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Kuldīga Day Trip from Riga

Kuldīga Old Town charm
Ventas Rumba waterfall
Scenic Kurzeme countryside
Kandava, Sabile and Abava Valley
Discover Kuldīga, Ventas Rumba waterfall and the charm of western Latvia on a scenic day trip from Riga through Jaunmoku Castle, Kandava, Sabile and the Abava Valley.

Tour Type

Sightseeing Tour

Tour Duration

~10 Hours

Location

Kurzeme - Western Latvia

Tour Season

April - November

From 65 EUR per person
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Discover the charm of western Latvia on a full-day trip from Riga to Kuldīga. Travel through the scenic Kurzeme countryside with stops at Jaunmoku Castle park, Kandava Old Town, Sabile Wine Hill and Abava Waterfall before reaching Kuldīga — one of Latvia’s most charming historic towns, known for wooden houses, old streets and Ventas Rumba, the widest waterfall in Europe.

About The Tour

Tour Description

This full-day trip from Riga takes you to Kurzeme, the western region of Latvia, known for quiet towns, green countryside, old wooden architecture and relaxed local atmosphere. The route leads through Jaunmoku Castle park, Kandava, Sabile and the Abava Valley before reaching Kuldīga.

Kuldīga is one of Latvia’s most charming historic towns, often loved for its wooden houses, peaceful streets, old rooftops and easy-going small-town feeling. The town’s best-known natural landmark is Ventas Rumba, the widest waterfall in Europe.

This tour is a good choice for travelers who want to see Latvia beyond Riga, enjoy countryside scenery and experience one of the most beautiful historic towns in western Latvia.

Tour Highlights

Discover some of the most charming places in western Latvia on a scenic day trip from Riga, with Jaunmoku Castle park, Kandava Old Town, Sabile Wine Hill, Abava Waterfall and the historic town of Kuldīga.

Jaunmoku Castle and Park

Start the day with an outside visit to Jaunmoku Castle and a peaceful walk through its park, surrounded by classic Latvian countryside scenery.

Kandava Old Town

Explore Kandava, a small historic town in the Abava Valley, known for its quiet streets, old-town feeling and scenic surroundings.

Sabile Wine Hill

Visit Sabile and see its famous Wine Hill, one of the most unusual landmarks in Latvia and a symbol of the town’s long wine-growing tradition.

Abava Waterfall

Stop at Abavas rumba, a small but beautiful waterfall on the Abava River, adding a peaceful nature moment to the route.

Kuldīga Old Town and Lunch

Enjoy lunch in Kuldīga and then explore one of Latvia’s most charming historic towns, with old streets, rooftops and relaxed Kurzeme atmosphere.

Ventas Rumba Waterfall

Finish the main sightseeing route at Ventas Rumba, Latvia’s most famous and Europe's widest waterfall. The signature natural landmark of Kuldīga.

Route at a Glance

A scenic route from Riga through the Abava Valley and Kurzeme, connecting Jaunmoku Castle, Kandava, Sabile, Abava Waterfall and Kuldīga with its old town and Ventas Rumba waterfall.

1

Jaunmoku Castle

Castle exterior and park

2

Kandava Old Town

Historic small town

3

Sabile Wine Hill

Unique Latvian landmark

4

Abava Waterfall

Nature stop by the river

5

Kuldīga Lunch

Relaxed meal stop

6

Kuldīga Old Town

Historic streets and charm

7

Ventas Rumba

Widest waterfall in Europe

Explore the Stops
1

Jaunmoku Castle and Park

Start the sightseeing route with an outside visit to Jaunmoku Castle and its surrounding park. The castle is one of the elegant countryside landmarks on the way to western Latvia and gives the day a refined, historic beginning.

2

Kandava Old Town

Continue to Kandava, a small and atmospheric town in the Abava Valley. Its old-town streets, peaceful scale and scenic surroundings make it a lovely contrast to Riga and a natural stop on the way to Kurzeme.

3

Sabile Wine Hill

Visit Sabile and see the famous Wine Hill, one of Latvia’s most unusual sights. It reflects the town’s wine-growing tradition and adds a distinctive cultural stop to the Abava Valley route.

4

Abava Waterfall

Stop at Abavas rumba, a small but scenic waterfall on the Abava River. It adds a quiet nature break before continuing toward Kuldīga.

5

Lunch in Kuldīga

After arriving in Kuldīga, take time for lunch before exploring the town. This gives the day a comfortable pace after the morning stops through the Abava Valley and Kurzeme countryside.

6

Kuldīga Old Town

Walk through Kuldīga Old Town, one of the most charming historic towns in Latvia. Quiet streets, wooden houses, old rooftops and a relaxed small-town feeling make Kuldīga one of the highlights of western Latvia.

7

Ventas Rumba Waterfall

Finish the main sightseeing route at Ventas Rumba, the famous wide waterfall across the Venta River. It is Kuldīga’s signature natural landmark and one of the most memorable sights in Kurzeme.

Additional information

  • This tour includes a moderate amount of walking in towns, parks and natural areas. Please wear comfortable flat shoes.
  • The tour operates in different weather conditions. Please dress according to the weather.
  • In warm weather, guests who may want to swim near one of the waterfalls should bring swimwear and a towel.
  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
  • Infant seats are available on request during booking.

Map of the tour

Frequently Asked Questions

This day trip usually includes Jaunmoku Castle park, Kandava Old Town, Sabile Wine Hill, Abava Waterfall, Kuldīga Old Town and Ventas Rumba waterfall. The exact order of stops may vary depending on timing and local conditions.

The tour lasts approximately 10 hours, including pick-up and drop-off in Riga. It is a full-day trip through western Latvia with several sightseeing and nature stops.

Yes, Ventas Rumba in Kuldīga is widely known as the widest waterfall in Europe. It is not very high, but it is famous for its width and scenic setting in the historic town of Kuldīga.

Yes. This is a good choice for travelers who want to see Latvia beyond Riga and experience a mix of countryside scenery, small towns, historic architecture and one of Latvia’s most charming old towns.

The tour includes a moderate amount of walking in towns, parks and natural areas. Comfortable flat shoes are recommended.

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but time is usually provided for a lunch break in Kuldīga or another suitable local venue during the day.

Swimming may be possible in suitable weather conditions. Guests who may want to swim should bring swimwear and a towel.

Yes. The tour operates in different weather conditions. Please dress according to the weather, especially because several stops are outdoors.

Tour Price and Booking

From 65 EUR*
Price includes:
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transportation
  • Entrance tickets
  • Guide
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From 50 EUR*
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  • Rental car with unlimited mileage
  • Detailed itinerary
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About this region of Latvia - Kurzeme

Kurzeme (Western Latvia)

Kuldīga

Reviews of this tour on TripAdvisor

"a very enjoyable experience"

Reviewed October 21, 2022
Sonia from Hongkong

I and my two sons went with Rihards from Discover Latvia on a day trip to Kuldiga. Rihards picked us up on time from our hotel in Riga. He was friendly and informative and answered all our questions concerning the places we visited and life in Latvia in general. It was a very enjoyable and interesting experience outside of Riga.

Visited September 2022

"Great Trips with both Rihards and Marija"

Reviewed October 1, 2021
Carmel from Spain

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

"Nice all day tour to Kuldiga"

Reviewed July, 2018
Daniela and Franka, Netherlands

Via E-mail an appointment was arranged quite easily for a tour that would last all day. This tour would eventually bring us to Kuldiga. We were picked up by Rihard at the agreed time. Rihard is an very accessible, quiet and what turned out pretty quickly, expert guide who speaks excellent English. He picked us up in a neat car and even thought about extra water because it would be 27 degrees that day. Via the "20 minutes in America" highway "to hunting castle" Jaummoku Pils then to a small vineyard! with a nice story after that to a lady of 72 years who every year makes straw dolls of about 1.60 high and shows them. Then via two-lane roads and a very wooded area to a waterfall and finally Kuldiga. I'm not going to describe all those places. See for yourself, we thought it was worth it in any case. A plus for us was that our guide could tell background stories and knew answers to our many questions. He also turned out to be a good driver. What more could you want!

Visited June 2018

"Excellent Day Trip with Discover Latvia!"

Reviewed September 29, 2014
Chris from Pretoria, South Africa

On the 14th September 2014, my wife, our 20 month old baby and I did a day trip from Riga with Rihards from Discover Latvia Tours. We traveled to Kandava, Kuldiga and then back along the Baltic coast and on to Riga.

What a great day we had! Rihards is passionate about his country and his job, and this definitely reflects in the quality of service that one receives as one of Discover Latvia's guests. Nothing was too much for Rihard - he provided us with a tailor-made day trip, is very informative about the history and socio-cultural context of Latvia, he provided us with drinks and Latvian sweets, he provided a baby chair for our baby, and in effect went out of his way to make the day special and memorable for us. It felt as if we were with a friend as opposed to a normal tour guide.

Based on our experience, if you are visiting Latvia, we would highly recommend that you do at least one day trip (or more if possible) with Rihards and his team at Discover Latvia!

Thank you Rihards for a most memorable day in beautiful Latvia! (Also for the lovely photos that you sent us of our day trip).
Best wishes,
Chris Fell (Irene, South Africa)

Visited September 2014

"Amazing 2 tours of Kuldiga and Sigulda"

Reviewed August 20, 2014
Chandni from Nairobi, Kenya

2 really awesome tours with Rihards. Not only was he very knowledgeable about the places, but was a great conversationalist too! Not a boring moment on the tour even whilst on the road driving. I particularly liked the extra touch of bringing along Latvian sweets for us to eat during the day. Absolutely recommend the Kuldiga tour and the hiking in Sigulda tour.

Please ask Rihards about the project to name cows across the world :)

Visited August 2014

"Tour to Kuldīga"

Reviewed April 25, 2014
Sirine from Stockholm, Sweden

Can warmely recommend Discover Latvia tours. Got professional help from the beginning to choose the best fit trip for our purpose. Rihard our guide was on time, helpfull, friendly and had many interesting facts about Latvia wich made our tour a memory for life. Even when the tour is now over, a small nice surprise dropped in my mailbox. I will definetly book another tour with them next time I visit Riga.

Visited April 2014

"Kuldiga daytour & Kurzeme Coastal Scenery daytour"

Reviewed November 10, 2013
Ronald from Netherlands

For the second time visiting Latvia, staying for just 4 days we decided not only to stay in Riga, but also to go on tours to the lesser known parts of this country. On the 'Discover Latvia' website we found just what we were looking for, a daytour to Kuldiga and a daytour to Kurzeme and we decided to make a reservation. Everything was well arranged and both of the tours fulfilled more than our expectations! Both of the days Rihards picked us up at our hotel and he guided us very well. We had plenty of time to explore all the sights on the way and to take lots of pictures, fortunately Rihards likes photography too :-) and he's a nice guy to hang out with.

So for this nice weekend with lots of sightseeing, fun and a great deal of time relaxing in the nature we can only say thanks a lot, well done and when we come back to Latvia we sure will contact you again!

Visited October 2013

"Discover Latvia"

Reviewed May 31, 2013
Frances from Denver, Colorado, USA

I booked three tours with Discover Latvia, a small, relatively new tour company in Riga. I was most impressed with Rihards, who was very knowledgeable and accommodating, and with his associate Yuris. The first tour was a walking tour with Maija, who took me to all the main attractions of old town Riga. The next day Rihards took me to Sigulda, and we were joined on the following day by Yuris for a tour of Kuldiga. My guides were excellent and the venues extremely interesting. Good value for money on these private tours. I highly recommend this company

Visited April 2013

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