The 7 Best Jurmala Day Trips from Riga

1.Sunrise at Kemeri National park + Jurmala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Leave Riga before sunrise with a private guide such as Krista, Janis, Armand, Erlens, or Mikalis. Walk Kemeri bog on a 1.4 or 3.4 km route, then tour Jurmala, stop at the beach, and visit Dzintari Forest Park. Coffee, tea, snacks, water, WiFi, and hotel pickup are included.

“- pick up at stay - friendly and chatty Tourguide (he used to also doing free walking tours - so lots of interesting facts 24/7) - water and snacks included - overall 10/10 experience - (we are a couple from Berlin, nice experience for sure)”

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2.Best of Latvia, Jurmala, Kemeri N Park, Kuldiga City, Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend 10 to 11 hours with guide Jimmy or Jimmy and Simona exploring Latvia beyond Riga. Walk the Kemeri Bog Boardwalk, visit Kuldiga’s old town and waterfall, see Jurmala’s wooden houses and beach, stop in Sabile, and enjoy a Latvian meal. Pickup is available, with groups limited to 12 people.

“Great experience and fantastic way to see more of Latvia outside of Riga. Chance to explore idyllic villages, nature, and experience delicious local cuisine!”

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3.Ķemeri Great Bog Discovery With Optional Sunrise & Jūrmala Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $138

You’ll explore Ķemeri Great Bog on a guided 5-kilometer wooden boardwalk walk, with optional sunrise departures from April to September. Guide Rolands adds context, photos, Latvian sweets, and tea, while the Jūrmala option brings a beach stop, wooden villas, and Gulf of Riga views. Pickup is available from Riga or Jūrmala.

“We really enjoyed this excursion. Our tour guide Rolands was very friendly and informative. We were picked up from our hotel at 9am and returned at 2pm. In total we were 4 people, us plus another couple. The guided walk on the boardwalk around Kermeri Bog was spectacular! We were also lucky enough to see some wildlife including a Stork, Crane and Lizard! After we finished the 4km walk Rolands offered us some traditional Latvian sweets and tea. We were pleased we opted to do the Jurmala extension where Rolands drove us through the town pointing out things to see before we made a short stop at a viewpoint overlooking…”

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4.Kemeri Bog Boardwalk and Jurmala Seaside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Leave Riga at 9:00 for a guided half-day outing to Ķemeri National Park and Jūrmala. Walk the raised bog boardwalk, hear about Ķemeri’s spa past, visit the Baltic beach, and explore Jomas iela. Guides such as Erlens, Maria, and Orlando add local context. Lunch is not included, and the group can reach 19 people.

“Absolutely brilliant tour. Our guide, Erlens, was one of the best guides we've ever had. He went above and beyond with his attention to detail, his knowledge, his easy-going attitude and genuineness. The bog boardwalk in Kemeri National Park was very scenic and a great trip into Latvian countryside. We had a lovely drive and walk around Jurmala, and were given lots of information by Erlens.”

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5.Full-Day Private Trip to Jurmala, Fisherman Villages and Nature Trails from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Leave Riga at 10:00 for an eight-hour private outing along Latvia’s Baltic coast. Visit Jurmala’s fishing museum and beach, walk Jomas Street, climb the Dzintaru observation tower, and follow the 3 km Ķemeri bog boardwalk. An English-speaking driver handles transport and adjusts the day to your pace.

“Very fun day. we got to go on two great hikes and see more of latvia by getting our of the city. highly recommend.”

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6.Private Full-Day Trip to Jurmala and Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Riga to Jurmala and the Great Kemeri Bog with an English-language driver. Visit the Jurmala Open-Air Museum, walk the Baltic beach, then follow the wooden bog boardwalk to its tower. Hotel pickup, mobile tickets, and a flexible private setting make this a practical day outside Riga.

“This was an amazing trip with a friendly driver. The sights were remarkable and appropriate for all age groups.”

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7.Jurmala sunset tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $94Best value

Travel from Riga to Jurmala in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and bottled water. See Buļļuciems architecture, visit Dzintari Forest Park, stroll Jomas Street, and enjoy free time on the beach. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and may be led by Krista, praised for her friendly, personal approach.

“This tour was the highlight of our trip to Riga! Krista was brilliant - very knowledgeable and friendly. It really did feel like you were on a trip with a friend. 100% recommend this trip and company - we already can’t wait to come back to Latvia and do another tour!”

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