Private Trip from Vilnius to Riga: Exploring Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle

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Embark on a private trip from Vilnius to Riga and explore the captivating Hill of Crosses, magnificent Rundale Palace, and historic Bauska Castle. Discover the rich history and culture of Lithuania and Latvia with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Kryziu Kalnas - The Hill of Crosses has about 100,000 crosses and is an historical architectural monument, it is a unique composition of folk art. It is said that first crosses were erected here by the next-of-kin of the rebels that fell in the 1831 rebellion. The Hill of crosses attracts people with it’s peace, spirituality, authenticity and…

What's Included

Private transportation by car

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Entrance tickets for Rundale castle

Additional Information

This private one-way journey from Vilnius to Riga offers scenic stops to explore the highlights of Northeastern Lithuania and Latvia. The itinerary features a visit to the renowned Hill of Crosses and a photo opportunity at the magnificent Baroque Rundale Palace in Latvia. This comfortable and adaptable trip concludes in Riga, making it perfect for…

Location

Kryziu Kalnas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Lawson_c

Sep 16, 2025

Great experience. - The trip was a great way to get from Vilnius to Riga. We enjoyed visiting the sites along the way. Our driver was very polite and helpful.

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969sidneyg

Aug 23, 2025

Very nice experience - The driver was excellent and the stops were exciting and worthwhile so really to make. Very good way to transit between the two capitals in a pleasant way and enrich The landscapes are worthy of another planet and wonderful. You will have a great time so this is an excursion that I highly recommend.

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Yukio_w

Aug 19, 2025

Travel efficiently from Vilnius to Riga for sightseeing - I thought it was very efficient to be able to stop at tourist sites that seemed inaccessible, such as Hill of the Cross, on the way from Vilnius to Riga. Is it cost-effective? Is it cost-effective? I don't know, but they picked me up at the designated place, the driver was kind, and my 6-year-old child was safe and comfortable with the private transportation of three family members.

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Yashuanl

Jul 21, 2025

- The driver is on time, polite and patient. This private trip is convenient for us. Three tourist stops are beautiful. Highly recommended!

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Xiaoguang_r

Jun 24, 2025

Nice tour with private driver - The driver arrived on time, drive us to three different places and wait for us patiently. Dropped off to our hotel after completing the tour. Highly Recommend .

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Paula_m

Jun 13, 2025

Well organized tour - The tour well organized, driver (guide) kind, the only flaw that did not speak English but we were able to talk via phone

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Sharon

Apr 29, 2025

Comfortable and enjoyable Private trip with great driver. - The car was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. Although the journey from Vilnius to Riga was long, it didn’t feel tiring at all. The driver was skilled and drove very smoothly — I usually get motion sickness easily, but I felt completely fine throughout the trip. We visited the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle, with a lunch stop in between. The driver never rushed us and gave us plenty of time to enjoy each place at our own pace. He was kind, friendly, and very thoughtful. Although he didn’t speak any English, he always had a warm smile and patiently communicated with us using translation apps and gestures. We truly appreciated his effort and hospitality — it made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and well-organized private trip between Vilnius and Riga, with a warm and considerate local driver!

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Evelyn_p

May 7, 2025

First day in Lithuania - It was a wonderful experience just a longer drive then we expected. Our driver was very nice. I just felt bad for him because we had an extreme language barrier so we could not chat with him, but he did a good job getting us there and back and communicated what he could.

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Pranesh_r

Oct 29, 2024

Comfy and reliable option. Great places to visit - Great comfortable ride. Calm and experienced driver. The whole journey was good. Hill of crosses definitely worth a visit. Rundale castle was just ok. We went in October and this is. It the time for seeing garden. Bausca was again a highlight. Short walk and great views.

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Jorge_c

Mar 9, 2025

Rushing from Vilnius to Riga - The tour guide was Bruno. The tour guide rushed to complete the tour as soon as possible and get back to Vilnius. Here are examples that provide a justification for my review: 1) He mentioned we would not have time to stop for lunch, as he needed to come back to Vilnius. 2) The time provided by the tour to check the Rundale Palace was 1 hour. Walking to the entrance of the Palace alone and getting the ticket takes 20 minutes. A decent time to visit the palace would is 2-to-3 hours (you can check this information online). 3) The time provided by the tour guide to check the Hill of Crosses was 30 minutes. This is not enough for a good visit of the place. A decent time to visit this place is at least 45 minutes. 4) There was no visit to Bauska Castle. The tour guide just stopped on a street near the castle, from which he said I can take a picture of the castle at the distance. We concluded the tour at 3pm in Riga. The total tour time was 6 hours, although this should have been an 8–9-hour tour.

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