SUNRISE TOUR TO CENA MOORLAND

Cena Moorland is Latvia’s second largest bog, and it is a specially protected nature territory – a nature reserve as well as Natura 2000 territory. Cena Moorland has a 5 km long footpath trail, and in the middle of it, there is a viewing tower that allows to see the moorland from above. Visit also Jūrmala area and Riga gulf beaches.

 

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.

 

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.

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.

TASTE OF CĒSIS TOUR

Explore Cēsis region amazing food scene! 
On this 8-hour tour you will taste delicious food from Cēsis region. We start the tour with visit of  small bakery right in the middle of the old town of Cesis. They offer tasting of bread, a short story – basic principles of baking healthy bread.
Next will visit cheese factory in Rauna with possibility to look around, get to know processes of cheese making, and taste them.
And last stop at small brewery Raiskumietis is a brewery of benefits which is rich in traditions and in which according to the best ancestral techniques and the highest quality standards. Excursion with local guide who will present all the production processes and methods. Of course, all the benefits can be tasted on the spot.