Full Day Gauja National Park Ultimate Hiking & Sightseeing Trip
Overview
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10 hours
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You will hike on some of the most beautiful and hidden nature trails in the famous Gauja National Park. You will also enjoy "forest bathing" - immersing yourself in a real natural forest and soaking it up through your senses to its fullest. After the hike, you will recharge your batteries by tasting some local goodies and local drinks during the pick-nick-style lunchtime. Before leaving Līgtne Town you will also have a chance to taste local fruit wines in the local wine shop. Next, you will visit Cēsis Town and its famous medieval castle and will also discover some of the most impressive sandstone cliffs in Europe at the Gauja river bank.
Cēsis and its surroundings are one of Latvia's most beautiful places to visit. You get to know much about Latvian nature, culture, and history and will go some off-the-beaten-path as well.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be aware that the length of the tour as a whole includes travel time (around 3 hours from Riga and back altogether).
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Please be advised that while we prioritize the safety of our participants throughout this tour, it is important to acknowledge that all outdoor activities and transfers inherently carry a degree of risk for unforeseeable accidents. Neither our company nor your designated tour guide assumes liability for any such incidents that may occur during the tour. Hence, we strongly recommend that you ensure adequate insurance coverage, including provisions for adventure activities, prior to participating in the tour.
What To Expect
Gauja National Park
Start your adventure by hiking in some of the most beautiful nature trails in Gauja National Park. Explore pristine and unique forest habitats, fast-flowing salmon rivers, and enjoy "forest bathing" at its fullest. The hike will take 2 to 3 hours. Recharge your batteries after the hike by tasting some local goodies and local drinks during the pick-nick-style lunchtime.
Ligatne
Explore Ligatne - a small charming town hidden in the beautiful forests of Gauja National Park. Have a look at the beautiful scenery and some of the (more than 300) unique man-made caves made in the awesome sandstone cliffs. Get to know more about the history of this place and maybe have a taste of some local wines in the local winery.
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Full Day Gauja National Park Ultimate Hiking & Sightseeing Trip
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable eco-tour leader
Entry fee in Cēsis Castle
10 hour guided tour in Gauja National Park & Cēsis Town (including transfer time)
Roundtrip transfer from Riga
Improv-travel approach for the groups of 2 people and more
We provide local filling snacks and drinks (no vegan food food or special dietary requirements available)
Meals not specified as included
Insurance
Any other items not specified as included
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tours in Kemeri and Gauja
223RVP,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked two private tours from Riga in consecutive days: one to Kemeri and one to Gauja. Both are highly recommended, if you wish to go out of Riga and experience some of Latvia’s wonderful national parks but don’t have much time. The organisation was perfect and we felt in safe and capable hands at all moments. Our guide, Rolandts, is very knowledgeable about the various ecosystems we visited and a passionate environmentalist. He is a great conversionalist and fun to be with. We learnt a lot about Latvia’s history and culture from him.
10/10 experience
jaimiwalker,Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today 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 not only informative but incredibly enjoyable. I'm seriously considering returning to Latvia just to take another one of his tours, especially to explore the west coast. If you're planning a trip to Latvia, I highly recommend booking a tour with Roland!!
A great experience! Get to know the nature and history of Latvia.
101mara,Aug 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An exciting visit! We were able to walk through the forests of the Gaujas National Park, learning in depth about the nature of the place, some natural caves and the river. Some beautiful views! We got to know Sigulda and visited the castle and the museum. Ronalds was a fantastic guide! He explained to us in detail how the environment has changed and how they maintain the forests. Also about the history of the place. He took us to eat at a very good restaurant, where we tasted typical, well-made dishes. Although the visit is in English, Ronalds also speaks a little Spanish, so there were no problems understanding each other. He was very attentive and fun, he cared about us at all times and took many photos of us🤗 We liked it a lot and we recommend it to all those who want to know more than just the city of Riga.
The best tour guide I've ever met
X3652NT ,Jun 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two passionate tour guide, with detailed guide about the plants and Latvia history. 兩位熱情的導遊Roland 和 Volters，會根據我們的需求調整行程, 介紹地質，歷史和植物，幽默風趣，還會帶團體拍照
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