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Riga to Cape Kolka day trip by private car

A day on the wild coast of Kurzeme. Your own car and driver take you from Riga to the tip of Cape Kolka, with a stop at Ķemeri bog if you want it.

Full day165 kmfrom 320 EUR per car
Riga to Cape Kolka

Cape Kolka is about 165 km from Riga, around two and a half hours by car. It is the northern tip of the Kurzeme peninsula, where the Gulf of Riga meets the open Baltic Sea. The cape lies inside the Slītere National Park, with sandy beaches, pine forest and old Livonian fishing villages along the coast.

On the way you can stop at Ķemeri National Park for the Great Ķemeri Bog boardwalk. The driver waits while you walk, and your luggage stays in the car.

Duration
Full day
Distance
165 km
Driving time
2 h 30 min
From
from 320 EUR per car

Price per vehicle

ClassVehicleSeatsPrice
Standard carVolvo V60 / Mercedes-Benz E-Class3€320
Standard vanOpel Zafira Life7€400
Premium vanMercedes-Benz V-Class6€530
Premium carMercedes-Benz S400 AMG Line3€705
Large vanMercedes-Benz Sprinter19On request

The 19-seat Sprinter is available on request and needs at least 3 days' notice. Prices are for the whole vehicle with driver, not per person, and include the shortest sightseeing stop.

Stops on this trip

Choose at least one stop when you book and how long you want to stay. The driver waits at every stop and your luggage stays in the car.

Ķemeri National Park
Ķemeri National Park
Ķemeri National Park

Ķemeri National Park

A protected landscape of bogs, pine forest and mineral springs in the western part of Jūrmala, about 45 km from Riga. The main sight is the Great Ķemeri Bog boardwalk, a wooden trail of roughly 3.5 km that winds between bog pools and stunted pines, with a viewing tower along the way. Nearby, Ķemeri Park has a sulphur spring and the restored historic spa buildings. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours, wear waterproof shoes and bring repellent in summer.

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Cape Kolka

Cape Kolka

The northern tip of the Kurzeme peninsula, about 165 km from Riga, where the Gulf of Riga meets the open Baltic Sea. A sandy spit with pine forest, wide beaches and old Livonian fishing villages along the coast, inside the Slītere National Park. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours.

One stop is included in the trip price: the most expensive stop you select. Every additional stop is added at the price shown.

A sample day

  1. Pick-up in Riga

    At your hotel, apartment or the airport, at the time you choose.

  2. Ķemeri bog (optional)

    A wooden boardwalk between bog pools and pines, with a viewing tower.

  3. Cape Kolka

    A walk on the beach at the tip of Kurzeme and a view of two seas.

  4. Return to Riga

    Back at your address in the evening.

What is included

  • A private vehicle with a professional, English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the addresses you choose: hotel, apartment or airport
  • The shortest sightseeing stop, with the driver waiting
  • Luggage stays in the car between stops
  • A fixed price agreed before you travel, VAT included where applicable
  • Flight tracking when you are collected from the airport

Good to know

  • Entrance tickets, meals and guides are not included in the price.
  • Larger groups can use several vehicles, or the 19-seat Sprinter on request with 3 days' notice.
  • Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are all in the Schengen area and use the euro. Border checks are usually absent, but carry a passport or ID card.

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Questions about this trip

How much does the Riga to Cape Kolka trip cost?

From €320 for a Standard Car (up to 3 passengers), €400 for a Standard Van (up to 7) and €530 for a Premium Van (up to 6). Prices are per vehicle, for the whole day.

How long does it take?

165 km, about 2 hours 30 minutes each way, plus the time you spend at the cape and on the way.

Can we add Ķemeri bog?

Yes. Choose Ķemeri National Park as a stop when you book. It is charged by the time you spend there.

Is the cape worth visiting out of season?

Yes. The beach and the paths are open all year, but dress for wind and bring a warm layer even in summer.

Can a larger group come along?

Yes. Book several vehicles, or the 19-seat Sprinter on request with at least 3 days' notice.

Are tickets and meals included?

No. The price covers the vehicle and driver for the day.

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