The 14 Best National Park Tours in Latvia

1.Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 5 hours · from $130Our pick

Travel from Riga or Jurmala in a private van with guides such as Armands or Diana. In five hours, visit Gauja National Park, Sigulda's castles, Gutman's Cave, and Turaida Castle. Add a cable-car ride or wine tasting if time and interest allow.

“We had a great day with Armands! Very nice guy, with lots of information. He was very friendly and knowledgable. I recommend taking a trip out with him for a good day.”

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2.Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $235Top rated

Leave Riga with Baltic Nature Adventures for a seven-hour nature day led by an eco-guide such as Rolands. Walk Kemeri’s Great Bog Boardwalk, see sulphur springs and wet forests, watch for birds at Lake Kaņieris, enjoy local snacks, and finish by the sandy Gulf of Riga coast.

“A great day! Very enjoyable trip to a different side of Riga - Winter didn't spoil the day at all and a very knowledgeable and fun host made the day”

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3.Sunset at Kemeri National Park

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

Leave Riga for a four-hour evening outing with a guide such as Krista, Jānis, or Richard. Walk Kemeri’s raised bog boardwalk to a viewing tower, then stop at Jūrmala Beach and its pedestrian street. Expect nature, local history, sunset views, and a small group of up to eight.

“Had a good day out with Janis. I very much enjoyed his company. Janis is such a friendly and lovable person, we had a good walk and even enjoyed a good local beer at the end. The tour was a success even though it was cloudy on the day. many thanks”

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4.Sunrise at Kemeri National park + Jurmala

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

Leave Riga before dawn for Kemeri National Park, choosing a 1.4-kilometer walk or 3.4-kilometer hike to a viewing tower. Then explore Jurmala’s villas, wooden houses, beach, and optional Dzintari tower with guides such as Krista, Janis, Armand, and Mikalis.

“Janis est le meilleur guide que nous ayons eu ! Il est très professionnel, à l'écoute et pleins de bons conseils. Il nous a pris en charge à l'heure et nous a emmenés voir le lever du soleil au parc national de kemeri. Experience incroyable garantie, on se sent seul au monde face à cette nature de toute beauté à perte de vue. Nous avons ensuite visité les villes de Kemeri et Jurmala avec les anecdotes et conseils pertinents de Janis. Puis nous nous sommes baignés ! À recommander vivement !”

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

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

Leave Riga at 9:00 for a guided hike in Gauja National Park, Latvia’s Little Switzerland. With guides such as Lauris and Valdis, you’ll walk forest paths, riverbanks, bridges, caves, sandstone carvings, and steep viewpoints before returning by private transport.

“A lovely (if tiring!) hike in the national park. Some lovely scenery, knowledgeable stories about the local area and some delicious homemade tea. We had a great day and would definitely recommend!”

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6.Discover Best of Sigulda and Gauja National Park In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $253

Travel from Riga with guide Rolands for a full day of Gauja National Park walks, river views, caves, castles, and local history around Sigulda, Krimulda, and Turaida. Expect 10 to 15 km of walking, flexible routing for groups of two or more, and lunch at your own cost.

“We liked the trip very much. We started the day with a walk around the Gauja National Park, which delighted us with its views. Lunch was planned in a very nice place and it was very tasty. Then we went towards the castle and we stopped at the viewing point. We also loved the peaceful surroundings. The trip is perfect for people who want to take a break from the noise of the city. In these few hours you can calm down and spend a nice time close to nature. The guide is a true professional. A perfectly balanced dose of knowledge and a sense of humor. We had a…”

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7.Hiking in Gauja National Park

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

Leave Riga with a private guide such as Krista, Janis, or Yanis for a 12-kilometer hike in Gauja National Park. Expect forest paths, caves, castle ruins, stairs, picnic time, and optional cable-car, zipline, or castle visits at your own cost.

“This is a really beautiful hike and can be customized based on what activities you would like to do. It does involve some climbing stairs but is such a beautiful part of Latvia. Janis told us a lot about the country and the area as well as educating is about the natural parts of the forest. It is definitely worth getting out of Riga and seeing some of the natural beauty. The communication was great and the transport was easy and Janis customized the trip based on what we were interested in along the way. We also did the cable car to get a great view.”

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8.Discover Best Of Gauja National Park In One Day

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

Leave Riga with guide Rolands or Volters for an 8-hour Gauja National Park outing. You’ll walk 8 to 12 km on seasonal forest trails, visit Krimulda manor and Turaida Museum Reserve, and learn about Latvian nature and medieval history. Pickup, transport, and Turaida admission are included.

“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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9.Kemeri National Park and Kuldiga Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

Spend eight hours with guide Maarten exploring Kemeri National Park’s wooden bog boardwalk and Kuldiga’s UNESCO old town. Expect small lakes, tiny trees, a viewing tower, Ventas rumba, and Europe’s longest brick bridge. Groups are limited to four, with English, Dutch, German, or French guiding available.

“Maarten is a good guide. Showed us the best places outside Riga. Recommended guide.”

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

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

Travel from Riga with an English-speaking guide such as Lauris or Valdis to Līgatne Nature Trails, a 19th-century papermill village, Sigulda’s castle complex, and Gutman’s Cave. The seven-hour trip includes transport and trail admission, with lunch left to you.

“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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11.Sunrise at Kemeri National Park – Small Group

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

Leave Riga before sunrise for Kemeri National Park and the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk. Your guide, including Krista when available, handles the drive and timing while you walk at an easy pace. Pickup, parking, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included, but breakfast is not.

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

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

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Sigulda and Gauja National Park. Walk through forests, meadows, and the Gauja River valley, visit Livonian castle ruins and Gutmanis Cave, then pause at Krimulda manor. Pickup, transport, and admission fees are included. Bring snacks and sturdy shoes.

“This day was excellent value; a deeply informative way to explore Latvia's healthy and biodiverse countryisde, whilst staying safe in it's endless bogs and forests. Rihard is a thoroughly likeable guide, keen to bring to life Latvia's rich cultural history, and to tailor the tour to your specific interests. A surprise picnic was a really lovely idea and we enjoyed some of Latvia's favorite foods. We were thoroughly entertained and fit a lot into the day. Our teens loved the floating boardwalk and we came away with some great family shots. Remember your binoculars; apart from many species of dragonfly, we saw lesser-spotted eagle, red-backed shrike, red-breasted flycatcher, marsh harrier…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $289

Join eco-guides Rolands or Volters for a small-group day from Riga into Gauja National Park. Hike forest trails, practice forest bathing, sample local snacks and drinks, visit Līgatne, Cēsis Castle, and Ērgļu Cliffs. The pace suits active visitors who want nature, history, and local flavor in one outing.

“Two passionate tour guide, with detailed guide about the plants and Latvia history.”

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14.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 Manor, with castle views, local berry wine tasting, and pickup from your hotel or apartment.

“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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