The 6 Best Hiking Tours in Latvia

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.Great Ķemeri Bog and Swamp Forest Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join a small group of up to eight for a six-hour nature outing from Riga or Jūrmala. Guide Rolands leads two walks through Ķemeri’s raised bog and Sloka Lake’s black alder swamp forest, sharing details about Latvian ecology, culture, and local traditions. Pickup, transfers, photos, and park entry are included.

“Our guide, Rolands is a super person full of enthusiasm, extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. The tour was the Great Kemeri Bog and Forest Hiking Adventure. The scenery was beautiful and Roland’s commentary was very compreh”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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