The 7 Best Jurmala Trips from Riga

1.Sunrise at Kemeri National park + Jurmala

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

Leave Riga about 1.5 hours before sunrise with a private guide such as Krista, Armand, Janis, or Mikalis. Walk Kemeri bog, choose a short or longer route, tour Jurmala, stop at the beach, and swim in summer. Coffee, tea, snacks, water, WiFi, and hotel pickup are included.

“We had a great trip with Erlens, who was very friendly and gave good information. It was well worth getting up that early, because we saw a beautiful sunrise. Afterwards we went to Jurmala for a drive around and walk on the beach. Perfect start of the day.”

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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

Travel with Jimmy and a small group from Riga through Jurmala, Kemeri National Park, Sabile, Kuldiga, Tukums, and Ragaciems. Walk the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk, see Kuldiga’s wide waterfall and old bridge, enjoy a Latvian meal, and finish by the Baltic Sea. Hotel pickup may be arranged with WhatsApp contact.

“Long day but cover a lot of ground. We really enjoyed our day with Jimmy who is an excellent driver and very personable. All the places we visited were worthwhile. Highly recommended”

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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

Leave Riga with guide Rolands for a 2-hour, roughly 5-kilometer walk through Ķemeri Great Bog and its forest edges. Expect boardwalk views, sulfur springs, basic facilities, and a small-group feel with up to eight people. Add Jūrmala for its sandy beach and wooden villas, or choose the seasonal sunrise departure.

“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 walk across Ķemeri Bog, a look at the old Ķemeri spa district, and free time in Jūrmala. Guides such as Erlens, Maria, and Orlando share local nature and history. Transport, bottled water, and all fees are included, while lunch is your choice.

“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 a.m. with an English-speaking driver and spend eight hours exploring Jurmala’s fishing heritage, Baltic beach, Jomas Street, Dzintaru Park, and the wooden trail across Kemeri’s moss bog. The private format gives you time to walk, shop, eat, and set your own pace.

“A very beautiful outing to gorgeous places outside Riga. Recommend it highly. What more can I say it?”

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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 Boardwalk with pickup at your hotel. Spend time at a fisherman’s open-air museum, walk the Baltic resort city’s sandy beach area, and follow a wooden trail through moss, lichens, birds, and wildflowers. The English-language experience is suited to groups of up to three.

“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. With guide Krista or another Latvian Gem guide, you will see wooden villas, Soviet-era blocks, Dzintari Forest Park, Jomas Street, and Jurmala Beach. The tour lasts about three to four hours and includes free time for swimming, a drink, or a beach walk.

“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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