Overview:
Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes by bicycle. The tour includes the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; and the previously-closed Curonian Spit and the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the north; experience a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these quite different countries.
Holiday price is from £ 2,195 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room.
Single supplement is £ 505
The supplement for
- E-bike: £ 230 per person
- Half board 4 x 3-course dinners with coffee/tea: £ 118 per person
2025 Departure Dates:
| Departure |
Return |
| 26 May |
05 Jun |
| 02 Jun |
12 Jun |
| 08 Sep |
18 Sep |
| 09 Jun |
19 Jun |
| 16 Jun |
26 Jun |
| 30 Jun |
10 Jul |
| 07 Jul |
17 Jul |
| 21 Jul |
31 Jul |
| 04 Aug |
14 Aug |
| 11 Aug |
21 Aug |
| 25 Aug |
04 Sep |
| 01 Sep |
11 Sep |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Vilnius, Lithuania
Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel where you will have a welcome meeting with your tour guide at 7.30 pm.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius; HOTEL: COMFORT HOTEL LT*** or similar.
Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & Kaunas, Lithuania (Cycle ~25 km/16 miles, by bus ~115 km)
After breakfast a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town followed by a bus transfer outside the city. Start your first cycle ride through picturesque countryside with many lakes and gentle hills. En route stop in Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, where you may visit the 14thC island castle built on a small island in Lake Galve. Afternoon transfer by bus to Kaunas. Arrive in Kaunas, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Kaunas; HOTEL: VICTORIA KAUNAS**** or similar.
Day 3: Along the Nemunas River to Klaipeda, Lithuania (Cycle ~40 km/23 miles, by bus ~230 km)
Explore Kaunas by bike on picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. En route stop for a picnic lunch (included). Finish the ride in Zapyškis famous for its unusual small 14thC gothic church. Bus transfer to the Baltic coast. Arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town at the Baltic Sea, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Klaipeda; HOTEL: OLD MILL HOTEL*** or similar.
Day 4: The Curonian Spit National Park, Lithuania (Cycle ~58 km/36 miles, minibus or boat ~ 50 km)
Spend the morning on a boat traversing the Curonian Lagoon en route to Nida and witness the beautiful sand dunes which split the Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Enjoy the stunning resort town of Nida before cycling back towards Klapeida along the coastal route, decorated with amber sandy beaches, where you can recuperate with dinner at the hotel.
Morning transfer by bus to Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. After sightseeing around Nida, we go for the longest ride along the Curonian Spit famous for its amber and fine sand beaches. Follow the Seaside Cycle Route (newly reconstructed) and enjoy beautiful views of the Curonian Spit which separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Finish your day tour with a short ferry ride to Klaipeda Old Town. Dinner at the hotel (included).
OVERNIGHT: Klaipeda; HOTEL: OLD MILL HOTEL*** or similar.
Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by bike then drive to Riga, Lithuania-Latvia (Cycle ~32 km/20 miles, minibus ~ 290 km)
Morning ride to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former soviet military training area. Arrive in Palanga, the biggest Lithuanian seaside resort famous for the Botanical Garden and the Amber Museum. Afternoon transfer to Riga, the capital of Latvia. En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Continue to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. Arrive in Riga, check-in and dinner at the hotel (included).
OVERNIGHT: Riga; HOTEL: WELLTON RIVERSIDE SPA HOTEL**** or similar.
Day 6: RIGA – free day in the capital city of Latvia
After breakfast a guided tour of Riga Old Town, a medieval Hanseatic town famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. In the afternoon free time in Riga. There is an option for a return cycle ride to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long, white, sand beaches (40-50 km/25-31 miles), or cycle one way and return by train (tickets not included).
OVERNIGHT: Riga; HOTEL: WELLTON RIVERSIDE SPA HOTEL**** or similar.
Day 7: Gauja National Park & Bicycle Museum, Latvia (Cycle ~45 km/28 miles, minibus ~ 50 km)
Morning transfer to to Saulkrasti. After visiting the Latvian bicycle museum start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia, in the Gauja River Valley. Cycling through Gauja National Park to Saulkrasti, en route enjoy spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave and Turaida Castle. En route visit Krimulda Curch (1205) which is the oldest in Latvia. Arrive in Sigulda, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Sigulda; HOTEL: SIGULDA*** or similar.
Day 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa, Latvia-Estonia (Cycle ~38 km/24 miles, minibus ~330 km, ferry ~6 km)
Morning transfer to the largest Estonian island of Saaremaa which has preserved all that is best about old Estonia. With little traffic and flat roads Saaremaa provides the perfect rural setting for cycling. Travel on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the willage of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa island, check into hotel for 2 stays in the Old Town. Dinner at the hotel (included).
OVERNIGHT: Kuressaare; HOTEL: JOHAN SPA*** or similar.
Day 9: Saaremaa Island (Cycle ~56 km/34 miles, minibus ~ 50 km)
Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island's wild beauty - Sorve Peninsula, with a finish at the Sorve lighthouse. Historically, the peninsula had considerable military significance, dominating the Irbe Strait and the Baltic Sea route to Riga. Transfer back to the hotel. Optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kuressaare.
OVERNIGHT: Kuressaare; HOTEL: JOHAN SPA*** or similar.
Day 10: Saaremaa Island & Tallinn (Cycle ~28 km/18 miles, by minibus ~210 km, by ferry 6 km)
Morning ride to the Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world's giant craters list and it is the rarest nature wonder in Estonia. In the afternoon transfer by coach to Tallinn. Arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. Farewell dinner in local restaurant (included).
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn; HOTEL: HESTIA ILMARINE**** or similar.
Day 11: Tour ends in Tallinn (Estonia)
After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to Tallinn Airport for your flight home.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour distances: cycling ~322 km / 201 miles, by coach ~1325 km/828 miles, by boat/ferry ~12 km/8 mi. or 62 km/39 mi.
Package Includes:
- Flights from London to Vilnius or Kaunas and return from Tallinn (we can arrange flights from other airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per person (20 kg)
- Accommodation for 10 nights in 3 or 4-star hotels
- Breakfast on days 2-11
- 3 x 3-course dinners with coffee/tea (1xKlaipeda, 1xRiga, 1xSaaremaa)
- Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer
- 1 x picnic lunch (Day 3)
- Farewell 3-course dinner in Tallinn
- Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days + reusable water bottle
- Bike rental with a back pannier
- Services of local tour guide(s) or driver/guide on days 2-10
- Guided 2-hour city tours in English in the capital cities: Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn
- Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned coach /minibus
- Speed boat from Nida to Klaipeda or transfer by minibus (Day 4)
- Luggage transport
- Ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit in Klaipeda
- Ferry tickets to/from Saaremaa Island
- Entrance to museums: the Dead Dunes on the Curonian Spit, Bicycle in Saulkrasti, Angla Windmill Park in Saaremaa
- Individual information package (one per room)
- Service and VAT
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL Protection
- All taxes
Notes:
We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 30 to 58 km (19-36 miles each day). The terrain is varied and rolling with a few gradual hills on some riding days (a few steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. For slow riders we recommend hiring e-bikes to keep pace with the group. The tour covers all three Baltic States and therefore it includes a few long bus transfers between the most interesting cycling destinations and the capital cities. Our walking sightseeing tours in the capital old towns are along cobbled streets.
Maximum group size – 16 people with one guide and 22 people with two guides.
For more information about rental bikes and equipment please enquire.
Notes:
We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 30 to 58 km (19-36 miles each day). The terrain is varied and rolling with a few gradual hills on some riding days (a few steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. For slow riders we recommend hiring e-bikes to keep pace with the group. The tour covers all three Baltic States and therefore it includes a few long bus transfers between the most interesting cycling destinations and the capital cities. Our walking sightseeing tours in the capital old towns are along cobbled streets.
Maximum group size – 16 people with one guide and 22 people with two guides.
For more information about rental bikes and equipment please enquire.
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