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	An airplane at Skulte	A rare monument survives in Skulte – a Soviet-era jet bomber, the IL-28, which supposedly was equipped to carry winged missiles. The airplane is on three cement pedestals.
1 day	Uz lauku saimniecibam Daugavas lokos!	Dodieties ekskursijā, lai gūtu ieskatu lauku profesijā un dzīvesveidā, kā arī iegūtu jaunus iespaidus un labu atpūtu visai klasei. Ekskursijas laikā apmeklējiet etnogrāfisku ciematu un muzeju, kurā var iepazīt vecticībnieku kultūrvidi un tradīcijas. Pēc tam apmeklējiet saimniecību, lai uzzinātu par dažādiem ārstniecības augiem un degustētu tējas. Ekskursijas noslēgumā dodieties uz zirgu sētu, kur var iepazīt saimniecību, tās galvenos iemītniekus - zirgus, kā arī izstaigāt dabas taku.
	Даугавгрива	This is one of the most interesting protected territories in the city of Rīga, and its aim is to protect coastline biotopes – dune and coastal meadows and the birds and plants which are found there (among them, 29% of the species of orchids). There is a marked information trail with a bird-watching tower. This is the only outdoor viewing tower in Latvia that has been adapted for the needs of people in wheelchairs.
	PUTNU VEROSANAS TORNIS LUBANA DIENVIDU KRASTA	Atrodas Lubāna dienvidu krastā pie dambja un Īdeņas kanāla, no kura var aplūkot „tipiskas” mitrāju ainavas – niedrājus, aplūstošus krūmājus, mitras pļavas, aizaugušo ezeru.
	Raganu taka	Taka ved gar Vaidavas krastu, kur iespējams veldzēties dabas skaistumā, kāds vērojams tikai šeit. Starp Apes vidusskolu un kapsētu Vaidavas upes kreisajā krastā ir izveidojušies 8 - 10 m augsti, līdz pat 100 m gari smilšakmens atsegumi - Raganu klintis. To lejasdaļā upes straume izskalojusi nelielas nišas. Pie klintīm pāri upei izveidots gajēju tiltiņš uz otru krastu, no kura klintis paveras visā savā krāšņumā. Te ir teikām un nostāstiem apvīti avoti un alas. Avots ar skaidru ūdeni iztek no vietas, kur Vaidavas upes smilšu klints krasts ir augsts un stāvs. Senāk vietējie ticējuši, ka tas ir veselības avots, jo daudzi to lietojuši dažādām acu slimībām.Dīvainos dabas objektus – Vilkaču priedi un Dvīņu priedes, Raganu slotu, “raganu apļus”, “raganu kaulus” u.c. te var apskatīt un vides gida vadībā mēģināt izprast to veidošanos
	Ziemelvidzemes biosferas rezervats	The largest NATURA 2000 territory in Latvia covers 6% of the country’s area. It is located in parts of the Limbaži, Valmiera and Valka districts, and it is a place of an enormously diverse range of landscapes, biotopes and species. The Salaca River is one of the most important rivers in the entire Baltic Sea region in terms of spawning grounds for salmon. The river valley and its sandstone cliffs attract many visitors. It is no accident that this is the second most popular river in Vidzeme for water tourism. The shore of the Bay of Rīga, which is not very long, also features a great diversity in landscapes and biotopes. At the northern end, we find the Randu meadows. In the central part there are sandy beaches, but at the southern end – 22 kilometres of rocky shoreline. The so-called Northern swamps are found on the border with Estonia, while the Seda heath is one of the most important places in the region for birds to rest and feed during migration. The reserve also features a diverse forest in which one can find all of the types of forest which are common in Latvia. Nature trails and viewing towers or platforms are found in the Randu meadows, on the banks of Lake Burtnieks, along the Planči and Niedrāji-Pilka swamps, on the banks of Lake Dziļezers and Lake Lielezers, and elsewhere. The Skaņākalns park in Mazsalaca is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Northern Vidzeme. The territory boasts many important cultural monuments, including one of the earliest known settlements in Latvia – a fishing settlement and burial ground which date back to the 5th to the 2nd millennium BC.
	The Crucifix of Kurpiniki	The Crucifix of Kurpinīki is known also as the place where Janis Streičs shot some scenes of the movie „The Child of a Man”. Long time ago this crucifix was situated in the courtyard of writer’s grandfather Donat Klidzejs in the USA.
10 days	Zemaitija – Kurzeme: eco, bio and ethno farms invite you	This tour will surprise you with the diversity and unusual products of farms. You will visit several farms that offer ecological produce that can be tasted and purchased. From Vilnius, you will travel to an ecological goat farm that offers 60 types of cheeses made of goat milk. Next you will visit an ethnographic Lithuanian farm that breeds horses and sheep. You will spent a day in Kaunas to visit the Nemuna River valley, as well as the Raudone and Panemune castles. A picnic at a farm with acorn coffee, pancaked baked on a campfire and soup made of locally picked wild mushrooms. The ecological Buivydai farm breeds cattle and grows blackberries. Along the way you will visit the Courlandian Dune, the Sea Museum and Delphinarium and the most popular spa town in the dunes, Nida. From there you will drive to Latvia, where the Pape Nature Park offers a look at wild horses, and the ethnographic Ķoņi village is an old seashore fishermen's village. In Liepāja, it will be worth visiting the local market, which is more than 100 years old and offers seasonal vegetables, fruit, greens and flowers from local farms. Next you will visit an environmentally friendly farm that has 130 different types of apples and a wine operation that prepares wines from local fruits and berries. The farm uses biodynamic farming principles to grow beans and peas, as well as to breed livestock so as to produce tasty sausages. Next you will visit the lovely Medieval town of Kuldīga and its brick bridge across the Venta River. An environmental health farm will allow you to enjoy herbal teas and learn about various ecological cosmetics made of plants from the clean environment. Along the way you will enjoy the landscape of the ancient Abava River Valley and visit the Sabile wine hill where grapes are grown to produce local wines. Next you will visit the charming small town of Talsi, where you will find the Latvian Agriculture Museum. The tour will conclude at a farm which grows fruits and vegetables and offers syrups, jams and canned vegetables. You will complete you tour in Rīga.
	The “Fon Meks” restaurant	The restaurant is in the Grand Hall of the restored Liepupe Estate. Ancient cooking traditions are merged with modern culinary methods. The restaurant works with local farmers and grows greens and herbs in its own garden. Guests are welcome to help with preparing foods on a wood-fired stove in the antique kitchen. Latvian cuisine: Rye bread canapé, a plate of Latvian cheeses, country salad with greens, grilled seasonal vegetables, estate stock, local fish dishes, baked port chop, baked herb-crusted mutton.
	Gramzdas luteranu baznica	Dievnama mūri kā svētvieta glabā ne tikai svētuma starojumu, mierinājumu, bet arī smagus, rūgtus un iznīcinošus notikumus. Vairākkārt pārbūvēta, sagrauta, dedzināta, un tomēr atjaunota.
	The statue of Virgin Mary	The statue of Virgin Mary, also called „the statue of Madonna” was repeatedly erected in Lūznava Manor park in 1991.
9 days	Baltic - Scandinavian route	This tour offers visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites – Helsinki, Stockholm, Riga, Tallinn, travelling by ferries and cruise ships and adding value to the trip by exploring the Baltic countries beyond the capitals. The sites outside cities present traditional folk cultures of Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Latvia and a variety of farms showing today’s life in the countryside. The roundtrip includes two overnights on cruise ships.
	A zenith missile brigade division at Ragaciems	There’s hardly anything left of the zenith missile base which once stood here for the purpose of protecting the western boundaries of the USSR – even specialists would have a hard time finding the location.
	Hotel and restaurant MALPILS MANOR	The restaurant is located in the Mālpils manor building that was renovated in 2008 and is a classicism architectural monument of the 19th century. The restaurant's menu changes and is updated according to the season. Combination of exquisite flavour nuances with an elegant manor interior.
	Mazburkas	The Mazburkas farm is in a lovely location between the Rīga-Ventspils (A 10) highway and Tukums, with a beautiful and hillocky landscape all around it. There are fields grapes on the southern slopes of the hillocks, and some 60 different kinds of grapes are grown there. Visitors can pick their own grapes or buy some that have already been picked. The lady of the farm produces outstanding wines that have received prestigious prizes, including international ones. Another specialisation is sheep breeding. Visitors can look at the herd and purchase mutton if they contact the farm in advance for that purpose. There is a large wooden platform at the farm for visitors. Owner Gunta Niedra is happy to share in her experiences and provide consultations to those who wish to engage in sheep breeding.
	Landgut Rudbarzi	Gebaut im Jahre 1835 als Eigentum der Barone von Fircks nach Bestellung der Baronesse Tea von Fircks. Nach einem Umbau in 1883 erhielt das Gebäude ein herrschaftlicher Dekor im Stil der Renaissance und im manieristischen Stil und größerer Umfang des Baues. Am 15. Dezember 1905 wurde das Gebäude des Landguts von Revolutionären in Flammen gesetzt. Drei Jahre später fingen die Wiederherstellungsarbeiten unter der Leitung vom Architekt L. Reinīrs an. Im Gutsschloss sind eine Festhalle mit zwei Kaminen aus Marmor, in den Einzelräumen – ein am Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts gelegtes Parkett und Außentürflügel mit Metallprägung zu besichtigen. 1938 wurde das Schloss umgebaut. In der Zeit des Zweiten Weltkriegs befand sich im Gebäude ein Kriegslazarett der deutschen Armee, aber nach dem Krieg – eine Schule für die Waldarbeiter. Seit 1962 befindet sich im Schloss die Schule von Rudbārži, die den Namen von Oskars Kalpaks trägt. An der Wand des Gebäudes befindet sich eine Gedenkplatte zu Ehren des Kalpaks-Bataillons. Am 22. Januar 1919 haben die Bolschewiken während des Lettischen Unabhängigkeitskriegs die Stadt Skrunda eingenommen. Sieben Tage später wurde das Kalpaks-Bataillon vom Landgut Rudbārži aus Richtung Skrunda angetreten. Nach einer dreistündigen Schlacht hat das Bataillon den Sieg behalten und eine strategische Position in der Nähe des Ufers des Flusses Venta eingenommen. Es war ein erster Sieg des Bataillons nach den mehrmaligen Rückzügen und es regte zu den weiteren Kämpfen an.
	Des Barons Villa	„Barono vila“ ist ein Stück Paradies: ein breiter und tiefer, fischbesetzter Teich, die Gehege voller Rot- und Dammhirsche, Schafe, ringsumher Wälder mit Beeren und Pilzen, klare Seen und die Schleifen des von Touristen sehr geschätzten Flusses Sventoji. Im Restaurant des Landhotels werden frische, hochwertige und natürlich schmackhafte Gerichte serviert, mit Wild und Hammel aus eigener Produktion, zudem gibt es im Backofen gebackenes traditionelles litauisches Roggenbrot sowie als Gericht des Hauses den auf offenem Feuer zubereiteten „Barons Pilaw“.
	Denkmal für die gefallenen Krieger im Lettischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg in Rujiena	Befindet sich auf dem Bērtuļa -Friedhof. Errichtet nach dem Projekt von L. Švalbe. An der Frontseite des Denkmals befindet sich eine Platte aus Bronze mit Inschrift: “Mit tiefem Dank an die für Lettland gefallenen Volkshelden. 10. Abteilung der Daugavas Vanagi in Rūjiena”. An der Rückenseite des Denkmals ist die Inschrift “Gott, Vaterland, Volk”. Das Denkmal wurde 1989 erneuert.
	The Lidumnieki Museum	The brothers Imants and Ivars Novožilovs have spent more than 10 years collecting local evidence of World War II – weapons, wrecks of armoured vehicles, the everyday objects of soldiers, etc., and they have now opened an exhibition of those items at the former headquarters of the local parish council.
	Kraslava	Eine alte, von den Letgallen bewohnte Ortschaft. Im 10. Jh. gelang der Kreis von Krāslava in den Händen der Fürsten von Polock, aber im 13. Jh. – in den Händen des Livländischen Ordens. Bis zum Anfang des 18. Jhs. bestand Krāslava als das Zentrum des Landgutes. Im Jahr 1729 hat Johann Ludwig Plater Krāslava für 1400 Taler gekauft. Die Familie Plater hat in Krāslava zwei Jahrhunderte geherrscht. In der Mitte des 18. Jhs. hat die Familie mit dem Bau des Schlosses begonnen. Nach der ersten Polnischen Teilung im Jahr 1772 wurde die Region Latgale an Russland angeschlossen. Krāslava begann zu verkümmern. Nach dem Bau der Eisenbahn Riga – Daugavpils – Witebsk (1865) blühte das wirtschaftliche Leben der Stadt wieder auf. Krāslava wurde wenig von den Ereignissen des Zweiten Weltkriegs betroffen, darum hat sich die Holzbebauung der Stadt aus dem Anfang des 20. Jhs. fast unberührt erhalten.