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Riga at Night Kayak Tour

Paddle down waterways that are illuminated by Riga’s city lights as you explore the Latvian capital from the water. This night kayak tour takes you along Daugava River, past landmarks and monuments, and then down Riga canal. You’ll see the city from a very different point of view!
Duration 3 hours
Private tour available in English, German, Russian
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 30 EUR per person
While staying in Riga, some friends and I chose to try the kayaking trip along the canals. The most intriguing part was the time. The trip leaves at 10 pm! Seeing the old town at night was beautiful! The bridges that you go under are brilliantly lit. You must bring a waterproof camera like a gopro. You will be seeing many beautiful sights like fountains, statues, buildings, and yes, even beavers! I had a really great time on this excursion and would highly suggest people of all skill levels too try.

Highlights

Enjoy panoramic views of Old Riga from the water

Cruise past the eerily illuminated Riga Port

See Riga’s monuments and bridges dazzling with light in the night sky

Admire the city’s sights from a totally different perspective

Description

Our Riga at Night Kayak Tour is not only popular with visitors, but also with our guides! Join us on the water and admire the city from a totally different perspective. We’ll kayak along the Daugava River and down the Riga canal at night.

You’ll see illuminated bridges and fountains, lovely parks, famous Riga landmarks – and if you’re lucky you might even spot a beaver or two. Breathe in the fresh air. Soak in the sparkling-night sights. Enjoy the physical rush of paddling 6 kilometers along Riga’s waterways. And have a ton of fun!

What’s included & not included

Friendly and professional guide

Life jacket

Waterproof bag for your belongings

Double or triple seated kayaks and paddles

Meeting point

St. Peter's Church Reformācijas Laukums 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia

Reviews from travelers (76)

5.00/5
While staying in Riga, some friends and I chose to try the kayaking trip along the canals. The most intriguing part was the time. The trip leaves at 10 pm! Seeing the old town at night was beautiful! The bridges that you go under are brilliantly lit. You must bring a waterproof camera like a gopro. You will be seeing many beautiful sights like fountains, statues, buildings, and yes, even beavers! I had a really great time on this excursion and would highly suggest people of all skill levels too try.
Our Night Kayak tour was a highlight of our trip to Riga. It was the most amazing way to see the city and gave a different and very interesting perspective. HUGELY RECOMMEND :D The guide was knowledgeable about the city and they also gave us a good quick masterclass in kayaking which meant that it was perfect for those with little or no experience either. The route was stunning and to see the city lit up was wonderful. The guide was engaging and encouraging and it was difficult to believe that the time had gone so quickly. Whilst the website says that the trip will take 2 hours (i.e. you will be done around 12) we found that it took much longer and were not back until around 1.15 but like I said it didn't feel that late!
Thank you for a great experience. We both loved it. My girlfriend a little nervous at first but it was no problem with such a professional and nice guide. We loved the peaceful and very different way to see the city. Thought 8 KM for us newbies in a kayak would be too much, but was no problem. Got good info and intro to how to kayak. Loved the fact that it was done at night but would also be a nice trip at day, I guess.
Riga
St. Peter's Church Reformācijas Laukums 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
+37126649035
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