Cycling tour in Lithuania and Latvia: the Baltic Seaside, Kurland & capital city Riga
8 days self-guided cycling tour from Klaipėda to Riga (Code SG3)
Tour distances: cycling ~366 km /229 mi., by train ~1 hour
2024 TOUR DATES:
SG3. 01.05 – 30.09.2024 (Daily)
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TOUR PRICE per person: Low season (01.05-14.06.2024 & 01-30.09.2024) High season (15.06-31.08.2024) Supplement for 1 person travelling alone – 20 EUR..................
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Klaipėda
Individual arrival in Klaipėda and transfer to your hotel (not included). Overnight at 3* Hotel in Klaipėda.
Day 2: Klaipėda-Karklė-Palanga, ~30 km/19 mi
Collect rental cycles at your hotel (if pre-ordered). Cycle on asphalt cycle path through the Seaside Regional Park to Palanga resort, famous for its Botanical Park and Amber Museum. Overnight at 4* Hotel in Palanga.
Day 3: Palanga-Nica-Liepaja, ~78 km/49 mi
Cycle on picturesque cycle path along the Baltic Sea Coast to Šventoji where you'll cross the river over a cable bridge. Then cycle on the main road and cross the border into Latvia. Overnight at 3* Hotel in Liepaja.
Day 4: Liepaja-Vergale-Pavilosta, ~56 km/35 mi
Explore the Old Town of Liepaja and its special district called Karosta, a former military settlement and Soviet Navy submarine base. Cycle on picturesque road to Pavilosta, which is a small fishing port with several, welcoming pubs on the shore. Overnight at hotel/guesthouse in Pavilosta .
Day 5: Pavilosta-Jūrkalne-Kuldiga, ~64 km/40 mi
Cycle to Jurkalne along a very picturesque coastline with quiet, unspoiled beaches and impressive, steep 20m high sand cliffs. Arrrive in Kuldiga, a former capital of Kurzeme Duchy, now famous for the Old Town with charming atmosphere; Ventas Rumba, the widest waterfall in Europe, and Riežupe sand caves. Overnight at 3* Hotel in Kuldiga .
Day 6: Kuldiga-Renda-Kandava, ~60 km/38 mi
Cycle to Kandava along the Abava River. En route pass trough Sabile village famous th most northern open-air vineyard in the world, registered in the Guinness Book of Records. The winemaking tradition in Sabile dates back to the 16th century. Arrive in Kandava, guesthouse check-in.
Day 7: Kandava-Tukums-Jurmala-Riga, ~78 km/49 mi, by train ~1 hour
Cycle to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States. Jurmala is well known for its natural treasures: 32 km long white sand beach (possible to cycle on the beach), curative mud and mineral waters. En route you may stop in Tukums, the town of gardens and roses, surrounded by many castles and manor houses - Tukums Castle Tower of the Livonian Order, Šlokenbeka Manor House, etc. From Jurmala take a train to Riga or continue cycling on a separate cycle path along the railway to Riga, the capital of Latvia and medieval Hanseatic town ( extra 20 km). Arrive in Riga. Overnight at 4* Hotel in Riga.
Day 8: Riga
Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.
Price includes:
- 7 nights stay at 3-4* middle-range hotels & guesthouses;
Rooms with shower/WC or bath/WC - 7 x breakfast;
- 24 hours service hotline;
- Individual information package (one per room): tour program with route description, maps and city guides;
- GPS Tracks;
Price doesn't include:
- Arrival and departure transfers;
- Lunches & dinners;
- Luggage transport;
- Bicycle rent;
- Train tickets;
- Tips;
Optional extras:
- Rental of hybrid trekking cycle (VDV, KTM) equipped with 8-speed Shimano Nexus hub gears or 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears (optional) – 139 EUR per person (Day 2-7), 15 EUR per extra day*;
- Rental of E-bike / Pedelec with Bosch driving system (VDV) – 249 EUR per person (Day 2-7), 28 EUR per extra day*;
- Rental of carbon gravel bike (SILVERBACK Siablo CF) – 269 EUR per person (Day 2-7), 30 EUR for extra day*;
- Rental of cyclecross bike (Kona Jake) or gravel bike ALU (Silverback Siablo) – 185 EUR per person (Day 2-7), 22 EUR for extra day*;
- Rental of bicycle tachometer (min. 4 functions) and it's installation on the bicycle – 10 EUR per bicycle;
- Rental of a pair of waterproof panniers (Ortlieb) for mounting on back rack (40 litres capacity) – 25 EUR per cycle (Day 2-7), 5 EUR per extra day;
- Rental of helmet (size S, M, L, XL) – 10 EUR per person, 1 EUR for extra day;
- Luggage transport (Klaipeda-Palanga, Palanga-Liepaja, Liepaja-Pavilosta, Pavilosta-Kuldiga, Kuldiga-Kandava, Kandava-Riga) – 699 EUR for group up to 8 people;
- Bus ticket Riga-Klaipeda – 49 EUR/ person;
- Arrival transfer by car from/to (price for one way up to 3 people):
From/to Palanga airport - 65 EUR;
From/to Klaipeda Central Ferry terminal/Bus or train station - 39 EUR; - Departure transfer by car from/to (price for one way up to 3 people):
From/to Riga airport - 49 EUR;
* included extra equipment and services:
- a waterproof handlebar bag with map/smartphone holder (Ortlieb)
- repair set with spare inner tubes (one repair set per booking)
- tachometer (one per booking)
- delivery of bikes to the hotel in Klaipeda/collection from the hotel in Riga
Notes:
- Discounts for extra bed in Double/Twin room - 15 %
- Minimum group size – 1 people
The trip is booking throughout the year.
More information and reservation: info@klaipedatours.lt