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Would you like to go on an exciting day trip, or enjoy a creative day with a local artist in Latvia, Estonia or Lithuania? Check out our offer and choose what you like the best! Learning to play a traditional Latvian music instrument, exploring herbal tea traditions, enjoying a sauna ritual, kayaking along the Curonian Spit, going to Hill of Crosses, watching brown bears in Estonia – book a tour and make some colorful memories!

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Music workshop
Magical sounds of the Kokle - Learn how to play it

Are you curious about exploring local folk music and instruments all around the world? Then this workshop is for you! A local folk musician will introduce you to the kokle, a traditional Latvian string instrument. Latvians have a saying that the kokle is given to us by God, but the bagpipes – by the Devil. It will take only a few seconds to understand why we say that. We can assure you that the kokle has one of the purest, most magical, and calming sounds among all the instruments you have ever heard. You will have an opportunity to lure out some ancient melodies from the kokle by yourself.

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Neris Nature park hike
Neris Nature Park & Kernavė Hike

What is waiting for you on this day trip? A private tour to the mysterious fort hills and traces of ancient settlements dating back to 9000 years B.C. Ancient oak forest and deep forests in the Neris Regional Park. In Kernavė learn about first medieval capital of Lithuania and hear many stories and secrets about the largest and oldest surviving oak forests where pagans used to worship their gods.

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Private best of Lithuania
Trakai National Park Hike

What is waiting for you on this day trip? A private tour to Lithuania’s wilderness. You will learn about Lithuania’s medieval history and the unique community of Karaims. You will go on a 10 km hike around the Trakai Island Castle and deep in to the Varnikai forest.

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Best kayaking destinations
Nemunas River Kayak Tours

On a private tour explore the largest river in Lithuania – Nemunas. The river at its mouth splits into several channels and enters Curonian Lagoon. The only inhabited island Rusnė is located in the middle of the delta. This area is a bird paradise, where you can often see sea eagle, common crane, and white stork among many other species. Paddling in the protected area provides you a chance to get closer to the local wildlife.

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Trakai Castle tour
Trakai Castle Private tours

On the private tours to Trakai Castle, you will visit and explore the famous landmarks as medieval Trakai Island Castle and Uzutrakis Manor. Learn about the history and culture of Lithuania and local region. Now there will be the time to step off the beaten path.

Read More...
Outdoor activity from Klaipeda
Curonian Spit Kayak Tours

Kayaking route stretches along the coastline of nature reserve, which is only accessible by water. Paddling distance is approx. 10km. We discover majestic sand dunes while paddling on the safe and shallow waters of the Curonian Lagoon, watch “fisherman’s best friends” cormorants fishing on the lagoon and learn more about Curonian Spit from the local guide.

Read More...
Soomaa National Park Tour
Day Trip in Soomaa National Park

Guided wilderness experience day trip combines bog shoeing* (or bog walking on a wooden path) and canoeing. First, we walk through Riisa village and the forest and reach the largest peat-bog in Estonia – Kuresoo.

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Hill of Crosses Private tours

Take a day trip to Lithuania’s symbol of faith- Hill Of Crosses. On the way you will make a stop at Pakruojis Manor – the largest and of the best preserved manors in Lithuania.

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Night Trip in Soomaa National Park
Night Trip in Soomaa National Park

The Soomaa National Park is the biggest Estonian swamp and a great place for boat trips during the high water season. The tour includes canoeing and walking in the riverside forest. A peaceful canoe trip leads along the river with a beaver habitat. There is a high chance to view beavers and other wildlife.

Read More...
Baltic Classical
Curonian Spit Tour from Klaipėda

Discover all highlights of Curonian Lagoon with a professional local guide. Curonian Spit is an almost 100 km long narrow peninsula, which separates the mainland and the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic sea. Since the year 2000, Curonian Spit is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Soomaa National Park Tour
Soomaa National Park Tour

On the Soomaa National Park tour you will be walking on the bogs. It is a unique experience to have in the Baltics. With modern bog shoes, we will walk the most famous Estonian marshland in Soomaa National Park.

Read More...
Brown bear watching tour
Brown bear watching tour

We offer you this unique experiance in Estonia. You will spend an unforgettable night in our Brown Bear and wildlife watching hide. Only few people have had the oppurtunity to see a live Brown Bear and on our tour you will have a chance to do it.

Read More...
Trakai Castle Kayak Tour
Trakai Castle Kayak Tour

Explore famous medieval Island Castle and Trakai National Park on a half-day kayak tour. Paddle through serene landscapes, navigate around numerous islands on the lake and see the landmarks of Trakai such as Island Castle, Užutrakis Mansion or ruins of Peninsular Castle.

Read More...
Chasing the Wind: Explore Romantic Kuldīga and Surroundings on the “Vespa”

On the “Vespa”explore Kuldiga. It is one of the most romantic towns in Latvia with wonderful cobblestone streets, lovely houses and red-tile roofs. Italian scooter “Vespa” has become a symbol of a carefree, stylish and romantic lifestyle since its appearance in the movie “Roman Holiday” in 1953.

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Private tour to Cesis
Cesis: Medieval Heritage And Natural Treasures

Cesis is a medieval gemstone and the third oldest town in Latvia. It attracts tourists with lovely streets and the beauty of natural treasures in the Gauja National Park. Charming ruins of the medieval castle invite you to explore the history and feel the medieval spirit in a candle light.

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Kuldiga: Charming Streets, Live History And Coffee

Kuldiga should be on the ‘must see’ list for everyone! 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.

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Hike along three lakes and the sea

What is waiting for you on this hike? Meditative and relaxing experience in nature, fresh pinetree air rich in phytoncides and with healing properties, beautiful scenery of curvy lakes, very diverse flora, power and peace of the sea, and white sandy beach!

Read More...
Best Hikes in Europe
Hike In Gauja National Park - Up And Down The Switzerland Of Latvia

The heart of the Gauja National Park and Sigulda town, also known as the Little Switzerland of Latvia. Scenic views are guaranteed!

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Ancient craft workshop
Ancient craft workshop

Get to know typical Latvian trees, work along with experienced craftsmen, and try out traditional toys and games. We enjoy homemade lunch and try a very special tea recipe brewed in a bonfire house.

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Gauja National park adventure tour

Adventure packed a full-day tour from Riga. We take the cable car across Gauja River, then paddle with a kayak down 8km the river, and to finish our tour we have a local wine degustation.

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Latvian herbal traditions & mandala workshop

On this day trip visit the countryside household “Ozoliņi” to learn the local herbal tea traditions, mix your own herb tea and do herb meditation.

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Hike in Kemeri National Park - Romantic Town Green Dune, Bog And Sulfur Water

A day trip rich with adventures and impressions will lead you through the pine-tree forest to the ancient dunes, which are located between two swamps.

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Hike two rivers, sandstone outcrops, and the breath of history

On the day trip, we will see magnificent sandstone outcrops along the Loja River. A wild path leads you through the woods and steep bluffs. We visit a bobsleigh track from the 20th century which has a wonderful story about a man who devoted his life to this sport. At the turning point towards Gauja River, we walk through a small village that has preserved its Soviet looks till nowadays.

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Hot Air Balloon Vilnius
Hot air balloon flight over Vilnius or Trakai

Hot air balloon flight over Vilnius romantic old town or over to Trakai. After rise up with hot air balloon from a bird‘s- eye view you can see the city and the beauty of nature, beautiful forests, hills and numerous lakes.

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Lahemaa National Park

On the day trip to Lahemaa National Park, we will explore the Estonian countryside that is home to towering pine forests, picturesque coastline, and mysterious bogs.

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Best cycling holidays
Biking tours to Jurmala

Biking tour from Riga to the coastal resort town of Jurmala also know as “Northern Riviera”. Biking tour along pine-covered dunes and expressive wooden architecture.

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Music workshop
Magical sounds of the Kokle - Learn how to play it

Are you curious about exploring local folk music and instruments all around the world? Then this workshop is for you! A local folk musician will introduce you to the kokle, a traditional Latvian string instrument. Latvians have a saying that the kokle is given to us by God, but the bagpipes – by the Devil. It will take only a few seconds to understand why we say that. We can assure you that the kokle has one of the purest, most magical, and calming sounds among all the instruments you have ever heard. You will have an opportunity to lure out some ancient melodies from the kokle by yourself.

Read More...
Kuldiga: Charming Streets, Live History And Coffee

Kuldiga should be on the ‘must see’ list for everyone! 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.

Read More...
Private tour to Cesis
Cesis: Medieval Heritage And Natural Treasures

Cesis is a medieval gemstone and the third oldest town in Latvia. It attracts tourists with lovely streets and the beauty of natural treasures in the Gauja National Park. Charming ruins of the medieval castle invite you to explore the history and feel the medieval spirit in a candle light.

Read More...
Chasing the Wind: Explore Romantic Kuldīga and Surroundings on the “Vespa”

Kuldīga is one of the most romantic towns in Latvia with wonderful cobblestone streets, lovely houses and red-tile roofs. Italian scooter “Vespa” has become a symbol of carefree, stylish and romantic lifestyle since its appearance in the movie “Roman Holiday” in 1953.

Read More...
Private tour Hike along three lakes and the sea

What is waiting for you on this hike? Meditative and relaxing experience in nature, fresh pinetree air rich in phytoncides and with healing properties, beautiful scenery of curvy lakes, very diverse flora, power and peace of the sea, and white sandy beach!

Read More...
Best Hikes in Europe
Hike In Gauja National Park - Up And Down The Switzerland Of Latvia

The heart of the Gauja National Park and Sigulda town, also known as the Little Switzerland of Latvia. Scenic views are guaranteed!

Read More...
Ancient craft workshop
Ancient craft workshop & sauna ritual experience

Get to know typical Latvian trees, work along with experienced craftsmen, and try out traditional toys and games. We enjoy homemade lunch and try a very special tea recipe brewed in a bonfire house. After the workshop and meal, the household’s sauna master greets us and we indulge in a sauna ritual.

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Hike with huskies

Have you ever tried hiking pulled by a husky? You can enjoy this wonderful activity at Mrs. Vulfa Husky Park!

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Gauja National park adventure tour

Adventure packed a full-day tour from Riga. We take the cable car across Gauja River, then paddle with a kayak down 8km the river, and to finish our tour we have a local wine degustation.

Read More...
Latvian herbal traditions & mandala workshop

Visit the countryside household “Ozoliņi” to learn the local herbal tea traditions, mix your own herb tea and do herb meditation.

Read More...
Hike in Kemeri National Park

An all-day-long journey rich with adventures and impressions will lead you through the pine-tree forest to the ancient dunes, which are located between two swamps.

Read More...
Best cycling holidays
Biking tour to Jurmala

Biking tour from Riga to the coastal resort town of Jurmala also know as “Northern Riviera”. Biking tour along pine-covered dunes and expressive wooden architecture.

Read More...
Hike in in Latvia's wilderness - along Rivers Loja and Gauja

We see magnificent sandstone outcrops along the Loja River. A wild path leads you through the woods and steep bluffs. We visit a bobsleigh track from the 20th century which has a wonderful story about a man who devoted his life to this sport. At the turning point towards Gauja River, we walk through a small village that has preserved its Soviet looks till nowadays.

Read More...
Neris Nature park hike
Neris Nature Park & Kernavė Hike

What is waiting for you on this hike? Mysterious fort hills and traces of ancient settlements dating back to 9000 years B.C. Ancient oak forest and deep forests in the Neris Regional Park. In Kernavė learn about first medieval capital of Lithuania and hear many stories and secrets about the largest and oldest surviving oak forests where pagans used to worship their gods.

Read More...
Private best of Lithuania
Trakai National Park Hike

Experience Lithuania’s wilderness and learn about Lithuania’s medieval history and unique community of Karaims. You will go on a 10 km hike around the Trakai Island Castle and deep in to the Varnikai forest.

Read More...
Best kayaking destinations
Nemunas River Kayak Tour

Nemunas is the largest river in Lithuania, which at its mouth splits in to several channels and enters Curonian Lagoon. The only inhabited island Rusnė is located in the middle of the delta. This area is a bird paradise, where you can often see sea eagle, common crane, and white stork among many other species. Paddling in the protected area provides you a chance to get closer to the local wildlife.

Read More...
Trakai Castle tour
Trakai Castle tour

On the Trakai Castle tour you will visit and explore the famous landmarks as medieval Trakai Island Castle and Uzutrakis Manor. Learn about the history and culture of Lithuania and local region. Now there will be the time to step off the beaten path.

Read More...
Outdoor activity from Klaipeda
Curonian Spit Kayak Tour

Kayaking route stretches along the coastline of nature reserve, which is only accessible by water. Paddling distance is approx. 10km. We discover majestic sand dunes while paddling on the safe and shallow waters of the Curonian Lagoon, watch “fisherman’s best friends” cormorants fishing on the lagoon and learn more about Curonian Spit from the local guide.

Read More...
Hill of Crosses tour

Take a full day guided tour  to Lithuania’s symbol of faith- Hill Of Crosses. On the way you will make a stop at Pakruojis Manor – the largest and of the best preserved manors in Lithuania.

Read More...
Hot Air Balloon Vilnius
HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER VILNIUS OR TRAKAI

Hot air balloon flight over Vilnius romantic old town or over to Trakai. After rise up with hot air balloon from a bird‘s- eye view you can see the city and the beauty of nature, beautiful forests, hills and numerous lakes.

Read More...
Baltic Classical
Curonian Spit Tour from Klaipėda

Discover all highlights of Curonian Lagoon with a professional local guide. Curonian Spit is an almost 100 km long narrow peninsula, which separates the mainland and the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic sea. Since the year 2000, Curonian Spit is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Read More...
Trakai Castle Kayak Tour
Trakai Castle Kayak Tour

Explore famous medieval Island Castle and Trakai National Park on a half-day kayak tour. Paddle through serene landscapes, navigate around numerous islands on the lake and see the landmarks of Trakai such as Island Castle, Užutrakis Mansion or ruins of Peninsular Castle.

Read More...
Day Trip in Soomaa

Guided wilderness experience day-trip combines bog shoeing* (or bog walking on a wooden path) and canoeing. First, we walk through Riisa village and the forest and reach the largest peat-bog in Estonia – Kuresoo.

Read More...
Night Trip in Soomaa National Park
Night Trip in Soomaa National Park

The Soomaa National Park is the biggest Estonian swamp and a great place for boat trips during the high water season. The tour includes canoeing and walking in the riverside forest. A peaceful canoe trip leads along the river with a beaver habitat. There is a high chance to view beavers and other wildlife.

Read More...
Soomaa National Park Tour
Soomaa National Park Tour

On the Soomaa National Park tour you will be walking on the bogs. It is a unique experience to have in the Baltics. With modern bog shoes, we will walk the most famous Estonian marshland in Soomaa National Park.

Read More...
Brown bear watching tour
Brown bear watching tour

We offer you this unique experiance in Estonia. You will spend an unforgettable night in our Brown Bear and wildlife watching hide. Only few people have had the oppurtunity to see a live Brown Bear and on our tour you will have a chance to do it.

Read More...
Lahemaa National Park Tour

We will explore the Estonian countryside that is home to towering pine forests, picturesque coastline, and mysterious bogs.

Read More...
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SisterBliss66
SisterBliss66
2024-11-02
Great day out - lovely walk in Gauja - Līgatne trail - in the crisp autumn air followed by the paper mill. Then on to Sigulda Castle and Gutman Cave. Valdis was very knowledgeable and we had some interesting conversations about the places visited, history, culture and lots more besides. Friendly guy, fluent in English. It was awesome getting out of Riga to see more of the country.
Jane Bower
Jane Bower
2024-09-30
My partner and I (69 and 75) are just back from a 17 day self-drive tour put together with the help of Valdis from Baltic Nature Travel. It was an absolutely delightful and fascinating experience. We asked for quirky or unusual accommodation and a mix of hotels and self-catering - great fun. We went at our own pace and chose what to see. Everything was beautifully organised - a couple of small hitches were dealt with straight away on the phone. We are well-travelled but didn't know these stunning countries at all. Our overall impression is CLEAN and GREEN. Thank you, thank you for such a unique and special holiday.
Andrew Golding
Andrew Golding
2024-09-16
First Class Personal Tour of the Baltic Republics organised by Valdis: a bespoke, friendly, intelligent, safe and varied introduction to this wonderful part of the world. Wholly recommended.
David Morris
David Morris
2024-09-10
Excellent booking experience - very easy and all the information we needed. Hire car arrived at the hotel as arranged and the handover was excellent. All the hotels that were booked for us were great and the itinerary was really wide-ranging and interesting. Estonia people were almost always friendly and helpful, and the restaurant food was great. Would definitely recommend Baltic Nature Travel and Estonia as a destination
Karen Green
Karen Green
2024-07-23
Valdis, the owner of Baltic Nature Travel, is a terrific tour organizer. His advance communication and arrangements were unfailingly responsive, prompt and helpful. On the trip, we had different guides as well as drivers in the different cities (Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.) In each case, they were well-informed and on time at the meeting point. We never needed to worry or contact the guide (though we were provided with their information.) Every hotel Valdis chose for us was of a very good standard, well-run, clean, exceptionally well located, and with wonderful breakfasts. The restaurants he recommended were also excellent – we learned to just go where he suggested! The tour was an exceptionally good value. In sum, we couldn’t have been more pleased. Our trip was wonderful and we left wanting to see more of the Baltics' beauty. If we do go again, we would unquestionably work with Valdis. In the meantime, we will recommend him to all of our friends.
Lucía Gómez
Lucía Gómez
2024-07-17
Fantastic Self-Guided Hiking Experience! We recently completed a self-guided hike in Gauja National Park, which was wonderful. The trails were serene, and we rarely encountered other hikers. The provided materials and app were excellent and highly accurate. The hotels, luggage transfer, and overall transportation arrangements were flawless. Highly recommend this experience!
Paul Green
Paul Green
2024-07-12
Anna Brish was a fantastic tour guide for understanding Jewish history and culture in Vilnius. She was friendly, deeply knowledgeable, eager to answer our questions and accommodate our specific interests. Anna does other tours and we would take any of them, she’s amazing!
James Cornez
James Cornez
2024-07-11
Myself and my best friend came across this company whilst researching options to travel in Latvia and we are very pleased we did. Valdis was very amenable during the planning process by arranging video calls with both of us so we could better understand what was on offer for us to do. He compiled an 8 day itinerary for us that did not disappoint starting in Riga for 2 days. We paid for an optional 3hr walking tour which was very worthwhile to see the main sites of the city. Janis took us on the tour who is a great guy that gives you plenty of interesting information, ready to answer any questions regarding Latvian history/culture. We chose the self driving option to see as much of Latvia as possible which I would definitely recommend if you want to have more than just a city break. It took us to varied places ranging from the heavily forested and pretty areas of Sigulda (where we did a fun kayaking tour on the Gauja river) and Cesis to the pleasant coastal cities of Liepaja and Ventspills. Overall, definitely the company to approach if you want to authentically explore Latvia!
Esther A
Esther A
2024-06-21
Valdis and his team helped us to organise a guided 16 day trip across Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Helsinki. We had a very enjoyable experience! Coming from Singapore and not knowing Valdis beforehand, we were initially worried about language and logistical challenges. All these were unfounded as Valdis and his guides were not only knowledgeable but also responsive, helpful and flexible. We had some minor hiccups during the trip but Valdis was able to resolve them very promptly. I would highly recommend engaging Valdis for your next trip!
Annette Ihrman
Annette Ihrman
2024-06-16
The tour was very versatile and a good addition to our trip to Riga. We can recommend it!

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