Lithuania - Latvia - Estonia

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Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia

Vilnius – Riga – Tallinn

Lettland, latvia, estland, estonia, litauen, lithuania, Vilniuss, Riga, Tallinn

3 capitals in the Baltic States

Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. 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.

Dates 2025:

Arrival: Monday
Duration: 11 days
Dates:
Season 1: May 26., Jun 02., Sept 08.
Season 2: Jun 09./16./30., July 07./21., Aug 04./11./25., Sept 01.

1st Day: Vilnius

Individual arrival in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Individual transfer to the hotel (not included). Check-in at the hotel. 7:30 p.m. (19:30) welcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius; HOTEL: COMFORT HOTEL LT***

2nd Day: Vilnius- Trakai nsular Castle – Kaunas (cycling ~33 km/21 miles, by bus ~100 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 Galvė. Afternoon transfer by bus to Kaunas. Arrive in Kaunas, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Kaunas; HOTEL: VICTORIA KAUNAS****

3rd Day: Kaunas – Klaipeda (cycling ~40 km/22 miles, by bus ~230 km)

Kaunas by bike followed by a ride on picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. En route stop in Zapyškis famous for its unusual small 14thC gothic church. Finish the ride with a bus transfer to the Baltic coast and picnic lunch in the middle way (included). Arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town at the Baltic Sea, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda; HOTEL: OLD MILL***

4th Day: Curonian Spit Nationalpark (cycling ~58 km/36 miles, by bus ~50 km)

In the morning transfer by minibus to Nida, one of the most beautiful holiday resorts in Lithuania. After the sightseeing tour of Nida, you start your bike tour towards Klaipėda. Follow the coastal cycle path through the Curonian Spit, known for its amber and beautiful sandy beaches. On the way you will enjoy beautiful views of the Curonian Spit and the sand dunes that separate the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. End the day tour with a short ferry ride to Klaipėda Old Town. Dinner at the hotel (included).
OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda; HOTEL: OLD MILL***

5th Day: Klaipeda – Palanga – Hill of Crosses – Riga (cycling ~32 km/20 miles, by bus ~290 km)

Early morning ride to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former soviet military training area. Arrive in Palanga, the biggest Lithuanian seaside resort for a tour which includes a visit to the Botanical Garden and the Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, with over 25000 pieces of amber on display. Afternoon bus transfer to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Arrive in Riga, check-in and dinner at the hotel (included).
OVERNIGHT: Riga; HOTEL: WELLTON RIVERSIDE HOTEL****

6th Day: Riga

After breakfast there is a city tour of the medieval Hanseatic city of Riga, which is famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. The afternoon is free for your own explorations. Alternatively, you can cycle back and forth to Jūrmala. Jūrmala is the largest resort in the Baltics and is known for its endless white beaches, medicinal mud and mineral water (40-50 km). However, you can cycle one way and take the train back (tickets are not included in the price).
OVERNIGHT: Riga; HOTEL: WELLTON RIVERSIDE HOTEL****

7th Day: Gauja Nationalpark + Bicycle Museum (cycling ~45 km/28 miles, by bus ~50 km)

Morning transfer to Saulkrasti. After visiting the Latvian bicycle museum start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia. Cycling through Gauja National Park, en route enjoy spectacular views of the Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave and Turaida Castle. En route visit Krimulda Church (1205) which is the oldest in Latvia. Arrive in Sigulda, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Sigulda; HOTEL: SIGULDA***

8th Day: Sigulda – Saaremaa (cycling ~38 km/24 miles, by bus ~330 km, by 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 village of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Mändjala or Kuressaare, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays at the seaside. Dinner at the hotel (included).
OVERNIGHT: Kuressaare; HOTEL: JOHAN SPA****

9th Day: Saaremaa Island (cycling ~56 km/34 miles, by bus ~ 50 km)

Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Peninsula famous for its lighthouse. Finish the day with a visit to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from 13thC. Free time to explore the town and the Bishop’s castle. Optional dinner at the hotel or city restaurant.
OVERNIGHT: Kuressaare; HOTEL: JOHAN SPA****

10th Day: Saaremaa + Tallinn (cycling ~37 km/23 miles or 28 km/18 miles, by bus ~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 bus to Tallinn. Arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. Farewell dinner in a city restaurant (included).
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn; HOTEL: HESTIA ILMARINE****

11th Day: Tallinn

Individual departure or extension.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

The possible accommodation examples can be found in the description under “Itinerary”. If there are no rooms available in the mentioned accommodations, we book equal ones.

Please note, that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.

You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).

YOUR BICYCLES:

24-speed ladies or gents
8-speed E-Bikes

  • Shimano derailleur gears with free wheel
  • Aluminum frame
  • Front suspension fork (some are with lockout function) or rigid fork
  • puncture protection tires
  • Comfortable saddle with suspension seatpost
  • Mudguards
  • Back rack for panniers
  • one waterproof pannier is included on most tours
  • Flat pedals which can be changed to SPD ones (extra charge) or your own pedals

Hints:
You will receive a top-quality rental bicycles in great condition. However, accidents and punctures do happen. That is why on all self-guided tours we provide you with a repair kit (spare tube and main tools included) and a list of repair shops. Should shop repairs be needed (repair of punctures is not the case) we’ll reimburse you up to a certain amount upon presentation of the receipt when you return.
Our 24 hours service hotline also will help you in case your rented bike breaks down somewhere in the middle of the forest and you are unable to repair it or roll it down to a bike repair shop.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

  • at thr first hotel or in public parking areas

Train Station

  • Station: Vilnius

Airport

  • Next Airport: Vilnius (VNO)
  • 10 nights stay in 3-4* hotels, incl.breakfast
  • all taxes
  • 1 x picnic lunch (Day 3)
  • 3 x 3 courses dinners (1 x Klaipeda, 1 x Riga, 1 x Saaremaa)
  • Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine
  • Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days + reusable water bottle
  • English speaking guide or driver/guide on days 2-10
  • Guided 2-hour city tours in English in the capital cities: Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn
  • Rent of trekking bicycle with waterproof pannier (+ helmet on request)
  • Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned coach /minibus
  • Speed boat from Nida to Klaipeda or transfer by minibus (Day 4)
  • Luggage transport as per itinerary
  • Ferry tickets to/from the Curonian Spit and to/from Saaremaa Island
  • Entrance to: Amber museum in Palanga, Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum and Angla Windmill Park in Saaremaa.
  • Information package (city guides, maps and program)
Season 1Season 2
Double room1.775,-1.845,-
Single room2.265,-2.395,-
4x dinners (Kaunas,Klaipeda,Sigulda,Saaremaa)159,-159,-
prices in EUR/person

Discount children/additional bed

0-2,99 years in parents bed-100%
3-99 years in extra bed with 2 fully paying adults-15%

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
24-speed incl.
E-Bike surcharge225,-
TransfersPrice per vehicle/way
Airport Vilnius – starting hotel (1-3 persons)55,-
Airport Vilnius – starting hotel (4-7 persons)65,-
Additional nights
incl. breakfast
Double roomSingle room
Vilnius 3*50,-89,-
Tallinn 4*60,-109,-
prices in EUR/person

Operator: Baltic Bike Travel

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