Hike In Gauja National Park - Up And Down The Switzerland Of Latvia

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Riga, Latvia

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Gauja National Park without the hassle of handling logistics or worrying about getting lost with this shared hiking tour from Riga. After arriving in Sigulda, head into Gauja National Park for a 9.3 mile (15 kilometer) hike, taking in scenery such as Gutman Cave and the Gauja River along the way. This small-group tour has a maximum of eight travelers and includes hotel pickup.

Gauja National Park hiking tour from Riga
Guided hike through the national park with an English speaking guide
Convenient hotel pickup and transport to/from Sigulda
A small-group tour makes it easier to go at your own pace

What's Included

Route planning
English speaking hike leader
Private transportation

Gratuities
Water
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Sigulda

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

John_P

This was a great experience, helped by the weather being a perfect sunny day! The guide was great company and provided top narration about Latvia and the national park. The trail is a beautiful part of the park. It was a relaxing day out.

Reviews

5.0

based on 23 reviews

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Enjoyable and Informative Hike in Sigulda area

Rudy_P, Oct 2025

A fantastic day out with the experienced Lauris in this beautiful National Park area. We did about 12 kilometres with only about 200 metres of elevation, so it was not too difficult. There was even a short stop where we could buy some light lunch and a drink if needed. Lauris explained not only about the trails we were on, but also a bit more about Latvia's history and culture, so it was very informative as well as an enjoyable walk in lovely scenery. Riga town is attractive, but it is nice to see some countryside and get a bit more perspective of a country covered more than half by forests.

Great guide and great scenery

GUY_S, May 2025

Our guide, Lauris, did a great job! Very knowledgeable, friendly, with a good sense of humor. The hike was a lot of fun and not too difficult. There were a lot of great views, interesting geographic features, and historical sites.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the hike and that Lauris made the experience even more enjoyable with his knowledge, friendliness, and humor. It's wonderful that you appreciated the views, the unique geography, and the historical sites along the way. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

Fantastic day out for hikers

John_P, Apr 2025

Beautiful Experience!

Melody_A, Sep 2024

This was the highlight of my trip to Latvia so far. The scenery was beautiful! We walked alongside the river for a good portion of the hike, and the view from the top of the hill was breathtaking. There was even a section of the hike that went through a beautiful grassy pasture with cows. It was such a cool experience to go from the Riga city scene to the peace and quiet of the park. The amount of walking and areas of incline was worth every second. The tour guide was so informative, and because I was solo it was a very personalized experience. I definitely recommend this hike if you want to see the essence of Latvia's nature!

A lovely (if tiring!)...

Martha_P, Mar 2024

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!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you, Martha and David! Your review means a lot and hope to welcome you back for another adventure!

Great winter hike up and down the hills!

Katie_B, Jan 2024

Great hike with Valdis! We were happy to have the opportunity to get outside in the forests and valleys of the national park in December. Valdis had planned a number of sites for us to see along the hike. Highly recommended!

Wonderful way to spend a day in Latvia

Dona_Z, Sep 2023

I loved this tour and it was a highlight of my five days in Latvia. After spending a few days in Riga, I wanted to explore more of the country and do some hiking. I considered renting a car for the day, but this tour provided just what I was looking for and so much more without the expense and hassle of a car rental and figuring out where to go. I was picked up and dropped off at my hotel and was able to enjoy the drive and an opportunity to see area surrounding Riga. Guide Valdis is a native Latvian and has a lot of experience hiking and much knowledge about the area and Latvia. The 15 K hike was rigorous, but doable. I found the park gorgeous and peaceful. We hiked through a forest, along the river, crossed bridges, explored caves and sandstone carvings and passed other notable places. Valdis made the hike very interesting with stories and he pointed out other activities available in this beautiful park and surrounding area. We stopped midday for a lovely picnic. Valdis also gave me information about other places to consider exploring in Latvia. A perfect day and I highly recommend this tour.

Great experience

Cally_D, Sep 2023

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.

The best hikingtour

Lotte_O, Oct 2022

I had a really nice tourguide. She gave all the information about the region and other regions. She also gave me a few good recommendations according to riga itself. A few good bars, things to do, good places to eat, thd local brewery, etc. I really had a great time

A fantastic Experience

Rafael_D, Aug 2021

A fantastic experience! Valdis is an attentive guide who will introduce you to the history and individual attractions of the park. Absolutely recommendable!

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Thank you Rafael for taking the time to write this review of our tour.

Fantastic

Florian_E, Aug 2021

I booked a private hiking tour that was fantastic. Valdis (the tour guide) is a very enthusiastic person that knows everything one must see and visit. The tour even included some best homemade Latvian sandwiches. Highly recommended!