ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN LATVIA RIGA - GUIDE
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ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN LATVIA
Looking for things to do in Riga beyond museums? Extreme sports, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable experiences — all in one guide.
See #1 Adventure →Looking for adrenaline in Latvia?
Latvia is more than just old towns and Art Nouveau architecture. This small Baltic country offers a surprisingly rich variety of extreme activities — from freefall skydiving to Olympic-level bobsled tracks.
Whether you're a tourist searching for things to do in Riga or planning an adventurous day trip — this guide will help you find your next adventure.
«Latvia is perfect for adventures — compact, safe, and everything is reachable within a few hours from Riga.»
🎬 What does a real adventure look like?
Tandem skydiving with Skydive Latvia — the highest jump in the Baltics
⚡ Quick Comparison
| Activity | Thrill Level | Price | Season | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Skydiving (Skydive Latvia) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | €€€ | Apr-Oct | 60 min from Riga |
| 🛷 Bobsled | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | €€ | Year-round | Sigulda |
| ⬇️ Bungee Jump | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | €€ | Apr-Oct | Sigulda |
| 🌬️ Aerodium | ⭐⭐⭐ | €€ | Year-round | Sigulda |
| 🎿 Zipline | ⭐⭐⭐ | € | Year-round | Sigulda |
| 🏎️ Drift Track | ⭐⭐⭐ | €€ | Year-round | Riga |
| 🏄 Surfing | ⭐⭐⭐ | € | May-Oct | Pāvilosta |
| 🚀 Flyboarding | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | €€€ | Jun-Aug | Riga/Jūrmala |
€ = up to €50 | €€ = €50-150 | €€€ = €150+
✈️ IN THE SKY
Maximum adrenaline activities
Skydiving with Skydive Latvia
Freefall from 4000m at 200 km/h. The highest tandem jump in the Baltics. 60 seconds of pure adrenaline.
- Location: 60 min from Riga
- Season: April - October
- No experience required
Aerodium (Wind Tunnel)
Flight simulation in a vertical wind tunnel. A safe way to experience freefall without jumping from a plane.
- Location: Sigulda
- Season: Year-round
- Suitable for kids from 5 years
🛷 ON THE TRACK
Speed and competition
Bobsled Track
Olympic-level bobsled track in Sigulda. Summer: on wheels (up to 85 km/h), Winter: on ice (up to 120 km/h).
- Location: Sigulda (~50 min from Riga)
- Season: Year-round
- 1420m track, 16 curves
Drift Hall
The largest indoor drift track in Latvia. 3000 m² track with special drift trikes.
- Location: Riga
- Season: Year-round
- Up to 10 drivers simultaneously
⬇️ OVER THE EDGE
Jumps and flights
Bungee Jump
Jump from a 43m high cable car gondola over the Gauja River. The only attraction of its kind in the world!
- Location: Sigulda
- Season: Apr-Oct
Zipline Zērglis
The only zipline in the world that runs on a cable car track. Speeds up to 60 km/h over the Gauja valley.
- Location: Sigulda
- Season: Year-round
High Rope Parks
Obstacle courses in trees 5-11m above ground. Multiple parks across Latvia with various difficulty levels.
- Location: Sigulda, Jūrmala, etc.
- Season: Apr-Oct
🌊 ON THE WATER
Summer adventures
Surfing
Yes, you can surf in Latvia! Baltic Sea waves in Pāvilosta are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers.
- Location: Pāvilosta
- Season: May-Oct
Flyboarding
Rise up to 12m above water with a water jet. Like Iron Man, but on water!
- Location: Riga, Jūrmala
- Season: Jun-Aug
Wakeboarding
Water skiing behind a boat or cable system. Several wake parks around Riga with equipment rental.
- Location: Riga, Jūrmala
- Season: May-Sep
✈️ SKYDIVING WITH SKYDIVE LATVIA
If you're looking for real adrenaline — not a simulation, not an imitation, but the complete freefall experience — tandem skydiving is the only answer.
Jump Altitude
Highest in the Baltics
Freefall Time
200 km/h speed
Prior Experience
Not required
Why choose Skydive Latvia?
- Highest tandem jump in the Baltics — 4000m (others offer 3000m)
- USPA certified instructors — internationally recognized qualification
- Pilatus Porter PC-6 — legendary aircraft, known from Everest Skydive project
- 5000+ jumps per season — experienced team
- Gift cards with no expiry — perfect gift idea
Tandem Jump
From 4000m, 60s freefall
Tandem + Video
With professional video/photo
Oxygen Jump
From 5500m, 90s freefall
60 min from Riga | Season: April - October
🗺️ Day Trips from Riga
Most extreme activities are located within 1 hour drive from Riga. Here are the most popular destinations:
📍 Sigulda
~50 min from Riga (by car or train)
- Bobsled track
- Bungee jump
- Zipline
- Aerodium
- High rope park
- Turaida Castle
📍 Skydive Latvia Dropzone
60 min from Riga (Via Baltica)
- Tandem jumps
- AFF training
- Oxygen Jump 5500m
- Sport jumping
📍 Pāvilosta
~3h from Riga
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
- SUP boards
- Baltic Sea beach
💡 Pro tip: In Sigulda you can combine multiple activities in one day — for example, bobsled in the morning, lunch at Turaida Castle, and bungee or zipline in the afternoon.
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