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Self drive tour
Self drive tour Independent travel Latvia, Kurzeme

Livonian Flavours in the Kurzeme region

Rīga - Jūrmala - Ķemeri - Bērzciems - Kolka (~190 km)

Jūrmala Resort Town - A stopover in the seaside resort town for a walk and to see the local sights of interest.



The Great Ķemeru Bog Boardwalk in Ķemeru National Park - On the way to the Kurzeme region, you can stop for a walk on the “Lielā Tīreļa Laipa” boardwalk taking you through unique bog landscapes. There are two options: the small loop (ca 1.4 km) and the great loop with a viewing tower (ca 3.4 km).  



Dieniņas Fisherman’s Yard - Stories from fishermen’s lives, game activities, and fish tasting. The family has been engaged in fishing for generations, and they still follow the traditional recipes to smoke and cook fish. www.facebook.com/dieninas.lv



Kaltene Stony Beach - This scenic landscape is one of the few places in Latvia where large boulders lie scattered on the beach.



Lunch in the Restaurant “Otra Puse” - The chef uses local products from the sea and local forests to cook both traditional and modern meals. 



The White Dune at Pūrciems Village - There is a scenic nature trail winding along the White Dune and the River Pilsupīte.



Cape Kolka - This is the most prominent cape in Latvia. The waters of the Gulf of Riga meet with the open Baltic Sea here. 



Pastry Cooking Masterclass at Ūši Homestead - A masterclass in baking traditional “Sklandrauši’ carrot pies at Ūši homestead in Kolka Village. The house stands by the sea, near to Cape Kolka. 



Evening Meal and Overnight Stay at Ūši Homestead - There is a small apartment for guests. This is a characteristic local house with all the amenities. A wood stove is still kept in functioning order in the kitchen.