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 Husky team provides passenger rides and we are also teaching tourists to mush with our Husky team by themselves. 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 will visit Ligatne village is closely linked with the paper mill. Book in advance!
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Riga, Latvia | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | We will inform you about the departure time | ||||
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| WEAR | Winter sports clothing, gloves, hat, scarf and comfortable, warm boots. | ||||
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Transportation
Transfer from Riga (hotel, apartment) with a comfortable car to Latvia contryside. Depend on traffics it’s takes around 1,5hour.
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11:30 AM – 11:40 AM: Instructions
Meet our team and husky dogs. Our guide will give you instructions on how to control the sled and dogs.
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11:40 AM – 12.10 PM: Husky dog sledding
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 ride take photos with dogs.
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12:10 PM – 12:30 PM: Snaks & Drinks
To warm up – we offer hot mulled wine, tea and traditional snacks.
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12:30 PM – 13:30 PM: Will visit Līgatne city
For almost 200 years the name of Ligatne is closely linked with the paper mill. The historical centre of the paper mill’s village has survived to our times and is un urban construction heritage of national importance. On the one hand, Ligatne is connected to the paper producer in Latvia that used to be the only one, on the other hand, to the old valley of Gauja River and Gauja National Park, but in the center of it there is Ligatne historical complex of paper industry with a unique “Historical center of Ligatne Paper Mill village”. The historical development of the village of Ligatne Paper Mill is at least 200 years long.
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13:30 PM – 15:30 PM: Return
Way back to Riga. End of the tour in Riga.
Tour Reviews
I Highly recommend to do this tour when you are in Latvia! Very nice people and a great experience! 10/10
It was a very nice experience! The people were very nice and the dogs were too. Thank you very much for this lovely day!
We booked the husky sledding, with Jans as our guide. He was great took time to point out various points as we drove to our destination in Cesis, we arrived at the destination where we met with the husky team and their beautiful huskies, we had time to meet each huskie and learn and see their personalities. We were given a detailed instruction on how to steer and mush the dogs. It was a fantastic 5-6km run one way and then swapped with my partner for the return. Its safe to say i enjoyed every minute of todays trip and cannot recommend them enough for this experience. Thank you so much for the memories. And of course to Jans for showing us parts of latvia we may of missed had he not shown us!
We throughly enjoyed the Husky Sledding Tour, our guide Jans was amazing, he is very proud and passionate about his country sharing lots of knowledge with us about the history of Latvia and historic monuments, he took us to many different stops along the way and gave us a full authentic Latvian experience. The Husky Tour is a must do, it’s so much fun with amazing scenery, the people that own the dogs are lovely and you can see the dogs are well cared for. Jans gave us some great recommendations of places to eat and drink which we also enjoyed, the tour with Jans was like being with an old friend and he puts so much effort into taking photos/making a video which is sent across after the tour. Thank you Jans!
The highlight of your Riga trip!
Total joy! An amazing day full of endorphins cuddling the beautiful huskies and then getting pulled through the snowy landscape by six very excited and keen huskies.
Jans picked us up from our airbnb in the centre of Riga and drove us deep into the Latvian countryside for about 1h 10min. We could pet the huskies and take photos before the ride. The sledding took about 20-25 min. Afterwards, we enjoyed more time with the huskies, had a cup of hot tea and tried a few local spirits and snacks with Jans and the dog owners.
On the way back to Riga, Jans was also eager to show us some other parts of the Lativan countryside on the way back and we stopped by really lovely giftshops, caves, and other hidden gems. We didn’t quite have time to stop by Sigulda as we were in a rush but he also offered to do that.
Overall, a really fun experience, definitely worth the price and taking out a day from your trip to Riga!
We had a last minute booking for the husky tours and thoroughly enjoyed our time! We had a wonderful driver Oskar who told us all about Latvia on the drive and was infectiously enthusiastic!
The dogs were beautiful and you could tell the owner loved them and knew them all individually.
We also had a number of pictures and a video sent to us afterwards of the experience which was a lovely touch
We will recommend Jans and this tour to others visiting Latvia
Great experience and excellent guide with a lot of information about the dogs and also about Riga and its surroundings!
I highly recommend to go on this trip!
We did the husky tour with this company, completely faultless as a trip. Communication was great, we were picked up and dropped off by a really cool driver. The tour was incredible, with some traditional Latvian drinks. Would absolutely recommend to those in Riga
Great day out Oscar is a great host highly recommend great service and amazing day out with snacks and drinks and wine included
The huskey sledding was an amazing experience. Run by a lovely family who were very kind and welcoming. The dogs were extremely friendly and playful.
There was home made mulled wine and biscuits after the session and great video footage was taken for us. Overal was an amazing experience and If anyone is visiting Riga I highly recommend booking with this company!
Great experience!!!!!!!!!!
The experience with huskies was amazing. Totally worth it. Jan is a great guide and we have the best time with him. He was very helpful and he made our day special.
GREAT TOUR IN RIGA YOU HAVE TO DO!
It was a very nice experience. We first met the guide Oskar, who was really very nice and helpful.
After a one-hour drive from our hotel in Riga to the starting point, we got to know the husky dogs. They were all very friendly and playful.
The Husky sled tour was a really great experience. After the tour there were drinks and snacks and we were then in a winery. There we were allowed to taste different wines and schnapps. We recommend this tour as a must for a visit in Riga 🙂
Unforgettable Latvian Adventure!
I had an incredible experience with this tour company! Jans, my tour guide, was exceptionally kind and knowledgeable. The husky sledding in the Latvian countryside was a highlight, and Jans shared fascinating information about huskies, Latvia’s history, and more. He took his time, captured fantastic photos and videos, making the tour memorable. Exploring the rural town of Līgatne, indulging in a small winery tasting, and visiting historical sites added extra charm to the journey. Highly recommend this tour for a delightful and enriching experience!
Passeio sensacional, guia extremamente atencioso e prestativo, recomendo! Realmente uma experiência inesquecível!!!
This trip was absolutely amazing.
Jans is a very warm hearted and welcoming guide that you like to spend time with.
My partner and I had the chance to do this unique dog sledding tour and make an unforgettable Riga experience.
The dogs are lovely and friendly, you will easily get along.
We would love to come back and take another tour with Jans for sure.
Amazing experience with the best guide, Jans.
He was all dedicated to me and my family and the tour went beyond the dog sledding.
Jans also showed us the villages around the area and gave us a lot of interesting information about Latvia and its history.
The dogs are beautiful and very friendly even with our 3 years/old who loved every minute of it.
We recommend the tour 100%. Very much worth it!
Jans was our amazing tour guide and looked after us all impeccably. He looked after our every need, including placing extra care and attention to our young son and baby daughter with us in -18°C temperatures, he truly went above and beyond! The husky sledding was the most fabulous life experience and the husky cuddles were amazing (our son in particular was grinning ear to ear…and says HUGE thanks)! On top of all of that, Jans very kindly gave us a personalised tour of some of the local areas between Riga and Ligatne on our journey to and from the husky sledding experience. We cannot recommend this company enough and hope you all have as an amazing experience as we did. Thank you again so much Jans and the team at RigaTours.lv from us all.
Absolutely fantastic day! Our host Oscar was amazing. Pick up at the hotel and drive out to the husky’s took about one hour. Comfortable car and easy journey. We had lots of time to cuddle the husky’s before the sledding which was so much fun! Hot drinks and a fire helped to keep us warm on a -19 day! On the way back we did a detour to a beautiful village in the valley and visited a winery. Highly recommend this company and this was a real highlight of our trip to Riga.
We went with a group of 9 friends on the husky tour. The tour is really well organised with very nice people. It was an experience to never forget!! I would really recommend!!
What an amazing experience from the start to the end. Our guide, Jans, couldn’t be any better. He does his job by passion and make the entire experience even more exciting. I highly recommend this tour. When I’m back in Riga, will go again.
The dog sledding trip was the highlight of our short holiday in Riga and we were really glad we decided to do it. Jans was a great host – he picked us up from the hotel and took us directly to the location about an hour outside Riga. Once there we met Nickolas and learnt about his dogs and sledding (Nickolas and his dogs race for real in the season all over the Baltic area) and then we were off ‘mushing’ down the track – a unique experience.
Afterwards a hot mulled wine and some Black Balsam soon warmed us up and the we were off with Jans to visit places of interest in the area with a short stop for some lunch before being taken back to our hotel in Riga.
A great day out!
Crazy winter tour!
The Husky dog sledding tour from Riga was an unforgettable experience! The dogs were incredible—so energetic and friendly—and the staff was professional and passionate about the sledding adventure. The snowy landscapes were breathtaking, and the thrill of speeding through the forest was truly exhilarating. The tour was well-organized, and we had plenty of time to interact with the huskies and learn about the sport. It’s a must-do for anyone visiting Riga in winter! Highly recommend this unique and exciting experience!
Nov 2024 • Family
Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed with such a friendly atmosphere by Jan at Rigatours.IV we had a fantastic start! Jan our tour guide was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had a great day there he had taken us all over and shown us so much more of Latvia.
Such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). truly enjoyed walking the two of us through the many areas we visited. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment. The natural path with the husky was a great way to end our holiday.
The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to us. All respect for Jan who does a great job, a true sample of excellent tour guide!
Many thanks again and I recommend rigatours to everyone!
Thank you to Oscar, the husky’s and their owners!
Dec 2024 • Family
We loved this .. there wasn’t much snow so we had the cart option but it was lovely and the husky’s were so friendly and cute . My son wanted to take one home!
Totally recommend, A must do !!!
Dec 2024 • Friends
Just back from an amazing experience with the Huskies, pick up and drop off door to door, husky ride with beautiful scenery, warm drink and biscuits after, little stop off in a small village in the middle of nowhere that was so quaint, wine tasting in the shop there and a look in the community craft hall, all very festive,
Our guide was exceptional, friendly, funny and informative,
High light of our stay in Riga,
Huskies sledging amazing
What an amazing experience from being picked up from our hotel to the drive to find the snow.The Huskie adventure is something I will never forget the dogs faces and how excited they got when they knew they were going to pull the sledge along .It was quite an adrenaline rush as we pulled away along the snowy track.My friend relaxed on the way and I did on the way back.It was great to meet all the dogs and know their names.The husband and wife who did the sledge ride were very friendly and we enjoyed chatting to them.Our guide Oscar took us to a quaint little village to a Christmas stall and we did some wine tasting very yummy and I tried vodka made from pine cones very different.All in all a very good exciting experience that I would recommend when visiting Riga
Huskies sledging amazing
What an amazing experience from being picked up from our hotel to the drive to find the snow.The Huskie adventure is something I will never forget the dogs faces and how excited they got when they knew they were going to pull the sledge along .It was quite an adrenaline rush as we pulled away along the snowy track.My friend relaxed on the way and I did on the way back.It was great to meet all the dogs and know their names.The husband and wife who did the sledge ride were very friendly and we enjoyed chatting to them.Our guide Oscar took us to a quaint little village to a Christmas stall and we did some wine tasting very yummy and I tried vodka made from pine cones very different.All in all a very good exciting experience that I would recommend when visiting Riga
Incredible tour (even without snow)
Dec 2024 • Couples
Even without snow, the husky tour is an amazing experience. It was on carts with wheels which was still exciting. Our guide, Oskars, truly made the experience complete—he was super friendly and knowledgeable.
Huskies are super cute (of course) and friendly and love to be pet.
A unique experience/adventure, we are definitely not going to forget. Would recommend it!!
Amazing adventure
Dec 2024 • Family
We just loved it! Jans is really friendly and a great guide.
Unfortunately no snow during our Husky tour, but we still had fun in the kart on wheels.
Received a complimentary video from Jans the day after our tour.
Don’t think twice, just book!
We had such a lovely day with Oskars and Jans. The husky tour was so much fun, we had a lot of time time with the dogs to meet and pet them. No hurries, it was relaxing all the time. The wine tasting was also very nice, great place.
We would highly recommend this tour, we will never forget this day, thank you very much !!!
Husky dog sledging
Dec 2024 • Couples
An amazing and most importantly memorable experience with the dogs, they were all friendly and loveable. An experience we won’t forget for sure. Thanks goes to the hosts who took their time for touring us❤️
Amazing Day with the Husky‘s and Oscar! Highly recommand
We had such a lovely day with Oskars and Jans. The husky tour was so much fun, we had a lot of time time with the dogs to meet and pet them. No hurries, it was relaxing all the time. The wine tasting was also very nice, great place.
We would highly recommend this tour, we will never forget this day, thank you very much !!!
Great Experience even without snow
Dec 2024 • Couples
We had a grat day with our outstanding Tourguide Jans. He picked us up at our Hotel in Riga. Than we had an one hour drive to the huskys. On the way he told us a lot about latvia and showed us some sights in the area. When we arrived at the spot for the husky cart ride (unfortunately we had no snow) we had enough time to pet the huskys and take lots of pictures and videos. The huskys were really friendly and the staff was professional and friendly. The cart ride was about 3km (1.5km one way). For our taste it could have been longer but it was still an amazing experience. We also had mulled wine, tea and some snacks. After the ride Jans took us to a cute little town near by (Ligatne) where we had a wine tasting in a local vinery. In Ligatne he also showed us caves which are used as storage rooms. After that he brought as back to Riga. All in all it was a great day and I would totally recommend it!
A great day!
Dec 2024 • Friends
I booked the tour with my best friend and the day was definitely the highlight of our Riga trip for us!
Communication in advance worked without any problems and the guides Oscar and Jan are super sympathetic and warm people.
We didn’t know exactly what to expect, especially as the weather was too warm for snow. But don’t worry the alternative to the sled is also great fun and there is so much more program in this tour than you think. I don’t want to give too much away here, but we have seen places we would never otherwise have come and learned a lot about life in Riga.
I can only recommend this tour to anyone who is lucky enough to have found this treasure in the great offer of the Internet!
Dec 2024 • Family
I went with my family for the tour on the 31st of December 2024 and had an amazing time with the huskies! Unfortunately There was not enough snow for us to ride the sledge so we ended up going on a husky cart ride which was equally fun! Our guide Jans was very hospitable, jolly and keen on showing us around the countryside as well! This tour will take you half a day as you will do much more than just the husky sledging but it’s definitely worth going.
Husky Dog Sledding Tour
Jan 2025 • Couples
We booked the husky tour and had a wonderful day! Our guide Jans planned the whole tour perfectly. The sleigh ride was an absolutely unique experience and the handling of the animals was very caring. Our well-being was taken care of the whole time with drinks, etc. and you could tell that they really thought of the little things that made this experience special. Afterwards, we saw some of the beautiful surroundings and Jans always gave us very interesting background information. The video of our trip afterwards was the perfect reminder of this wonderful day. We can only recommend this tour to anyone and would do it again at any time!
Beautiful day trip!!!
Jan 2025 • Couples
The husky tour was beautiful, the guides extremely nice and especially our tour guide Jans was extremely striving and told us a lot of interesting things. He put a lot of effort into making our trip as pleasant as possible and even made a stop with us by car and waited because we were hungry. The husky tour was incredibly beautiful and a great experience! We got tea, cookies, a traditional cake and even the typical Black Balm.
The offer included much more than we thought and we learned a lot about Latvia, which was very exciting. Our tour guide was also very humorous and told us a lot!
At the end of the day we even received a wonderfully edited video of our trip, which was a very great memory. Jans really tried very hard.
Definitely worth the money!! Would definitely book again! Were totally thrilled!! ❄️⛸️
Unforgettable slaying
Jan 2025 • Family
We booked the Husky dog sled tour at Rigatours and were totally thrilled.
Already in the run-up they tried very hard and helped us that everything fits in time and the tour can take place. We have been very well received here, we were very pleased.
We were picked up right at the hotel and then were driven to the dogs in an SUV. It was quasi a private tour, except us was only the nice guide Oskars with us. Oskars entertained us well during the trip and gave various insights into Latvian life (thanks Oskars for that!).
Arriving at the dogs they have already waited for us and we were welcomed joyfully. The dogs couldn’t wait for it to start. The dogs were all in a very well-groomed condition and they were cared for lovingly. We were then briefed by the owner Nikolai, he too was very nice and patient with us.
The sledging was great, it was a lot of fun to drive through the snowy landscape and see how the dogs liked to run and pull the sled.
The route is also really enough to fully enjoy the experience….
Afterwards we were already waiting for mulled wine and a small snack!
Another highlight was that Oskars surprised us with a professionally edited video of our tour. He filmed everything and then edited it into a great memory video.
A great memory – thank you for the unforgettable experience and video.
Great day out for dog lovers!
Jans was an amazing host and even sent us a lovely video of our experience after the trip.
He was knowledgable and made us feel safe and welcome. Would 100% recommend.
Perfekte Organisation
Jan 2025 • Couples
Es war ein tolles Erlebnis!
Es war von Anfang bis Ende alles top organisiert! Kann man auf jedenfall weiterempfehlen!!!
We had a fantastic trip! The sledding experience was truly remarkable and an unforgettable highlight of our trip to Latvia. We also really enjoyed spending time making a fuss of the dogs before and after the run as they were all super friendly. The day trip was topped off with a visit to Ligatne on the way back to see the caves and try some local wines. Would highly recommend this trip to others. Thank you, Jans!
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