Small Group Day Trip From Riga To Kuldiga

Overview

Embark on a journey to Kuldīga, a charming medieval town in the western part of Latvia, located along the banks of the River Venta. Known for Ventas Rumba, the widest waterfall in Europe, Kuldīga offers breathtaking natural beauty. If you visit in the spring, you might witness a unique natural phenomenon as vimbas fish leap over the 1.5-meter-high waterfall on their way to spawning areas. It's truly a spectacular sight! As of 2023, Kuldīga has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing the unique value of its Old Town. The town's enchanting streets and historic architecture are sure to captivate you. The journey from Riga to Kuldīga takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes each way, with exciting stops along the route to keep you entertained. This group tour is designed to be affordable, giving everyone the chance to experience the beauty of Kuldīga. Please note that the tour requires a minimum of three passengers to proceed.

Itinerary

1. Garden of Dolls

   Visit bizarre yet fascinating doll garden filled with couple hundreds of smiling dolls! Some refer to it as "crazy and creepy" while others love to make funny photos with these smiling dolls. Dolls are made from straw and dressed like singers, policeman, sportsman and many other characters.

   · 15 min· Admission included

2. Kuldiga

   Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful town! Explore the streets of charming Old Town of Kuldiga. Its cobble stones and historical building complex has played a big role in getting Kuldiga Historical Centre added to the UNESCO World Heritage! Take charming, romantic photos, listen to interesting legends and simply admire surroundings.

   · 1 h

3. Kuldiga

   Free time to enjoy the Old Town by yourself and have a lunch if you wish (at your own expense)

   · 1 h 30 min

4. Admire surrounding from the 25m high observation tower.

   · 30 min

5. Venta Rapid Waterfall

   Visit Ventas Rumba - the widest waterfall in Europe! On average 110m wide, however during flooding period the width of the waterfall can reach 270m! The waterfall is not too high, with the highest point of about 2,2m. During the summer months it's a common attraction to cross the waterfall bare feet! Travellers participating in this tour will have an option to do it, if desired.

   · 30 min

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What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The travel time is already included in the total duration of 9,5 hours
• This is a shared ride where you'll go together with other travellers.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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