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Explore the unique charm of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on this unforgettable guided cycling holiday through the Baltic States. Travelling by bike from Vilnius to Tallinn, you’ll follow dedicated cycle paths and quiet backroads past pine forests, sandy coastlines and medieval towns steeped in history. Each country offers its own identity – from the baroque beauty of Vilnius to Riga’s art nouveau elegance and Tallinn’s cobbled old town. Along the way, discover highlights like Trakai’s lakeside island castle, the remote Curonian Spit with its wild sand dunes, and the thought-provoking Hill of Crosses. In Latvia, relax at the beach resort of Jurmala and cycle the tranquil island of Saaremaa, home to windmills, historic churches and a bicycle museum. This bike tour through the Baltics offers a relaxed pace, with mostly flat terrain ideal for beginner to intermediate riders. With local support and cultural insights throughout, it’s a rewarding way to experience the best of the Baltic region by bike.
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26kg of CO2-e PP per day
(338kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
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Day 1
Arrive Vilnius (Lithuania)
On arrival in Vilnius, make your way to the joining hotel (we can assist with an arrival transfer from the airport if required - please ask for our rates). There will be a city tour tomorrow morning however, depending when you arrive, we recommend taking a walk through the old town. At 7:30 pm there will be a welcome meeting at the hotel with your tour guide and group. Dinner is at your leisure.
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Vilnius city tour, cycle to Trakai Island Castle, transfer to Kaunas (25km/16mi)
After breakfast at 9.00am there will be a guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town. Set on the Vilnia river and with its historic centre awash with beautiful buildings and cobblestoned streets, Vilnius has a wonderful ambience. It has been known as the 'Jerusalem of Lithuania' or the 'Jerusalem of the north' and was declared the European Capital of Culture in 2009. After taking time to explore the centre, we transfer by bus to just outside the city to begin our first cycle to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After an optional visit to the 14th century Trakai Island Castle, built on a small island in Lake Galve, we transfer by coach to Kaunas. (115km/71.5mi coach travel).
Meals: B
Day 3
Cycle along the Nemunas River to Zapyškis (40km/25mi), transfer to Klaipeda
Explore Kaunas by bike on a 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 14th century Gothic church. Transfer to the Baltic coast and Klaipeda, a modern town at the Baltic Sea where we stay tonight. Dinner is at leisure tonight. (230km/144mi coach travel - total transfer time approximately 3hrs)
Meals: B,L
Day 4
Cycle along the Curonian Spit, return to Klaipeda (58km/36mi)
Morning transfer by bus to Nida, one of Lithuania's most picturesque resorts. After exploring the sights in Nida, embark on a scenic ride along the Curonian Spit, renowned for its amber and pristine sandy beaches. Follow the newly reconstructed Seaside Cycle Route, taking in the breathtaking views of the Curonian Spit, which forms a natural barrier between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. Conclude your day's adventure with a short ferry ride to Klaipeda’s charming Old Town. Dinner is included tonight. (50km/31mi coach or boat travel)
Meals: B,D
Day 5
To Palanga by bike (32km/20mi), drive to Hill of Crosses then cross border to Riga
We'll have an early morning ride to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former Soviet military training area. On arrival in Palanga, Lithuania's largest seaside resort, we visit the Botanical Garden and the Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, which has over 25,000 pieces of amber and 15,000 insects on display. In the afternoon, we transfer across the border to Riga, the capital of Latvia, stopping along the way at the Hill of Crosses, an unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. A group dinner is included this evening. (290km/180mi coach travel - total transfer time approximately 4.5hrs)
Day 6
Morning Riga city tour, return cycle to Jurmala Beach (40-50km/25-31mi)
After breakfast we'll have a guided walking tour of Riga old town, a medieval Hanseatic town famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. In the afternoon you can enjoy free time in Riga or cycle to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States and well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties, or cycle one way and return by train (tickets not included). Evening at leisure.
Day 7
Along the Baltic Coast to Pärnu Resort (cycling 50 km/31 mi)
Morning transfer by bus to the Estonian border to begin today’s cycle along the Baltic Coast. Ride through a landscape of quiet coves, sandy beaches, and small fishing villages. The coastal road also passes by wetlands rich in birdlife, where you may spot herons, storks, and other wildlife among the reeds. Take a bus transfer or continue cycling north (extra 16 km/10 mi) to reach Pärnu, Estonia’s summer capital, known for its long sandy beach, lively promenade, and spa traditions. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Vehicle transfer: 130km/80 mi, approx 2 hrs
Day 8
Transfer and ferry to Saaremaa island, explore by bike (50 km/31 mi), transfer to Kuressaare
Morning transfer by minibus and ferry to Saaremaa, Estonia’s largest island, which has preserved the charm of old rural Estonia. With its quiet roads, flat terrain, and unspoiled countryside, Saaremaa offers the perfect setting for cycling. Today’s route follows picturesque country lanes, passing the iconic windmills of Angla and the famous Kaali meteorite crater, one of the rarest natural wonders in Europe and listed among the world’s great craters. Continue to Kuressaare, the island’s capital, and check in to your hotel in the historic old town for a two-night stay. Vehicle transfer: 130 km/81 mi by minibus, 6 km/4 mi by ferry
Day 9
Continue exploring Saaremaa Island by bike (56km/35mi)
Today we enjoy a ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty at Sorve Peninsula, finishing with a visit to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa. Kuressaare is home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from the 13th Century. Free time to explore the town and the Bishops castle before transferring back to the hotel. Dinner at leisure tonight. (50km/31mi coach travel)
Day 10
Transfer to the mainland by bus and ferry, cycle along the Baltic Coast to Tallinn (41 km/26 mi)
Morning transfer by bus and ferry back to the mainland to continue the journey north. Cycle along the Baltic coast, passing the scenic Keila-Joa waterfall and the dramatic Türisalu coastal cliffs. Conclude the ride in Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, join a guided walking tour of Tallinn’s enchanting Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city grew in importance as a strategic port between Russia and Scandinavia, and has evolved into a vibrant cultural city with a delightful walled historic centre. There is an eclectic mix of medieval and modern, Soviet and classic Estonian, grand church spires and crumbling wooden houses. A farewell dinner is included tonight. Vehicle transfer: 200km/124mi
Day 11
Trip concludes
The trip concludes after breakfast. A transfer to the airport or additional accommodation can be arranged - please ask for our rates. We can assist with booking extra nights here on request.
What's included
What's not included
On this trip you will be provided with a 24 speed bike rental with handlebar brakes The comfortable hybrid/trekking bikes are best suited to the roads and paths of the Baltics. You will be provided with a pannier to carry your gear during the day.
An electric bike is available on request. A supplement applies, see below. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are designed to make cycling easier. The pedaling ‘boost’ provided by an e-bike opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or for cyclists to take on routes they may otherwise consider too tough for their current fitness capabilities. Please note that e-bikes are heavier than normal bikes and given the higher speed possible, should only be ridden by confident cyclists. Minimum age for e-bike rental is 18 years and minimum height requirement is 150cm / 4ft9in. A maximum weight of 120kg also applies for e-bike rentals.
GRADE 2 - The trip requires a reasonable level of fitness to fully participate in the cycling. Daily biking routes are mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 30 to 58km/18.5 to 36mi. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs on the Curonian Spit) and dead flat most of the tour. The majority of the trip in on asphalt (tarmac); there are a few stretches on unsurfaced tracks, but no technical riding experience is required for this. The walking in the capital towns is along cobbled streets. The group travels at approx. 20 km per hour with several stops. In some places there will be small, rolling hills eg on Day 1, but normally it’s flat. It can be windy on some days, especially at the coast.
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It is possible to arrive into Vilnius by train from points through Eastern Europe (eg. Warsaw, Moscow). From the main station in Vilnius it is a further 3km/1.8mi to our usual hotel and this distance can be covered by either taxi or public transport. See www.ivilnius.com/learn/how-to-arrive/by-train/ for details on arriving in Vilnius by train.
The closest international airport is Vilnius. A number of airlines have services to Vilnius from points throughout Europe including Air Baltic, Austrian, Finnair, Ryan Air, Lufthansa and SAS. To travel from the airport to the hotel there are a number of options including taxi, bus or train. We can arrange a transfer from the airport to the joining hotel - please ask our office for details.
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