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1. Day: Arrival
Arrival at the Riga International Airport. Optional transfer
to hotel. Check-in to the hotel. Welcome meeting.
Overnight in Riga, hotel Konventa Sēta*** or similar.
2. Day: Art Nouveau Pearls in 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
walking tour you will asee 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. At
lunchtime we are visiting the Riga Central Market, one of
the largest covered markets in Europe. The market was
opened in 1930, and it consists of five former Zeppelin
airship hangars. Feel free to wander around the market
and try smoked meat, pickled vegetables, Latvian rye
bread, seasonal treats, and more.
Overnight in Riga, hotel Konventa Sēta*** or similar.
3. Day: Hilly Hike, Curves of the Gauja, and a Paper-
Mill Village
On this day we will go to Sigulda and enjoy a 17 km hike
up and down the hills in the Gauja National Park. This
hike guarantees one of the most scenic views in Latvia
where the valley of the Gauja River curls between hills as
far as the eye can see! You will be able to enjoy not only
the beauty of nature, but also take a look at the
Krimulda Manor and Sigulda Medieval Castle! In the late
afternoon 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. In the evening you can enjoy an optional Ligatne
wine degustation that takes place in the romantic
Anfabrika cliff cellar in the candlelight.
Overnight in Ligatne, boutique hotel Zeit or similar.
4. Day: Sandstone Cliffs and a Lake Fortress
In the morning we will go for a 15 km hike along the
Ligatne River. The surrounding area of Ligatne is rich
with sandstone rocks, cliffs and outcrops, they will
undoubtedly surprise you with their magnificence and
beauty! We will have not only a wild adventure along the
Ligatne River, but also walk through the Ligatne Nature
Trails. There you will have a chance to see various species
of wild mammals living in Latvia. The afternoon is
reserved for the Araisi Archaeological Park, a recreated
ancient settlement from the 9th-10th centuries located
on an island in the middle of a lake. This is a perfect
place for trying to sense Latvian pagan roots. We finish
our day in Cesis.
Overnight in Cesis, the hotel Cesis*** or similar.
5. Day: The Medieval Gemstone Cesis
Cesis is the third oldest town in Latvia, and is often called
for a medieval gemstone. It attracts tourists with lovely
streets and the beauty of natural treasures in the Gauja
National Park. The charming ruins of the Cesis Medieval
Castle will invite you to explore the history and feel the
medieval spirit in the candlelight. Later we will go for a 15
km hike along the ancient Gauja River valley on Cirulisi
Nature Trails. We will also visit Rucamavots, a spring with
a special growling sound.
Overnight in Cesis, hotel Cesis*** or similar.
6. Day: Hike Along the Garezeri Lakes and the Sea
The afternoon 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 a scenery of natural and unbuilt
coastline. Later we will return back to Riga and have an
optional farewell dinner in the restaurant Forests. This
restaurant is known for its seasonal character and ability
to spoil your taste buds with contemporary Latvian
cuisine.
Overnight in Riga, hotel Konventa Seta*** or similar.
7. Day: Departure from Riga
Optional transfer to the airport.
Services included:
•
5 nights in centrally located 3-star hotels
with breakfast
•
1 overnight in a boutique hotel in
Ligatne with breakfast
•
Welcome meeting with the tour leader
•
English and German speaking driver
and tour leader throughout the
program
•
Transportation per program
•
Walking tour in Riga, Ligatne and Cesis
•
Hiking tour in Sigulda, Līgatne, Cēsis
and Garezeri
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Hiking tour in Sigulda, Līgatne, Cēsis
and Garezeri
Excluded:
•
Any meals or drinks not mentioned
in the programm
•
Hiking equipment
•
Gratitudes
Optional:
•
Ligatne wine degustation:
20 EUR per person
•
Farewell dinner in restaurant Forest: 40
EUR per person
( 3 course dinner with coffee/ tea)
•
Transfer: Riga airport to the hotel:
55 EUR for private car
(1 - 3 persons)
•
Transfer: Riga airport to the hotel:
55 EUR for private car
(1 - 3 persons)
Price per person:
Adults:
580 EUR
(for double room)
Children (< 18):
540€
(for double or triple rooms)
Single supplement:
270 EUR*
(For solo travelers the single
supplement is mandatory)
Group size:
maximum: 6 persons
How to dress
Please, dress accordingly to the weather
forecast! Due to very changeable weather,
layering is key to enjoying the hike, and
rain protection is a must-have. Any
comfortable shoes are good enough for
this tour.
Physical rate from 1 to 10:
6
Level of difficulty
The hikes are easy with few steep climbs.
The terrain is mostly small footpaths
through the woods. The hiking tours also
include walking around the town, along
the beach, boardwalks and countryside
roads.
Bookings:
Bookings should be made at least three
weeks before the departure date.
Hiking adventure in Gauja National Park
7 days / 6 nights
05.06.2022 / 19.06.2022 /
03.07.2022 / 17.07.2022 / 31.07.2022 / 14.08.2022 /
28.08.2022 / 11.09.2022 / 25.09.2022 / 09.10.2022
Riga - Cesis - Ligatne - Sigulda