The tour introduces modern day life in rural Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania and includes visits to small farms raising livestock and producing delicious foods, and to ethnographic villages preserving the traditional lifestyle in a contemporary environment. The tour also involves sites of historical and cultural interest.

The tour gives a look beyond the usual tourism sites to get to know the three Baltic states more deeply. It starts in the historic Latvian capital, Riga, followed by the Gauja National Park with its castles, manors and walking trails. Climb the tower of medieval Turaida Castle for amazing views over the valley and visit the ancient jewellery master in the castle of the charming town of Cesis. 

Across the border in Estonia, walk streets with elegant villas at Parnu sea resort before catching a ferry to Saaremma island. Ethnographic Koguva village, ancient churches and windmills are typical of the island, as is an embroidering tradition. Then it's off to Tallinn with its medieval Old Town and to the rocky landscapes of Lahemaa National Park with fishing villages and manors. Try Estonian national dishes at the pub in Altja. Driving back, stop at the university town of Tartu. In Latvia again, visit goat farms and a traditional black bread bakery. Then the tour heads towards the west coast with the cities of Liepaja and, across the border in Lithunaia, Klaipeda. Next is the incredible Curonian Spit. Before Vilnius, take a detour to Grutas Park with its bizarre Soviet statuary. Finish the journey at picturesque Trakai Castle in Lithuania and Rundale Palace in Latvia.

This business offers cheeses with various flavours that are sold at green markets in Gulbene and elsewhere in Latvia.  It accepts orders.

The Jakiškiu Estate was first mentioned in documents in the late 16th century.  The estate had elements of Classicism in terms of its architecture.  Among the buildings, the only ones that have survived are the mansion, an ice cellar and a steam-driven windmill.  The estate has not been restored, so it is still authentic.  Its artistic soul is preserved by various objects that remain from the time when people lived at the estate and from the Soviet era.  Alongside the estate are a few fragments of a park, which covers approximately 2 ha.  There is an ancient alley of linden trees that are on both sides of the entrance road, as well as several other valuable types of trees and a small pond.

0,2 km austrumos no Vidsmuižas atrodas no šķeltajiem laukakmeņiem un sarkanajiem ķieģeļiem celtā (1910. - 1912. g.) Vidsmuižas katoļu baznīca. Tāpat kā Riebiņos esošā, arī šī ir uzskatāma par tipisku 19. – 20. gs. mijas Latgales lauku baznīcas paraugu.

Arī Karaļa vārti (Kuningavärav). Baroka stila celtne ir neliela daļa no Pärnu viduslaiku nocietinājumu sistēmas, kas saglabājusies. Senā pasta ceļa sākums.

This grand hiking tour is provided for experienced hikers wishing to walk along a large part of the coasts of Latvia and Estonia, gain a detailed impression about the diverse coastal landscape, nature, birds and animals of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Coastal Hiking Route sometimes runs through sandy beaches, sometimes along sections of beach covered in stones and pebbles. Sometimes the trail goes through coastal forests or stops at a fishermen’s village. There are many floodplain meadows, lagoons and shallow bays on the Estonian side, so sometimes the path goes along coastal trails and roads. In the end section of the route you will feel Estonia’s Nordic nature more. Part of the route runs along a sparsely populated seashore where you can be alone with yourself, but you will also be able to visit the most prominent cities. You will visit both capitals: Rīga and Tallinn. Enjoy the hospitality of the resort towns of Jūrmala, Pärnu and Haapsalu. During the hike, you will also get acquainted with the regions of small ethnic cultures: the Livonians in Latvia and the inhabitants of Kihnu in Estonia.

Alsungas viduslaiku pils komplekss ir celts pakāpeniski no 14.gs. līdz 18.gs. un ir vairākkārt pārbūvēts. Alsunga kā senais kuršu zemes Bandavas novads minēts jau 1230. g. pāvesta sūtņa līgumā ar kuršiem. 1341. g. Alšvangā (vēsturiskais nosaukums) ir nocietināta māja (ein festes Haus), bet 1372. g. uzsāk mūra pils (četrstūra formas, no akmens) celtniecību, kurā dzīvoja Kuldīgas komturam padotais Livonijas ordeņa firsts. Sākotnēji pils austrumu korpuss tiek izmantots kā dzīvojamās telpas, dienvidu korpuss - saimniecības vajadzībām. Vēlāk 15. – 18. gs. tapa aizsargtorņi un pārējās pils daļas. Pils apjoms (baroka stils) ar diviem torņiem ir ļoti iespaidīgs. Pils ir unikāla Latvijā un ārpus Latvijas ar to, ka tā ir viena no retajām viduslaiku pilīm, kas daļēji saglabājusi savu vēsturisko būvapjoma veidolu. Pilī var apskatīt ekspozīciju par Alsungas pils vēsturi, apskatīt suitu ķēķi, uzrakstīt vēstuli ar spalvaskātu Barbaras buduārā, kā arī romantiskā gaisotnē nosvinēt kādus īpašus svētkus pils apaļajā tornī. 2018. gadā pilī uzsāka restaurācijas darbus un tā ir slēgta. Taču interesenti var brīvi apskatīt to no ārpuses, kā arī iepzīt pils pagalmu.

The “Pilsbergu krogs” guesthouse and café is 300 metres from the steep shores of Jūrkalne. It is in an historical building that has been restored. The Restaurant is open for the whole year. Foods from European cuisine as well as local dishes like local fish are served. Catering for tourist groups, banquet hall for up to 30 persons, restaurant hall for 25 persons and summer terrace for 30 persons.