Latvia

A tour to Latvia can be one of the great summer adventures. Latvia is a small country on the Baltic Sea shore with ancient history and traditions. During your tour to Latvia you will see green forests and lowlands, abundant wildlife and pristine nature - green land, clean soil, scenic rivers and lakes, white sandy beaches and clean air - making Latvia a huge nature park. There are more than 12,000 streams and rivers, 3,000 lakes and some of Europe's most active salmon spawning grounds for travelers to enjoy during their tour to Latvia.

Riga, the capital of Latvia, was officially founded in 1201 and it is the metropolitan centre not only for the country, but also for the whole Baltic region. A tour to Riga will introduce you to an amazing architectural legacy – fascinating Riga Old Town, which is listed in UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage List and many other structures dating back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. A tour in Riga will show you one of the largest concentrations of Art Nouveau buildings in the world, around 800 in total. The style is playful, romantic and reflects Riga's delightful character.

The capital of Latvia is also home to one of Europe's most dynamic theatre and classical music scenes. There are few places on earth where folk music is so popular among the young and where folk music festivals hold such significance. Don't forget to experience the passion of opera and ballet in the Latvian National Opera. The city is also one of Europe's most rapidly developing cities with a multitude of museums, art galleries, cultural events, a wide range of classy restaurants, trendy bars and quality shopping. Visitors can explore medieval style taverns, local pubs, designer bars and hip night clubs.

Riga is not the only tourist attraction in Latvia. During the tour to Latvia and its small towns you will experience many interesting attractions and perfect relaxation. Sigulda, often referred to as - "Small Switzerland of Vidzeme" offers extraordinary activities like a flight simulator, bobsleigh riding in summer and winter, Adventure Park activities in trees, bungee jumping, cycling, horse riding, canoeing, rafting, ballooning and hiking in natural beauty of Gauja National Park. Cesis is a town rich with picturesque landscapes and reminders of the past. Latvia's premier spa resort town Jurmala is well known for its curative mud, mineral water and fresh sea air essential for fitness and health.

Latvia is a cultural and historical treasure. Due to its strategic position Latvia has always been a trading centre and a link between East and West. Riga is a cosmopolitan city and a place of inspiration. Take a tour to Latvia and Riga for many enjoyable moments.