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!

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. 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!

 

DAY TOUR TO ĶEMERI NATIONAL PARK

Ķemeri National Park is a famous for its wildlife, sunrises and magical atmosphere. You will have the chance to take in the nature, look out for birds and revitalize yourselves in this area of natural beauty. The town of Jurmala is proud of its unique natural resources – therapeutic thermal waters, peat mud, pine forests, healthy maritime climate, dunes and beaches covering 32.8 kilometres. Read More…

 

DAY TOUR TO SIGULDA, LĪGATNE, CĒSIS

Day tour to Vidzeme region (Sigulda, Līgatne and Cēsis) is one of the four historical territories in Latvia. It is famous with its beauty of nature, heritage relating to the history of civilization and ethnical traditions. In Vidzeme you can enjoy the picturesque beauty of rivers and lakes, to rejoice at the landscapes made by woods, meadows, hills and lowlands. When visiting the castles and manors of Middle ages you can feel the breath of history as well as get to know many interesting and fascinating facts about Latvian history, traditions and different life-styles. The ancient towns, each with its charm, its history and culture, keep significant heritage of culture and architecture.

TOUR TO RUNDĀLE PALACE

Day tour to Rundāle Palace – discover one of Latvia’s hidden treasures, the Palace of Rundale – is one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo art in northern Europe. It was built between 1736 and 1740 as a summer residence for Ernst Johann Biron, Duke of Courland and a favourite of the Russian Empress Anna Ioannovna. The palace was designed by the Russian court architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli and built under his supervision.

OLD RIGA & FOOD TASTING TOUR

Old Riga walking excursion with Latvian food tasting in Riga Central Market. During the walking tour through Old Riga, which duration is approximately 2 hours, you will find out what houses and streets of the Old Riga are confabulating, you will get acquainted with various architectural monuments of medieval (Three Brother’s House, St. Peter’s church, Opera, Dome cathedral and other interesting monuments). Tour ends in Riga Central Market where we have Latvian traditional food tasting.

 

SUNRISE TOUR TO GREAT ĶEMERI BOG

Sunrise tour to Great Ķemeri bog – the third largest national park in Latvia  and it is a vast area of natural beauty and diversity, famous for its wildlife, sunrises and magical atmosphere. The Great Ķemeri Heaths nature trail was established in 2000, and it today it is the longest and most impressive path of swamp footbridges in Latvia. The circular path starts and ends at the same location. The aim of the path is to introduce visitors to swamp landscapes and to the flora and fauna of the area.  Visit also Kaņieris lake bird watching tower and walk near sea coastline.

 

DAY TOUR TO SIGULDA

Day tour to Sigulda  – is one of most beautiful cities of Latvia. Sigulda is often also called Middleland and Latvian Switzerland. This is the only place in Latvia where at the beginning of 13th century three medieval castles were built 1.5 km apart from each other. Must see objects- Turaida Museum Reserve, Sigulda castle Sigulda bobsleigh track, beautiful nature of Gauja National Park.

OLD RIGA & ART NOUVEAU TOUR

We start our tour with Art Nouveau –  the downtown area, is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its Medieval dwellings, quaint 19th century wooden structures and its prime examples of Art Nouveau architecture that, actually, are like no other! Riga has been crowned one of the best cities in Europe to visit for its diverse range of Art Nouveau.

Continue with Old Riga walking excursion(2h) – covers a relatively small inner area of the 13th-18th century fortifications where unique monuments of medieval architecture which, surprisingly, have survived two world wars are concentrated.

 

OLD RIGA WALKING EXCURSION

Old Riga walking excursion –  during the walking tour through Old Riga, which duration is approximately 2 hours, you will find out what houses and streets of the Old Riga are confabulating, you will get acquainted with various architectural monuments of medieval (Three Brother’s House, St. Peter’s church, Opera, Dome cathedral and other interesting monuments).

DAY TOUR TO KULDĪGA

Enjoy a day on Kuldiga Tour, exploring the most romantic city in Latvia. Kuldīga is one of the best preserved towns in Latvia. The city boasts one of the largest and oldest brick bridges in Latvia and the widest waterfall in Europe.

 

TOUR FROM RIGA TO HILL OF CROSSES

One day tour from Riga to the Hill of Crosses –the first crosses appeared here in 19th century – and they’ve kept appearing ever since, placed by people asking for mercy or giving thanks for wishes that have come true.
Will also have stop in magical place – The Pokaini Forest is a picturesque location and an ancient holy site famous for the wondrous legends told about it. Take a walk along the path and find out more about this energetic place.
And lunch time in Jaunpils Medieval pub – in one of the oldest section’s of the castle, under the vaults of the knights’ dining room, the Medieval Pub of the Jaunpils Castle is located.

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.

 

TOUR TO CĒSIS

One day tour to the heart of Vidzeme – Cēsis, a beautiful medieval hanseatic town. Before reaching Cesis, a stop at the site of the Latvian settlement on Araisi lake dating back to the 9th century. The tour of Cesis includes a stroll through narrow streets leading to the 13th century Order of Knight’s Castle, the 13th century Church of St. John.

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.

KICKSLED ADVENTURE ON FROZEN LAKES AND SNOWY FORESTS

Kicksled adventure in snowy forests and frozen lakes in Latvia. If you enjoyed sledding as a kid, you’ll love these steerable stand-up sleds! All ages can enjoy this tour and its perfect for the whole family! Even the family’s smallest children can enjoy this activity by sitting comfortably on the front seat of the kicksled. Halfway the tour a stop will be made where hot beverages and a snack are served by your guide. The location of the journey changes based on snow conditions.

 

HIKING IN VIESATA RIVER CIRCLES’ TRAIL

Viesata river circles’ trail – this is a truly beautiful nature trail, which will be especially enjoyed by those who love to take a longer distance walk. The trail stretches along the Viesata River bank through the forest. Walking along the path, you might observe not only the birds, insects and forest plants, but will also see a number of interesting objects.

RIGA TOUR WITH VAZ (RETRO CAR)

Discover Riga districts with retro car – VAZ ! Be a part of sweet 70ties!Car always been a dream of young. Even under the Iron Curtain people dream of car when they reach the age of getting driver licence. And there was one car above all, one which granted every girl be yours – VAZ. Better known in west as LADA, but in USSR as “Zhigulji”, this car represents entire era in history, like Austin Mini or VW Bug.We offer to catch a feeling of 70ties under a guided tour through suburbs of Riga where atmosphere of bygone life is still strong.