What is Bobsleigh / Bobsled?

Bobsleigh or bobsled is a winter Olympic sport in which teams of two or four make timed runs down narrow, twisting, banked, iced tracks in a gravity-powered sleigh. The timed runs are combined to calculate the final score.

What types of Bobs are available in Riga (Sigulda) Bobsleigh Track?

There are four types of bobs available in Riga (Sigulda) bobsleigh track. Winter ones include Olympic Bob, Skeleton Bob, and Soft Bob Vuchko, while during warm seasons you can go for the Summer Bobsleigh.

What is the typical length of the Bobsleigh tracks?

The Vuchko Bob can reach a speed of up to 90 km/h, while the Olympic Bob can reach a speed of more than 100 km/h (75 mph) for all guests of the track.

How long time does the ride take?

The average finish time of the ride depends on the type, lengths and difficulty of each track. The normal duration of the run for the Olympic Bob with 4 people on board can take up to a minute.

Who is allowed to take the ride?

To be allowed for the Olympic Bobsleigh run, the person must be at least 16 years old and in good health condition. If the person had spine surgery in the past or has any back or neck problems, it is strongly advised not to do the Olympic Bobsleigh run. Skeleton and Soft Bob Vuchko runs can be done by anyone starting from the age of 6. Children of ages 6-14 must be accompanied by at least one of the parents during the run.

Riga Bobsleigh Winter Experience | Easy Booking

Name: Riga Bobsleigh Race (Sigulda)
Brand: Riga Guide
SKU: 113172
Price: 28 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (64 reviews)

Experience the real thrill of bobsleigh pilot and adrenaline rush at a speed of up to 120 km/h at Olympic Bobsleigh track in Sigulda where you can try bobsleigh luge and skeleton. The Winter Bobsleigh is available from November until March and this is a fantastic winter experience with positive emotions you definitely want to try at least once in your life.

However, if you would like to try the same experience during May – September season, you are still welcome to try our Summer Sigulda Bobsleigh Experience and enjoy the ultimate speed of bobsleigh on wheels then!

Your activity begins with getting into on a winter soft bob (also called “Vuchko” or “Skelet”) or the mightly Olympic Bob, slowly setting off and then reaching a crazy speed of 80-90 km/h, so that at some turns you almost feel like lifting off and flying away from the track!

Located in Sigulda, a cosy and picturesque town half-hour ride from Riga, this is the only Bobsleigh (or sometimes called “Bobsled”) track in Eastern Europe, built in 1986, 1km long, 121m elevation and 17 over-banks giving an impressive maximum speed of 120 km/h.

Competitions

Will be closed on the following dates due to the state competitions:
– 16th – 26th January 2020
– 10th – 16th February 2020

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Included

а) Return Transfer*
b) English-speaking Guide
c) Various Ride Options (see below)

* Self-guided options are also available

Types

a) Olympic Winter Bob (sits 1-5 people)
b) Soft Winter Vuchko (sits 1-4 people)
c) Soft Winter Skeleton (sits 1-2 people)

Options

One ride

Soft Bob “Vuchko”
Soft Bob “Skeleton”
From: 28 EUR per person

Olympic Bob
From: 80 EUR per person

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Two Ride Combo

2x Soft Bob “Vuchko”
From: 42 EUR per person

2x Soft Bob “Skeleton”
From: 48 EUR per person

Olympic Bob + Soft Bob “Vuchko” or “Skeleton”
From: 80 EUR per person

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Three Ride Combo

Olympic Bob + 2x Soft Bob “Vuchko” or “Skeleton”
From: 80 EUR per person

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Seasons

November – March (Winter Bobsleigh)
October, April – Closed
May – September (Summer Bobsleigh)

Availability

Saturday – Sunday: All groups, and sizes
Monday – Friday: Subject to prior confirmation for small groups (1-3)

Prices

Soft Winter Bob “Vuchko” / “Skeleton”:
a) One ride: from 28 EUR per person
b) Two rides: from 42 EUR per person
c) Three rides: from 56 EUR per person

Olympic Bob:
From 80 EUR per person

Combos:
a) Olympic Bob + 1x Soft Winter Bob “Vuchko” or “Skeleton”: from 85 EUR pp
b) Olympic Bob + 2x Soft Winter Bob “Vuchko” or “Skeleton”: from 105 EUR pp

Group and Combo Discount

– Larger groups are entitled to group discounts
– You can also go for both Soft Bob and the Olympic Bob in one day and get a nice combo discount .

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Price-match guarantee option is currently being run a for this experience.

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Noel S., Germany

Good Organisation… Irena and the Guide were very polite and nice… We were satisfied..Thank you
3 months ago
Tony M., UK

A great trip Bob-sleighing. Our guide made the trip very enjoyable! I would highly recommend
2 years ago
Turli M., UK

A brilliant trip Bobsleighing. Our guide was first class!
2 years ago
Catherine L., France

Deux descentes en bobsleigh d’été! Incroyable! Organisation parfaite. Super activité à sensation en famille
Two summer bobsleigh runs! Amazing! Perfect organization. Great family sensation
2 years ago
Lewis K., UK

Yes we really enjoyed the experience. The whole service from my initial contact until being dropped off after was really good. The price was competitive in comparison to other quotes I received for our group and we were even given a discount based on the numbers we had. Our guide was excellent and I would like her to know we really appreciated her her help and advice on the day.
The bobsleigh ride itself was worth the long journey as it is something we will never forget!
2 years ago
Alister R., Australia

The Team at Riga Guide arranged a bobsleigh trip for the 3 of us from Australia. They did a great job to arrange this for us and the actual trip on the day was a smooth as silk. Pick up was on time and the trip there and back was great. I will be using they again for sure. Great job Team.
Thanks from the 3 Australians.
2 years ago
Lewis K., UK

Yes, we really enjoyed the experience! The whole service from my initial contact until being dropped off after was really good. The price was competitive in comparison to other quotes I received for our group, and we were even given a discount based on the numbers we had in our group. Our guide was excellent and I would like her to know we really appreciated her help and advice on the day. The bobsleigh ride itself was worth the long journey as it is something we will never forget!
Regards, Lewis
2 years ago
Sarah F., UK

We thoroughly enjoyed the bobsledding. Thank you for your service as it made things alot easier especially getting picked up and dropped back.
Thank you, Sarah
3 years ago
Kara F., France

Thank you so much for arranging our bobsledding ride. It was the highlight of the trip and we walked away so happy that we did it! Everything you did to make this happen is greatly appreciated. I will never forget this holiday spent in Riga
3 years ago

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Jennifer Bland

09:54 23 Feb 20

Lovely dogs, very friendly. Got to spend a lot of time playing with the dogs and the huskey ride was really good fun.... Would definitely recommend. Would have been perfect with snow but can't plan everything!read more

Georgia Louise

18:03 05 Feb 20

Unfortunately on our visit the long run was closed however the 15 minutes we had was amazing and I could not be more... grateful for the experience and the communication Riga Guide has provided. Most happy and would book again! Doggo’s were also very happy to see us and receive cuddles!read more

Natalie Green

15:08 29 Dec 19

Steph, our guide, was absolutely brilliant. Picked us up from our hotel and told us all about Riga on the commute to... and from the bobsleigh track. The g-force bobsleigh was amazing (it feels like a roller-coaster) and we didn't have to wait long. There's also an observation deck where you can view the national park. The only downside was an error by the office staff overcharging us for the experience, which put a downer on the day, as I was told I wasn't able to do the bobsleigh unless we paid more. This was eventually resolved by the owner when he apologised for the error and confirmed no further payment was needed. I advise you pay the balance in full before the trip to avoid incompetent staff trying to overcharge you.read more

Charlotte Lowe

01:16 18 Dec 19

Ilya, the guide who picked me up to take me to the Bobsleigh track, was superb. He was in great communication with me... on his way to pick me up and even sent me recommendations of places to eat afterwards. He was lovely and I cannot fault him. Unfortunately, the actual experience was awful. I had paid a lot of money to ride a vuchko down the bobsleigh track, when making my booking I made the company aware that I was going to be alone. I was charged a significant amount more than what was stated on their website which I didn't mind as I understood that I was being charged the full group price which would normally be split between the members of the group. But when I got to the bobsleigh track they insisted that I had to pay an extra €15 to ride the vuchko where you face headfirst as I wasn't able to ride the seated one, being on my own. I was only told this after my ride so I had no choice other than to pay it. I was clearly the last person to visit and ride on the track for the day as it was very rushed. Considering the amount of money that I paid for this experience I would expect to be given a little time to have a picture taken or look around the track in more detail. I was shoved into a vuchko, pushed off onto the track, dragged off the track and taken back to the car to go back to the hotel. I feel slightly cheated out of the money that I paid. The only positive was that Ilya, the guide, was so friendly and positive.read more

Viv Savage

20:01 10 Dec 19

We booked a bobsleigh ride and it was very well organised with contact through email and what's app. Our guide was so... lovely and kept us calm before our experience!! The full bobsleigh was pretty scary but definitely an experience we'll never forget!read more

Julien Gigoi

17:51 03 Nov 19

Very good experience. Professional from the booking to the end of the tour. We had with them curling, bobsleigh and bar... crawl with Laura who was a great guide.read more

Justus Beyer

10:39 18 Sep 19

I went with two of my friends and we had such a good experience with these guys. It is an amazing experience to feel... the recoil and the weight of the weapon. Highly recommended!!read more

Herve Gevers

15:02 31 Aug 19

We had a catamaran trip to Baltic see, 9 of us, having a party for my friend. It was such a great experience.... Everything was organized so well. They pick us up from our accommodation exactly on time. Our guide Stephanie is a lovely, fun person, very beautiful lady, enthusiastic and active. Thankful to her we had so much fun. Also, thanks to our bus driver Aleksandrs to drive us safely home.read more

Daan de Natris

10:02 12 Aug 19

We went shooting with a group of 25 people, was a cool experience! Shooting was great, and done too soon. We got picked... up at the hostel and they brought us back. Great service and a great guide!read more

Mariya Kavardzhikova

08:04 24 Jul 19

My boyfriend and I went shooting and choose the riffle package including an AK-47, we also bought extra bullets for the... AK-47. It was so much fun! 👌 It is with organized transportation and the people were very nice and friendly. I was a little nervous but the instructor was very calming and helpful, and I we had a really great time! 😀 We definitely recommend this experience! 👍read more

Alexander Specking

11:43 18 Jul 19

A surreal experience for anyone who has never held/shot a gun in his/her life. It was scary but weirdly exciting. Sure... to get the adrenaline pumping! Picked up and dropped back off at the hotel. The shooting range is set inside in closed off rooms. Very nice people, and very flexible - if you want to shoot a different weapon, you can browse the catalog there and pay extra on sight.read more

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