Ragakāpa Tickets and Tours

From Riga: Jūrmala City Tour & Optional Great Bog Hike

My beautiful day in nature

I booked this day out of Riga with my partner but had to go solo on the day which I thought might have been less enjoyable but really was a great day out in nature! Vadim was my driver more than guide although he did impart quite a lot of info along the way. Excellent vehicle, super comfortable drive. Stopped at the museum about how Jūrmala first became a holiday destination which was interesting and took about 20 mins. Interesting then seeing the residential areas of Jurmala before heading to the great expanse of sandy beach. Enjoyed strolling here for a while, got lucky with a warm sunny day! Next up, an open air museum set in the beautiful pine forests that line the coastline, a restored fishing village which was the early activity in Jurmala and then walked the forest trails until I was ready to go on. The final destination of the tour was to the Kemeri Nature Reserve, vast area of bogs and I chose the longer loup around the bogs walking on a boardwalk throughout. Absolutely wonderful views in March but I can imagine so stunning to do in summer months when the bogs would also be covered in blueberries, cranberries and pretty flowers. Something to come back for! Easy journey back to my hotel. Thanks Vadim. This tour is a must for anyone who has time to explore beyond the city centre. Highly recommended