Updated: February 2026 | Last verified: February 2026
Most Christmas gift guides offer the same ideas — socks, candles, chocolate. This list covers seven gifts that actually surprise: from experiences starting under €25 to a jump from 5,500 metres. Each gift includes a real price, where to get it, and practical tips so you can choose based on your budget and who you’re buying for.
Table of Contents
- 1. Escape room — from €15/person
- 2. Creative workshop for two — from €30/person
- 3. Aerodium wind tunnel flight — from €71
- 4. Tandem skydive — €239
- 5. SPA getaway for two — from €100
- 6. Experience gift card — from €39
- 7. Oxygen Jump from 5,500m — €490
1. Why is an escape room a great Christmas gift?
An escape room in Riga costs €15 to €25 per person and is one of the most affordable experience gifts in Latvia. A game lasts around 60 minutes, and your team solves logic puzzles to escape a themed room. It works because you’re giving shared time, not just a thing.
Riga has multiple escape room venues with dozens of rooms across different themes — from horror scenarios to detective mysteries. Dāvanu Sala and Escape Room Riga both offer rooms for 2–6 players with gift card options available.
Practical tips: Book at least a week in advance — December slots fill fast. Best for groups of 2–4. If the recipient has never tried an escape room, choose a medium-difficulty room. A first-timer stuck in an impossibly hard puzzle gets frustrated, not excited.
2. What kind of creative workshops make good Christmas gifts?
A workshop in Riga or Latvia’s regions costs €30 to €80 per person and gives the recipient a practical skill they keep after the experience — unlike most experience gifts. Options include ceramics, sushi making, candle pouring, gingerbread masterclasses, and silk painting.
Lieliska Dāvana (lieliskadavana.lv) lists more than 100 different workshops across Latvia from around €30. Dāvanu Serviss (davanuserviss.lv) is another resource with a wide selection. Independent studios also offer great options — look for ceramic studios in Cēsis or artisan workshops in Riga’s creative quarter.
Best for: Someone who values making things over adrenaline. A workshop for two makes a great couples gift — a shared experience where you also take something home.
Looking for a gift they’ll talk about for years? A skydive stays in memory forever.
Browse gift cards3. How much does an Aerodium wind tunnel flight cost?
A flight at Aerodium wind tunnel in Sigulda costs from €71 for adults and from €23 for children (under 12). Aerodium is the first vertical wind tunnel in Eastern Europe, simulating the feeling of freefall without jumping from a plane. The recommended flight time for first-timers is 4 to 6 minutes.
The full experience takes about 40–60 minutes including briefing, equipment, and the flight itself. An instructor stays beside you the entire time. Anyone from age 4 can fly, and no prior experience is needed. The season runs May through October, so for a Christmas gift, a gift card is the way to go.
Good to know: Aerodium is located on the Vidzeme highway near Sigulda (47th km), about 50 minutes from Riga. Video and photos are available for an extra fee. This is a great “warm-up” experience for someone who might later want to try a real tandem skydive.
4. What does a tandem skydive gift include?
A tandem skydive from 4,000 metres costs €239 and includes approximately 60 seconds of freefall — one full minute where you don’t have to think about landing because the instructor handles everything. This is a gift for the person who says “I could never do that” — they tend to be the most excited after the jump.
At Skydive Latvia, jumps take place at Limbaži airfield — about one hour’s drive from Riga. No prior experience needed. Instructors with 15–25 years of experience and 2,000+ jumps prepare you and take you up in a Pilatus Porter aircraft. For an extra €70, a camera operator jumps alongside and films the entire experience.
Why it’s a great Christmas gift: Skydive Latvia gift cards have no expiration date. The recipient chooses when they feel ready — next spring, summer, or even a year later. No pressure, no rush. You order online and receive the card instantly by email.
What to know: Minimum age 16 (with parental consent), maximum weight 105 kg. Jumps operate May through October, weather permitting.
5. Where to find a good SPA gift in Latvia?
A SPA experience for two in Latvia costs €100 to €400, depending on the venue and included services. It’s a classic choice, but it works — especially if the recipient is someone who rarely takes time to relax.
Some specific options: Baltic Beach Hotel in Jūrmala offers a SPA Escape package for two from around €300, including overnight stay and spa centre access. Wellness Oasis in Jūrmala is available without overnight stay. A more budget-friendly option is Joker Klubs in central Riga, where water relaxation starts from about €25 per person.
Tips: Check whether the package includes specific treatments or just pool and sauna access — the price can differ significantly. Lieliska Dāvana and Dāvanu Serviss offer SPA gift cards that let the recipient choose the venue and time themselves.
Someone said SPA is relaxing? Try freefall from 4,000 metres. Relaxation comes after.
Book a tandem skydive — €2396. Is an experience gift card a good Christmas present?
An experience gift card is the solution when you don’t know what exactly to choose but want to give an emotion, not a thing. Latvia’s biggest experience gift services are Lieliska Dāvana (from €39, valid 12 months, 2,500+ experiences) and Dāvanu Serviss.
Pros: the recipient chooses from a huge catalogue — SPA, shooting, horseback riding, flights, workshops. Cons: most of these cards are valid for 12 months, and if the recipient procrastinates, the gift can expire unused.
For comparison: Skydive Latvia gift cards are available in €100, €300, and €500 denominations, as well as for specific services, and they have no expiration date. If the recipient isn’t ready to jump this year, the card will wait for next year and beyond.
7. What is an Oxygen Jump and why is it the ultimate gift?
An Oxygen Jump is a tandem skydive from 5,500 metres — the highest civilian tandem jump in Eastern Europe — priced at €490. Freefall lasts approximately 90 seconds at speeds up to 220 km/h. Supplemental oxygen is provided during the jump because air content is lower at this altitude.
To put it in perspective: a standard tandem’s 60 seconds of freefall is unforgettable. An Oxygen Jump gives 90 seconds — a full minute and a half where an experience that seems impossible at first becomes something no other gift can match. The jump uses the legendary Pilatus Porter PC-6 — one of the best skydiving aircraft in the world.
Who to give this to: Someone who has tried everything and is hard to surprise. Someone with a milestone birthday. A couple looking for an unforgettable shared experience. The Oxygen Jump gift card also comes with no expiration date.
Comparison table: all 7 gifts at a glance
| Gift | Price | Best for | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape room | from €15/pers. | Friends, couples, families | Year-round |
| Creative workshop | from €30/pers. | Creative types, couples | Year-round |
| Aerodium wind tunnel | from €71 | Thrill seekers, children | May–October |
| Tandem skydive | €239 | The brave, birthday milestones | May–October |
| SPA for two | from €100 | Couples, parents | Year-round |
| Experience gift card | from €39 | Anyone | Year-round |
| Oxygen Jump | €490 | Premium, unforgettable impact | May–October |
Skydiving gift cards — no expiration date
Tandem skydive from €239 | Oxygen Jump from €490 | Universal cards €100 / €300 / €500
Order a gift cardFrequently asked questions
Which Christmas gifts can be used year-round?
Escape rooms, workshops, SPA, and experience gift cards work year-round. Skydiving and the Aerodium wind tunnel are seasonal (May–October), so the recipient will use the gift card in the warm season.
Does a skydiving gift card expire?
Skydive Latvia gift cards have no expiration date. The recipient can choose their jump date whenever they feel ready — this year, next year, or later.
How safe is a tandem skydive?
A tandem skydive is statistically the safest way to experience skydiving for the first time. The jumper is securely harnessed to an instructor who controls the entire process. Skydive Latvia instructors have 15–25 years of experience and 2,000–3,000+ jumps.
What is the cheapest experience gift in Latvia?
Escape rooms in Riga start from around €15 per person. It is one of the most budget-friendly experience gifts that still delivers a shared experience and real emotions.
Can I buy a gift card at the last minute?
Most experience gift cards can be purchased online and received instantly by email. This applies to Skydive Latvia, Lieliska Dāvana, and Dāvanu Serviss.
What is the difference between a tandem skydive and an Oxygen Jump?
A tandem skydive is from 4,000m (60 sec. freefall, €239). An Oxygen Jump is from 5,500m (90 sec. freefall, €490) with supplemental oxygen equipment. The Oxygen Jump is the highest civilian tandem jump in Eastern Europe.
Author: Aleksandrs Tuls — skydive coach, Skydive Latvia
Skydive Latvia | skydive.lv | Limbaži airfield, ~1h from Riga
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