The 9 Best Gauja National Park Tours

1.Hike In Gauja National Park – Up And Down The Switzerland Of Latvia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Leave Riga for a guided hike in Gauja National Park, Latvia’s Little Switzerland. English-speaking guides Lauris or Valdis lead a roughly 15-kilometre route through forests, river valleys, viewpoints, caves, bridges, and historic sites. Hotel pickup, private transport, and a small group of up to eight make this a simple way to see Latvia beyond the capital.

“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…”

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2.Hiking in Gauja National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $120Best value

Leave central Riga for a private half-day hike in Gauja National Park with guides such as Krista, Janis, or Yanis. Walk about 12 kilometers through forests, hills, caves, and castle ruins, then add a cable car, zipline, or castle visit at your own cost. Expect stairs, mosquitoes, a picnic break, and an easy round-trip transfer.

“It was 10/10. I want to do it again whenever I’m back in Latvia. Absolutely loved it. Great atmosphere, great sites, perfectly chosen hiking trail.”

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3.One-Day Kayaking Trip in Gauja River Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $288

Spend about eight hours kayaking through Gauja National Park with a local guide such as Rolands or Valters. Expect roughly three hours of transfers and preparation, then a flexible river trip lasting about four to five hours. You’ll paddle past sandstone cliffs, forests, and quiet stretches of river, with local snacks and drinks served along the way.

“Although the condition on the river was not perfect, water level was high and it was windy, I enjoyed the trip very much. The trip startet on a smaller river wich was fun and my guide Rolands took care to get me around the tree chunks. Unfortunately due to the high water level there were not many places for a rest. Nevertheless we enjoyed a good traditioal meal. The Organisation was perfekt, even I was the only participant. Perhaps summer or autumn would be a better time. Althougether, very good trip”

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4.Discover Best Of Gauja National Park In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $258

Travel from Riga with guide Rolands or his team for an eight-hour nature and heritage day in Gauja National Park. Walk 8 to 12 kilometers through forests, meadows, and river views, visit Krimulda estate, and explore Turaida Museum Reserve. Pickup, transport, and Turaida entry are included. Lunch is not.

“We had a wonderful trip with Rolands. He is such a friendly person, a terrific guide, and is very knowledgeable about the area’s significance and history. I would gladly book another trip with him!”

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5.Day trip to Gauja National Park: animals, castles and a cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $178

Leave Riga at 9:00 for a small-group day in Gauja National Park. Walk the 4 km Ligatne Nature Trails to see rescued Latvian wildlife, visit the old papermill village, explore Sigulda’s medieval ruins and New Castle, and enter Gutman’s Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Lauris or Valdis.

“A nice way to explore Gauja National park and spend a day closer to nature outside of Riga. We saw the bear, deers, wild boar etc ad promised. Valdis, our tour guide was very nice and informative. We enjoyed our hiking tour with him as well as it was a nice group we had on that day.”

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6.Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Sigulda and Gauja National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend about eight hours exploring Sigulda and Gauja National Park with private transport and an English-speaking guide. Walk through forests, meadows, and the Gauja valley, visit Sigulda’s medieval castle ruins and Gutmanis Cave, then see Krimulda manor. A moderate fitness level, good shoes, and your own picnic snacks are needed.

“They made it easy to organize a customized day tour. Excellent communication leading up to our event.”

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7.Full Day Gauja National Park Ultimate Hiking & Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $289

Spend 10 hours with guides Rolands or Volters hiking Gauja National Park, learning about Latvian nature, exploring Līgatne and Cēsis, and visiting Cēsis Medieval Castle. The day includes Riga pickup, a 2 to 3 hour forest hike, local snacks and drinks, fruit-wine tasting, and the Gauja River cliffs. Expect a small group of no more than eight.

“Today I had a full day tour with Rolands, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Rolands’ extensive knowledge of the area, its plants, animals, and history was truely impressive. His passion for conservation and nature made the tour nRead more”

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8.Latvia’s Switzerland and Gauja National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Join Armands Latvia Guide for a private 5.5-hour trip from Riga into Gauja National Park. See Sigulda New Castle, medieval ruins, Gutmanis Cave, Turaida Castle, and Krimulda estate, with castle views, local legends, and a chance to taste berry and flower wines.

“The activity was excellent, the guide was very lively and took us to very beautiful places. Too bad that because of a bored tourist she limited our visits and time in the places”

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9.Hiking Adventure in Gauja National Park – 7 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $868

Spend seven days hiking Latvia with an English-speaking guide, covering Sigulda, Līgatne, Cēsis, Gauja National Park, Garezeri Lakes, and the Baltic coast. Expect easy to moderate walks of 10 to 17 km, small groups of up to six, town tours, six hotel nights, and optional extras such as Ķemeri and Līgatne wine tasting.

“We had a nice hiking experience with Valdis as a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The walks we had was from about 10 – 16 km per day, but the distance will be adjusted according to the ability of those participating. We enjoyed day 3 & 4 witRead more”

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