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SCHEDULED / MONDAY / TRANSFER VILNIUS – RIGA
Scheduled transfers Every Sunday 9am – Riga – Vilnius –with stops in Hill of Crosess (30-45 minutes) – Is a historical and architectural monument, a unique ensemble of folk art. Its peace, spirituality, authenticity, and sacred nature attracts visitors. And lunch time in Siauliai city.
With a group size minimum 3 and maximum 8 people. Please book at least 2-5 days in advance to guarantee a tour on your preferred date.
Hill Of Crosses / Siauliai city
HUSKY ADVENTURE RIDE & LĪGATNE
Husky adventure ride (4km) – we offer a chance to spend your holidays with our dynamic huskies. RigaTours.lv has offers for either families/beginners or professional adventure seekers. We are based in Araisi, Latvia, our unique historical and woodland trails are the perfect location to tick one off your bucket list. Enjoy the challenge of mushing a team of huskies through miraculously snow-covered forest trails. After we will have hot drinks and snacks. Then 1 hour in Līgatne village. Book in advance!
HUSKY DOG SLEDDING IN LATVIA
Husky Dog sledding tour from Riga, Latvia – on arrival we will meet our guides and dog team. Our guide will give you instructions on how to control the sled and dogs. The Husky dog sledding track is 3km long. This is an amazing experience that allows you to escape the city, breathe the fresh air and raise your adrenaline in a fast sled dog ride. After we will have hot drinks and snacks. If snow are not enough for sledges – there is possibility to go with dog-cart!
OLD RIGA & RIGA CENTRAL MARKET TOUR
DAY TOUR TO TRAKAI CASTLE
Day tour to Trakai castle – former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and one of the most visited places in the region. The towers of the Trakai Island Castle, casting their reflections on the surface of Lake Galvė, are reminders of the 15th century when the Great Duchy of Lithuania was at the peak of glory and its lands reached as far as the shores of the Black Sea. The Island Castle, built during the 14th–15th centuries, was one of the strongest fortresses and one of the most important places for guests. Messengers and dukes embraced its halls. Present-day kings and presidents have also paid a visit.
DAY TOUR TO SAAREMAA
Day tour to Saaremaa – the biggest island of Estonia is known as a good recreation place with unique nature and a lot of sights. The island’s capital and main town is Kuressaare. Kuressaare is famoust with Kuressaare Episcopal Castle- the most important sight in Kuressaare is the episcopal (bishop’s) castle. In the villages there are still stone fences and houses with thatched roofs, beautiful national costumes and dialectal language are still used. Junipers, dolomite, windmills are considered the symbols of Saaremaa. Possible to have this tour from Riga, Latvia (one request).
SUNRISE TOUR TO CENA MOORLAND
SUNRISE TOUR TO GREAT ĶEMERI BOG
TOUR TO KOKNESE CASTLE RUINS
One day tour to Koknese Castle Ruins – once upon a time, Koknese Castle stood majestically on a hill where the Perse River flows into the Daugava. Nowadays, after the construction of the hydroelectric power plant, water washes against the walls of its ruins. Tour also include visit in Memorial Site “Liktendarzs” – It is a memorial site to all those lost to Latvia in the 20th century – those who suffered from totalitarian regimes, those who were forced to exile, those who suffered based on their political views or family tree. And later will walk around Zilie Kalni (Blue Hills) Nature Park in the Ogre municipality is popular with holiday makers, who lead an active lifestyle or just want a breath of fresh forest air.
TOUR TO LĪGATNE
One day tour to the Līgatne on the Gauja River. The village of Līgatne was built around the paper mill, still extant, on the River Līgatne in the 19th century. We will visit Līgatne Nature park trails- where you can watch wild animals and birds native to Latvia. After will visit Bunker in Līgatne was built during cold war and had intention to preserve Latvian Soviet nomenclature in case of nuclear assault from USA.
TOUR TO SOVIET BUNKER IN LĪGATNE
One day tour to the Soviet bunker in Līgatne. The village of Līgatne was built around the paper mill, still extant, on the River Līgatne in the 19th century. We will visit Soviet Bunker what was built during cold war and had intention to preserve Latvian Soviet nomenclature in case of nuclear assault from USA. Next stop – Anfabrika rocks and cellars -there are several rectangular holes in the foot – these were cellars which were abandoned long ago. Lustūzis – Cave rock characterizes the peculiarity of Lustuzis, because many caves and cellars were cut here, and this is the only place where cellars were cut even in two levels. visit also Zvārtes rock – what is one of the most beautiful sandstone outcrops in Latvia.
HILL OF CROSSES & RUNDĀLE PALACE
One Day tour to Hill of Crosses (30-45 minutes) – it’s a historical and architectural monument, a unique ensemble of folk art. Its peace, spirituality, authenticity, and sacred nature attracts visitors. Lunch time in local restaurant. And visit also famoust Rundāle Palace (2 hours) – set amidst the fertile Zemgale Plains in the south of Latvia. Most of the interior decorations were created between 1765 and 1768 when a sculptor from Berlin Johann Michael Graff, and Italian painters from St. Petersburg Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucchi worked at the palace.
LATVIA / JEWISH RIGA WALKING TOUR
Walking tour of Riga Jewish objects – Riga Jewish Synagogue, Riga Choral Synagogue memorial, Riga Jewish Ghetto Museum and stories about the history of jewish people life in Riga.
DAY TOUR TO CAPE KOLKA
Enjoy a day tour to Cape Kolka by the Baltic sea magical Kurzeme coastal scenery. Cape Kolka is the most pronounced horn on the shores of Latvia, and it is where the waves from two seas clash – the open Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga. Slitere National Park is located in the Northern Kurzeme peninsula washed by the Baltic Sea. The park is known for its incredibly beautiful vista – courtesy of the sea, broadleaf forests, bogs, wetlands, boreal forests and swamps.
VIRU BOG AND ESTONIAN SAUNA
Viru Bog is one of the most accessible bogs in Estonia. Complete with a 3.5-kilometre trail marked with signposts, it passes through the forest and marsh landscapes typical of Lahemaa National Park. After relax in a traditional Estonian sauna.