Latvia Holidays

Name: Latvia
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.5 (187 reviews)

Latvia is golden sandy beaches, sprawling forests and beautiful art nouveaux architecture

Latvia Tours

Join one of our Latvia holidays and step into a fairytale. With its enchanting architecture, history and art and its wild, breathtaking national parkland and coastal resorts, the Eastern European country has something to feed every traveller’s imagination.

Whether it’s Cēsis, an old town with cobbled streets on the Gauja River famous for it’s preserved medieval castle, or the Gutmanis Cave down river, there is plenty to explore on Exodus Latvia tours. And if you’re an architecture geek, Rundāle Palace is a must; commissioned by the Duke of Courland in the 18th century, it was designed by Italian architect Rastrelli, who also designed the world-renowned Winter Palace in St Petersburg.

Latvia Holidays

11 Days from £ 1929

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Cycle through three countries from Estonia to Lithuania

Cycling

12 Days from £ 1699

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Visit three countries in twelve days, through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Culture

12 Days from £ 2199

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Visit four countries in 12 days, through Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland

Walking & Trekking

10 Days from £ 1999

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Experience the magic of winter in five European capitals: Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki and Stockholm

Culture

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Activities in Latvia

Cycling in Latvia

Expert view: Cycling in Latvia

Cycling in Latvia means meandering through beautiful national parks and along idyllic coastal paths. On our Cycle the Baltics journey, travel through the bustling medieval city of Riga – the country’s capital, famous for its art nouveau buildings – then on to the beautiful town of Jurmala, with it’s unique wooden architecture and 19th-century Russian villas.

“Fantastically flat, and covering three seriously underrated countries, our Cycle the Baltics trip is a tour de force of experienced traveller kudos. Not many venture to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – which is half the appeal of these pleasingly quiet countries. Winding back roads reward relatively little effort with fantastically varied countryside, from wide windswept beaches to hushed pine forests, glistening lakes to picturesque castles perched atop hills. And you’ll hardly have to share it with a soul.”

Exodus Product Manager Georgina Lawrence – read more from our experts here.

I honestly had no idea what to expect when I booked this cycling trip, but wow – what an absolute gem! The route took us to charming medieval towns, along stunning coastlines, and through peaceful national parks, showing us a side of these countries you’d likely otherwise miss. The absolute highlight for me was cycling Lithuania’s Lake District, where we pedaled past gorgeous lakes and through pine forests, discovering adorable wooden villages that looked straight out of a storybook. The unexpected moments made it unforgettable – like when our guide insisted we try this tiny restaurant that only served dried fish (I was skeptical), but it turned out to be the best meal of the entire trip. Every evening, our small group would gather over wine and local beer, laughing about the day’s adventures. From the incredible old town of Tallinn to tucked-away fishing villages, every day brought something new to discover, while the thoughtfully planned routes made the journey challenging yet incredibly rewarding. If you’re on the fence about this trip, just book it.

Mandy Liebig Cycle the Baltics

This is my 8th Exodus trip since 2017. I appreciate the variety in the cultural tours, such as Discover the Baltics. Over the 12-day period, we visited all three capitals of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, explored historic towns (Tartu, Kaunas, Cesis, and Klaipeda), learned about architecture (Art Nouveau in Riga and Jarmala), trekked in national parks, visited famous churches, took a crash course on Soviet occupation at famous museums, and enjoyed free time to explore on our own. The pace is brisk. Be prepared to board your bus at 9 am each day to begin your tour. There are several long days on the bus as we typically visited two venues. I highly recommend this tour.

Exodus should replace two of the hotels used. They were poor. I did not like being assigned a tiny room with a twin bed.

My Top 12 Memories of the Baltic Republics

1. Meandering the cobblestone streets of Old Town Tallinn, Estonia
2. Foraging for berries in Tartu National Park
3. Riding a giant adult swing between Estonia and Latvia
4. Admiring the red roofed homes of historic Cesis
5. Roaming in the sculpture garden at Gauja National Park
6. Visiting the Art Nouveau Museum in Riga, Latvia
7. Admiring the colorful wooden houses in Jurmala, a 19th century seaside village
8. Learning the etiquette of “fan flirtation” at 18th-century Rundale Palace
9. Walking the trail of tears at the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania
10. Searching for seaside stones at the Curonian Spit, a Unesco World Heritage site between the Curonian Lagoon and Baltic Sea
11. Taking a boat ride on the lake in Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
12. Discovering Vilnius’ old town with our Exodus Travel guide

Teresa Markle Discover the Baltics