DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Arrival in Riga. Transfer from the airport to the hotel  and have a welcome dinner in the hotel.

Overnight in Riga at Neiburgs Hotel****

DAY 2: DICOVER 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 Riga Old Town walking tour you will see the most famous pearls of this style on Alberta and Elizabeth streets. Later we will explore the Old Town, see Riga Castle, as well as Three Brother houses, the oldest dwellings in the city.

Have a traditional Latvian lunch at Salve restaurant.

The afternoon is reserved for a guided walking tour of Other Riga in order to explore the “Moscow suburbs”. You will visit the impressive Soviet Stalin-era skyscraper – The Academy of Sciences. It was the first skyscraper in the republic. Enjoy a great panoramic view from the top of this landmark. Explore the vivid and busy life of the Riga Central Market, located in the old Zeppelin hangars. This market is very popular among locals as everyone can find what they need – you will see a plenty of local and seasonal produce as well as products coming from overseas.

Overnight in Riga at Neiburgs Hotel**** with breakfast and dinner

DAY 3: LATVIA’S SEASIDE | RIGA – JURMALA – KEMERI – RIGA

In the morning we drive to the seaside and visit the vibrant coastal town – Jurmala. In the mid-19th-century holiday makers began escaping the city to relax in Jurmala and it developed as a resort, often called the ‘’Northern Riviera”. You will go on a 12 km bike tour to see the pine-covered dunes, expressive wooden architecture, modern villas, and endless sandy beaches.

Have a traditional Latvian lunch at Pegasa pils restaurant.

In the afternoon drive to Kemeri National Park. Kemeri is 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 splendour of the Kemeri resort. Kemeri is located within the Kemeri National Park which is known for its great biological diversity, especially, bogs and swamps.  Before we return back to Riga we enjoy a 5 km walk on the boardwalk of Kemeri Great Bog.

Overnight in Riga at Neiburgs Hotel**** with breakfast and dinner

DAY 4: THE MOST ROMENTIC TOWN IN LATVIA | RIGA – KULDIGA – RIGA

In the morning drive to Kuldiga. It is the most romantic town in Latvia where you can get lost wandering around beautiful cobblestone streets and enjoying the breath of the 17th – 18th century building style. Kuldiga has been once the center of the Duchy of Courland and has preserved its spirit. The city center with the widest waterfall of Europe is so impressive that even fish start to fly! No joking, in the spring vimbas swim against the current across the waterfall and it looks like they are flying.

Have a lunch at Goldingen room restaurant, which will spoil your taste buds with contemporary European cuisine right in the heart of Kuldiga.

After the lunch the charming streets will pull you in on an exciting journey and tell you ancient stories in the live museum of Ancient Kuldiga’s Story. An interactive experience of Kuldiga’s history with real actors is waiting for you. Later you will have a chance to relax and feel the atmosphere of the town by slowly sipping a coffee at the local coffee roastery Curonia. Return back to Riga.

Overnight in Riga at Neiburgs Hotel**** with breakfast and dinner

DAY 5: THE SWITZERLAND OF LATVIA | RIGA – SIGULDA – MALPILS

In the morning we drive to Gauja National Park, visit the Sigulda new castle and ancient historical sites, like Sigulda Brother of Swords castle ruins.

Have a traditional Latvian lunch at Vanila Resto restaurant.

In the afternoon you will hike along Gauja River. The hike is 17 km long and brings you up and down the Gauja River valley. Scenic views are guaranteed! Don’t worry if the hiking path brings you up to steep bluffs – the Gauja National Park has established good infrastructure for hikers to climb to the best viewing points. After the hike we transfer to Malpils.

Overnight in Malpils at Malpils Manor Hotel*** with breakfast and dinner

DAY 6: DIGITAL DETOX | MALPILS

Today is reserved for resting from all the digital devices. We ask you to not take your mobile phones for today’s acitivities. You will go for a long walk in Malpils souraunding nature parks that will include creative tasks and making lunch on open fire in a designated fire place.

After returning back, enjoy a meditative musical experience – ancient sounds of Latvian traditional string instrument “kokle”. Latvians have a saying that “kokle” is given to them by God. Relax and enjoy the ethno-music concert!

Overnight in Malpils at Malpils Manor Hotel*** with breakfast and dinner

DAY 7: MEDIEVAL LATVIA | MALPILS – CESIS

Cesis is the third oldest town in Latvia, and is often called a medieval gemstone. On the walking tour you will see its lovely streets and visit charming ruins of the Cesis Medieval Castle, which invites us to explore the history and feel the medieval spirit in the candlelight.

Have a lunch at H.E Vanadzins restaurant that serves Northern cuisine.

Later you will go for a 6 km hike along the ancient Gauja River valley on Cirulisi Nature Trails to see beautiful red sandstone cliffs along the ancient Gauja River valley and enjoy our wonderful nature.

Overnight in Cesis at Cesis Hotel*** with breakfast and dinner

DAY 8: ENJOY THE GAUJA RIVER | CESIS – LIGATNE

In the morning 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.

Have a lunch at Zeit Cafe restaurant, which will delight us with traditional Latvian and European cuisine.

After, go for an 8 km kayak ride on Gauja River. The Gauja River will carry you with a slow and steady stream. On the way you will enjoy peaceful forests and spectacular views on huge sandstone cliffs.

Overnight in Zeit Hotel*** with breakfast and dinner

DAY 9: HIKE ALONG THE THREE LAKES AND THE SEA | LIGATNE – LILASTE – RIGA

The morning 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 scenery of natural and unbuilt coastline.

Have a traditional Latvian lunch at Lil Mare, which is located right next to the seaside.

Later we will return back to Riga and have a farewell dinner in Three Chefs Restaurant.

Overnight in Riga at Neiburgs Hotel**** with breakfast.

DAY 10: DEPARTURE

Departure day, transfer to the airport.

• For 6 people traveling in a double room – 1820 EUR per person;
• For 8 people traveling in a double room – 1690 EUR per person;
• For 10 people traveling in a double room – 1550 EUR per person;

The single room supplement is 630 EUR.

• 5 x overnights in Riga at Neiburgs Hotel**** with breakfast;
• 2 x overnights in Malpils at Malpils Manor Hotel*** with breakfast;
• 1 x overnight in Cesis at Cesis Hotel*** with breakfast;
• 1 x overnight in Zeit Hotel*** with breakfast;
• 9 x 3- course dinners and lunches (including water, coffee and tea);
• English speaking tour guide services through out the program;
• Transportation per program in private mini van (6 – 9 people) or mini bus (10 people and more);
• Riga Old Town and Other Riga walking tour;
• Bike tour in Jurmala and walk in Kemeri National Park Great Bog;
• Kuldiga tour with entrance in live museum of Ancient Kuldiga’s Story and degustation of coffee in roastery “Curonia”;
• Gauja National Park tour with entrance in Sigulda Castle Complex and hiking tour;
• Digital detox in Malpils with creative tasks and cooking on open fire;
• Meditative music experience;
• Cesis walking tour with entrance in Cesis Medieval Castle and hiking tour;
• Paper-mill village Ligatne walking tour;
• Kayaking tour on River Gauja;
• Hike along the three lakes and the sea.