Updated: March 2026 | Last verified: March 2026
Name days are a beloved Latvian tradition where the gift is never an obligation — it's a welcome surprise. That's exactly why the best name day gifts aren't things that collect dust, but experiences that create memories. In this guide you'll find 5 tested gift ideas across different budgets — from €29 to €490 — with specific venues, prices, and practical tips for Latvia.
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1 Is a SPA experience a good name day gift?
A SPA gift card is one of the most versatile name day gifts in Latvia, suitable for both men and women. In Riga, gift cards start from €15 (ESPA Riga) up to €300+ for full SPA hotel packages. The recipient chooses their own treatment and timing — perfect when you're unsure about their preferences.
Several well-established SPA venues in Latvia offer gift cards. ESPA Riga (located in the Radisson Blu Latvija hotel, Riga center) offers gift cards from €15 to €200, valid for their relaxation zone, massages, and facial treatments. Sapņu SPA offers massage packages with overnight stays from €130 and sauna rituals from €150. For a wider selection of over 150 SPA options across Latvia, check FromMe.lv.
Practical tip: e-gift cards can be sent to an email inbox within minutes — ideal for last-minute gifts. A typical popular SPA gift for a name day runs about €40–€80 per person.
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Skydive Latvia gift cards →2 Why is an escape room a great name day gift?
An escape room in Riga is a fun group gift for 2–6 people — 60 minutes of teamwork and puzzle-solving from €50 per group. It works for friends, couples, and colleagues, and you can book online even on the same day. Riga has over 15 escape room companies with dozens of themed rooms.
Popular escape room venues in Riga: ESCAPE.LV (Brivibas Street 33) — rooms from €65 to €85 per group, including "Prison Break" and "The Bank Job." Mysteria — highly rated on TripAdvisor for their "Holy Grail" room. The Quests (Matisa Street 8) — family-friendly with rooms from €70, including Minecraft themes. Weasgley — offers Harry Potter quests from €80.
Practical tip: book through escaperoommap.lv or kvestiriga.lv — both aggregate all available rooms with prices and time slots in one place.
3 What's the best cooking class to gift for a name day?
A cooking or creative masterclass combines learning new skills with quality time together — prices start from €29. In Riga you can find khinkali-making, sushi, dessert, perfume-blending, and painting workshops — both for private groups and individual visitors.
Khinkali masterclass at "Makss un Morics" (Bikernieku Street 57, Riga) — from €29 per person, 1.5 hours cooking + 3 hours venue access. Private group format, optional vodka tasting. Perfume-making workshop (via DavanuServiss.lv) — €35 per person, 2 hours in Riga. Each participant creates their own unique scent. "Art&Wine" painting class — €39 per person (€75 for two), includes painting supplies and drinks.
Practical tip: experience gift cards are available at DavanuServiss.lv physical shops (Akropole, Spice, Riga Plaza) or online with email delivery. For couples, look for "for two" formats with better per-person pricing.
4 How much does a tandem skydive cost as a gift?
A tandem skydive from 4,000 m with Skydive Latvia costs €239 — that's roughly 60 seconds of freefall with a professional instructor. No prior experience is needed. The gift card has no expiration date, so the recipient picks their own date between April and October.
Skydive Latvia is based at Limbaži Airfield — about one hour's drive from Riga. During a tandem jump, you're harnessed to an experienced instructor (every Skydive Latvia team member has at least 15 years of experience and 2,000+ jumps). Together, you leap from a plane at 4,000 meters. Freefall lasts about 60 seconds at roughly 200 km/h, followed by a parachute ride of 5–7 minutes with views over the Vidzeme countryside.
You can add video and photos for an extra €70 — ideal for making the gift both an experience and a visual keepsake. Minimum age: 16 years (with parental consent), maximum weight: 105 kg.
Gift cards with no expiration date — the recipient picks their own time
Get a gift card →5 What is the Oxygen Jump and why is it a special gift?
The Oxygen Jump is the highest civilian tandem skydive in Eastern Europe — from 5,500 m altitude for €490. It includes roughly 90 seconds of freefall at 220 km/h, supplemental oxygen equipment, and a flight in a Pilatus Porter PC-6 aircraft. This is a gift the recipient will remember for life.
The Oxygen Jump differs from a standard tandem by jumping from nearly double the altitude. 5,500 meters means you spend roughly 90 seconds in freefall — compared to about 60 seconds in a standard tandem. At this altitude the air is thinner, so supplemental oxygen is provided. The jump uses a specialized Pilatus Porter PC-6/B2-H4 aircraft.
Included in the price: tandem jump with instructor, oxygen equipment, jumpsuit, and certificate. Video and photos are available for an extra fee. The Oxygen Jump gift card also has no expiration date.
Which name day gift is right for you?
The best choice depends on the recipient's personality and your budget. Below is a side-by-side comparison of all five gift ideas.
| Gift | Price | Duration | Best for | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPA experience | from €25 | 1–4 hours | Anyone who enjoys relaxation | ESPA Riga, FromMe.lv, DavanuServiss.lv |
| Escape Room | from €50/group | 60 min | Friends, couples, colleagues (2–6 people) | EscapeRoomMap.lv, KvestiRiga.lv |
| Cooking masterclass | from €29/person | 1.5–3 hours | Creative types, couples | DavanuServiss.lv, LieliskaDavana.lv |
| Tandem skydive | €239 | ~60 sec freefall + 5–7 min canopy | Adrenaline seekers, bucket-listers | skydive.lv |
| Oxygen Jump | €490 | ~90 sec freefall + 7–10 min canopy | Premium gift for someone special | skydive.lv |
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Frequently asked questions about name day gifts
How much should you spend on a name day gift in Latvia?
For close friends and family, €20–€100 is typical. For colleagues and acquaintances, a symbolic gift or greeting is standard. Experience gifts range from €29 (cooking class) to €490 (Oxygen Jump).
Can you use a skydiving gift card at any time?
Skydive Latvia gift cards have no expiration date — the recipient can choose any available date during the season (April–October). Gift cards are available from €100 up to specific service values.
Is a tandem skydive safe for someone with no experience?
In a tandem jump you're securely harnessed to a professional instructor with thousands of jumps. No prior training is needed — everything is explained during a 15–20 minute briefing on-site. Minimum age is 16 years.
What's the best last-minute name day gift?
E-gift cards are perfect for last-minute gifts — they arrive by email within minutes. SPA gift cards (FromMe.lv, ESPA Riga) and Skydive Latvia e-gift cards can be purchased and sent online even on the morning of the name day.
Is an escape room a good name day gift?
Escape rooms are a great choice for groups of friends or couples — 60 minutes of collaborative puzzle-solving for €50–€100 per group. Riga has over 15 escape room providers, and many rooms can be booked for same-day visits online.
What is the Oxygen Jump and how is it different from a regular tandem?
The Oxygen Jump is a tandem skydive from 5,500 m — nearly double the standard tandem altitude of 4,000 m. Freefall lasts roughly 90 seconds at 220 km/h. Supplemental oxygen and a specialized Pilatus Porter aircraft are used. It's the highest civilian tandem skydive in Eastern Europe.
Where can you buy experience gift cards in Latvia?
Major platforms include DavanuServiss.lv (physical shops at Akropole, Spice, Riga Plaza + online), LieliskaDavana.lv, and FromMe.lv. For Skydive Latvia gift cards, visit skydive.lv.
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