7 days tour

Hiking Adventure In Gauja National Park

Hiking Adventure In Gauja National Park

This tour includes:

Others

Welcome meeting with the tour leader; Walking tour in Riga, Ligatne and Cesis; Hiking tour in Sigulda, Lฤซgatne, Cฤ“sis and Garezeri; Entrances in Ligatne Nature Trails, Araisi Archaeological Park, and Cesis Medieval Castle.

Transport

Transportation per program;

Guide

English speaking driver and tour leader throughout the program;

Accommodation

5 overnights in centrally located 3-star hotels with breakfast; 1 overnight in a boutique hotel in Ligatne with breakfast;

Not included:

Flights

Meals

Any meals or drinks; Hiking equipment.

Optional

Hiking tour to ฤถemeri National Park: 50 EUR per person; Ligatne wine degustation: 30 EUR per person; Transfer from Riga airport to the hotel: 55 EUR for private car (1 - 3 persons); Transfer from hotel to Riga airport: 55 EUR for private car (1 - 3 persons).

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Itinerary of your trip Hiking Adventure In Gauja National Park

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival

      Arrival at the Riga International Airport. Optional transfer to hotel. Check-in to the hotel. Welcome meeting.

      Overnight in Riga, Overnight in Riga at hotel Rija Domus***  or similar.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Art Nouveau Pearls In Riga
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Art Nouveau Pearls In Riga

      Founded in 1201 by German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of three Baltic capitals. It is known for its outstanding diversity of Art Nouveau buildings that can easily compete with Paris or Barcelona. On our guided walking tour, you will see the most famous pearls of this style. Later you will explore the Old Town, see Riga Castle, as well as Three Brothers, the oldest dwellings in the city. Around lunchtime you will visit the Riga Central Market, one of the largest covered markets in Europe. The market was opened in 1930, and it consists of five former Zeppelin airship hangars. Feel free to wander around the market and taste smoked meat, pickled vegetables, Latvian rye bread, seasonal treats and other local products. 


      Afternoon is reserved for an optional hiking tour in the Kemeri National Park. This hike brings you to Kemeri โ€“ a former sulfur water and mud resort town. Once famous, it has fallen from its former glory, only architectural monuments are left to speak of the former splendor of the Kemeri resort. You will go for a 10 km hike around Kemeri historical resort, Black Alder Swamp and the Great Swamp of Kemeri. 


  • Day 3 Day 3: Hilly Hike, Curves Of The Gauja, And A Paper-Mill Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Hilly Hike, Curves Of The Gauja, And A Paper-Mill Village

      On this day we will go to Sigulda and enjoy a 17 km hike up and down the hills in the Gauja National Park. This hike guarantees one of the most scenic views in Latvia where the valley of the Gauja River curls between hills as far as the eye can see! You will be able to enjoy not only the beauty of nature, but also take a look at the Krimulda Manor and Sigulda Medieval Castle! In the late afternoon we will visit a paper-mill village Ligatne that still looks almost the same as in the 19th century. During the walking tour around this lovely village, you will learn about the paper industry and life in the paper-mill village. In the evening you can enjoy an optional Ligatne wine degustation that takes place in the romantic Anfabrika cliff cellar in the candlelight.


      Overnight in Ligatne, boutique hotel Zeit or similar.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sandstone Cliffs And A Lake Fortress
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sandstone Cliffs And A Lake Fortress

      In the morning we will go for a 15 km hike along the Ligatne River. The surrounding area of Ligatne is rich with sandstone rocks, cliffs and outcrops, they will undoubtedly surprise you with their magnificence and beauty! We will have not only a wild adventure along the Ligatne River, but also walk through the Ligatne Nature Trails. There you will have a chance to see various species of wild mammals living in Latvia. The afternoon is reserved for the Araisi Archaeological Park, a recreated ancient settlement from the 9th-10th centuries located on an island in the middle of a lake. This is a perfect place for trying to sense Latvian pagan roots.  We finish our day in Cesis.


      Overnight in Cesis, the hotel Cesis*** or similar.

  • Day 5 Day 5: The Medieval Gemstone Cesis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: The Medieval Gemstone Cesis

      Cesis is the third oldest town in Latvia, and is often called a medieval gemstone. It attracts tourists with lovely streets and the beauty of natural treasures in the Gauja National Park. The charming ruins of the Cesis Medieval Castle will invite you to explore the history and feel the medieval spirit in candlelight. Later you will go for a 10 km hike along the impressive Licu-Langu Cliffs. 

      Overnight in Cesis, hotel Cesis*** or similar.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Hike Along The Garezeri Lakes And The Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Hike Along The Garezeri Lakes And The Sea

      The afternoon is reserved for a 14 km hike along the Garezeri Lakes and the Baltic Sea. Garezeri translates as Long Lakes, and on this hike you will understand why. The lakes are surrounded by beautiful pinetree woods. Second part of the hike will go along the beach that offers very fine sand and a scenery of natural and unbuilt coastline. Later we will return back to Riga.

       

      Overnight in Riga, hotel Rija Domus*** or similar.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Departure From Riga
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Departure From Riga

      Optional transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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