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Riga to Kuldīga day trip by private car

A relaxed day in one of Latvia's prettiest small towns. Your own car and driver take you from Riga to Kuldīga and back, with time for the old town, the river and lunch.

Full day125 kmfrom 290 EUR per car
Riga to Kuldīga

Kuldīga lies about 125 km west of Riga, roughly 1 hour 50 minutes by car. Its old town of wooden houses and cobbled streets is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and the Venta Rapid, about 249 metres wide, is the widest waterfall in Europe.

The long red-brick bridge over the Venta is the symbol of the town. With a private driver you decide how long to stay, where to have lunch and whether to see more of Kurzeme. Luggage stays in the car, and the trip starts and ends at your address.

Duration
Full day
Distance
125 km
Driving time
1 h 50 min
From
from 290 EUR per car

Price per vehicle

ClassVehicleSeatsPrice
Standard carVolvo V60 / Mercedes-Benz E-Class3€290
Standard vanOpel Zafira Life7€380
Premium vanMercedes-Benz V-Class6€495
Premium carMercedes-Benz S400 AMG Line3€640
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.

Kuldīga old town and Venta Rapid
Kuldīga old town and Venta Rapid
Kuldīga old town and Venta Rapid

Kuldīga old town and Venta Rapid

A UNESCO-listed old town 125 km west of Riga, with wooden houses, cobbled streets and one of the longest brick bridges in Europe over the Venta. Right beside it is the Venta Rapid, about 249 metres wide and the widest waterfall in Europe. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the bridge, the old town and lunch.

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. Drive to Kuldīga

    About 1 hour 50 minutes west through Kurzeme.

  3. Old town and Venta Rapid

    Walk the brick bridge, the waterfall and the old streets, and have lunch in a local café.

  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 Kuldīga trip cost?

From €290 for a Standard Car (up to 3 passengers), €380 for a Standard Van (up to 7) and €495 for a Premium Van (up to 6). Prices are per vehicle, for the whole day.

How long does it take?

125 km, about 1 hour 50 minutes of driving each way, plus the time you spend in Kuldīga. Most guests stay 2 to 3 hours.

Is Kuldīga worth a day trip?

Yes. It has a UNESCO-listed old town and the widest waterfall in Europe, and it is quiet and photogenic all year round.

Can we add other stops?

Yes. Write what you would like to see in the notes when you book and we will add the time.

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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