Top 6 Walks & Hikes 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

Travel from Riga to Sigulda for a guided 15-kilometer hike through Gauja National Park, known as Latvia’s Little Switzerland. Your English-speaking guide, often Lauris or Valdis, leads you through forests, river paths, caves, bridges, bluffs, and historic sites. Hotel pickup, private transport, and a small group of up to eight keep the day simple and personal.

“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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2.Hiking in Gauja National Park

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

Leave Riga for a private 12-kilometer hike through Gauja National Park near Sigulda. Guides including Krista and Janis tailor the pace, stops, and optional activities such as the cable car, zipline, or castle visits. Expect forest paths, stairs, caves, river views, bottled water, and round-trip pickup from central Riga.

“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 Rolands and a small group for a six-hour nature trip from Riga or Jūrmala into Ķemeri National Park. Walk the 4-kilometer Great Ķemeri Bog boardwalk, then follow the 5-kilometer Sloka Lake trail through black alder swamp forest. Pickup, transfers, photos, and guiding are included.

“We did this tour with Rolands who has a background in nature conservation and who is very knowledgeable about different trees and ecosystems. He was very friendly and paced the walking to our speed.”

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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 with a private guide exploring Sigulda and Gauja National Park. Visit the 800-year-old Livonian Order castle, Gutmanis Cave, and Krimulda estate, then walk through forests, meadows, and the Gauja River valley. Rihards from Discover Latvia Tours is praised for thoughtful guiding, folklore, photos, and flexible planning.

“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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5.Full Day Gauja National Park Ultimate Hiking & Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $289

Join Rolands or Volters for a small-group day from Riga into Gauja National Park. Expect forest trails, salmon rivers, sandstone caves, local snacks, fruit wine, Cesis Medieval Castle, and Erglu Cliffs. The tour suits moderately fit visitors who want nature, Latvian history, and flexible off-the-beaten-path stops.

“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’s Gauja National Park from Riga, with daily walks of 14 to 17 km, easy forest paths, river valleys, castles, villages, and Baltic beaches. An English-speaking guide handles transport, hotels, and park entries for groups of up to six. Optional Kemeri hiking and Ligatne wine tasting cost extra.

“A perfect series of daily hiking tours and town walkarounds. I especially was amused by the jungle-like forests and friendly conversations along the way. Everything was perfectly planned and organized, I definitely recommend, worth thousand-times more than simply visiting cities in a rush.”

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