
Welcome to Latvia!
Riga
Riga revealed
Gauja National Park - Sigulda - Turaida
Legends and landscapes
Rundale Palace - Kemeri - Jurmala
Beauty, bogs and sandy beaches
Riga Airport
Farewell Latvia!
Detailed Itinerary
Riga
Day 1: Welcome to Latvia!
On arrival at Riga's airport, your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Today is at leisure for you to explore the city at your own pace. This coastal capital, nestled at the Daugava River's mouth, exudes 800 years of history. Wander through the historic district, a tapestry of medieval, Art Nouveau, Gothic and wooden architecture just waiting to be explored.
Riga
Day 2: Riga revealed
After breakfast, start your day with a fascinating morning walking tour in Riga's enchanting Old Town. Explore medieval wonders like Riga Castle, a 14th-century gem; the ancient Cathedral, dating back to 1211; the iconic St Peter’s Church from the 15th century; and the Swedish Gate, a fortification dating back to the 17th century.
Afterwards, the afternoon and evening is yours to roam Riga at your leisure, and find a cosy bar or restaurant for dinner.
Gauja National Park - Sigulda - Turaida
Day 3: Legends and landscapes
Start the day at a leisurely pace, before embarking on an exciting adventure to Gauja National Park, Latvia's largest and oldest national park.
Immerse yourself in the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida, and explore ancient wonders like the Turaida Castle ruins and Sigulda. You can also soar 141 feet above the pristine Gauja Valley on a beautiful cable car ride, with views of the picturesque woodlands, charming castles and even a bobsled track.
Later, we'll head back to Riga, where you can explore the capital city's nightlife further or relax at your hotel.
Rundale Palace - Kemeri - Jurmala
Day 4: Beauty, bogs and sandy beaches
After breakfast, your day begins at the magnificent Rundale Palace, a Baroque gem once home to the Duke of Courland. On a guided tour, you can marvel at the palace's grandeur and stroll through the splendid gardens, offering a taste of Versailles in the Baltics.
Next, we'll head towards the picturesque seaside, passing charming fishing villages, and arrive at Jurmala, Latvia's renowned resort town. Relax on the sandy beaches and admire elegant Art Nouveau-style wooden houses.
In the afternoon, you'll head to Kemeri, a former sulphur water and mud resort town. Explore its architectural remnants, reminiscent of its past grandeurs. Kemeri resides within the Kemeri National Park, celebrated for its diverse natural beauty, particularly its bogs and swamps.
Later in the day, we head back to the capital, for your final night in Riga.
Riga Airport
Day 5: Farewell Latvia!
It's time to say goodbye to Latvia today!
After breakfast at your hotel, your driver till be ready to take you to the airport ready for your onward flight.
