Ozolaivas is one of the leading boat rental and boat trip organizers in Zemgale and Riga region!

We have been doing boat rental and event organization for 9 years, and each season, more than 3000 people go on trips with our boats!

We offer:

• weekly public boat trips where everyone is invited to participate;

• private boat trips (corporate, friends, or family) for up to 150 people.

Our standard trips are sunrises/sunsets in Great Ķemeri bog, trips in Lielupe, Misa, Liejā Jugla, Smārde bog, Iecava, Bērze, Gauja (Ādaži – mouth of the Gauja river into the sea), Mūsa, Mēmele etc.

We have: 53 canoe boats with 3 benches (for 2 people; for 3 people; for 4 people)

We provide full service boat trips, your task is to arrive at the specified time and place and enjoy the boat adventure!

You can find information about current public trips in the “Calendar” section of the website, while more detailed information about private trips is available in the “Private trips” section.

Ozolaivas team

Mārcis Laidiņš

The founder and owner of the company, Mārcis has loved paddling since childhood, when he was inspired by his father to start training in canoe slalom. Over the years, he has competed multiple times in European and World Cup events in slalom. Mārcis is a true enthusiast of all kinds of paddling and always finds joy in being on the water.

Elīna Rušmane

Project manager, the one who answers calls and emails; she also manages social media and the website, but if needed, you can find her on the trips as well. Elīna has been involved in kayaking and canoeing, has been a member of the Latvian national team, and currently works as a canoe slalom coach. She enjoys talking and making sure that people feel good and are satisfied during the trip.

Kārlis Rušmanis

Project manager, plans to ensure that the right boats are delivered to the correct location at the right time, occasionally you might also spot him in a support boat. Kārlis has been canoeing since his teenage years and has won various medals in Latvian championships. Kārlis is able to stay calm even in the most challenging situations.