Riga Tank Riding Experience

Yes, it is an absolute truth. Now you can see how it is to ride a tank in Riga. It is one of the craziest activities to do while visiting Riga and the Baltics.

During the experience, you will have a chance to take a ride accompanied by the instructor with this nightly beast along the roads, meadows, and shrubs. And over the period fully experience the vehicle’s technical features, as well as learn more about its history. Please note the driving the tank itself by yourself is not supported by this activity, due to the safety reasons, however, you will have a chance to sit by the steering wheel in the driver’s cabin and feel the vibe and feeling of being in charge of this vehicle.

For the duration of the tour, you will be fully equipped with proper safety equipment and military attributes like helmets, armour vests, etc.

Additionally, after the tour, you can go for a variety of other great on-site activities like a Laser-tag, Location Orientation Game, etc.

Tanks

By default, you have an option for the most popular “Soviet BTR-80 Ride”. However, we have various options for the tanks. Please pick the one that’s more preferable for you, or let us know if you have questions:

Soviet BTR-80 Armoured Transporter

(Russian: Bronetransporter, literally “Armoured Transporter”) is an 8×8 wheeled amphibious armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed in the USSR. It was adopted in 1986 in the Soviet Army and was first deployed during the Soviet war in Afghanistan.

Sturmgeschütz III (or StuG III, The Bb2 StuG III Ausf. B) German Assault Rifle Fighting Vehicle

Stug III was Germany’s most-produced fully tracked armoured assault fighting vehicle during World War II, and second-most produced German armoured combat vehicle of any type after the Sd. Kfz. 251 half-track. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later “Jagdpanzer” was employed as a tank destroyer.

Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251 (The Sd.Kfz. 251) German Armoured Vehicle

German armoured fighting vehicle Hanomag – half-track was a WW2 German armoured fighting vehicle designed by the Hanomag company, based on its earlier, unarmored Sd.Kfz. 11 vehicle. The Sd.Kfz. 251 was designed to transport the “panzergrenadiers” (German mechanized infantry) into battle.

Options

By default, you have an option for the most popular “Soviet BTR-80 Ride” (1 or 2 Hours). However. we have various options for the tanks and scenarios. Please pick the one that’s more preferable for you, or let us know if you have questions:

Soviet BTR-80 Ride (1-2 Hours)

Scenario 1: Try the Tank Ride (1 hour)

– around 20 minutes on the “StuG III” (WW2) around the territory of 10 hectare
– around 20 minutes on the “Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251” (WW2) around the territory of 10 hectare

Part of the group is loaded on the StuG III and another on Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251. After one lap you are welcome to exchange the vehicle.

Notes:
Max capacity per 2 vehicles: 10 – 12 people at the same time.

Scenario 2: An Hour in the Army (~1.5 hours)

– 30 minutes of the army briefing when you are formed into the real platoon, learn commands, instructions on the gun handling as well as tank riding skills and vehicle boarding. Appointment of the commander of your platoon.
– around 20 minutes on the “StuG III” (WW2) around the territory of 10-hectares
– around 20 minutes on the “Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251” (WW2) around the territory of 10-hectare.
– WW2 (Soviet Red Army and Germany Third Reich) real 1:1 war-clothing and ammunition.
– WW2 (Soviet Red Army and Germany Third Reich) real 1:1 weapon versions (not replicas) – Mosin Nagant Rifle, PPsH automatic gun, PPS hand-gun, Mauser k98 Karabin, MP-40 automatic gun.

Part of the group is loaded on the StuG III and another on Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251. After one lap you are welcome to exchange the vehicle.

Notes:
Max capacity per 2 vehicles: 10 – 12 people at the same time.

Scenario 3: An Hour in the Army with Cinematic Experience, Shooting Range and a BBQ (~2.5 hours)

You are handed over the WWII USSR and Third Reich (1939-1945) uniforms. After arriving on the territory you are put into the army formations with real training and preparations for the tank ride. You will also get some great 1:1 replica of the original WW2 weapons to carry around, as well as some shooting range experience (blanks) after the tour with 10 bullets each from German Mauser k98 Karabin and Soviet Mosin Nagant Rifle.

And the best highlight of the tour – the Real Actors “WW2 Cinematic Experience” at a certain point during the Tank Ride, when you will approach a column of an enemy ambush and get involved into the “real” WW2 combat battle. Who wins in that will be judged by your precision and tactical skills!

– 30 minutes of the army briefing when you are formed into the real platoon, learn commands, instructions on the gun handling as well as tank riding skills and vehicle boarding. Appointment of the commander of your platoon.
– Mission Briefing for the day and further “WW2 Cinematic Experience” encounter.
– around 20 minutes on the “StuG III” (WW2) around the territory of 10-hectare
d) around 20 minutes on the “Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251” (WW2) around the territory of 10-hectares.
– Real Actors “WW2 Cinematic Experience” at a certain point during the Tank Ride.
– WW2 (Soviet Red Army and Germany Third Reich) real 1:1 war-clothing and ammunition.
– WW2 (Soviet Red Army and Germany Third Reich) real 1:1 weapon versions (not replicas) – Mosin Nagant Rifle, PPsH automatic gun, PPS hand-gun, Mauser k98 Karabin, MP-40 automatic gun.
– 10 bullet shots (blanks) per person from Mauser k98 Karabin and Mosin Nagant Rifle.
– Imitation attacks with shooting at the enemy and opponents theatrically dying.
– Tasty “Army Style” barbecue (with soft drinks) after the tour!

Part of the group is loaded on the StuG III and another on Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251. After one lap you are welcome to exchange the vehicle.

Notes:
Max capacity per 2 vehicles: 10 – 12 people at the same time.
More shots of bullets are available as an extra. Please inquire in advance.

Locations

a) Soviet BTR: 25 km from Riga (1.20 hours drive from Riga city centre) towards an area of Suntaži, Suntažu pagasts, LV-5060
b) “StuG III” and “Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251″ – Sonderkraftfahrzeug with Scenarios: ~15 min ride from Riga city centre

Tour Options

Rides:
a) 1 Hour Ride
b) 2 Hour Ride

Scenarios:
a) Scenario 1 “Try the Tank Ride”
b) Scenario 2 “An Hour in the Army”
b) Scenario 3 “An Hour in the Army with Shooting Range and Barbeque”

What’s included

a) Return Transfer to/from the Hotel
b) Professional instruction
b) Rides on the: Soviet Armoured Transporter Tank (BTR-80), StuG III or Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251 armoured vehicle
d) Safety Training
e) English-Speaking Instructor and Instructor’s Assistance During a Ride
f) English-Speaking Guide
g) Proper safety equipment and military attributes like helmets, armour vests, etc.
h) Clothes and weapons*
i) Photos

* Available in the Scenarios option as 1:1 WW2 weapon replica

Season

All-time season

Duration

– Door to door: 2-3 hours depending on the Option
– Riding time: around 20 minutes in a special track located in the forest and career

Notes

– A comfortable number of people in the vehicle is 4-10 depending on the option
– A maximum number of people in the vehicle is 6-16 depending on the Option
– A minimum number of people for the tour is 1
– Available all-year-round
– Participants are allowed riding only after safety instruction and under the supervision of the instructor
– Tank fits 6-10 people depending on the Option
– An Outdoor Shooting Range, Lasertag, Location Orientation Game, etc. are available on-site

Groups and Prices

Group Ride:
1 Hour Ride (max 15 people): 538 EUR per group
2 Hour Ride (max 15 people): 749 EUR per group

Scenarios:
“Scenario 1” (max 12 people): 792 EUR per group
“Scenario 1” (13-22 people): 1,520 EUR per group

“Scenario 2” (max 12 people): 1,232 EUR per group
“Scenario 2” (13-22 people): 2,395 EUR per group

“Scenario 3” (max 12 people): 1,699 EUR per group
“Scenario 3” (13-22 people): 3,333 EUR per group

Price

From: 34 EUR per person

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