The biggest hike in Latvia
Big Hike returns summer 2027 · pre-registration open

The biggest hike in Latvia

Green forests. Sparkling stars. Songs by the fire and the laughter of 300 people who became friends in one night.

Not a tour. The event of the year.

A hiking festival in Gauja National Park

Once a year we gather 300 people in summer-camp format: teams with charismatic counselors, contests, cauldron food and a final raft trip down the Gauja.

Great for beginners and veterans alike: the route suits everyone, and the counselors won't let you lose heart. Big Hike 2026 took place on June 5–7 — below is everything about how it went.

A hiking festival in Gauja National Park
300
participants
3
days in Gauja National Park
8
saunas on the riverbank
3
train cars Riga–Melturi
1
raft trip down the Gauja

How it went in 2026

2027 will be even bigger
Melturi → camp at Zvārtes iezis

Three cars of the Riga–Melturi train — entirely ours. We split into teams, meet the counselors and hit the trail to the Zvārtes iezis cliff. In the evening — camp, food from giant cauldrons and songs by the fire until the stars.

What's included

Food: cauldrons, a chef, proven recipes
Nights at campsites with facilities
8 saunas on the Gauja riverbank
Counselors and medics along the whole route
Team contests and prizes
Photographer and videographer — all shots are yours
An author-designed route through Gauja National Park
Preparation help and checklists

Not included

Transfer to Riga (can be added as an option)
Personal gear: tent, sleeping bag, mat (we'll help with rental)
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Live shots of Big Hike 2026

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The people and brands without whom it would be «just a hike»

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Who makes it happen

people know us by name
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Vsevolod
Founder · tour leader

«The soul of the company» — he'll make sure everyone gets acquainted

@vse_kool
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Maksim
Founder · tour leader

«The totem animal of Damn Tours» — hundreds of km across the mountains of Eurasia

@1ron_max
N
Nikolai
Tour leader · partnerships

Calm in any crisis

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