Riga New Year City Break - 4 days

Riga New Year City Break - 4 days

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Riga New Year City Break - 4 days

4 Days Starting and ending in Riga, Latvia

Visiting: Riga

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 36

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-

Trip Styles:

Special Events

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Experience the magic of New Year's Eve in Riga with our exclusive 4-day city break. Stay at the luxurious Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, perfectly located just 400 meters from the historic Old Town, offering stunning city views from the Skyline bar. Kick off your adventure with a welcome meeting featuring a champagne cocktail or juice. Explore Riga's charming Old Town on a guided walking tour, visiting iconic sites like Riga Castle and the Dome Cathedral. Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with a gala event featuring live music, dancing, and a sumptuous buffet dinner. Enjoy free time to discover Riga's vibrant culture or opt for an excursion to the Lido Recreational Centre. With airport transfers and breakfasts included, this small group tour promises an unforgettable start to the new year in Latvia's captivating capital.

Highlights

  • Celebrate New Year's Eve in Riga with a fabulous New Year Gala featuring evening entertainment, music, dance, and dinner.

  • Explore Riga's Old Town on a walking tour, including highlights like Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, and St. Peter's Church.

  • Discover the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, and the Large and Small Guilds during your Old Town tour.

  • Enjoy free time to explore Riga's vibrant cityscape, known for its kaleidoscope of architectural styles and gothic spires.

  • Optionally visit the Lido Recreational Centre, located in the largest wooden log house in Europe, for winter attractions and a traditional Latvian dinner.

  • Experience the charm of Riga, the largest of the three Baltic capitals, founded in 1201.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Riga

Location: Riga

Accommodation Name: Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija

Welcome to Riga, the Capital of Latvia. Upon arrival at Riga airport you'll be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. This evening join the welcome meeting in the hotel lobby, at around 7pm, with champagne-cocktail or juice.

Day 2: Riga

Location: Riga

Accommodation Name: Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and founded by the German bishop Albert in 1201. This morning we'll enjoy the walking tour of the Old Town including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, followed by the Swedish Gate, the Three Brother and the Large and Small Guilds.





This afternoon you'll have time to explore Riga independently or take the opportunity to join the optional walking tour to Riga Art Nouveau district (book and pay locally). Your day comes to an end with an entertaining and fabulous New Year Gala with music, dance and a buffet dinner.

Day 3: Riga

Location: Riga

Accommodation Name: Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning there's free time to explore more of this vibrant city that boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles and gothic spires. This afternoon there's the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the Lido Recreational Centre (book and pay locally). This large restaurant and entertainment centre is located in the largest wooden log house in Europe, surrounded by a lot of winter attractions. End this optional excursion with a traditional Latvian dinner before heading back to the hotel.

Day 4: Riga

Location: Riga

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our New Year in Riga experience ends after breakfast this morning and hotel check out. A transfer will be provided to take you to the airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 star

  • 3 Nights at the 4 Star Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija (or similar)

    Stay for 3 nights at the 4-star Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija or a similar accommodation.

  • 3 breakfasts

    Enjoy 3 breakfasts during your stay.

  • New Year Gala with live music, buffet dinner and entertainment

    Celebrate New Year's Eve with a gala event featuring live music, a buffet dinner, and entertainment.

  • Welcome meeting with a Champagne-cocktail or juice

    Attend a welcome meeting with a complimentary Champagne-cocktail or juice.

  • 3-hour walking tour of Riga Old Town

    Participate in a 3-hour walking tour of Riga's Old Town.

  • One airport arrival transfer on Day 1 and one airport departure transfer on Day 4 included per booking

    Receive one airport arrival transfer on Day 1 and one airport departure transfer on Day 4 per booking.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the package.

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

    Tipping is not included and is considered a personal gesture.

Accommodation

Ideally situated in the centre of Riga just 400 meters from the historical old town, the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija offers impressive views over the city. The contemporary styled guestrooms are spacious and well equipped to cater for those visiting for leisure, business and even families with children. Guests can soak up the fabulous city views in the stylish Skyline bar located on the 26th floor. Or why not relax and visit the brand new and conceptually unique Spa Riga.

Age Policy

Children welcome on these tours. 5 years and up. Although if you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4, we can accept the booking.Children between 5-11 will pay 50% of the adult price.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes one airport arrival transfer on Day 1 and one airport departure transfer on Day 4 per booking, ensuring a smooth start and end to your trip.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is included in the New Year Gala event?

    The New Year Gala event includes live music, a buffet dinner, and entertainment.

  • What can I expect during the walking tour of Riga's Old Town?

    During the walking tour of Riga's Old Town, you will visit Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, and the Large and Small Guilds.

  • Is there an option for an additional tour during the trip?

    Yes, there is an optional walking tour to Riga's Art Nouveau district and an optional excursion to the Lido Recreational Centre, which can be booked and paid for locally.

  • What is the accommodation like at the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija?

    The Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija is centrally located in Riga, offering impressive city views. The hotel features contemporary styled guestrooms that are spacious and well-equipped, suitable for leisure, business, and families with children. Guests can enjoy the Skyline bar on the 26th floor and the unique Spa Riga.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, one airport arrival transfer on Day 1 and one airport departure transfer on Day 4 are included per booking.

  • What is the age policy for this tour?

    Children aged 5 years and up are welcome on the tour. Children between 5-11 years old will pay 50% of the adult price. If you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4, the booking can still be accepted.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

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27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

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09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

Book with Confidence

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    On The Go Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform on the go tours, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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