The 12 Best National Park Tours in Latvia

1.Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $235Our pick

Leave Riga with an eco-tour leader and spend about seven hours exploring Ķemeri National Park. Walk the Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk, visit sulphur springs, look for birds at Lake Kaņieris, and finish by the Gulf of Riga at Ragaciems. Groups are limited to eight, with pickup, transport, and Latvian snacks included.

“My husband and I enjoyed our trip with Rolands. He was an expert on environmental issues and shared his knowledge and enthusisiam. with us. We enjoyed the diversity of the tour taking in bog, lake, forest and beach areas. He supplied a picnic of traditional Latvian fare, which we enjoyed. We were picked up promptly at our hotel and returned there afterwards.”

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2.Sunset at Kemeri National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Leave Riga with a guide such as Krista, Janis, or Richard for a four-hour evening outing to Kemeri National Park and Jurmala. Walk the famous bog boardwalk to a viewing platform, then pause at the beach resort’s sand and main street. Expect a small group, hotel-area transport, and a peaceful escape from the city.

“I went on two trips with Latvian Gem and I had a great time on both of them. You're really going to see stunning places, even those known by locals but not tourists. Both guides were super knowledgeable, ready to answer any of our questions and they were also funny, making jokes on our way~ Unfortunately on the other trip to Lithuania it was raining and I got soaking wet, water literally dripping from my clothes. There was no city on our way to the next destination, yet the guide was so kind that after he dropped the others at the next stop (it was a majestic castle btw), he…”

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3.Sunrise at Kemeri National park + Jurmala

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

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

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

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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5.Hiking in Gauja National Park

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

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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6.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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7.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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8.Sunrise at Kemeri National Park – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Leave Riga about 90 minutes before sunrise for the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk with Latvian Gem. Your English-speaking guide, including Krista when available, handles the drive and timing while you walk through forest and bog. The private-style trip lasts about three hours, includes parking, and limits the group to eight people.

“The sunrise tour with Krista was amazing. The tour was perfectly timed and well worth the early morning departure. Kemeri National Park is gorgeous. Both the forest and the bog are magical to walk through. I really appreciated Krista's positive energy. It was lovely to learn more about not only the national park but Latvia as a whole. I really appreciated that she still ran the tour even though I was the only participant. It was like going for an outing with a well-informed friend. My only regret is not having more days in Riga left so I could take additional tours with Latvian Gem. I cannot recommend Krista and…”

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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.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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