Great Ķemeri Bog and Swamp Forest Hiking Adventure
Take a guided morning walk on the famous Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk. Dive into the breathtaking scenery of untouched raised bog habitats as you leisurely walk along the sturdy wooden boardwalk. Explore the enchanting Great Ķemeri Bog throughout the year, from vibrant blooms in spring to lush greenery in summer, golden hues in autumn, and tranquil beauty in winter. Have a wonderful time, learning about the area while enjoying the outdoors.
The second is another breathtaking hiking sport - the Slokas Lake nature trail. Explore unique wetland ecosystems here including the most impressive highlight - the unique flooded Black alder swamp forest, the amazing Sloka Lake, the mesmerizing Vēršupīte River, and mixed old pine and spruce forests.
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Great Ķemeri Bog and Swamp Forest Hiking Adventure
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What's included in Great Ķemeri Bog and Swamp Forest Hiking Adventure
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Kemeri National Park
Experience the Great Ķemeri Bog with a refreshing 2-hour 4-kilometer guided walk in the heart of Ķemeri National Park. Dive into the breathtaking scenery of untouched raised bog habitats as you leisurely walk along the sturdy wooden boardwalk. Covering an area of over 6,000 hectares, Ķemeri Great Bog is one of the largest bogs in Latvia. Renowned for its unique scenery and pristine raised bog habitat, it holds priority status as a habitat of European importance. Whether it's the vibrant blooms of spring, the lush greenery of summer, the golden hues of autumn, or the serene tranquility of winter, Great Ķemeri Bog promises a mesmerizing experience year-round.
Sloka Lake Walking Trail
Amazed by the unique and expansive raised bog landscape? You definitely will be. Now, it's time to explore some more of the local natural wonders - unique Black Alder swamp forests. Enbak for an approximately 2-hour 5-kilometer hike on the Slokas Lake nature trail and witness some of the most amazing flooded forest landscapes that you can imagine. The trail leads through a mesmerizing wet forest crossing the flooded areas on a boardwalk and along the beautiful Sloka Lake. Be prepared for one-of-a-kind photos and Instagram shots here. NOTE: Note that the swamp forest is fully flooded in high water season only the most impressive being in the spring months (April and May) and late autumn (end of September and October). Although not always flooded the place is gorgeous and very green at every time during the season (from April to October).
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable eco-tour leader
- Pick up from your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala and drop off
- Learning about Latvian nature, culture, and traditions from our professional local guide on your way
- Improv travel approach for groups of 2 people and more
- Photos
- Roundtrip transfer from Riga and Jūrmala (around 45 min from Riga and 15 min from Jūrmala each way)
- 6 hour guided tour in Kemeri National Park
- Food and drinks
- Insurance
- Tips
- Everything that's not mentioned is included
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Please be advised that while we prioritize the safety of our participants throughout this tour, it is important to acknowledge that all outdoor activities and transfers inherently carry a degree of risk for unforeseeable accidents. Neither our company nor your designated tour guide assumes liability for any such incidents that may occur during the tour. Hence, we strongly recommend that you ensure adequate insurance coverage, including provisions for adventure activities, prior to participating in the tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up from your hotel or another location in Riga City or Jūrmala. Depending on the number and location of the guests in the group the pickup time may vary from 8:00 am to 8:30 am. The total duration of the tour (6 hours) includes the transfer time from Riga and Jūrmala, which is approx. 45 minutes one way from Riga and 15 minutes from Jurmala.
