Riga Stag Do Guide
Dirt-cheap Baltic capital with a charming old town and wild stag activities like bobsleighing and shooting.
Expect a typical 2-night weekend to cost around £265–£365 per person including flights, accommodation, one big activity and nights out — more in peak months.
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Quick facts
| Country | Latvia (EUR) |
| Flight | 2h 50m from London |
| Typical weekend cost | £265–£365pp (2 nights) |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Avoid | Jan, Feb, Nov |
| Ideal group size | 4–16 |
| Direct flights from | London, Manchester, Leeds, Dublin |
Why it works
- Extremely cheap
- Unusual activities
- Pretty old town
Watch out for
- Scam bars target stags — stick to recommended spots
- Stick together at night
Top stag activities in Riga
Shooting range
~£45ppPistols, rifles and bragging rights.
Go-karting grand prix
~£40ppWinner buys the first round.
Beer bike tour
~£35ppPedal-powered pub crawl on wheels.
Paintball battle
~£35ppSettle old scores. Aim for the groom.
Brewery tour & tasting
~£30ppDrink responsibly... ish.
Bobsleigh / luge run
~£50ppOlympic-style chaos at the Sigulda track.
Riga nightlife plans
Old Town bar crawl
Guided crawl with free shots and skip-the-queue entry.
Rooftop cocktail evening
Skyline drinks, then a late dinner. Civilised, mostly.
Classic pub crawl
Self-guided, one rule: nobody left behind.
Craft beer route
Taprooms and tasting flights — quality over quantity. Allegedly.