Cycling the Baltic States with three capitals, National Parks of Lahemaa, Gauja and the Curonian Spit
11 days self-guided supported cycling tour from Tallinn to Vilnius (Code SG7)
Tour distances: cycling ~344 km/~215 mi., by minibus ~1142 km/714 mi., by boat/ferry ~14 km/9 mi.
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2024 TOUR DATES (guaranteed departures marked with **) |
TOUR PRICE per person:
SEASON I:
Double/Twin room - 1395 EUR
Single room - 1825 EUR
SEASON II:
Double/Twin room - 1445 EUR
Single room - 1895 EUR
ITINERARY
Day 1 Wednesday: Arrive to Tallinn, Estonia
Individual arrival in Tallinn. Guided city tour.
Overnight in Tallinn: Hotel HESTIA ILMARINE**** or similar.
Day 2 Thursday: Tallinn - National Park Lahemaa, Estonia (cycling ~51 km/32 miles, by minibus ~100 km)
Meet your minibus driver. After bus transfer you shall begin your first bicycle trip through National Park Lahemaa, which is one of the last unspoiled regions of the Baltic coast.
Overnight in Sagadi: Hotel SAGADI Hotel***
Day 3 Friday: Along Lake Peipsi to Tartu, Estonia (cycling ~50 km/31 mi., by minibus ~160 km)
Morning transfer by bus to Mustvee. There you start a pleasant bicycle trip along Peipsi Lake shore to Varnja. You reach your hotel after bus transfer to Tartu, a famous university town.
Overnight in Tartu: Hotel DORPAT*** or similar.
Day 4 Saturday: Through the „Estonian Switzerland“ to Sigulda, Latvia (cycling ~28 km/18 mi., by minibus ~235 km)
After bus transfer to Otepää, a lovely place with many lakes, start your cycling through the so-called „Estonian Switzerland“ and admire the environment. Transfer to the hotel in Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia.
Overnight in Sigulda: Hotel SIGULDA*** or similar.
Day 5 Sunday: Gauja National Park – Riga, Latvia (~17 km/11 mi., by minibus ~50 km)
Cycling through Gauja National Park to Ragana, en route enjoy spectacular views of the Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, medieval castles in Sigulda & Turaida, the oldest church in Latvia (1205). Afternoon transfer to Riga, the Latvian capital, where a guided tour of the charming Old Town awaits.
Overnight in Riga: Hotel HESTIA JUGEND**** or similar.
Day 6 Monday: Riga & Jurmala Seaside resort, Latvia (~35 km/22 mi., by train ~25 km)
Today is free to explore Riga on your own and take a cycle ride on a bicycle path to Jurmala, a renowned Latvian seaside resort well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties. In the evening take a local train back to Riga (30 min; not included).
Overnight in Riga: Hotel HESTIA JUGEND**** or similar.
Day 7 Tuesday: Hill of Crosses & Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route, Lithuania (cycling ~42 km/29 mi. or 32 km/20 miles, by minibus ~290 km)
Transfer by minibus to Lithuanian Seaside. En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Begin your cycle ride to Klaipėda on a beautiful bicycle path, which lies along the Baltic Coast in the Seaside Regional Park. En route stop in Palanga, the renowned Lithuanian sea resort (Botanical Park & Amber Museum).
Overnight in Klaipeda: Hotel OLD MILL CONFERENCE*** or similar.
Day 8 Wednesday: Curonian Spit National Park, Lithuania (~57 km/36 mi.)
After breakfast you cross the lagoon by ferry and start cycling on an asphalt bike path which takes you along the Curonian Spit to Nida, the most beautiful resort in Lithuania famous for impressive sand dunes, the Amber Gallery, etc. En route you can visit the Hill of Witches, watch a colony of grey herons and cormorants; explore the “Dead" sand dunes on foot, swim in the Baltic Sea or, simply relax, & take in the sun on golden beaches.
Overnight in Nida: Hotel NERIJA*** or similar.
Day 9 Thursday: Crossing the Curonian Lagoon, Lithuania (~31 km/19 mi., by minibus ~210 km, by boat ~ 14 km)
Take a morning boat across the Curonian Lagoon to the mainland, en route enjoy a beautiful view of the sand dunes. Cycle to Ventė Cape to explore bird observatory and the 19thC lighthouse. Afternoon ride along the Curonian Lagoon through the Nemunas River Delta Regional Park followed by a minibus Transfer to Kaunas.
Overnight in Kaunas: Hotel KAUNAS**** or similar.
Day 10 Friday: Trakai island castle & capital Vilnius, Lithuania (~25 km/16 mi., by minibus ~97 km)
After breakfast drive by bus to the Lake District where start cycling through picturesque countryside on gentle hills. Arrive in Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Finish the tour with a transfer to Vilnius where a guided tour of the Old Town awaits you.
Overnight in Vilnius: Hotel COMFORT HOTEL LT*** or similar.
Day 11 Saturday: Tour ends in Vilnius, Lithuania
Individual departure after breakfast.
Price includes:
- 10 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes (rooms with WC/shower);
- Breakfast daily on days 2-10;
- Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned minibus;
- Luggage transport as per itinerary;
- Guided 2-hour city tours in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius (any entrance fees are payable individually);
- Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon from Nida to the mainland;
- Individual information package (one per room): city guides, maps, programme and route description;
- Emergency contact numbers for our English or German speaking representatives;
- GPS Tracks;
- Accommodation in 3-4* hotels, Rooms with shower/WC or bath/WC;
Price doesn't include:
- Arrival and departure transfers;
- Lunches and dinners;
- Bicycle rent;
- Entrance fees;
- Tips;
Optional extras:
- Rental of trekking bicycle (VDV) with 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears & free-wheel, all supplied with awaterproof back pannier and handlebar bag with a plastic cover for GPS/smartphone (Ortlieb) and tachometer (1x booking) - 119 EUR
- Rental of E-bike/Pedelec (VDV, Kalkhoff) with Bosch driving system, 8-speed Shimano Nexus hub gears &back-pedal break or free wheel, equipped with waterproof back pannier and handlebar bag with a plastic cover for GPS/smartphone (Ortlieb) – 269 EUR per person
- Rent of helmet (please send your head size in centimetres or helmet size: S, M, L, XL) - 10 EUR
- 6 x 3-course dinners package at the hotels excluding Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius – 235 EUR per person
- Pre-tour accommodation in Tallinn 4* (with breakfast)
Double/twin room - 110 EUR
Single room - 99 EUR - Post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* (with breakfast and city tax)
Double/twin room - 95 EUR
Single room - 85 EUR - Arrival/departure transfer from Tallinn airport/to Vilnius airport:
by car up to 3 people - 39 EUR
by minibus up to 7 people - 65 EUR
Notes:
- Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room for people from 3 yrs. old – 15 %;
- Children under 3 yrs. old – free of charge!
- Minimum group size:
– 4 people (fixed departures)
– 6 people (departure on any other date May-September on request)
The trip is booking throughout the year.
More information and reservation: info@klaipedatours.lt