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

Travel from Riga with an eco-tour leader to Kemeri National Park, the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk, sulphur springs, Lake Kaņieris, and Ragaciems beach. Groups are capped at eight, with hotel pickup, round-trip transport, local Latvian snacks, and an improv-travel style that leaves room for nature and weather.

“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 small group and walk the Great Kemeri Bog boardwalk, reached by a short forest path. Guides Krista, Janis, or Richard share local history and explain the bog ecosystem. You’ll also stop at Jurmala Beach, with transport included and a return to central Riga.

“This trip combined a pleasant hike at a nearby national park, the chance to see the area around Riga, and lots of good information and recent history by our guide Krista. She clearly knew her stuff and enjoyed it, and that helped make the trip even better. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a chance to get out of Riga and/or to fill an evening.”

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3.Sunrise at Kemeri National park + Jurmala

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

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

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

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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5.Hiking in Gauja National Park

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

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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6.Discover Best Of Gauja National Park In One Day

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

Travel from Riga to Gauja National Park for 8 to 12 km of seasonal hiking, a visit to Krimulda estate, and Turaida Museum Reserve. Guide Rolands, and sometimes Volters, lead small groups of up to eight, sharing local nature, history, legends, and Latvian culture. Hotel pickup and Turaida admission 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

Travel from Riga with an English-speaking guide such as Lauris or Valdis, then walk Ligatne’s 4 km nature trail to see bears, elk, deer, and wild boar. Visit the old papermill village, Sigulda’s castle complex, and Gutman’s Cave. The small group is capped at eight, with transport and trail admission included.

“Our guide, Lauris, was very personable and knowledgeable. Aside from enjoying the walk through the nature trail, seeing many animals and birds, we learnt a lot about the history of Latvia. The site of the old mill with its caves carved out of limestone cliffs was also a highlight. We can recommend this tour”

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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 Kemeri National Park and its Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk. Your private guide, such as Krista, handles the drive and timing while you walk through forest and open bog for about 90 minutes. The tour lasts roughly three hours, includes pickup and parking, and is limited 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 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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10.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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11.Latvia’s Switzerland and Gauja National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Join guide Armands for a private 5.5-hour tour from Riga into Gauja National Park, Latvia’s so-called Switzerland. See Sigulda New Castle, medieval ruins, Gutmanis Cave, Turaida Castle, and Krimulda manor, with time for valley views and local berry-wine tasting.

“Armands was so knowledgeable and was a great guide. He was polite and gave us lots of information but was interesting without being boring. Definitely worth it!”

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12.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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