Riga sightseeing (5-6 hours by foot + bus) Old Riga walking tour passing Riga Castle built in 16 th century, Dome square and Riga Dome - outstanding architectural ensemble of the 13-20 th century, St Peters Church , Swedish gates , Monument of Freedom and Latvian National Opera. read more Price per person 10,- LVL  Sigulda - Latvias Switzerland (6 hours by bus) Sigulda lies in the Gauja National Park and is famous for its sandstone river valley, romantic caves and relatively untouched forest. Castle ruins of Sigulda Castle caused mainly as a result of two Livonian and Nothern wars . Castle of Turaida (XIII century) has been partly restored. read more Price per person 15,- LVL  Canoeing in Kemeri National Park (5 hours by bus and canoe) Safe and calm River Vecslocene running through Kemeri National Park will discover the variety of wild plants and beautiful landscapes, beaver's houses. Ķemeri National Park was founded in 1977 and covering 5762 ha. You will see shallow Sloka Lake with sulphurus springs in it. read more Price per person 15,- LVL  Jurmala-largest Baltic Sea resort (5-6 hours by foot and bus) Jurmala is rich with nature and architectural heritage. At 19 th century Jurmala resort town grew into an international known resort, visited by Europen high societu people, who considered it a very stylish place. Waking through the centre of Jurmala-Majori and Dzintari area will be interesting to see different buildings built in different styles-Eclectism, Neogothic, Neoclasical. read more Price per person 6,- LVL  Golden ring of Courland (8 hours by bus) Renaissance times for the region were in 17 century when Duke of Kurland –Jacob increased political and economical situation of area. Ships built in that time crosses Atlantic ocean. Jaunmoku manor house built in 1901 with original tiled stoves brought from Netherlands. read more Price per person 20,- LVL  Rundale Palace and Zemgale (6 hours by bus) Main highlights in this excursion are Rundale Palace and Jelgava Palace planed by Rastrelli , court architect of Russia. The same person later projected Winter Palace in St.Petersbourg. Above Courland dukes vaults now days is Academy of agriculture of Latvia. read more Price per person 15,- LVL  Jurmala walking tour (2 hours by foot) Historical and architectural highlights in the historical center of Jurmala - Majori and Jomas str. Typical fishermen's houses what later was redesigned for holidaymakers, oldest spa hotel in Jurmala “Marienbad”, soviet time remainders and many other interesting objects. read more Price per person 3,- LVL  © 2009 Hostelling Latvia Phone: +371 29218560 info@hostellinglatvia.com. Representative of Hostelling International