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Self- drive



Centre-based family tour at Ventspils

Latvia (7 days/6 nights)

Founded in 1290, Ventspils has developed from small trading port to one of the most afluent Latvian towns with modern new town, well- restored Old town, clean and well equiped white sandy beaches, arty fountains, flower sculptures, manicured parks and  various attractions.Whole town is family oriented but kids particularly enjoy the Blue Flag beach with different swings, climbing and sliding options as well as Kids Town. Therefore each day allows at least some time which can be spent there. We have fitted in two self-drive excursions featuring scenic sea coast, traditional fishing villages, Slitere National Park, wooden architecture of Kuldiga as well as few castles and lighthouses. Driving there is easy since roads are rather empty.
On the arrival there are some time to explore the main attractions of the Latvian capital Riga.  

General information:
  • Riga - Ventspils - Kolka - Ventspils - Pāvilosta - Jūrkalne - Kuldīga - Rīga
  • Individual tour
  • Length: 7 days / 6 nights
1st day / Arrival in Rīga
Individual  arrival in Riga
Optional: Private transfer from the airport to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in the centre.



2rd day
Free morning in Riga.
Attractions include: charming medieval Old Town with lively outdoor cafes, Art Nouveau buildings, museums, landscaped parks.
Recommended activities:
  • Take a boat tour along the Riga canal and River Daugava;
  • Natural History Museum;
  • Doll art Museum and creative workshop;
Take a public bus to Ventspils / or take the rented car already in Riga.

Overnight stay at the hotel Jūras Brīze in Ventspils.
The hotel is located at a pleasant, green residencial area. Blue Flag beach is about 20 minutes walking distance. Well equiped Kids town with things to do for all ages is just next door.

3rd day
Breakfast.
Explore Ventspils Old Town with promanade, market place, Livonian Order Castle, ancient crafts house, cow parade and Southern Pier with viewing tower.

4th day
Breakfast.
Visit Kids town and Seaside Open-Air Museum, have a ride by Mazbanitis (narrow-gauge steam train) and walk along Seaside Park.

5th day
Breakfast.
Pick-up a car at the hotel and head out to Kolka.

On the route visit Ventspils Radio Astronomy Centre (former Soviet spy station), now its used for scientific purposes only, stop at Slitere National Park with a few walking trails, light house and viewing platform, visit old fashioned fishing villages at Livonian coast (home of the world' s smallest ethnic minority the Livs) and Cape of Kolka where Gulf of Riga meets the Baltic Sea.

6th day
Breakfast.
Today the route goes opposite direction from Ventspils, towards Pavilosta.
On the way visit Jurkalne steep shore, try to spot famous blue cows (ancient breed for this coast), visit fishing port town Pavilosta. Then turn inlands and along Ēdole (medieval castle) head to Kuldiga, charming provicial town with well preserved wooden architecture and the widest waterfall in Europe.



7th day / Rīga
Breakfast.
Drive to Riga (about 3 hours) and leave car at the Riga Airport.

End of the tour.
Other attractions for kids in Ventpils:
  • Kids Adventure Park
  • scate park
  • BMX park

Price: EUR 300.00 for an adult based on family rooms. A child goes free.


Services included:
  • 1 night at the hotel in Riga (family room, breakfast)
  • 5 nights at the hotel in Ventspils (family room, breakfast)
  • maps and detailed description of the itinerary
Optional Extra Costs:
  • car rental 3 days or full tour
  • coach ticket Riga - Ventspils - 7,50 EUR per person (child under 7 years goes for free without his own seat)
  • private airport transfer to hotel in Riga - from 15 EUR (1 - 3 pers.)
  • half-board
  • children's seats
  • single supplement at the hotel
Booking form
Information & booking - tel: +371 67617600, e-mail: lauku@celotajs.lv