If you fancy escaping the busy city center alone or with a group of friends for few hours without difficult logistics, while still being ‘at one with nature’ – then Riga Kayaking Experience is definitely the option! You will spend the day kayaking, while enjoying Riga’s beautiful views, kayaking down the River Daugava that cuts through Riga and reaches the Riga Bay.

Included

a) English-speaking instructor
b) Boat for two and oars
c) Life jackets
c) Route map
c) Waterproof personal belongings bags

Requirements:

Minimum persons: 2
Maximum persons: 16
Duration (door to door): depends on the route

Options and Routes

Riga CircleNight in RigaLucavsala IslandZunds CanalAround the Riga IslandsRiga Shipyard and Mežaparks

Length: 7 km / 3.5 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Level: easy, for beginners

Riga circle is an adventure that leads you under many bridges of Riga City canal, through several parks and fountains, along with Riga Old Town must-see buildings, Castle of Light – National Library of Latvia and much more. Apart from that, prepare your cameras for the panorama of the Riga Old Town. Enjoy the modern and historical architecture and relaxing atmosphere!

Length: 7 km / 3.5 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Level: Easy, for beginners

This is a scenic night trip through the Riga City channel. Start your trip in the late evening and see the sunset in Daugava (the widest river of Latvia). Afterwards, watch the amazing light show created by city lights and lights of the bridges in the Riga City channel. Amazing and relaxing adventure to help you discover Riga city at night time!

From 38 EUR per person

Length: 6 km / 3.2 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Level: easy, for beginners

This route is for those who would like to see the active and fast-growing centre of Riga – Lucavsala. It is possible to wakeboard, to have a great meal at a restaurant, to have a picnic or just rest in the green area.

From 38 EUR per person

Length: 11 km / 6.8 miles
Duration: 3 hours
Level: intermediate

A longer route just nearby Riga centre! After exploring and kayaking in Riga channel, you will cross Daugava (the widest river of Latvia) and enter another channel, Zunds channel, which allows you to see the other side of the river, passing by the glass-mirrored skyscrapers as well as the green area where you will not feel like in a capital city at all.

From: 38 EUR per person

Length: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Duration: 4-6 hours
Level: intermediate

The longest kayaking route just nearby! A great possibility to see not only the beauty of Riga channel, Castle of Light – National Library of Latvia and panorama of the Old Town of Riga, but also three green islands, Zaķusala, Lucavsala, and Ķīpsala, of the river Daugava. Bear in mind, while being very scenic, this route also requires some paddling skills, as it is longer and a bit more challenging than Riga channel alone.

From: 51 EUR per person

Length: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Duration: 4-6 hours
Level: intermediate

The old Riga Shipyard is accessible only via waterway. See the huge, amazing ships resting in docks and waiting for someone to restore their ability to cross the far-away seas. By the way, this trip ends by a nice and cozy kitesurfers’ “Cabo Cafe”. Feel the adventure!

From: 51 EUR per person

What to bring:

– Water, sandwich, snacks etc as kayaking can be quite a workout
– Waterproof / Summer clothing (depends on season and weather conditions)
– Change of clothes
– Comfortable footwear
– Swimwear
– Sun cream
– Sun hat

Optional Extras

After a day of kayaking, you could relax and enjoy a well-deserved BBQ and beers at extra cost

Price

From: 38 EUR per person

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