Tour Type

Sightseeing Tour/Transfer

Tour Duration

~9 Hours

Location

Vidzeme - Central Latvia

Tour Season

March - November

From 75 EUR per person

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Travel between Riga and Tallinn the scenic way. This private sightseeing transfer combines comfortable door-to-door transportation with beautiful coastal stops, short nature walks, and time to explore Pärnu — making the journey itself one of the highlights of your Baltic trip.

About The Tour

Tour Description

This private sightseeing transfer from Riga to Tallinn is designed for travelers who want more than just a simple ride between two capitals. Instead of spending the day on a direct bus, highway transfer, or airport connection, you will travel the scenic Baltic coastal route and turn your journey into a meaningful part of your trip.

Along the way, you will discover a quieter and less touristy side of Latvia and Estonia — sea views, forest trails, hidden coastal stretches, small local roads, and places that many travelers would never see on their own. One of the memorable stops is the White Dune of Saulkrasti, a beautiful seaside viewpoint surrounded by pine forest and fresh sea air. You will also enjoy a walk on the Sunset Trail, where the Baltic coast, sandy paths, and peaceful nature come together in one of the most pleasant walks on this route.

As the journey continues north, the experience becomes more than just transportation. You will see the coastal character of the region, pass through the Latvia–Estonia border area, and continue toward Pärnu — Estonia’s beloved summer capital. Here, you can enjoy the atmosphere of a charming seaside town known for its relaxed feel, beach area, wooden architecture, and pleasant old town.

This tour is especially well suited for couples, families, and private travelers who want to make the most of their day while moving between Riga and Tallinn. It is a comfortable and flexible way to travel, with hotel pick-up and drop-off, space for your luggage, and the added value of local knowledge, scenic stops, and a more personal travel experience.

If you want to travel between Latvia and Estonia without losing a full day to simple transportation, this sightseeing transfer is one of the best ways to do it.

Why choose this tour

A memorable way to reach Tallinn

Beautiful Baltic coast stops

Easy walks and local insight

Comfort, flexibility, and sightseeing

Best for

Travelers who want more than a standard transfer

Couples, families, and private travelers

Guests who enjoy scenic routes and coastal stops

Visitors seeking a more personal experience

Tour Highlights

Travel from Riga to Tallinn the scenic way with a sightseeing transfer through Latvia and Estonia, including the White Dune in Saulkrasti, a Sunset Trail walk, coastal roads, the Latvia–Estonia border, Pärnu Old Town, Pärnu Beach and door-to-door travel with luggage.

Riga to Tallinn Sightseeing Transfer

Turn the journey between two Baltic capitals into a relaxed travel day with nature, coastal views, border photos and Estonian seaside atmosphere.

The White Dune in Saulkrasti

Start the sightseeing route at one of Latvia’s most beautiful coastal viewpoints, overlooking the Baltic Sea and the sandy shoreline below.

Sunset Trail Experience

Walk from the White Dune along the scenic Sunset Trail, with forest, sea views and, in warm weather, a chance to swim during the walk.

Small Coastal Roads by the Sea

On weekdays, continue along smaller coastal roads near the sea for a more local and scenic drive through Latvia’s seaside landscapes.

Latvia–Estonia Border Stop

Stop at the border for photos with both country signs — and even stand with one foot in Latvia and the other in Estonia.

Pärnu Old Town and Beach

Visit Estonia’s beloved seaside town, with time for Pärnu Old Town, the beach area and a relaxed coastal atmosphere before continuing to Tallinn.

Route at a Glance

A scenic transfer route from Riga to Tallinn, connecting the White Dune in Saulkrasti, Sunset Trail, small coastal roads, the Latvia–Estonia border, a lunch stop, Pärnu Old Town, Pärnu Beach and arrival in Tallinn.

The White Dune in Saulkrasti

First coastal viewpoint

Sunset Trail

Walk and possible swim

Small Coastal Roads

Weekdays only

Latvia–Estonia Border

Photo stop

Lunch by the Border

Relaxed meal stop

Pärnu Old Town

Estonian seaside town

Pärnu Beach and Tallinn

Beach stop, then arrival

Explore the Transfer Route

The White Dune in Saulkrasti

Start the sightseeing part of the journey at the White Dune in Saulkrasti, one of the most scenic coastal viewpoints on the Latvian coast. From here, you can enjoy views over the Baltic Sea, sandy shoreline and surrounding pine forest.

Sunset Trail Experience

From the White Dune, continue with a walk along the Sunset Trail. The route combines forest paths, sea views and coastal atmosphere. In warm weather, it may also be possible to swim during the walk, making this one of the most refreshing stops of the day.

Small Coastal Roads by the Sea

On weekdays, the route can continue along smaller coastal roads close to the sea. This gives the transfer a more local and scenic feeling, with quiet seaside villages, pine forests and glimpses of the Baltic coast along the way.

Latvia–Estonia Border

Stop at the border between Latvia and Estonia for a fun and memorable photo moment. You can take photos with both country signs and even stand with one foot in Latvia and the other in Estonia.

Lunch by the Border

After the border stop, there may be time to eat near the border before continuing deeper into Estonia. This keeps the long transfer comfortable and gives the day a natural relaxed pause.

Pärnu Old Town

Continue to Pärnu, Estonia’s best-known seaside resort town. Walk through the Old Town area and enjoy a short introduction to the city’s relaxed coastal character.

Pärnu Beach and Drive to Tallinn

Visit Pärnu Beach, one of Estonia’s most popular seaside areas, before continuing the final part of the journey to Tallinn. The day ends with drop-off in Tallinn after a scenic and varied transfer through Latvia and Estonia.

Tour itinerary

Meeting in Riga

Your journey begins with pick-up in Riga, where you will meet your guide and set off north toward Estonia. Instead of simply traveling from one capital to another, this transfer turns the day into a scenic experience along the Baltic coast.

Drive to Saulkrasti and the White Dune

Leave the city behind and head toward Saulkrasti, a coastal town known for its peaceful seaside atmosphere. Here you will visit the White Dune, one of the best-known viewpoints on this part of the Latvian coast.

Approx. visit time: 1 hour.

White Dune of Saulkrasti

Enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Riga, fresh sea air, and one of the most scenic coastal spots near Riga. This is a great first stop to ease into the day and experience Latvia’s Baltic coastline.

Approx. 10 minutes.

Sunset Trail walk

Stretch your legs on the easy and scenic Sunset Trail in Saulkrasti. This coastal walk takes you through forest and along a beautiful dune area with views toward the sea. The trail is around 3.5 km long and is considered easy.

There is enought time to also go into the see for a swim during the walk.

Duration: up to 2 hours

Transfer along the coast

Approx. duration: 35 minutes.

Drive along small coastal roads (only on weekdays)

On weekdays, part of the route takes you along smaller local coastal roads, offering an even more authentic look at northern Latvia’s peaceful seaside character.

Approx. duration: 10 minutes.

Transfer onward through northern Latvia.

Enjoy the road north as forests, meadows, and quiet countryside landscapes lead you closer to the Estonian border.

Approx. duration: 25 minutes.

Latvia–Estonia border crossing

Before continuing deeper into Estonia, stop in the border area for a fun photo moment between the two countries. A fun and symbolic moment of the tour, when you can stand in two countries at the same time and take a photo.

Approx. duration: 15 minutes.

Lunch break

A stop for a lunch in a popular local stop in Estonia.

Approx. duration: 30 minutes.

Continue to Pärnu

From the border, continue toward Pärnu — Estonia’s beloved summer capital. The drive offers a change of scenery as the journey gradually shifts from Latvia’s coastline to Estonia’s seaside resort atmosphere.

Approx. duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Visit Pärnu Center

Enjoy time in Pärnu, known for its beach, wooden architecture, pleasant center, and relaxed resort feel. We will take you on a walk through the town and than drive you to the seaside area.

Approx. duration: 30 minutes.

Visit Pärnu beach area

Visit the lovely, sandy city beach and have a free time for a walk along the sea promenade or go for a swim.

Approx. duration: 30 minutes.

Transfer towards Tallinn

Approx. duration: 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Arrival in Tallinn

Transfer ends with a drop-off at your accommodation or chosen location. By the end of the day, you will have traveled between two Baltic capitals while also experiencing nature, local places, and Estonia’s summer capital along the way.

Additional information

Transfer is available in both directions: Riga - Tallinn and Tallinn - Riga.
Valid passport or EU national ID card is mandatory since country the border is crossed.
Total distance walked on the tour is ~8km (~4 miles)
Please bring swimsuit if you will want to go for a swim.
Please wear flat shoes suitable for walking.
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.

Map of the tour

Tour Price and Booking

From 75 EUR*

Price includes:

Hotel pick up and drop off
Transportation
Guide

*The price depends on your group size. To receive an exact quote, please click “Inquire / Book”.

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour can be arranged as a private sightseeing transfer. If you prefer to travel only with your own group, please select the private option when sending your inquiry.

Yes, this sightseeing transfer is available both from Riga to Tallinn and from Tallinn to Riga.

Yes, hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, making this a comfortable door-to-door way to travel between the two cities.

Yes, this tour is designed as a practical transfer between Riga and Tallinn, so luggage can be brought along. If you have extra bags or special luggage needs, it is best to mention this when booking.

The day includes a 3.5 km "Sunset Trail" walk as well as short sightseeing walks in nature and in Pärnu. The total walking distance can be around 8 km during the day.

This tour is best suited for travelers who are comfortable with easy walking and spending a full day on the road with sightseeing stops. It is not the best option for guests with limited mobility.

Yes, there is planned stop for a lunch or coffee during the journey.

In many cases, the route can be adjusted slightly depending on weather, season, and your interests. If you have a special request, it should be mentioned when booking / inquiring.

Please wear comfortable flat shoes suitable for walking and dress according to the weather. If you would like to swim during the warmer season, bring a swimsuit as well.

This tour allows you to travel between Riga and Tallinn while also experiencing the Baltic coast, seaside trails, local places, Pärnu and local guide stories. It turns a simple travel day into part of your Baltic trip.

About this region of Latvia - Vidzeme

Vidzeme (Northern Latvia)

Reviews of this tour on TripAdvisor

"Great experience"

Reviewed June 28, 2025
Ashley from UK

We recently booked a transfer from Riga to Tallinn and was driven by Rihards. He was really knowledgeable and gave us loads of interesting commentary along the way and we saw loads of cool things. Recommend for an interesting way of travelling between the cities

Visited May 2025

"Best tour guide we have ever had!"

Reviewed May 16, 2025
Tina from Germany

My partner and I booked Rihard for both the forest bathing experience as well as the road trip from Riga to Tallinn. We travel a lot, and Rihard is the best tour guide we have ever had. He loves Latvia, and it really shows in how he speaks about his home country. He is full of interesting stories and facts that helped us feel more connected to what we were seeing. He is a very friendly guy, a great conversationalist, and easy to be around.

As for the tours:
Forest Bathing: What a magical experience to immerse ourselves in the Latvian forest. Rihard is very familiar with the forests and has a deep admiration for them. He is the perfect person to share a walk through the trees with. For the last two hours of the tour, he set us up with hammocks in the dreamiest location. We got to relax there on our own, and we truly felt like we were in heaven.

Road Trip: Usually, when we have travel days, we are so focused on getting from point A to point B that we don't enjoy the actual travel. This tour gives you a chance to take in some of the lesser-known areas of Latvia and Estonia, and actually enjoy the journey. The walk along the Gulf of Riga was a highlight for us. The forest grows parallel to the coast. We were the only ones hiking there for the majority of the walk, and wow, did it feel special. This might seem like a long day, but it flew by for us.

Overall: Rihard is the best. If you are going to Latvia, book him!

Visited May 2025

"Excellent Way to Experience the Baltics countryside"

Reviewed May 29, 2024
Kimberly from USA

We booked Discover Latvia Tours for both our transfer from Tallinn to Riga, via Parnu, Along the Seaside, and from Riga to Vilnius, via Rundale Palace and Hill of Crosses. Both times we had Rihards as our driver. He was incredibly professional, courteous, kind, and regaled us with many interesting stories about the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian people, their relationships with each other, with the land, their histories, food, and culture. The stops we had along the way were interesting and he always offered to tailor stops to our needs. We probably would not have seen these places if not for this tour and certainly would not have learned so much about the Baltics! I would definitely recommend Discover Latvia Tours for anyone travelling to the Baltic States.

Visited May 2024

"A bespoke tour for four, covering Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia"

Reviewed December, 2022
Marie from Perth, Australia

Discover Latvia Tours took our family of four (two adults, two teenagers) on a private, bespoke tour of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia over two days. The itinerary was tailored to suit our needs and interests, with our guide, Rihards, instrumental in the planning stages. He suggested interesting sights off the beaten track, and closer to the travel date communicated regularly with us regarding the finer details.

When spending two full days in a car ‘one-on-one’ with a guide, you want someone like Rihards driving you around. Intelligent, interesting and very pleasant to be around, it was easy to forget we were on a ‘tour’ with Rihards. It felt as though we were being driven around by a friend.

Over the two days, our tailored tour included:
Day one - hotel pick up in Riga, traveling to Salispils Concentration Camp (18km southeast of Riga). The memorial building (an impressive concrete structure) was built by the Soviets in the late 1960s. The informative displays depicting use of the camp during WWII have recently been installed and are very well done.
It was a moving experience, and was particularly beautiful set against the snowy background. Well worth a visit if time allows.

Second stop on day one was the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Rihards dropped us off at the main entrance, leaving us to explore the site at our own pace, then waited for us beside a church on the other side.
This place would be awe inspiring at any time of year, but the deep snow made it a truly magical and picturesque experience. (Being Aussies, snow is a huge novelty for us).

On the way back to our hotel we stopped for coffee and cake at a pretty riverside cafe. (Again, very pretty blanketed in white.)

Day two - hotel pick up in Riga to visit a secret Soviet bunker (Padomju Slepenais Bunkurs). It was a fascinating experience. Kept top secret until 2003, it’s as though the Soviets just upped and left the bunker overnight, leaving everything behind - a real time warp! Our bunker guide was a Mexican expat, living in Lithuania, and an expert on the Soviet era - quite a combo! He was passionate about the bunker’s history and shared his knowledge in an energetic and enjoyable way.

Rihards then drove us to the Sigilda bobsled track. This is where Rihards local knowledge and tour organisation really came in handy - the bobsleigh facility is not always open and Rihards kept track of this for us in the days leading up to our visit.
As far as the actual bobsled experience goes, all I can say is Wow Wow Wow!!!! It was a once in a lifetime experience - especially for a sandgroper from Perth, Western Australia!

From there, Rihards drove us to Tallin, Estonia, stopping at another gorgeous cafe along the way before delivering us safely to our next hotel.

Thank you so much Rihards for all your help in organising this very special experience for us, and for your friendly company along the way. We had an amazing time and thoroughly enjoyed every step and kilometer of the journey!

Your expert driving through all that snow for two days while chatting to us about every topic imaginable was very impressive!

Visited December 2022

"Excellent, professional service"

Reviewed June, 2022
Rosemary from UK

We approached Discover Latvia Tours to provide us with full day sightseeing transfers from Vilnius to Riga and from Riga to Tallinn. We were really delighted with the service we received. Rihards is so professional and knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed his company and our conversations as we travelled across the Baltic States. Rihards also arranged an excellent guide for us on a day trip out into the Latvian countryside whilst we were staying in Riga: Maria took us on a fascinating tour of the castles at Sigulda, Turaida and Cesis. We would highly recommend Discover Latvia Tours. Rihards is very flexible in accommodating the interests of his clients and the tours are very competitively priced.

Visited June 2022

"Great Trips with both Rihards and Marija"

Reviewed October, 2021
Carmel from Malta

The four excursions with did with Discover Latvia were great. We choose the transfer/excursions from Vilnius to Riga and Riga to Tallinn and also the Kuldiga and Medieval Cesis Town and Sigulda trips from Riga. All four of them were intense and very well worth it. Both Rihards and Marija as tour guids were great and left nothing to be desired.

Visited September 2021

"Great way to transfer"

Reviewed June 30, 2019
Karen from Melbourne, Australia

Rihards made this a really pleasant trip for us. He kept up a running commentary on places we saw as well as discussions about Latvia and Estonia. He was such an engaging person. We had a few sightseeing stops along our transfer from Riga to Tallin. My favourite was a boardwalk walk through the bogs. Such a different environment to experience. Very glad we decided to use This private transfer from door to door. Highly recommend.

Visited June 2019

"Rihards as driver and guide from Vilnius through Riga to Tallinn"

Reviewed June 27, 2019
Ellen from Boston, USA

Rihards was prompt, friendly, informative, and knowledgeable - and especially about Latvia. Easy to make arrangements and follow through. His English is excellent and it was great to hear personal stories about life since the Soviet occupation and current geopolitical issues. We were only two adults, but his car could certainly hold 6-8 and we are so glad we didn't attempt bus routes or trains on our own - (trains in the Baltics lag way behind the rest of Europe). We also saw much more of the countryside, stopping in pre-arranged spots or wherever we decided en route. Highly recommend!

Visited June 2019

"Private transfer from Riga to Tallin."

Reviewed November 9, 2018
Susan from Australia

We were transferred from our accommodation in Riga to our accommodation in Tallinn, by Rihards. He collected us right on time and transported us in a clean and comfortable car.

Rihards speaks excellent English and he gave us an explanation of the places we visited and the things that we saw along the way. There was also the opportunity to ask questions and it was more like chatting, than listening to a tour guide imparting information (which we really appreciated)! We now know lots more about both Latvia & Estonia than we did before.

We followed the coast and stopped at a couple of beaches - one sandy and one rocky. We wandered along the boardwalk through a bog. We stopped at the border crossing between Latvia and Estonia for a photo. And stopped in Pärnu for a wander around the Old Town.

It was a great way to transfer between the 2 cities - much better than just sitting on a big coach without the commentary!!

We’re keen to return to Latvia to discover areas beyond Riga, and we would certainly use Discover Latvia Tours again.
Thanks Rihards!!

Visited November 2018

"Private Transfer Services"

Reviewed May, 2018
Bec from Australia

We used Discover Latvia for a private transfer between Riga and Tallinn. It was all booked and organised before we left Australia (a very easy process). This was the best decision we made on our trip. Our driver, Rihards, was a very safe and conscientious driver. He was so knowledgeable about Latvia and Estonia. He took us to some great places of interest on our drive between the two capitals. He was a great person to spend 8 hours with. Thanks for a wonderful day! A perfect way to end a perfect stay in Latvia. I definitely recommend "Discover Latvia", the service was outstanding.

Visited April 2018

""Discover Latvia is great for transfers, transfer tours and tours!"

Reviewed April, 2016
Steve from USA

We spent 4 days each in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius.

Instead of taking straight transfers from Tallinn to Riga and from Riga to Vilnius, we took 7.5 to 8 hour transfer tours between the cities. This included wonderful sightseeing along the way and time for lunch in beautiful and inexpensive restaurants.

We used Discover Latvia for both transfer tours. We upgraded from a car to a van because of our luggage and mostly because of our comfort.

The agreed upon itineraries were great and the places the driver/guide stopped for the two lunches were wonderful.

We also used Discover Latvia for a private tour from Riga to Sigulda and the surrounding area.

For everything, we were very satisfied with Discover Latvia. Nice vehicles, great tour guide, etc.

Steve McEvoyb
West Chester

Visited April 2016

"Excellent driver and car -- strongly recommend for transfers"

Reviewed April, 2016
James from Toronto, Canada

Discover Latvia's service was exactly what we needed for comfortable and enjoyable transfers from Tallinn to Riga and from Riga to Vilnius. Very good value at a reasonable price with Rihards as our driver. Both trips had well designed itineraries. The Tallinn to Riga trip included worthwhile stops at Parnu and at Turaida Castle. The Riga to Vilnius trip included stops at Rundale Palace and at the Hill of Crosses.

We would recommend Rihards and Discover Latvia without hesitation.

Visited April 2016