Spend the day tour in Latvia by slowly boating down the river and taste local Latvian food at the hemp farm. listen to interesting hemp farmer stories and taste the local food, final product yourself of this hemp farm. Spectacular canoeing tour afterwards on a small river that goes trought the wilderness of Latvia will help you to relax in the quiet environment.
Canoeing, hemp tasting and day out on the countryside of Latvia is what this tour is all about. Day out of the city on the countryside of Latvia to taste localy made hemp products and to enjoy the tranquil nature of Latvia while padling down the picturesque river that goes trough the forests, fields and passes by beautiful sandstone cliffs.
Learn about history of hemp as well as growing and working with this culture from past until the modern day
Spend a day in the Latvian countryside with Salaca River canoeing, sandstone cliffs, peaceful nature and a visit to a local hemp farm where you can learn about hemp traditions, taste hemp products and see how this old crop is used in Latvia.
Enjoy a scenic canoeing route on one of Latvia’s most popular rivers for boating, surrounded by forest, fields and peaceful nature.
See steep sandstone cliffs, caves, large trees and stones while paddling through a picturesque river landscape.
Visit a countryside hemp farm and learn how hemp has been grown, processed and used in Latvia from the past until today.
Taste traditional hemp dressing with rye bread and discover why hemp seeds have long been valued in Latvian food culture.
See ancient household items and tools in the farmyard while hearing stories about hemp cultivation, processing and rural life.
The Salaca River is wide enough and has no major barriers on this route, making the canoeing experience suitable for beginners.
A countryside experience combining a local hemp farm visit, hemp tasting and a relaxed canoeing route on the Salaca River with sandstone cliffs and nature stops along the way.
Local countryside visit
Growing and processing
Local food experience
Instructions and gear
Approx. 3 h canoeing
River scenery
Explore along the river
Visit a Latvian countryside hemp farm and meet the people behind it. The farm introduces guests to hemp growing, traditional use and rural life in Latvia.
Learn how hemp has been grown and processed in Latvia. Hemp fibre can be used for strong ropes, while hemp seeds are used to make traditional food products.
Taste hemp dressing with rye bread and discover a simple, healthy and very local flavour. Depending on the visit, guests may also take part in barley malt milling.
Before the canoeing begins, you receive basic instructions, waterproof bags and lifejackets. The route is suitable for beginners, as this part of the Salaca River is wide and without major barriers.
Enjoy around 3 hours of canoeing on the Salaca River, including stops along the way. The river is known for beautiful views and is one of Latvia’s most popular rivers for boating.
While boating, enjoy sights of steep sandstone cliffs, caves, large trees and stones. These natural features give the Salaca River its special character.
During the canoeing route, it may be possible to stop and explore nature areas with impressive river scenery before continuing downstream.
