Do you know that Riga was initially located on an island? A lot has changed since then, but even today you can travel around Old Riga by boat. An absolutely different city is revealed to you from a boat —there are no traffic jams or daily hustle and bustle. You’re surrounded by water and parks, and the city seems to take a step back.
We offer you the possibility to rent comfortable tourism kayaks and view the classical panorama of Riga from the Daugava River, seeing many of Riga’s bridges up close, enjoying the city, parks and the multicoloured string of lights of the illuminated architectural monuments, all from the city channel at night. You can also see the Bastejkalns and Kronvalda parks on the route. The stories of the accompanying guide will make the trip especially exciting.
Active Recreation on Boats in Central Riga
Offer included in the Weekendbox
Rental of one boat (for two persons) for a group trip with a guide around Old Riga.
Location
The boat dock is located at 13 Balasta dambis in Riga.
Practical information
Minors may participate only when accompanied by adults.
The carrying capacity of a two-seat boat is 300 kg.Equipment provided: paddles, life jackets and packaging for dry items.
Equipment required: clothes and footwear comfortable and appropriate for weather conditions; a raincoat will work for cold and rainy weather.
The trips around Old Riga included in the offer start and finish at the Āgenskalna Bay boat dock in Pārdaugava, opposite the President’s Palace. The trips accompanied by experienced guides take place in comfortable two-seat tourism kayaks.
Previous experience in rowing is not required —you just have to follow the guide’s instructions.
The approximate duration of one trip is 2.5 - 3 hours.
Availability
From April to October. Equipment is provided in accordance with prior reservations. From 09:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m., by individual appointment.
