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Eight friends. Four couples. Nine nights. One trip across the continent.

Latvia · Round Trip · Cat B (current)

No license upgrade needed

Two paths for the current Cat B license. Same drivers, same friend group, same nine nights.

★ Recommended
Setup A · Single Train · Build your own

The Epic Rig

Three slots: van (fixed) + rooftop tent (4 alternatives) + trailer (4 alternatives). Pick one from each tent and trailer list — friend group votes the combo.

€2,400–3,200
€300–400 per person
WILDCAT SKYCAMP CARAVELLE LWB
4 doubles · 8 sleepers · ~3,400 kg train
VW Caravelle
01 · Van (fixed)
VW Caravelle LWB Executive
Sources: rigabusrent.com · Sixt LV · busrent.lv
~€1,000 · 9 days
8+1 seats day, full-width fold-flat bed for 2 at night. Specify Good Night Package + factory tow bar (2,000 kg braked).
02 · Above the van
Rooftop tent · pick one
Adds 2 sleepers on top of the Caravelle · all 4 below confirmed rentable in Latvia
James Baroud Grand Raid X
Riga · in stock
balticoverlanders.eu · Matīsa iela 8, Rīga
€250 / week · €400 weekend+week · €450 / 2 weeks
160×200 cm. ABS hardshell, 360° view, 1-min setup. Roof bars rentable too. Premium European brand, rental is plug-and-play.
James Baroud Odyssey / Evasion
Riga
wildsidecamp.eu · Dace & Edgars, alternative James Baroud renter
Rental price on request
160×224 cm Odyssey M sleeps 2 adults + 2 kids. Hardshell, can leave bedding inside while driving. Owner-run, personal handover.
Autohome Columbus M
Riga
tregers.lv · SIA Tregers
Rental price on request
145×210 cm. Italian premium brand used by Land Rover and Mini factory. Doubles as a roof box for bedding while in transit.
iKamper Skycamp 2.0 / 3.0
Riga
ikamper.lv (sales) · weekamper.lv (official rental partner)
Rental ~€80–120/day est. · ask weekamper.lv
Korean clamshell, Red Dot Award. Up to 4 adults in larger Skycamp. Rare in LV rental — call/email weekamper.lv to confirm Sep 4–13.
⚠ Skip this whole slot if you pick a 6-berth trailer below — math works without the tent.
03 · The trailer
Trailer · pick one
Cat B legal = under 750 kg · sleepers per option vary (2 to 6)
Wildcat Teardrop (Latvian-made)
Jūrmala
wildcatcampers.eu · +371 29 255 375 · info@wildcatcampers.eu
Rental price on request · est. €60–90/day
Sleeps 2 inside (1 double). Officially supports a rooftop tent mounted on top → total 4 sleepers. EU-made in Jūrmala. Needs van rooftop tent above for 8 total.
mrcar "Camper Tiny"
Riga
mrcar.lv · Lapeņu iela 23, Rīga · noma@mrcar.lv · +371 27654444
€75/day · €300/week (~€375 for 9 days)
Sleeps 4. Gas stove, 220V, running water, mini fridge, table, stools, armchairs. Cat B legal. Delivery in Rīga from €20. Needs van rooftop tent above for 8 total.
Combi-Camp Flexi (6 berths!)
NL / DE delivery
combi-camp.com/trailer-tents/flexi · Dutch manufacturer, dealer network in NL/DE/DK/NO
€100–150/day rental · plus one-way delivery to Riga
Folding trailer-tent. 2 separate sleeping cabins + kids' tent → 6 sleepers in 3 zones. ~430 kg empty. 1-minute setup. No van rooftop tent needed — math works at 2 (van) + 6 (Flexi) = 8.
kemperi365 caravan rental
Riga
noma.kemperi365.lv · largest Baltic caravan+motorhome rental fleet
Rental price on request · est. €50–90/day
Browse their caravan section directly for current B-legal stock under 750 kg. Most caravans are 800–1000 kg though, so confirm weight before booking.
▼ Trailer choice determines whether you need the rooftop tent above.
Sleeps
8 in 4 doubles
Components
2 or 3
License
Cat B
Setup time
~5 minutes
What's good
  • Cheapest path that gives every couple a private sleeping zone
  • Single train — group stays together, one driver shift, one campsite pitch
  • Flexible: pick 4 alternatives × 4 alternatives = 16 valid combinations
  • One option supports a local Latvian manufacturer (Wildcat in Jūrmala)
Trade-offs
  • Combined ~3,000–3,400 kg train is at the B-license ceiling — pack the trailer lighter
  • Some smaller trailers (Wildcat, Camper Tiny) need a rooftop tent above the van to hit 8
  • Multi-piece rig means slightly longer setup than 2× campervans
  • Towing experience required from at least one driver
Friend group — yes or no?
Setup B · Two Vans

The Twin Camper

Two VW California Ocean Premiums — the classic answer. Simpler, more expensive, less distinctive.

~€4,170
€520 per person
POP-TOP CALIFORNIA · I POP-TOP CALIFORNIA · II
4 doubles split across 2 vans · 4+4 berths
VW California Ocean
Campervan #1
VW California Ocean Premium
Source: vanbaltic.com
~€1,170 · 9 days
4+4 belts, 4+4 berths. Pop-top double + lower double per van. Full mini-kitchen onboard.
VW California Ocean
Campervan #2
VW California Ocean Premium
Source: vanbaltic.com
~€1,170 · 9 days
Identical to #1. Two units = autonomy + couples never share a van overnight.
Awning + 8 chairs
Optional add-on
Awning & camp furniture
Source: Decathlon LV or rental add-on
~€50 · 9 days
Side awning + 8 camp chairs for cooking and dining at campsites.
Sleeps
8 in 4 doubles
Distance
TBD
License
Cat B
Setup time
~30 seconds
What's good
  • Cleanest spec match — no architecture gymnastics
  • Pop-top up in 30 seconds; teardown is equally fast
  • Two-vehicle flexibility — couples can split routes for a day
  • VW California is the gold-standard campervan, very compact for parking
Trade-offs
  • €1,400 more total than the Epic Rig — €170/person extra
  • Convoy splits group naturally — less "we did this together" energy
  • Two parking spots, two fuel tanks, two sets of vignettes
  • Sleeping arrangements per van fixed — same two couples each night
Friend group — yes or no?
Latvia · Round Trip · Cat BE

BE unlocks heavier trailers — upgraded Epic Rig or a proper caravan

BE costs €400–550 and takes 4–6 weeks in Latvia. Lifts trailer ceiling from 750 kg to 3,500 kg solo (or combined train to 7,000 kg). Two paths from here.

★ Upgrade Path
Setup A · Epic Rig PLUS · Build your own

The Epic Rig, Upgraded

Same three-slot architecture, BE-license unlocks heavier and roomier trailers — many sleep 4–6 on their own, so the rooftop tent often becomes optional.

€3,800–4,500
€475–565 per person
BE TRAILER TENT (OPTIONAL) CARAVELLE STYLE · TOP TRIM
Premium minibus + (optional) tent + heavier multi-bed trailer
VW Caravelle Style
01 · Van (fixed, premium)
VW Caravelle Style (flagship trim)
Sources: Sixt LV Premium · rigabusrent.com · VWG Riga
~€1,400 · 9 days
LED matrix lights, leather, automatic 7-speed DSG, factory 13-pin tow bar (2,500 kg braked). Sleeps 2 inside with fold-flat bench.
02 · Above the van (often optional)
Rooftop tent · pick one (or skip)
If your trailer below sleeps 6, you can skip this entirely · same 4 LV-rentable models as Tier 1
James Baroud Grand Raid X
Riga · in stock
balticoverlanders.eu · Matīsa iela 8, Rīga
€250 / week · €400 weekend+week
ABS hardshell, 360° view. Roof bars rentable too. Premium European brand.
James Baroud Odyssey / Evasion
Riga
wildsidecamp.eu · alternative James Baroud renter
Rental price on request
160×224 cm. Hardshell, leave bedding inside while driving.
Autohome Columbus M
Riga
tregers.lv · SIA Tregers
Rental price on request
145×210 cm. Italian premium brand, used by Land Rover and Mini.
iKamper Skycamp 3.0
Riga
ikamper.lv · weekamper.lv (rental)
Rental price on request
Korean clamshell, Red Dot Award. Buy new (~€3,800) → resell route also viable.
⚠ Many BE-tier trailers below sleep 4–6 → skip this slot entirely.
03 · The trailer
Trailer · pick one
Cat BE territory = 750–3500 kg · all options here sleep at least 4 with real separation between zones
OPUS Air OP4 (inflatable folding)
NL / DE delivery
opuscamper.com · UK manufacturer, dealers NL/DE/CH
~€450 · 9 days peer-rental (Yescapa) + delivery
4 berths in 2 doubles at opposite ends + inflatable annex in middle. Aluminum dibond walls, 20mm polystyrene insulation, all hard-sided. ~1,250–1,550 kg.
Adria Adora 613 PK
Vilnius (LT)
kemperiu.lt · Kaunas + Vilnius + Riga handover possible
~€80–120/day · est. €720–1,080 for 9 days
6 berths. Front lounge converts to bed, side dinette converts to bed, rear bunks. Multiple separated zones. ~1,400 kg.
kemperiai365 6-berth caravan
Vilnius (LT)
kemperiai365.lt · Baltic's largest fleet
€40–90/day · est. €360–810 for 9 days
6 berths, 1,037 kg, 6639×2300 mm. Bunk bed for kids/extras + parents' bed + double from lounge. Three sleeping zones. 80 km from Riga to pick up.
kemperi365 caravan rental fleet
Riga
noma.kemperi365.lv · largest Baltic caravan + motorhome rental
Browse current stock for prices
Browse their full caravan section for 4–6 berth models like Hobby De Luxe, Knaus Sport, Adria Action, Eriba Touring. Local Riga handover saves the cross-border drive.
▼ Pick a 6-berth trailer above → skip the rooftop tent. Pick a 4-berth → add the tent for 2 more sleepers.
Sleeps
8 in 4 doubles
Components
2 or 3
License
Cat BE
Setup time
3–10 min
What's good
  • Many BE trailers sleep 6 on their own — simpler 2-component rig possible
  • Real bedrooms with separation (OPUS opposite-end layout, Adria multi-zone)
  • Hard-sided weather-proof options vs. canvas-only rooftop tents
  • Three Baltic rental sources mean local handover is realistic
Trade-offs
  • BE license course = €450 + 4–6 weeks before September
  • Larger trailers mean ~14 L/100 km fuel and tighter campsite pitches
  • OPUS specifically may need NL/DE one-way drop — adds logistics
  • Some Baltic-fleet caravans book up by July for September
Friend group — yes or no?
Setup B · Caravan

The Caravan

Minibus pulls a full 4-double caravan with bathroom, kitchen, shower. All 8 sleep inside the caravan.

~€4,050
€506 per person
ADRIA ADORA 613 PK CARAVELLE LWB
All sleep in caravan · van for transport only · ~4,500 kg train
VW Caravelle
Minibus
VW Caravelle LWB or Vito Long
Source: rigabusrent.com / Sixt LV
~€990 · 9 days
Must have factory tow bar rated for 2,000 kg braked with 13-pin electrics. Verify before booking.
Caravan
Adria Adora 613 PK
Source: kemperiu.lt · Vilnius
~€810 · 9 days
6 berths (3 doubles: rear island + dinette + dropdown bunk). Full bathroom, shower, kitchen. ~1,520 kg empty.
License upgrade
License
BE Course · 1 driver
Source: einsteins.lv / gross.lv
~€450 one-time
15h theory + 8h practical + CSDD exam. 4–6 weeks. Permanent skill upgrade — useful for future trips, boat trailers, etc.
Sleeps
8 in caravan
Comfort
Full bathroom
License
Cat BE
Setup time
~10 minutes
What's good
  • Most "real living quarters" feel — proper bedrooms, full bath, real kitchen
  • Caravan stays at campsite during day; minibus is light + free for sightseeing
  • Best weather resilience — hard walls, real heating, real kitchen
  • BE is a permanent skill upgrade for whoever takes the course
Trade-offs
  • Need at least one driver willing to do BE before September (4–6 weeks)
  • Caravan must be collected from Vilnius — ~80 km detour each way
  • Towing a 1,500 kg caravan ~3,000 km adds real fuel + skill cost
  • Parking the rig in city centers is harder than 2× Californias
Friend group — yes or no?
Greece · Round Trip · Cat B (current)

No license upgrade needed

Two paths for the current Cat B license. Fly to Athens, pick up locally, return to Athens.

★ Recommended
Setup A · Single Train · Build your own

The Epic Rig (Athens)

Same 3-slot architecture as Latvia. Greek rental supply for tents and small trailers is thinner — most alternatives below involve shipping from Latvia or peer-rental.

€4,200–5,400
€525–675 per person
SMALL TRAILER ROOFTOP TENT CARAVELLE 9-SEAT
Same architecture, Athens-sourced components where possible
Reality check
Greek trailer supply is genuinely thin. The cheapest path is "ship from Latvia + rent van locally." Greek rooftop tent dealers exist but aren't as established as Baltic Overlanders or iKamper LV.
VW Caravelle Athens
01 · Van (fixed)
VW Caravelle 9-seat (Athens)
Sources: Sixt Athens · Morphis · Triavi
~€1,100 · 9 days
Pickup Athens Airport. 8+1 seats. Critical: specifically request tow bar — not standard on most Greek rental Caravelles.
02 · Above the van
Rooftop tent · pick one
Greek rental supply is limited — most viable paths are "buy/rent in LV, freight to Athens" or local Greek peer-rental
James Baroud (rent in LV → ship)
LV → GR freight
balticoverlanders.eu · rent in Riga, freight as luggage
€250 rental + ~€200 freight = ~€450
Hardshell ABS rooftop tent ships compact. Air freight as luggage or sea freight via Klaipėda port.
Buy in LV → resell in GR
One-way
ikamper.lv sales · sell in Athens on local marketplaces
~€2,500 net cost after resell (~€600 lost)
Buy a Skycamp 2.0 in May at Latvia, freight to Athens, sell at end of trip on car.gr or olx.gr. High effort but recoverable.
Greek peer-rental rooftop tent
Athens (limited)
Yescapa.com Greece · search "rooftop tent" peer market
Variable · ~€60–120/day if found
Less established. Available units may not match Caravelle's roof rails — verify compatibility before booking.
⚠ Greek roof-tent supply genuinely is thin. If your trailer below sleeps 6, skip this slot.
03 · The trailer
Trailer · pick one
Greek rental supply for small trailers is thin — alternatives mostly involve cross-border logistics
Wildcat Teardrop (shipped LV → GR)
Klaipėda ferry
wildcatcampers.eu · +371 29 255 375
Rental + €650–1,500 EU transport
Wildcat's official delivery cost. Best route: ferry Klaipėda → Kiel, drive south. Or drive solo crew + trailer from LV to Athens (5 days each way).
Indie Campers Athens caravan
Athens
indiecampers.com/athens · large pan-EU operator with Greek depot
~€100–160/day caravan · €900–1,440 / 9 days
Browse their Athens fleet for small caravans (typically 4 berths). Confirm Cat B legal weight directly with depot.
Yescapa peer-rental Greek caravan
Athens region
yescapa.com/greece · peer-to-peer Greek owners
€50–120/day depending on owner
Filter to Athens area, 4-berth trailers under 750 kg for Cat B. Direct chat with Greek owner about Sep 4–13 dates and tow bar.
▼ Greece's trailer market is the weakest link — budget more time for logistics here than for Latvia.
Sleeps
8 in 4 doubles
Components
2 or 3
Weather
22–28°C, swimmable
License
Cat B (age 25+)
What's good
  • September weather perfect for Mediterranean — 22–28°C, low rain, swimmable sea
  • Same 3-slot build-your-own framework as Latvia
  • Indie Campers Athens depot makes local pickup realistic for one option
  • No long driving days at the start/end of the trip
Trade-offs
  • +€1,600 flights for 8 people on top of rental costs
  • Trailer logistics are real — needs planning months ahead
  • 2025 Greek law restricts wild parking near beaches, archaeological sites, forests
  • Greek roof-tent and small-trailer rental supply genuinely thinner than Baltic
Friend group — yes or no?
Setup B · Two Vans

The Twin Camper (Athens)

Two campervans from Indie Campers Athens — clean, well-supported, but more expensive.

~€4,500
€563 per person
POP-TOP INDIE · I POP-TOP INDIE · II
Twin campervan convoy starting from Athens Airport
VW California
Campervan #1
Indie Campers VW California-equiv.
Source: indiecampers.com
~€1,000 · 9 days
Class B campervan, sleeps 4. Pickup at Athens Airport. Unlimited km, free cancellation.
VW California
Campervan #2
Indie Campers VW California-equiv.
Source: indiecampers.com
~€1,000 · 9 days
Identical to #1. Two-unit convoy with same depot pickup/return.
Flights
Flights
Riga → Athens · 8 people
Source: airBaltic / Aegean / Ryanair
~€1,600 round trip
Direct or connecting via Frankfurt/Vienna. 3.5–5 hours. Book by mid-July for September.
Sleeps
8 in 4 doubles
Distance
TBD
License
Cat B (age 25+)
Setup time
~30 seconds
What's good
  • Cleanest spec match — proven architecture, well-supported in Greece
  • Indie Campers has good fleet, modern vehicles, 24/7 assistance
  • September weather perfect for Greece — beach swim still on the table
  • No trailer complications — two-unit convoy works flawlessly
Trade-offs
  • +€1,600 in flights for 8 people on top of rental
  • Convoy splits group naturally — less "we did this together" energy
  • No special story — it's a Greece campervan trip, common format
  • Minimum age 25 typical at premium operators
Friend group — yes or no?
Greece · Round Trip · Cat BE

BE doesn't unlock much in Greece — same two paths as Latvia, but harder

Greek caravan and trailer rental supply is much thinner than Northern Europe. Both options here come with significant logistics caveats.

Market reality
No significant Greek peer-rental or commercial rental of folding tent trailers or caravans. The Greek market is dominated by full motorhome rentals (Rolling-Turtles, Camper Club, Indie Campers, Lunatrips). If you commit to BE, the Latvia loop offers vastly better trailer options.
★ Upgrade Path
Setup A · Epic Rig PLUS · Build your own

The Epic Rig, Upgraded (Athens)

Same 3-slot architecture, BE-tier trailers. Greek supply for BE-class trailers is also thin — alternatives mostly involve EU peer-rental + one-way delivery.

€5,400–7,000
€675–875 per person
Reality check
BE-class trailers in Greek rental are even rarer than Cat B small trailers. The realistic options are: peer-rent from NL/IT/DE owners with one-way drop to Athens, or freight from Latvia.
VW Caravelle Style
01 · Van (fixed, premium)
VW Caravelle Style 9-seat (Athens)
Sources: Sixt Athens premium · Morphis · luxury fleets
~€1,400 · 9 days
Top trim with leather and DSG automatic at Athens Airport. Critical: specifically request 13-pin tow bar — only some premium fleet units have one factory-fitted.
02 · Above the van (usually skippable)
Rooftop tent · pick one or skip
If your trailer below sleeps 6, you can skip this entirely. Greek roof-tent supply remains thin.
James Baroud rent-in-LV → ship
LV → GR
balticoverlanders.eu · rent in Riga, freight as luggage
€250 rental + €200 freight = ~€450
Same hardshell setup as Latvia tier. Hardshell ships compact.
Buy Skycamp 3.0 → resell route
One-way
ikamper.lv sales · resell on car.gr / olx.gr
~€1,500 net cost after resell
Latest flagship hardshell. Resale market in Greece is active but takes 2–4 weeks; budget accordingly.
⚠ Skip if trailer below sleeps 6 — saves €450–1,500.
03 · The trailer
Trailer · pick one
BE territory · all options sleep 4+ with real zone separation · all require cross-border logistics
OPUS Air OP4 (NL/IT peer-rental)
EU → Athens
Yescapa Italy · opuscamper.com for dealer list
~€450 rental + €800–1,200 one-way drop = ~€1,300–1,700
4 berths in 2 doubles at opposite ends + inflatable annex. Aluminum dibond walls. Best path: peer-rent in Bari or Brindisi (Italy), ferry to Igoumenitsa.
Indie Campers Athens caravan (larger)
Athens
indiecampers.com/athens · ask for larger 6-berth caravan stock
~€140–200/day = €1,260–1,800 / 9 days
If they have a 6-berth caravan in fleet, this is the simplest logistics path. Confirm BE-weight rating with depot directly.
Adria 6-berth from Slovenia/Croatia
SI/HR → Athens
Yescapa Croatia · Adria is Slovenian, big regional presence
€60–110/day rental + ferry costs
Drive from Slovenia/Croatia to Greece (Igoumenitsa ferry). 6-berth Adria caravans with 3 zones common in Adriatic peer-market.
▼ Greek BE-trailer supply is the bottleneck. Budget 4–6 weeks for logistics confirmation.
Sleeps
8 in 4 doubles
Components
2 or 3
Weather
22–28°C
License
Cat BE
What's good
  • Premium Mediterranean trip — 22–28°C, swimmable sea, dramatic landscapes
  • Build-your-own framework — 6 valid trailer/tent combinations
  • Best trailers sleep 6 alone, skipping the rooftop tent entirely
  • OPUS path via Bari ferry is well-trodden cross-Adriatic route
Trade-offs
  • Cross-border trailer logistics inflate the total cost by €800–1,500
  • Greek BE-trailer supply is the bottleneck — book early or improvise
  • +€1,600 group flights on top of rental costs
  • +€450 BE license course before September
Friend group — yes or no?
Setup B · Caravan

The Hellenic Caravan

Greek minibus + small peer-rented caravan. Very limited inventory — feasibility depends on luck.

~€4,500–5,500
€563–688 per person
VW Caravelle
Minibus
VW Caravelle 9-seat with tow bar
Source: Sixt Athens / Morphis
~€1,100 · 9 days
Tow bar availability NOT standard — must explicitly confirm. Some Greek operators only offer cargo-vans with tow bars.
Caravan
Small caravan (peer rental)
Source: greek-camper.gr / Yescapa Greece
~€700–1,200 · 9 days
Very limited inventory. Greek peer market exists but small. Sleeping 8 may require very specific listings.
Flights + license
Flights + license
Riga → Athens + BE course
Combined fixed cost
~€2,050
€1,600 flights + €450 BE license. Significant fixed cost for a setup with thin rental availability.
Friend group — yes or no?