A panoramic tour of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland with highlights of nature experiences in the National parks and nature reserves. A variety of landscapes, nature attraction sites, birds and wild animals, forests and seashore. The tour also offers some cultural and historical insights.

Viens no Vīlandes apriņķa skaistākajiem košumdārziem. Muzeja istabās ir izlikti senos laikos izmantotie lauksaimniecības darbarīki, sadzīves priekšmeti, vecvecmāmiņu smalkās rokdarbu mežģīnes un tehniskie zīmējumi. Papildus dažādiem mežģīņu tehnikas paraugiem mežģīņu istabā apskatāma bijušās saimnieces kāzu kleita.

Atklāta teritorija 3,5 km garumā un 2 km platumā, kas atrodas Lielupes kreisajā krastā starp Pavasaru ciemu un Odiņu mājām. Polderis veidots padomju laikā ar mērķi iegūt lauksaimniecībā izmantojamās zemes un tolaik arī intensīvi izmantots. Mūsdienās tas pamazām aizaug. Neskatoties uz to, šeit ir Eiropā novērotais lielākais griežu blīvums. Ziemeļu – dienvidu virzienā polderi šķērso grantēts ceļš, kas ir piemērota vieta griežu klausīšanai.

Pirms Jodkrantes (braucot no Klaipēdas puses) ceļa kreisajā (austrumu) pusē paveras neliels Kuršu jomas paplašinājums – t.s. Dzintara līcis. 1855. g., padziļinot kuģu ceļu, te nejauši atklāja dzintara iegulas. Drīz pēc tam tika nodibināts dzintara ieguves uzņēmums, kas kā lēto darbaspēku izmantoja tuvējās Jodkrantes iedzīvotājus. Palielinot dzintara ieguves apjomus, Jodkrantē uzcēla strādnieku barakas, atvēra laivu remonta darbnīcu un niršanas apģērbu veikalu. Dzintara ieguve notika tikai vasarās, tādēļ darbs ritēja trīs maiņās. Tādējādi no 1860. – 1890. g. Te ieguva 2250 t dzintara! Dzintara līča dibenā (1860. – 1881.) atrada unikālus neolīta un bronzas laikmeta dzintara izstrādājumus. Lielākā daļa no tiem nokļuva tā laika Karalauču (Karliaučiaus) universitātes kolekcijā, no kurienes 1944 g. daļu aizveda uz Gotingenas universitātes Ģeoloģijas un paleontoloģijas muzeju, bet atlikusī - pazuda. Iespējams, ka tā gāja bojā 2. pasaules kara beigu posmā. Dzintara izstrādājumu kopijas var apskatīt Nidā, Mizgirju (Mizgirių) dzintara galerijā - muzejā.

Cesis Castle complex is a place where the past meets the future. 
The medieval castle provides an opportunity to get into the 800 years distant past, to climb up the Western tower with candle lanterns, observe the castle garden and park, climb down to the dungeon, as well as to see how the blacksmith is making Latgalian ornaments in his Ancient jewellery smithy. 
Right next to the ruins stands the New Castle, an 18th century castle manor house. Now it is Cesis History and Art Museum, which details the events that occured up to 800 years ago, stores the very first Latvian flag,  the first coins of the city, the Biedermeier era style interior and the only historical facial reconstruction of a Livonian woman who lived in the Medieval castle. A great ending of the visit is Lademacher tower, from where you can see a breathtaking view of the city. 
The park at the lowland of the castle’s territory was set up as a family garden. It was created by the New Castle owner Carl Gustav von Sievers. The park is like a time machine, a shelter from all the surroundings, where one can enjoy some peace of mind. It is a place where everyone feels something special, receives an indescribable pleasure just by relaxing next to the pond. 
A bit further, right next to the city center is the May park, an essential component of the urban landscape, with its illuminated fountains and black swans that are living there. It is a great place where you can relax with your family, because the park also has a children’s playground with more activities.

The Rāmkalni recreation park is located on the side of the Murjāņi-Valka highway (A3), in the Gauja valley. It offers skiing in winter and cycling, boating, and tobogganing in summer. The restaurant and bistro serves both Latvian and Western European cuisine. Various countryside goods can be purchased in the shop.

During a tour you will be served homemade bread, cheese, meat and beer.  You will visit an ancient garden with an alley of linden trees and a park of deer and mouflons.  Children will love to pet the geese, rabbits and donkey.

You can go fishing on Lake Usma and then the lady of the house will cook tasty fish soup and smoked fish from what you catch. You can rent a boat, take part in fishing and casting of nets (in the winter, too), or take a cutter trip on the lake. You can also taste canned smoked bream and go horseback riding.

After passing through Sigulda, the Forest Trail follows the River Vējupīte to Paradīzes Hill, where a steep staircase leads down into the ancient valley of the River Gauja and the ravine of the River Vējupīte. It continues to wind down smaller paths through meadows, crossing small rivers whose banks reveal sandstone outcrops. The last six kilometres of this section follow a smaller path down the Līgatne Nature Trails. You can see local wildlife animals and birds on this 5.5 km long trail. Further on the Forest Trail moves up the hills of the ancient valley of the River Gauja, before descending back down into the deep ravine of the River Līgatne, where the village of the former Līgatne paper mill is located. You can explore this attractive small village, visit the Līgatne spoon factory, winery and Līgatne caves. There is also the Līgatne Net Park with 4-7 m high net labyrinths among the treetops.

This part of the Forest Trail and Gauja National Park is characterised by a gradual transition from diverse, deciduous forests (ash, grey alder, oak, birch, linden) to coniferous stands.

The Lutheran Church of Krimulda is considered one of the oldest churches in Latvia. It was originally built in the 13th century, soon after the conquest of Kubesele and later rebuilt many times. Near the church a meditation labyrinth "Lily Flower" is set up. When Liv chief Kaupo fell during the battle at Viljandi in 1217, according to the legend, the ash was buried at the church. A small hill adjacent to Runtinupite (Runtins) is popularly known as a grave site of Kaupo, at its right bank is located ~7 m long, artificially dug Kubesele or Runtin cave. On the left bank of Runtinupite columns the Kubesele hill fort. Kubesele nature trail starts at the church. This trail leads to the Gauja River, where the Great (Runtina) stone lies. Here can be seen anchor pads installed by Gauja raftsmen. Krimulda medieval castle (4 km east of Krimulda Church) was built the second half of the 13th century in the place where the right bank of Gauja valley is split by deep ravine of Vikmeste. Castle (residence of Riga dome capitol - Riga's Archbishop Council) was an imposing building, whose big inner yard was included by 1.5 m thick defensive wall. In 1601, while retreating, Swedish military leader Heinrich Lieven blasted Krimulda castle. Now at the hill fort, grown with the forest a small castle ruins can be seen. Nearby is located air cableway and starts Krimulda mountain road. Located nearby Krimulda manor was first mentioned in writings in the 15th century. Present manor castle was built in the 19th century in neoclassical style (owner - First Lieven). During the twenties of the 20th century, the castle after its alienation became a property of the Latvian Red Cross, which established here children's sanatorium. Nowadays the castle houses rehabilitation hospital "Krimulda", but from the farm buildings, manor stables, barn, servant, manager houses and the so-called Swiss Cottage and Park have been preserved. Thematic tours are offered here. If we go down the Gauja by boat, then we will be able to take a close look at about 15 m high Velnalas cliffs. They can be well seen also from the opposite - left bank of Gauja (resting place is established). In the middle of the cliff about 19 m deep and 4.7 m high Krimulda Velnala cave is located. If we go from the Velnala cave cliffs along the lower part of the right bank of Gauja in Turaida direction, you will see Pikenes cliff, rich with sandstone outcrops. At its foot ~ 1 km long Pikenes beaver trail is established. The Little Devil's Cave (5 m long) is on the side of the trail, with the Gudribas (Wisdom) spring that springs out of the cave, as well as Aunapieres cave which is the same length as Devils cave. Small oxbow lakes also can be seen.