Valmiera → Sigulda

Latvia's most epic multi-day paddle, taking you the full length of Gauja National Park from Valmiera to Sigulda over three days. Each day has its own character: the first reveals the open upper valley and wide meadow banks; the second plunges into dense forest and sandstone cliffs; the third follows the dramatic lower gorge toward Sigulda.

3 days
Duration
Easy
Difficulty

About the Route

Latvia's most epic multi-day paddle, taking you the full length of Gauja National Park from Valmiera to Sigulda over three days. Each day has its own character: the first reveals the open upper valley and wide meadow banks; the second plunges into dense forest and sandstone cliffs; the third follows the dramatic lower gorge toward Sigulda. Two nights of riverside camping under forest canopy are included. The route finishes in Sigulda, Latvia's adventure capital, where medieval castle ruins, the cable car and Turaida Castle are all within easy reach. One of the best river trips in the Baltic states.

What You'll See Along the Way

Epic 3-day Gauja traverse

One of Latvia's best multi-day adventures — paddling the full Valmiera to Sigulda stretch through the national park's most scenic reaches.

Medieval castle finale

The journey ends in Sigulda surrounded by castle ruins, a cable car crossing the river, and Latvia's most dramatic valley views.

Three distinct days

Each day reveals a different character: wide open valleys, deep sandstone gorges and finally the narrow wooded lower reaches above Sigulda.

Available Boats

DULKAN Amata 300

DULKAN Amata 300

2 seats ·
35 / day
Kanoe ROTOATTIVO CANADIER 3

Kanoe ROTOATTIVO CANADIER 3

3 seats ·
20 / day
Kajaks VISTA

Kajaks VISTA

2 seats ·
20 / day
DULKAN Raft 460

DULKAN Raft 460

9 seats ·
65 / day
DULKAN Raft 330

DULKAN Raft 330

4 seats ·
45 / day
SUP Bee

SUP Bee

1 seat ·
20 / day
BUSH Venta 300

BUSH Venta 300

3 seats ·
35 / day
Kanoe LOXIA

Kanoe LOXIA

3 seats ·
20 / day
Kanoe PELICAN

Kanoe PELICAN

3 seats ·
20 / day
Perception PESCADOR

Perception PESCADOR

1 seat ·
15 / day
Kanoe ALBA

Kanoe ALBA

3 seats ·
20 / day

Map

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Useful Information

Included in Price

Paddles, life jackets, waterproof dry bag

Transport

Boat transport to start point and pickup at finish included

Best Time

May — September. Water levels are optimal during summer months.

Notes

Suitable for all fitness levels.

Ready to Paddle?

Choose a date, boat type, and quantity — we'll take care of the rest.

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