Trips to Latvia open up a country of cobbled medieval lanes, deep pine forests and a Baltic coastline most travellers never reach. Come for Riga, stay for the wild edges.
Latvia is the quiet middle of the Baltic trio — a low-lying, forested country where roughly half the land is woodland, laced with rivers, amber-coloured dunes and old Hanseatic towns that traded long before the region modernised. Riga, the capital, is one of Europe's great Art Nouveau cities, its UNESCO-listed Old Town a warren of cobbled lanes, spires and merchant houses. Beyond the capital lies Gauja National Park, castle-topped river gorges, Baltic fishing villages and a coastline most travellers never reach.
Our small group Latvia tours travel as part of a wider Baltic loop, pairing Riga with Estonia and Lithuania in a single fully escorted journey. With a maximum of 12 travellers, an English-speaking tour leader throughout, and characterful 4 and 5-star hotels chosen for location, our Latvia holidays are designed for travellers who want more than a city break. There are no compulsory single supplements on any of our departures.
Latvia
Small-group departures led by local experts, plus private tailor-made itineraries shaped around your interests, pace and dates.
Riga is consistently rated among Europe's finest city-break destinations yet draws a fraction of the visitors that Prague or Budapest attract. Its Art Nouveau architecture is unmatched anywhere on the continent, and its Old Town retains a genuinely lived-in character.
Gauja National Park is less than an hour from central Riga — medieval castles, river gorges, forest trails and a working amber workshop within easy reach of the capital. Latvia packs an unusual diversity of landscape into a small country.
Latvia's history — Hanseatic trading past, German and Soviet occupation, the Singing Revolution and enthusiastic return to Europe — gives any visit a layered context that rewards curious travellers. Our tour leaders bring that story to life throughout the journey.
Latvia sits naturally between Estonia and Lithuania, and experiencing all three Baltic capitals on a single journey is one of the most coherent multi-country itineraries in Europe. Our tours cover all three without rushing.
See itinerariesLatvia rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.
From the field
Sweet spot: May
Latvia has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are warm, with long daylight hours that are ideal for exploring Riga and the Baltic coast. Late spring and early autumn bring mild temperatures and colourful scenery, making them excellent times for walking in the national parks and river valleys. Winters are cold and often snowy, giving Riga's Old Town a distinctly Baltic atmosphere.
For most travellers, spring and early summer offer the best balance of pleasant weather, fewer crowds and long evenings. Our small-group Latvia tours depart in May and July, taking advantage of the country's most rewarding travel season.
Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.
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Every one of our Latvia journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
We’ll build one around you.
Latvia is ideal for a tailor-made journey. You could spend more time in Gauja National Park, combining visits to Turaida Castle with scenic walks and local cultural experiences, or stay in Riga and explore the Baltic fishing villages, Kaniera Lake and the coast at your own pace. Jurmala is another destination that often rewards a longer stay than most standard itineraries allow.
Undiscovered Destinations creates private Latvia holidays tailored to your interests, travel dates and group size, with private transport, expert local guides and carefully selected accommodation throughout. Speak to our team to start planning your ideal Latvia journey.
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Our Latvia tour packages start from £3,485 per person, which includes all accommodation, overland transport, the services of an English-speaking tour leader, entrance fees for included sites and most meals. International flights are not included and can be arranged separately.
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We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Latvia Travel Advice, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Latvia that we visit on our tours.
Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.
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