Enter Gauja National park: Thrilling and outstanding adventures

How to arrive to Gauja National park? 

All roads lead to Gauja National Park! 

When you travel on the mainland, arrive with your car, campervan by the main highways or interesting small roads.

When arriving in Latvia, Riga International airport (RIX) by plane, or Riga central station, reach Gauja National park by bus, train and rented car. Read info more HERE

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Read more, pack your bag and enjoy 3 adventurous days in Gauja National park!
 

Day 1

Sigulda 

Start your day with Sigulda Adventures: Zipline, Turbo Zipline, Cable Car, Bungee Jumping

Feel the rush as you soar 55 meters above the Gauja River on the Zērglis Zipline, one of the most exciting zipline rides in Northern Europe. It follows the route of the Sigulda cable car and offers breathtaking views of the valley below—ideal for thrill-seekers and Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, Pinterest shots.

Gather your courage and enjoy bungee jumping from Sigulda Cable Car. Capture this moment and then be amazed at how this feels-like-eternal leap in feelings actually happened so quickly.

Fly as a bird, faster than a bird! Turbo Zipline is equipped with 2 aviation turbines to provide a unique and unforgettable experience—flying on the cable car route over the picture-perfect Gauja Valley. 

Address: Jāņa Poruka iela 14, Sigulda, Siguldas pilsēta, Siguldas novads, LV-2150

Tips: book in advance the entertainment on siguldaadventures.com

Sigulda Adventures: Aerodium

Defy Gravity. Fly Free. The vertical wind tunnel will amaze you with fun, and air aerobics. It’s not just a flight; it’s an adrenaline rush, a blast of freedom, and a moment you’ll never forget.

Address: Vidzemes šoseja 47, km, Inčukalna pagasts, Siguldas novads, LV-2140 

After an energetic day with Sigulda Adventures, fill up your batteries with nourishing meals in local cafes and restaurants. 

• Restaurant Aparjods

• Restaurant Gadalaiki

• Hotel Sigulda restaurant

• Pub-cafe Bucefāls

• Mālpils Manor restaurant

It’s time for a taste of the game!

Continue the day with Laser Tag Poligon Sigulda! They have prepared a challenging and exciting action-quest game “Bunker Wolfenstein”! You have 1 hour to save the world! Solve the tasks in the real underground bunker. This will be the most adrenaline filled “escape” you’ve ever been a part off!

Address: Miera iela 15, Sigulda, Siguldas pilsēta, Siguldas novads, LV-2150

Let the end of the day be as exciting as all the previous hours in Gauja National Park!

Your own personal meeting with the primeval nature in the hiking trails are a must-have!  Endless kilometrs of the routes are zig zaging Gauja National park. Choose your route in Sigulda and the surroundings and immerse in the nature paradise. Put quiet steps and you will hear the songs of birds, light wind breezes.

Some trails for inspiration: Sigulda Classic at Gauja National park; From Sigulda Castle quarter to Vejupite grave, Vilkmeste Trail. More are published HERE.  

Whether you’re seeking comfort, charm, or complete immersion in nature, the park offers a wide range of accommodation styles to match every traveler's rhythm. 

From elegant hotels SPA Hotel Ezeri, Hotel Sigulda, Aparjods, to royal stay in Mālpils Manor, from nature surrounded campsites Lakeside, Sigulda Beach to design glamping Clay and Clouds and glass rooms Ziedlejas.

Day 2

Explore Gauja National park deeper!

Drive from Sigulda town to Līgatne town and solve the next action-quest game “Object X” in a real underground bunker - Secret Soviet Bunker in Līgatne. Participants of the reality game "Object X" have a chance to try themselves in the role of undercover agents who have to complete a special mission – to save the country from disaster.

Tips: It is required to apply for participation in the game in advance!

Address: Skaļupes, Līgatne, Cēsu nov, LV-4108

Drive to Cēsis town, campsites Ozolkalns, campsite Žagarkalns and let the river adventures begin!

And now it’s time to explore riverways! Boat river Gauja from Cēsis to Līgatne or Sigulda - in the direction to the Baltic Sea. Winding gently through ancient forests, sandstone cliffs, and untouched meadows, the Gauja offers a peaceful yet exhilarating way to explore the region from a completely different perspective.

Return back to Cēsis town by using a boat rental service provider’s transfer. And add a tour in Cēsis Old town! Are you curious? Like interesting facts? Try exciting routes with gamification elements prepared by Latvian Routes and explore more of Gauja National park with your own guide in your pocket.

Day 3

Starting your hike at early morning light along the Cīrulīši Nature Trail in Gauja National Park near Cēsis, you’ll be embraced by a tranquil, golden-lit forest and the soft murmur of the Gauja River. This 2.7 km to 6.2 km trail begins near the Žagarkalns campsite and is exceptionally scenic in the early hours.

Enjoy SUP adventure in Apļkalns campsite - row the light SUP from Raiskuma lake via mystically beautiful channel to Auciema lake! Watch the rich flora and wildlife.

Address: Apaļkalns, Raiskums