LATVIA Destination Guide and Tours
Welcome to Latvia. Small, but no less impressive, this pretty country is well known for its diverse culture and strong national identity. Almost half of the country is covered in lush pines, sprawling forest and rich wildlife, while its dynamic capital Riga is a metropolitan city with modern influences, shopping districts and an exciting art scene.
Visit Riga’s cobbled Old Town with a Local Expert and head to Riga Cathedral, to see the city walls, the House of the Three Brothers and the castle of the Livonian Knights. Enjoy the scenic views as your coach drives through Masuria and along the Gulf of Riga.
With Insight Vacations gain access to exclusive experiences: • Enjoy the vibrant colors and flavors of Riga as you wander through the maze of stalls in its Central Market.
Featured Journeys
Discovery Journey
Regional Journey
Country Roads
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Warsaw & The Baltic States
Set out from Warsaw to explore the Baltic States, including the capitals Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. Discover stylish, vibrant cafe societies with fascinating history.
Russia, Warsaw & The Baltic States
From a resurgent Warsaw, head to the thriving Baltic capitals. Your journey reaches its zenith with seven nights in Russia's two imperial cities
Travel Tips
When to go: Visit Latvia in late spring or summer for milder weather to stroll around its cities and explore its great outdoors.
SPRING
MAR - MAY
7 °C
Avg Temp.
SUMMER
JUN - AUG
17 °C
Avg Temp.
AUTUMN
SEP - NOV
12 °C
Avg Temp.
WINTER
DEC - FEB
0 °C
Avg Temp.
Time Difference
London GMT +3
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Language
Latvian
Population
1.95 million
Capital City
Riga
Electricity
European Standard of 230V, with a frequency of 50Hz.
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