Adventure during the Spring Flood Season
Spend two full days outdoors boating and hiking in the Dviete Floodplain in southeast Latvia. The floodplain meadows are flooded by the waters of Daugava, the largest river in Latvia, usually between mid-March and the beginning of May, with the water rising by 4-6 meters. During high waters, we go kayaking over the flooded meadows. When the water is low, we explore the area by hiking. Be prepared to challenge your outdoor survival skills as we will be building our own shelters for overnight stay. At nighttime, we might hear the neighing of wild horses and, with a high probability, the howling of wolves. The Dviete Floodplain is located on a bird migration route of European importance, and in springtime, gathering waterfowl can be observed.
Hiking Adventure in Gauja National Park
Hiking in this area involves climbing up and down countless hills while enjoying the scenery with Gauja river valley views, wonderful sandstone outcrops, big and small caves, wild flora and fauna, and natural springs.
The highlights of the hiking route include Sigulda town, the medieval Sigulda Castle, the historical paper-mill village of Līgatne, the Āraiši Archeological Park, featuring a reconstruction of a 9th-10th century settlement on a lake, the scenic Līču-Laņģu sandstone cliffs, and the Baltic Sea coastline with its fine sandy beach and untouched scenery.
Solo canoe in a guided group -an Adventure Therapy Programm
Solo Canoe Adventure Therapy Programm is a uniqe way to experience one of Latvias most beautiful places - Gauja National park. It is going to be unique because meanwhile enjoying the amazing views, you will have the opportunity to learn from a professional how to paddle in a solo canoe. We will provide you with a possibility to experience individual experiences while being in a group. To make your experience even more valuable, the guides will use adventure therapy methods to help you link your experience on the river with your current life situation - struggles, questions, changes. We believe that the most valuable adventures are not only about the adrenalin but about the changes which happen in you - thoughts, emotions, beliefs. Combine the possibility to have an adventure in nature and have time and the tools for your personal growth.
8-Day Self-Guided Hike in Gauja National Park
Go on an adventure along an 8-day self-guided hiking trail through Latvia's awe-inspiring Gauja National Park. This journey harmonises natural wonders and cultural exploration, ensuring an incredibly memorable experience.
SUP and Kayak expedition in the Abava River
Begin your SUP and Kayak expedition with a stroll and warm-up at the scenic Abavas Rumba Waterfall on the Abava River. For the daring, take on the challenge of navigating the whitewater of the waterfall. Along the way, discover the ruins of the Svente mill and try your hand at the classic zip-line over the Abava river, first installed in 1948. The journey culminates in Renda, where you can capture stunning photos, share your experiences, and admire the Īvande waterfall. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure through Latvia's natural beauty.
Hot Air Ballooning and Hiking Experience
We present a unique tourism product that combines an exhilarating hot air balloon flight with a challenging 10-20km hike from the landing location. This adventure offers a one-of-a-kind experience to witness the natural beauty of the surrounding terrain from two distinct vantage points, making it an ideal option for adventure seekers seeking a truly unforgettable excursion. The location varies and is dependent on weather conditions.
Latvian Sauna Experience in the middle of Pristine Nature
Rejuvenate in a private area: a thermal wood sauna by a peaceful forest lake, next to a renovated hundred-year-old forester's cabin. Enjoy sauna brooms, natural oils, and local herbal teas, then cool off with lake swims or snow dives. Spring to autumn, stay overnight, cook by the fire, and explore nature. Experience bird watching, butterfly observation, and swamp exploration. Guided tours by expert biologist hosts offer knowledge on Latvia's natural and historical landscape, creating a comprehensive retreat for wellbeing in untouched nature.
Golden and White-tailed Eagle Photography
The majestic but cautious Golden Eagle is considered to be the absolute pinnacle of Estonia’s bird kingdom, and the opportunity to see it undisturbed, up close, and for a long time offers an unforgettable nature experience. The Eagle hide is heated and situated from car parking lot only 250 meters to walk.
You should enter the hide at least an hour before sunrise and not leave the hide before it is totally dark (about an hour after sunset). One option would also be to go there on the previous night/evening. In the hide are WC and kitchen.
The hide is open from the 1st of January until the 9th of March or until the Eagles show themselves.
Estonian Wilderness & National Park Experience
Embark on an active and authentic journey with Estonian Wildnest Resorts, dedicated to immersing you in Estonia's natural beauty with ease and comfort. Their multi-day wilderness experiences offer a deep connection to nature and culture.
The three-day wilderness experience features a luxurious nomadic camp in a serene forest setting. After hiking and biking to camp on the first day, unwind with sauna and dinner. Choose between relaxing days exploring Lahemaa National Park and Kõrvemaa Nature Reserve, or opt for more active adventures like hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking. Each evening, enjoy sauna sessions, dinner, and campfire ambiance under the pine-scented sky.
Autumn Bird Migration in West Estonia
This tour takes you to some of the best places in Europe for seaduck and passerine migration, visiting different migration bottlenecks each morning. During the peak days, up to half a million Chaffinches, tens of thousands of Siskins, or continuous chains of Long-tailed Ducks pass through the observation points in West-Estonia. You will also have a very good chance to find some forest specialties, such as Pygmy and Ural Owls, Hazel Hen, White-backed, Black, and Grey-headed Woodpeckers, and Nutcrackers. The evenings will be spent witnessing the amazing roosting flights of thousands of Common Cranes.
Self-guided cycling from West Estonia to Latvia
These two Baltic countries are similar in many ways – they share a long common history, traditions, nature, yet they are so different – each country having its own distinctive cultural traditions and historical heritage. There is a whole lot to see in Latvia and Estonia that you don’t know about until you come here and experience it for yourself. Tour takes you to West-Estonia and its romantic islands Hiiumaa, Saaremaa and Muhu and continues to summer resort Pärnu and to the shores of Liivi Bay through small towns Häädemeeste and Treimanni to Latvia.
Photographing birds from a floating hide
Unforgettable meetings with the Great Crested Grebe and the Horned Grebe. Requires early rising, sleeplessness and a bit of madness. But everything is safe and birds are not disturbed.
The Horned Grebe – a rare breeding bird with irregular habitat in Estonia, lives in vegetated areas of bodies of water, also in bogs
The Great Crested Grebe – a breeding bird with small population in Estonia, lives on lakes and coastal waters
It is possible to photograph the Horned Grebe and the Great Crested Grebe from the floating hide from the beginning of May until the end of June. We have altogether two floating hides in different places.
We set off to the hide from Kuressaare at about three o’clock in the morning and it takes about 30 minutes to get to the hide. We have to get to the hide before sunrise. After you have settled in at the hide, you start moving quietly along the lake shore now already with the floating hide. No sudden movements should be made in the hide.
Biking adventure in Western Estonia, possible to continue to Latvia
Life moves at a different pace here. Explore Hiiumaa, Saaremaa and the western reaches of Estonia with this 10 day self guided tour. Sights include Sääre tirp (the mythical bridge to Saaremaa), Angla windmills, Kaali meteorite crater, Haapsalu, Kärdla, Kuressaare and Estonia’s summer capital Pärnu. Quiet and flat roads.
This tour can be modified according to your needs – some days can be cut into half, you can have rest days in between or stay more than one night in some places. Just let us know how many days you have and how much you would like to cycle per day and we will come out with an itinerary for your needs.
Winter magic in the forest restaurant
Winter in the Nõmbra Manor forest feels like a fairytale, and now you can experience it with your group. We open the doors to the enchanted forest, illuminated by 15 unique light installations. Walk through the twilight with lanterns, breathe in the crisp fresh air, and enjoy the forest life while spending quality time together in nature, complemented by unforgettable culinary delights from the wild.
Menu possibilities:
Forest mushroom risotto with fermented chanterelles
Creamy pike and smoked potato soup
Slow-cooked elk stew with ancient root vegetables, acorn biscuit, lingonberries, and smoked plums
Guelder-rose cream with roasted white chocolate, cedar nuts, and reindeer moss dipped in dark chocolate
Drinks: herbal tea, apple mulled wine, Nõmbra meadow schnapps
Additional fun services:
Tea ceremony with a shaman
Snowshoe hike in Kakerdaja bog with a guide and equipment
Ice skating tour on Kakerdaja bog lake, either in daylight or by lantern light in the evening
Kick-sled forest trail adventure for groups
Folklore concerts
Sunrise on a SUP board in Ķemeri bog
Sunrise is one of the most enchanting moments of the day. Welcoming it on the water, surrounded by nature coming to life, is a magical experience.
In spring and summer, Latvia’s Ķemeri bog blooms in all its splendor. Serenely paddling through mossy meadows and canal mazes, you might encounter swans, ducks, and other bog inhabitants. The gentler and more mindful we are with the bog’s nature, the more we will feel, see, and enjoy its beauty.
Husky Sledding in Latvia - Husky dog ride in Latvia
Fulfill your adventurous spirit! Get to know wilderness of Latvia nature on a husky sleigh ride within a small or private group! Husky dog sledding is an opportunity to do something exciting, memorable and unusual. Join the team of Husky dogs enjoy the husky energy doing what they love with an excellent outdoor adventure on the countryside of Latvia!
Combined canoe, bog and forest hike
Let’s go on a cool hike to a bog! First canoeing along the picturesque Halliste river then hiking through meadows and forests to the bog. Visiting an old farm place and after that swimming in the bog lake. On the way back making a bonfire in an old traditional way, tea and snacks from freshly picked plants. Discussion about surviving in the nature. The hike is guided by an experienced survival instructor. Bogshoeing can be included.
24 Hour Raft Mission with Adventure Therapy elements
The 24 Hour Raft Mission is an amazing opportunity to experience Latvian nature in a raw and intense way. The main focus is on practical learning - how to build a raft with your own hands and later use it to spend a night on a river. You will experience how important it is to work in a team to reach the goal, you will get out of your comfort zone and you will experience the flow of Latvian nature first hand. To make this experience even more valuable, we as trainers, will use some adventure therapy methods to help you link your experiences with your daily life challenges and current struggles.
We believe that a real adventure is not only adrenalin filled, but mainly something what has happened and moved in you as a person - your thoughts, emotions, beliefs.
The nights before and after the mission you will spend in an idillic old Latvian house in the middle of amazing nature.
Canoeing in Gauja National Park
Experience the beauty of the River Gauja in central Latvia with our popular half-day canoe trip. It starts in the town of Cēsis and ends at the ferry crossing in Līgatne. Our knowledgeable guide will take you on this adventure to navigate through twists and turns, exciting rapids, and wildlife sightings.
Authentic Bathing Experience - Nature Resort Jagala Juga
This is the world where the best traditions of bath complexes, past and future, fire, water, earth, and air come together to help you relax and rejuvenate, gaining health. In the forest spa, the aromas of herbs unfold, filling your body with phytoncides and essential oils, imparting their energy.
An experienced bath master will take care of you, guiding you through an aroma ritual, steaming with oak branches followed by contrast, cleansing procedures in the hammam, and a relaxing massage to the sounds of nature and a gong. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of tranquility and peace, leaving behind daily worries.
Pop-up Forest Restaurant
Surprise your group with gourmet food in the middle of nature! The pop-up Forest Restaurant is a special experience where a plentiful meal is prepared in a natural setting – this adventure is aimed at your senses! Dishes are prepared by renowned chefs. We use as much local raw produce as possible. The food is served on reusable dishes and tables covered with white tablecloth.
Seal watching trips in Hiiumaa
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at sea! The wonderful Kärdla and Hiiumaa coast, seals, and great company. We have from May to September Saturdays and Sundays scheduled trips from Kärdla harbour. During the tour, we’ll enjoy the sea, observe how the Kärdla and Hiiumaa coast looks from the water, and watch the curious seals in action. Grey seal is the largest marine mammal in the Baltic Sea weighing up to 300 kilograms. In general, grey seals tend to chill on the rocks and swim around the boat going human watching from the water.
Snowshoeing bog in Lahemaa National Park
Winter snowshoe hike through the fairytale forest awaits you.
In winter, snowshoes help us reach places that few venture to. An experienced guide will start with a brief introduction and then lead us into the wilderness. No noise, no rush – just pure nature. Our path will likely cross with animal tracks, as Lahemaa is home to moose, lynx, wolves, roe deer, hares, and other wildlife. Along the way, we’ll pause to enjoy a cup of hot tea. In addition to the snowshoe hike, we’ll also visit Lahemaa’s most famous attraction, Palmse Manor, and hear its story.
Bird Watching in Slītere National Park
Experience one of the finest bird watching spots in Europe – the Cape Kolka on a guided bird watching tour in western Latvia. The 370km bird watching route follows the scenic Baltic Sea coast, where you can spot a variety of birds, such as seven species of woodpeckers, six species of owls, two species of crossbills, and at least 14 species of raptors, including the Lesser-spotted eagle, as well as various waterfowls. The route is divided into sections and can be tailored to the group's preferences.