Latvia 1-1.5 h
Sigulda
The rim of the Gauja river valley, Latvia’s oldest national park: the cable car over the river, red sandstone cliffs and the bobsleigh track.
Optional stop1.5 h for €50, or €37 per hour
Riga to Tartu by private car, through the Gauja valley
A door-to-door transfer to Estonia’s university city, with a stop in Sigulda or at Turaida Castle on the way.
Full Day 4 stops to choose from Both directions, same price
From €387 per vehicle including one sightseeing stop
The quickest road from Riga to Tartu is not along the coast but inland. It runs north-east through Gauja National Park, past Valmiera, and crosses into Estonia at Valka and Valga, a single town split by the border. The distance is 245 km, about 3 h 20 min of driving.
The first hour is the best part of the route. Sigulda sits on the rim of the Gauja river valley, the heart of Latvia’s oldest national park. From there you can visit:
- Turaida Castle, whose red-brick tower has stood above the valley since the 13th century;
- the sandstone Gūtmaņa Cave, the largest cave in the Baltic states.
Allow 1.5-2 hours for Sigulda and Turaida together.
Tartu is Estonia’s second city and its intellectual centre. The university was founded in 1632 under the Swedish king Gustav II Adolf. The Town Hall Square, with its Kissing Students fountain, is a short walk from most hotels. The driver drops you at your address, not at a bus station.
The trip runs in both directions at the same price.
Price per vehicle
| Class | Vehicles | Passengers | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Car | Volvo V60, Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 3 | from €387 |
| Standard Van | Opel Zafira Life | 7 | from €447 |
| Premium Van | Mercedes-Benz V-Class | 6 | from €602 |
| Large Van | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 19 | On request |
The price is for the whole vehicle with its driver, not per person. Each trip includes at least one sightseeing stop; the prices above include the shortest one (€37). Longer or extra stops are added at their own price. For the Large Van, ask for a price on WhatsApp or +371 28 348 000 - book at least 3 days ahead.
This is a day trip: the driver stays with you at the stops for extra hours. Just a direct transfer without stops? From €305 per vehicle - get the price in the booking form.
Stops on the way from Riga to Tartu
Choose at least one stop when you book, and how long to stay. The driver waits with the car and your luggage.
- Start · RigaPickup at your hotel, apartment, the port or Riga Airport.
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Latvia 1-1.5 hTuraida Castle
A red-brick tower that has stood above the Gauja valley since the 13th century, next to the sandstone Gūtmaņa Cave, the largest cave in the Baltic states.
Optional stop€37 per hour - 33 photos · swipe
Latvia 1.5 hLīgatne Soviet Bunker
A secret bunker built nine metres under a holiday home for the leaders of Soviet Latvia, kept exactly as it was. It can only be seen on a guided tour, so we book the time for you.
Optional stop1.5 h for €50, or €37 per hour - 43 photos · swipe
Latvia 1.5 hCēsis Castle
One of the best-preserved castles of the Livonian Order, once the seat of its Master. You climb the west tower by candle lantern, then walk the cobbled streets of the old town.
Optional stop1.5 h for €50, or €37 per hour 
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Passengers
Vehicle
- Large Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · up to 19 per vehiclePrice on request: Ask us for a price on WhatsApp or +371 28 348 000. Book at least 3 days ahead.
Choose your stops
Total for the tripfrom €387Whole vehicle with driver, VAT included.
Choose at least one stop.
You add the date, pickup address and contact details on the next step.
Questions about this trip
How much is a private transfer from Riga to Tartu with stops?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person: Standard Car (Volvo V60 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 3 passengers) from €387, Standard Van (Opel Zafira Life, 7 passengers) from €447 and Premium Van (Mercedes-Benz V-Class, 6 passengers) from €602. The lowest price includes one short sightseeing stop (from €37); you choose the stops and how long to stay when you book.
Where can we stop on the way from Riga to Tartu?
You can stop at Sigulda, Turaida Castle, Līgatne Soviet Bunker and Cēsis Castle. Each stop is charged for the time you spend there: Sigulda 1.5 h for €50, or €37 per hour; Turaida Castle €37 per hour; Līgatne Soviet Bunker 1.5 h for €50, or €37 per hour; Cēsis Castle 1.5 h for €50, or €37 per hour. At least one stop is part of this trip.
Can we travel from Tartu to Riga instead?
Yes. The trip runs both ways at the same price - choose Riga → Tartu or Tartu → Riga when you book.
Where does the driver pick us up?
At the address you enter when booking - a hotel, an apartment or the airport - and the trip ends at the drop-off address you give in the other city. If you are picked up at the airport, add your flight number and the driver follows your landing time.
How many people can travel?
Passengers per vehicle: Standard Car 3, Standard Van 7, Premium Van 6. Bigger groups book more than one vehicle - the booking form works out how many. For up to 19 passengers in one vehicle, ask for the Large Van (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter): its price is on request and it needs at least 3 days’ notice.
How do I pay?
Online by card when you book, through Stripe’s secure checkout. Companies can add their company name and VAT number for the invoice.
Can we go on from Tartu to Tallinn?
Yes. Tartu to Tallinn is another 185 km, about 2.5 hours. Ask us and we will price the full Riga - Tartu - Tallinn route as one trip.
