Cycling the Baltics Highlights: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Cycling the Baltics Highlights: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Cycling the Baltics Highlights: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
9 Days Starting in 59.435806,24.744828 and ending in 54.628821,25.266941
Visiting: EE, LV, Lithuania
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$1360
$1298
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NB: Prices correct on 17-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Despite their geographical proximity, the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are having a lot of cultural and geographical particularities, and exploring them on a single bike trip could be an adventure of a lifetime. During this 11-days tour you will travel from Tallinn, Estonia, in the north, through Latvia and on to Lithuania in the south, enjoy a great variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these distinctive countries
Itinerary
Individual arrival in Tallinn. Depending on your arrival time, you will have the rest of the day for attending a guided city tour (starting at 18:00) and exploring the old town on your own.
Accommodation: Hestia Ilmarine or similar
Day 2: Tallinn – National Park Lahemaa 53 km
Today you meet with your driver, and after a 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.
Cycling for the day: 53 km
Minibus transfer: approx. 90 km
Accommodation: Hotel Sagadi *** or similar
Day 3: Along Lake Peipsi to Tartu 50 km
Morning transfer by bus to Mustvee, where you start a pleasant bicycle trip along Peipsi Lake shore to Varnja. After finishing your cycling trip for the day, the minibus will take you to Tartu, a famous university town.
Cycling for the day: 50 km
Minibus transfer: approx. 160 km
Accommodation: Dorpat or similar
Day 4: Through the „Estonian Switzerland“ to Sigulda 28 km
After a transfer to Otepää, a lovely place with many lakes, you will start your cycling through the so-called „Estonian Switzerland“ and have the chance to admire the environment. Transfer to the hotel in Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia.
Cycling for the day: 28 km
Minibus transfer: approx. 235 km
Accommodation: Hotel Sigulda or similar
Day 5: Gauja National Park – Riga 17 km
Today you cycle through Gauja National Park to Ragana, enjoying en route spectacular views of the Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, medieval castles in Sigulda & Turaida, and the oldest church in Latvia (1205 AD). Afternoon transfer to Riga, the Latvian capital, where you will get on a guided tour of the charming Old Town.
Cycling for the day: 17 km
Minibus transfer: approx. 50 km
Accommodation: Avalon or similar
Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Seaside Resort 35 km
Today is a free day to explore Riga on your own or take a ride on a bicycle path to Jurmala, a renowned Latvian seaside resort known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties. In the evening you can take a local train back to Riga.
Cycling for the day: 35 km
Return ride by train: approx. 25 km
Accommodation: Avalon or similar
Day 7: Hill of Crosses & Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route 42 km
A minibus transfer will take you to the Lithuanian Seaside, stopping en route at the Hill of Crosses, a remarkable site of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Begin your cycle ride to Klaipeda on a beautiful bicycle path lying along the Baltic Coast in the Seaside Regional Park. En route stop in Palanga, the renowned Lithuanian sea resort (Botanical Park & Amber Museum).
Cycling for the day: 42 km
Minibus transfer: approx. 290 km
Accommodation: Old Mill Conference or similar
Day 8: Curonian Spit National Park 57 km
After breakfast, you cross the lagoon by ferry and start cycling on an asphalt bike path taking 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 on the golden beaches. Transfer back to Klaipeda and optional dinner at the hotel.
Cycling for the day: 57 km
Accommodation: Old Mill Conference or similar
Day 9: Departure
Individual departure after breakfast.
Check out our Q&As
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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