Husky Sledding & Forest Hike – Latvia Winter Escape

Tour Type

Dog sledding and hike

Tour Duration

~4,5 Hours

Location

Vidzeme - Central Latvia

Tour Season

October - March

Discover the beauty of Latvia’s winter wonderland with an unforgettable adventure combining two exhilarating activities: husky dog sledding and a scenic winter forest hike through a stunning nature park. This unique tour, starting from Riga, is perfect for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone looking to experience the magic of Latvia’s winter landscapes.

About The Tour

Tour Description

Your adventure begins with an exciting 3 km husky dog sledding ride through a snow-covered forest. Meet our friendly and energetic huskies before the ride – you’ll have time to pet, play, and take photos with these incredible dogs. Afterward, hop on the sled as they guide you through the beautiful Latvian forest trails. Feel the rush of the cold wind and the thrill of this one-of-a-kind experience, set against a backdrop of snowy pines and spruces.

Following the dog sledding adventure, we’ll head to enjoy a peaceful and scenic hike. This is home to a picturesque forest and a beautiful lake that may be frozen during the winter months, offering stunning views of Latvia’s winter landscape. As you walk through snow-covered pine and spruce forests, take in the fresh, crisp air and marvel at the natural beauty that surrounds you. Whether the lake is frozen or not, the serene atmosphere and breathtaking scenery will leave you in awe.

This winter tour offers the perfect blend of adrenaline and tranquility, making it an unforgettable experience for both families and couples. The tour is available to anyone visiting Riga and looking for a day trip to explore Latvia’s wild winter charm. Our guides will ensure that your experience is both fun and safe, leaving you with cherished memories of Latvia’s husky dogs and pristine nature.

Tour Highlights

  • Husky dog sledding through a scenic Latvian forest (3 km ride)
  • You and your partner are on the sled. One of you is musher (driver) while the other one can enjoy the sceney and take photos, videos as baggage (passenger). You can change the positions at the middle of the track if you want.

  • Opportunity to meet, pet, and take photos with the huskies
  • Learn about dog sledding and dogs
  • Climb a tall obserwation tower and be amazed by the view
  • Enjoy a peaceful Latvia winter hike through snowy forests
  • 5 kilometer or 3 mile winter hike in a national park, through a natural spruce and pine tree forest.

  • Explore Latvia’s winter landscape
  • Be amazed by views of a frozen lake and snow-covered forests
  • Small group tour for a personalized experience

Additional information

  • Child seats are available for families traveling with children.
  • Please wear at least 3 layers of clothing and winter shoes, bring gloves, hat and scarf.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress according to the weather and wear proper shoes for walking.
  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Availability

Husky dog sledding 3km rides are NOT available on the following dates when the dogs and stuff of the farm take an earned day off or it's fully booked.

  • January:
  • 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29
  • February:
  • 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 26

Tour Price and Booking

From 95 EUR*
Price includes:
  • Return transfer from your hotel in Riga
  • Guide
  • Dog Sledding Instructions
  • Husky Dog Sledding 3 km
  • Time with dogs for hugs and pictures
  • Latvia winter forest hike 5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dress in warm layers (at least 3 layers recommended), waterproof boots, gloves, and a hat. You’ll be outside having fun with our huskies, so staying cozy is key!

Not at all! Whether it’s your first time or you’ve tried dog sledding before, our instructors will make sure you feel confident driving your sled.

Absolutely! Kids 7 and older can ride along as a baggage (sitting position). Younger ones (under age of 7) can ride only together with an adult in a sitting position. Older kids can even try steering under supervision.

The full adventure takes around 4.5 hours, including transfers from Riga, a warm welcome, instructions, sledding, hike and time with the dogs to cuddle and take photos of course :) .

We always prioritize safety. If the weather is extreme, we’ll contact you to reschedule or adjust the tour. Rain or snow, your safety and fun come first!

Of course! Capture all the magical moments with your phone or camera. We also offer photos afterward if you want keepsakes without holding your camera during the ride.

Our huskies are loved, trained, and cared for by professionals. Their happiness and health is always the top priority.

Yes! Private tours for families or groups are welcome. Just get in touch in advance and select private tour option during the booking / inquiry, and we’ll create a memorable experience just for you.

Most sleds fit 2 adults comfortably. Kids often ride with an adult, so everyone gets a fun, safe ride. The maximum total weight of two persons per cart is 200 kg and the maximum total weight of two persons per sleigh is 250 kg.

Your ticket covers the guided sledding adventure, return transfer from Riga, instructions, ~5 km hike through a Latvia winter forest with chance to step on a frozen lake if you are lucky and brave, visit to the observation tower and a hot drink at the end to toast your husky adventure.

Map of the tour

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About this region of Latvia - Vidzeme

Vidzeme (Northern Latvia)

Reviews of this tour on TripAdvisor

"Amazing Experience"

Reviewed December 20, 2025
Christine from Malta

My family and I booked Rihard from Discover Latvia Tours for the Husky Dog Sledding and forest walk from Riga, and it was truly unforgettable. Rihard’s love for Latvia shines through in everything he says—he shared fascinating stories and insights that made the most of our single day together.

The husky company was just as wonderful, giving us plenty of time to interact with their beautiful dogs before and after the ride. During our forest walk, Rihard was incredibly patient as we stopped often to soak in the scenery—it was simply too magical not to admire from every angle.

Rihard is friendly, easygoing, and a fantastic conversationalist—the perfect person to wander through the trees with. For most of the hike, we were completely alone in nature, and it felt incredibly special.

Rihard is truly the best, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone visiting Latvia. We will absolutely book with him again on our next visit to this beautiful country.
Thank you, Rihard and Janis—you are amazing! Christine & family from Malta

"Review of Google"

Reviewed March, 2025
Billy from UK

Amazing experience, one of my favourites off the Baltic trip, Definitely recommend booking it and Rihards is an amazing tour guide

"Exploring Latvia with Discover Latvia Tours"

Reviewed March 6, 2025
Dave from UK

We had two fantastic days out with Rihards during our trip to Riga. Dog sleding which was wonderful, plenty of time with the dogs, a great experience on the sled and then a walk through the countryside in thick snow.

We then did a second trip to the castle, deer farm and wildlife park which was brilliant.

Rihards was a great guide, very informative, interesting and really looked after us (M53, F49, M19, F19, F13).

Would absolutely recommend Discover Latvia Tours.

"Two great days out"

Reviewed February 20, 2025
Dave from UK

We've been on two tours with Rihard on our week holiday to Latvia, both were amazing.

He is a brilliant guide, full of interesting information on the tours as well as places to eat and drink in Riga.

We did the husky sled trip, luckily in snow which was fantastic. Plenty of time with the dogs before and a great little hike afterwards.

Secondly we did the full day tour, castle, deer farm and a nature trail with a 5km walk through the national park.

Reasonable prices and prompt collecting from a friendly guide, A* would definitely recommend.

"Dogsledding tour and trip and 5 km forrest hike near riga"

Reviewed December 20, 2024
Camilla from Denmark

It was such a cool and fun experience & trip and Rihard our guide was so sweet and told both about Riga and Latvia and about the dogs and the trip and everything there was to know.

It was really beautiful terrain and for everyone who can walk.

I can definitely recommend it and the guide Rihard. It is definitely not our last trip to riga or dog sledding.

Visited December 2024