Hiking Tour: Limbaži – Puikule – Aloja – Mazsalaca (No. 4)
(per adult)
From 185.00eur
About excursion
Tour duration: 3 hiking days
Overall difficulty level: Moderate
Price: EUR 185 per person
The tour is most conveniently started in Riga, the capital of Latvia, with more than 80 direct airBaltic destinations across Europe.
Daily Programme
Day 1 – Arrival in Riga
Arrival in Riga and free time to explore the city. Riga’s historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 2 – Riga, Limbaži (~20 km)
Travel by bus from Riga to Limbaži bus station, located in a renovated former railway station building. Limbaži is a Hanseatic town with rich cultural and historical heritage.
Hiking begins along the cycling and walking path towards Aloja, continuing on the Green Railways routes within the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve. Activities offered by Green Railways farmsteads include horseback riding, rural mini-zoo visits and local gastronomic products. Swimming and walks are possible along Katvari Lake and in Katvari Park.
Overnight in the Limbaži area.
Day 3 – Limbaži, Puikule, Aloja (~20 km)
After breakfast, hiking continues along the Green Railways route Puikule–Aloja. At Aloja railway station, it is possible to enjoy pizzas baked over an open fire.
Overnight and dinner in Aloja
Day 4 – Aloja, Mazsalaca (~15 km)
Hiking from Aloja to Mazsalaca. The journey concludes with a two-hour guided canoe trip on the Salaca River to the Skaņākalns cliffs, followed by a meal at a scenic riverside restaurant. Transfer Mazsalaca–Riga or return by public bus.
Accommodation
Accommodation in 3–4 star hotels, manor houses and high-quality guesthouses.
Included in Price
- Bus tickets
- Luggage transportation between accommodations
- Detailed travel documents (1 set per room)
- Guide support on days 2-4
- Bed and breakfasts
- Emergency assistance during travel
- Telephone support from a local representative
Not included in Price
- Flight tickets
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Other services not clearly stated in the "Included in the price" section
- Boat trip on the Salaca River
- Entrance fees to museums and attractions
- Personal expenses
- Lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks
