Soft Adventure Tour in Gauja National Park
About
Total distance cycling 90 km, walking 28 km, boating 17 km.
Tour profile
*Bigger group price on request
Included in price:
7 overnights with breakfast per program;
7-day bicycle rental;
Kayak rental on Day 4
Private transfer from Valmiera to Sietiņiezis and to Cesis on Day 3;
Not included in the price:
Train and museum tickets;
Lunch and dinner
- Pick-up is possible on request
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Notes
It is possible to organise luggage transfer from hotel to hotel.
Rented bicycles are hybrid bikes, equipped with comfort seats and bicycle bags.
During the canoe tour from Cesis to Ligatne and hiking from Līgatne to Sigulda, the bikes and luggage will be sent to the next accommodation.
Tour itinerary
Riga – Strenči – Valmiera – Cēsis – Līgatne – Sigulda – Riga
Day 1: Riga Upon arrival in Riga, explore the city, and pick up the bicycles in Riga Old Town. Spend the night at a hotel in the city. Overnight in Riga
Day 2: Riga - Strenči - Valmiera After breakfast, cycle to Riga Central Train Station. Take a 2h40min train to Strenči. Upon arrival, go on a 33km cycling journey to Valmiera, encountering picturesque sights like Strenči Town and Brenguļi brewery with a charming beer garden. In Valmiera, explore Valmiermuiža brewery, the Regional Research Museum, the Ruins of the Livonian Order Castle, St. Simon's Lutheran Church, and the remnants of Riga gate. Conclude the day at accommodation in Valmiera. Overnight in Valmiera
Day 3: Valmiera - Sietiņiezis - Ērgļu Cliffs - Cesis Following your morning meal, take a private transfer from Valmiera to Sietiņiezis. Explore Sietiņiezis white sandstone cliffs before hiking to Ērģeļu cliffs and Ērģeļu red sandstone cliffs along the river Gauja. The 18km hike includes small forest trails, gravel roads, and wooden staircases at Sietiņiezis and Ērģeļu Cliffs. As some of the surfaces can be slippery in damp conditions, be cautious during your venture. Carry lunch boxes, as there are no shops or eateries on this route. End the day with a private transfer to Cēsis, with an optional 8km hike for enthusiasts, and enjoy a free evening exploring Cēsis. Stay overnight in Cēsis. Overnight in Cēsis
Day 4: Cēsis - Līgatne After breakfast, enjoy a scenic canoeing journey from Cēsis to Līgatne, highlighting the sandstone banks of the river Gauja. A bicycle transfer from Cēsis to Līgatne will be arranged, after which you'll cycle from the river to your guest house in Līgatne. Spend your free time enjoying lunch in Līgatne and exploring the ancient paper mill village, Lustūzis, and Līgatne Nature Trails, offering a 5.5km walk through the ancient valley of the river Gauja, observing local wildlife. Overnight stay in Līgatne. Overnight in Ligatne
Day 5: Līgtane - Sigulda Have breakfast and then go on a 24km cycling journey from Līgatne to Sigulda. Visit Satezeles castle hill, Kraukļu cliff, and Paradīzes Hill, offering excellent views of the ancient valley of the river Gauja. Enjoy an overnight stay in Sigulda. Overnight in Sigulda
Day 6: Sigulda- Turaida - Sigulda Start your day with breakfast in Sigulda, followed by a day of exploration. Opt for either a 10km hike or a 30km cycling adventure around Sigulda and Turaida. Visit Sigulda castle ruins, Gutman’s Cave, and the Turaida Museum Reserve with its Castle museum, observation tower, history museum, and sculpture garden. Stay overnight in Sigulda. Overnight in Sigulda
Day 7: Sigulda - Riga After breakfast, hop on a train from Sigulda to Riga, where you have free time to explore the city. In the evening, return the bicycles and stay overnight in Riga. Overnight in Riga
Day 8: Departure Conclude your adventure with breakfast and departure.
