The 9 Best National Park Trips in Latvia

1.Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $235Our pick

Review of the Kemeri National Park day tour from Riga, with bog walks, Lake Kaņieris, beach scenery, snacks, pricing, and practical tips.

“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

Review of Riga’s Kemeri sunset tour, with a bog boardwalk, Jurmala Beach, small groups, guides, practical tips, and value advice.

“I went on two trips with Latvian Gem and I had a great time on both of them. You're really going to see stunning places, even those known by locals but not tourists. Both guides were super knowledgeable, ready to answer any of our questions and they were also funny, making jokes on our way~ Unfortunately on the other trip to Lithuania it was raining and I got soaking wet, water literally dripping from my clothes. There was no city on our way to the next destination, yet the guide was so kind that after he dropped the others at the next stop (it was a majestic castle btw), he…”

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3.Sunrise at Kemeri National park + Jurmala

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

Watch sunrise over Kemeri Bog, tour Jurmala, and swim in the Baltic Sea on a private half-day trip from Riga.

“We had this tour with Mikalis and he has been willing to help and to show us around. Our first stop was at the beautiful Kemeri park and it was infestated with mosquitoes, so please don’t forget to take some repellent with you. We saw the magical sunrise from the watchtower and wow…what a beautiful view! After that we went to Jūrmala beach and town and had a breakfast there in a nice café. It was worth to get up so early, we definitely recommend this tour if you pass by Riga!”

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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

Hike Gauja National Park from Riga with a guide, private transport, river views, forests, sandstone sites, and Sigulda’s famous hills.

“Our guide was super lovely and very knowledgeable. We were given a really great day out exploring the national park and learning and chatting along the way.”

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5.Hiking in Gauja National Park

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

Hike 12 kilometers through Gauja National Park from Riga, with caves, castle ruins, forest trails, private transport, and flexible add-ons.

“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

Review of a full-day Gauja National Park tour from Riga, with forest hikes, Krimulda Manor, Turaida Castle, and an expert local guide.

“It was an amazing experience, great views, beautiful river and forest. Very friendly guide! Definitely recommended to any nature enthusiast!”

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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

Review of a 7-hour Gauja National Park day trip from Riga, with Ligatne animals, Sigulda castles, Gutman’s Cave, guide tips, and value advice.

“A nice way to explore Gauja National park and spend a day closer to nature outside of Riga. We saw the bear, deers, wild boar etc ad promised. Valdis, our tour guide was very nice and informative. We enjoyed our hiking tour with him as well as it was a nice group we had on that day.”

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8.Sunrise at Kemeri National Park – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Watch sunrise over Kemeri’s Great Bog Boardwalk on a small-group trip from Riga, with hotel pickup, a private guide, and flexible pacing.

“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

Explore Sigulda and Gauja National Park on a private hike with castle ruins, Gutmanis Cave, river views, and a local guide.

“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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