Latvia · NATIONAL PARKS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 national park trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
Review of Riga’s Kemeri National Park sunset trip, with Jurmala, a bog boardwalk, practical tips, guides, timing, and value.
“Great tour! Our guide was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Small group was a bonus.”
Escape Riga for a small-group day in Ķemeri National Park, with bog trails, Lake Kaņieris, sulphur springs, forest, and beach.
“One of the most beautiful parks that I've seen in the world; and I'm not easily impressed. An absolute must do for nature lovers.”
Review the $253 Kemeri National Park day trip from Riga, with bog boardwalks, Lake Kaņieris, forest, beach, snacks, and guide tips.
“We enjoyed this trip for - beautiful landscape - lovely guide, who provided a lot of information on the Latvian nature. Beside that, we loved the opportunity to learn a lot about Latvia in general. The trip was not difficult, 63 year old had no troubles. It was fairly warm day, so I am glad we took a lot of water with us.”
Review of the Kemeri sunset tour from Riga, with a bog boardwalk, Jūrmala Beach, guide tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“Of course it depends on what time of year you visit, but with summer sunset at 22:20, this was a late tour but worth it. The sunset itself was okay, but Kemeri park and bog walk were great! The boardwalk is well-maintained and sturdy. Not quite wide enough for two people to walk side-by-side, but not so narrow that you feel unsafe. Because of the distance from Riga, not many people take this tour, but that just makes it so incredibly peaceful and serene.”
Review of the Kemeri Bog Trail from Riga, with a small-group guide, Jurmala beach, forest boardwalk, tower views, and practical tips.
“Armands is an exceptional guide. His knowledge, humor and passion are contagious and made our trip to Riga and the surrounding country very special. We booked two tours with him (Sigulda and Kemeri) and could not have been happier. Our conversations were inspiring and educated us on so many topics. Thank you, Armands, for showing us the love for your country and the work that you do. We will recommend you to anyone that plans to go to Riga. We made beautiful memories on those tours”
Watch sunrise over Kemeri bog, tour Jurmala, and swim in the Baltic Sea on a private early-morning trip from Riga.
“This was a great trip from start to finish and really added some lovely memories to our holiday in Latvia. Armand was on time to collect us, very friendly and chatty and was attentive to our needs the whole time. He knew so much about Latvian history and nature and was very willing to answer any questions and share his expertise. I don’t think you could ask him a question he doesn’t know the answer to! We were so lucky and had the whole Kemeri Park to ourselves as we arrived so early in the morning, it was so beautiful and peaceful. I really recommend even in winter, the snow…”
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”
Explore Ķemeri bogs, Kaņieris Lake, the Baltic coast, sulfur springs, and Jūrmala on an easy private day trip from Riga.
“We had an excellent time in the national forest and Bog walk. While it was about 5 miles, we had plenty of opportunities to sit. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating for our tour. I would highly recommend this tour!”
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.”
Explore Ķemeri National Park from Riga in bog shoes, with a local guide, hotel pickup, and a 3 to 5 km walk across pristine wetlands.
“It was interesting and something special. Only the picknic we missed.”
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!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
