Day trip to Gauja National Park: animals, castles and a cave
Description
An hour-long ride from Riga will bring you to Gauja National Park, the largest and oldest national park in Latvia. Also known as the Switzerland of Latvia, offering some of the most beautiful sceneries in the whole country. It is the most popular place for spending a lovely day outside Riga and exploring castles and nature wonders.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *two persons can sit on one scooter, the driver must have category A, A1 or B driving licence!
Reviews(6)
This was absolutely worth doing and packed so much in. Our guide, Lauris, was very friendly and knowledgeable; he really made the trip special. First up is a hike that would be suitable for most people. There’s not much uphill, just the odd very short incline. Plus you can go at whatever pace you’re comfortable with. The hike included some beautiful scenery and viewings of multiple animals. The highlight here was seeing a bear take a swim (the animals are behind fences). Also included was a trip around various caves (some with engravings that are hundreds of years old), the traditional houses, a look at the paper mill, and Sigulda castle. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see a bit more of rural and traditional Latvia. There are a couple of places where you can buy some unique gifts and snacks but I would still recommend bringing a pack lunch.
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
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.
The tour was very versatile and Valdis was a great guide! We highly recommend this tour! Specially when you want to explore outside Riga and have more time.
A really lovely day trip out of Riga and into the countryside with beautiful trails through Gauja national park, and Ligatne village as well as impressive views of Sigulda castle and the surrounding area. Valdis was an excellent, friendly and accommodating tour guide. I (32) was travelling with my mother (66) and it was the perfect level of activity for the two of us and a nice way to take a break from the city and gain an insight into rural Latvia.
Very friendly guide who spoke excellent German. Pleasant driving style and good conversations. The goals of the tour were top - both historical and nature-related. The national park was the most interesting.
Danke, Alina! Ihre Bewertung bedeutet mir sehr viel und ich hoffe, Sie bei einem weiteren Abenteuer zu sehen!
