Latvia · GAUJA NATIONAL PARK TOURS
Latvia’s oldest national park is sandstone cliffs, pine forest and a river slow enough to paddle. These 14 trips cover the hikes, the caves and the castles along the valley, with drive times from Riga and what each day includes.
Review of Riga’s private Sigulda and Turaida tour, with Gauja National Park, castles, guide quality, value, practical tips, and FAQs.
“Diane our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Excellent English and a very professional guide. Highly recommended this tour.”
Hike Gauja National Park from Riga on a guided 15 km route through forests, river valleys, caves, and Sigulda, Latvia’s Little Switzerland.
“This was the highlight of my trip to Latvia so far. The scenery was beautiful! We walked alongside the river for a good portion of the hike, and the view from the top of the hill was breathtaking. There was even a section of the hike that went through a beautiful grassy pasture with cows. It was such a cool experience to go from the Riga city scene to the peace and quiet of the park. The amount of walking and areas of incline was worth every second. The tour guide was so informative, and because I was solo it was a very personalized experience. I definitely recommend this hike…”
Hike Gauja National Park near Sigulda, visit Turaida and Sigulda castles, and enjoy a flexible guided day trip from Riga.
“Fantastic tour! The guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this”
Hike 12 kilometers through Gauja National Park from Riga, with castles, caves, forest trails, private transport, and optional activities.
“Super great experience hiking in Sigulda. There will be some stairs to climb, but the guide ensured a great pace and as many breaks as needed. Our guide was super pleasant and we had a lovely day. Remember insect repellent - there was a ton of mosquitoes in the forest.”
Paddle through Gauja National Park from Riga, with cliff views, a local picnic, expert guidance, and flexible routes for small groups.
“The experience was truly amazing. Everything was perfectly organized. We enjoyed all aspects of the tour, the kayaking, the mesmerizing views of the cliffs from the river as well as the tasty picknick. However, the best part was the professional accompaniment by Rolands who impressed us with his profound knowledge of Latvian nature as well as all other subjects of interest.”
Review of a full-day Gauja National Park tour from Riga, with hiking, Krimulda manor, Turaida Castle, transport, and local insight.
“It was an amazing experience, great views, beautiful river and forest. Very friendly guide! Definitely recommended to any nature enthusiast!”
Paddle 15 to 20 kilometers through Latvia’s Gauja Valley, with sandstone cliffs, forest views, local stories, and Riga transfers.
“This activity was so much fun! 🤩 Ronalds and his wife Inga were extremely friendly, enjoyable and took really good care of us. The lunch they prepared was delicious local food. We absolutely recommend this tour to everyone, we loved it!”
Explore Gauja National Park from Riga with wild animals, Ligatne, Sigulda castles, Gutman’s Cave, and an English-speaking guide.
“A nice way to explore Gauja National park and spend a day closer to nature outside of Riga. We saw the bear, deers, wild boar etc ad promised. Valdis, our tour guide was very nice and informative. We enjoyed our hiking tour with him as well as it was a nice group we had on that day.”
Explore Sigulda and Gauja National Park on a private hike with castle ruins, Gutmanis Cave, river views, forest paths, and local lore.
“They made it easy to organize a customized day tour. Excellent communication leading up to our event.”
Hike Gauja National Park, taste Latvian treats, explore Ligatne and Cēsis, and visit a medieval castle on a small-group day trip from Riga.
“Two passionate tour guide, with detailed guide about the plants and Latvia history.”
Explore Gauja National Park from Riga with castles, Gutman’s Cave, Ligatne animal trails, and a private English-speaking guide.
“Bellissima escursione. La guida Zaiga è stata eccellente, professionale e paziente. Consigliatissimo”
Explore Sigulda, Turaida Castle, Gutmanis Cave, and Gauja National Park on a private half-day tour from Riga.
“The activity was excellent, the guide was very lively and took us to very beautiful places. Too bad that because of a bored tourist she limited our visits and time in the places”
Explore Latvia on a seven-day hiking tour from Riga, with Gauja forests, sandstone cliffs, coastal trails, castles, markets, and small towns.
“We had a nice hiking experience with Valdis as a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The walks we had was from about 10 – 16 km per day, but the distance will be adjusted according to the ability of those participating. We enjoyed day 3 & 4 witRead more”
Hike from Riga through Sigulda and Gauja National Park to Gutman Cave, castle ruins, river views, and golden autumn trails.
“Definitely enjoyed it. The tour guide was very kniwledgeable about Latvia and he was a great tour guide. We had a great time.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
