The 2 Kayak Trips in Latvia That Earn Their Price

1.One-Day Kayaking Trip in Gauja River Valley

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

Set out from Riga for an eight-hour guided paddle in Gauja National Park. You’ll use a two-seat kayak or three-seat canoe, with a route adjusted to weather and ability. Guides such as Rolands and Valters share local nature knowledge, prepare Latvian snacks, and arrange pickup from Riga.

“We had such a wonderful time kayaking down the Gauja River, the kayaking for us took ~4 hours, we got lucky and it was just the 2 of us. Our guide, Ronalds, made the experience extra special—he was so knowledgeable about the ecosystem and river, and he shared fascinating details about the cliffs, water levels, and wildlife along the way. He also took us to see parts of the cliffs you’d never notice unless you were on the river, which made the whole experience feel unique.”

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2.Kayak Rental in Riga City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

You’ll receive a short safety briefing, life jacket, waterproof bag if needed, and route advice before paddling Riga’s waterways. From Andrejostas iela 3A, you can ask about heading through the canal and along the river. The rental lasts about two to three hours and returns to the starting point.

“Easy to book, the guys were very friendly and gave me everything I needed… a quick safety chat and equipment handed over, then some advice on some good routes. I went through the canal, then back along the river. Not many big boats so was easy to navigate and gave a brilliant new perspective of the city.”

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