Itinerary: Cycling & Coach Tour Baltics Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia

Day 1 Monday (Lithuania): Vilnius

Arrive in Vilnius, for more than 600 years the capital of Lithuania. Make your way to the hotel to check-in for 1 night.
19:30 hrs: At the hotel, meet your fellow travellers at the welcome meeting with your tour guide.

Overnight: 3 star COMFORT HOTEL LT Vilnius or similar

Day 2 Tuesday (Lithuania): Vilnius-Trakai Insular Castle-Kaunas

After breakfast, we have 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 we 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. This afternoon transfer by bus to Kaunas. Arrive in Kaunas, check-in to the hotel for 1 night.
Optional dinner at the hotel (not included).

Today: Cycling 33 km/21 miles. Coach 100 km
Overnight: 4 star VICTORIA KAUNAS HOTEL or similar

Day 3 Wednesday (Lithuania): Along the Nemunas River: Kaunas-Klaipėda

We see Kaunas by bike, followed by a ride on he picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. En route we stop in Zapyškis, famous for its unusual small 14th century gothic church. Finish the ride with a bus transfer to the Baltic coast. A picnic lunch is included today. Arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town on the Baltic Sea, check-in to the hotel for 2 nights.
Optional dinner at the hotel (not included).

Today: Cycling 35 km/22 miles. Coach 220 km
Overnight: 3 star OLD MILL HOTEL Klaipėda or similar

Day 4 Thursday (Lithuania): Curonian Spit National Park

Today we go for the longest ride to Nida. Follow the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit, famous for its amber and fine sand beaches. En-route enjoy beautiful views of the Curonian Spit which separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Sightseeing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Transfer by bus or boat back to Klaipėda.
Tonight dinner at the hotel is included.

Today: Cycling 58 km/36 miles. Bus or boat 50 km
Overnight: 3 star OLD MILL HOTEL Klaipėda or similar

Day 5 Friday (Lithuania-Latvia): Klaipėda-Palanga Resort-Hill of Crosses-Riga

Early morning breakfast before our ride to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former Soviet military training area. Arrive in Palanga, the largest Lithuanian seaside resort, for a tour which includes a visit to the Botanical Gardens and the Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, with over 25,000 pieces of native amber on display. Afternoon bus transfer to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. En-route we stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Arrival in Riga, check-in for 2 nights.
Tonight dinner at the hotel is included.

Today: Cycling 32 km/20 miles. Bus 290 km
Overnight: 4 star HESTIA JUGEND HOTEL Riga or similar

Day 6 Saturday (Latvia): Riga & Jurmala Seaside Resort

After breakfast we have a guided tour of Riga Old Town, a medieval Hanseatic town famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. In the afternoon there is free time in Riga, or cycling to Jurmala, the largest seaside resort in the Baltic States well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties.
Transfer back to the hotel in Riga by bus.

Today: Cycling 30 km/19 miles. Bus 20 km
Overnight: 4 star HESTIA JUGEND HOTEL Riga or similar

Day 7 Sunday (Latvia): Gauja National Park & Bicycle Museum

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 for 1 night. Optional dinner at the hotel (not included).

Today: Cycling 45 km/28 miles. Bus 50 km
Overnight: 3 star Sigulda Hotel or similar

Day 8 Monday (Latvia-Estonia): Sigulda-Saaremaa

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 nights at the seaside.
Dinner at the hotel is included.

Today: Cycling 38 km/24 miles. Bus 330 km. Ferry 6 km
Overnight: 3 star Hotel Mändjala or Kuressaare (Saaremaa) or similar

Day 9 Tuesday (Estonia): Saaremaa Island

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 (not included).

Today: Cycling 56 km/34 miles. Bus 50 km
Overnight: 3 star Hotel Mändjala or Kuressaare (Saaremaa) or similar

Day 10 Wednesday (Estonia): Saaremaa & Tallinn

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 for 1 night, followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town.
Tonight enjoy our Farewell dinner in a city restaurant (included).

Today: Cycling 37 km/23 miles or 28 km/18 miles. Bus 210 km. Ferry 6 km
Overnight: HESTIA ILMARINE HOTEL Tallinn or similar

Day 11 Thursday (Estonia): Tallinn

Breakfast at the hotel. Say farewell to your fellow guests and check out.
End of the tour.

Accommodation – Cycling & Coach Tour Baltics Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia

We always reserve high quality accommodation for you to enjoy your holiday. Hotels, guesthouses and B&B’s we have selected are known for their comfortable rooms, hearty breakfast and cosy atmosphere. Some of them are typical in the region while in some places they are local landmarks.

On our cycle tours we mainly use very nice 3* (in some places 4*), mostly Comfort and First-class hotels which are highly recommended due to their comfort, location and ambience.

When staying in big cities where often our tours start and finish, for example, Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, we always choose for you centrally located hotels. For your convenience we always offer extra nights at the same tour hotels before and after the tour.

Comfortable trekking / hybrid bikes (KTM, VDV – velo-de-ville) are used on our fully guided cycle tours in the Baltics.

They are equipped with:

• 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears with free wheel or 8-speed internal-hub gears, Shimano Nexus, & pedal brake (optional)
• Aluminium frame of different size and type – lady’s, unisex and standard one with a crossbar
• Front suspension fork (some are with lockout function) or rigid fork
• 28″ and 26″ size wheels with flat-less puncture protection tires, Schwalbe Marathon Plus 40×622, the most suitable ones for all kind of roads in the Baltics
• Comfortable saddle with springs or/and suspension seat post, easy adjustable height
• Mudguards to keep you clean in case of bad weather
• Bottle holder (except bikes with real lady’s frame)
• Back rack for panniers (one waterproof pannier is included on most tours)
• LED lights (front & back) with hub dynamo
• Flat pedals which can be changed to SPD ones (extra charge) or your own pedals
• You will be asked for your measurements prior to the trip

E-bikes / Pedelecs – motor-assisted electric bikes are available for an extra charge on our guided cycle tours.

We use high quality e-bikes specially designed for us by Velo-de-Ville (VDV) company in Germany. They are equipped with:

• BOSCH central-drive motor (250W) and 11 ah Lithium-Ion battery (400Wh or 500 Wh) which lasts for up to 110 km/70 miles in eco mode
• On-board computer with 5 riding modes: Off, Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo
• 8-speed internal-hub gears (Shimano Nexus) with freewheel or back-pedal brakes (optional)
• Aluminium lady’s/unisex frame type of different size (SS – 42 cm/16″, S – 45 cm /17″, M – 50 cm /19″, L – 55 cm /21″, XL – 60 cm /24″) and standard frame with  a crossbar for tall men – XL size (60 cm/24″);
• Front suspension fork
• 28″ size wheels and flat-less puncture protection tires, Schwalbe Marathon Plus 40×622
• Comfortable saddle with springs or suspension seat post, easy adjustable height
• Back rack for panniers (one waterproof pannier is included on most tours)
• LED lights with hub dynamo
• You will be asked for your measurements prior to the trip

Accessories

Our accessories package to the rental bikes on all tours includes:

• Bicycle pannier bag (ORTLIEB) with a 12.5 or 20 litres capacity
• Cable lock (normally one for two bikes)
• Re-usable plastic bottle for drinking water, which is free on all guided tours
• Free of charge cycling helmet to fit you (S, M, L, XL – please inform us in advance about your most suitable helmet size or your head measurement in centimetres).

Bikes, trailers & seats for children:

Your children should have an enjoyable and safe trip. That’s why we provide your babies with inspected children’s seats (PROSPORT) or Danish 2-wheel trailers (WINTHER Dolphin), while the older children will receive a 1-wheel trailer-bike or a normal bike with 24″ or 26″ size wheels suitable for their age and size.

Cycling & Coach Tour Baltics
Price and Tour Dates 2023

* Language of tour guide(s):
EN – English speaker, DE – German speaker, DE/EN – mixed group with 1 bilingual guide or 2 guides in case of larger group

PRIVATE GROUPS: We can provide this tour for your own cycling group on any date from May to September. Please ask for details

Discounts:
Extra bed in double/twin room:  15 % discount
Child 3 yrs and over with extra bed in double/twin room:  15% discount
Children under 3 yrs old sharing parents bed:  free of charge

Optional Extras:

PRE/POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
Vilnius – 3 star COMFORT LT Hotel or similar
80 EUR per Double room per night, including breakfast
69 EUR per Single room per night, including breakfast

Tallinn – 4 star HESTIA ILMARINE Hotel or similar
110 EUR per Double room per night, including breakfast
99 EUR per Single room per night, including breakfast

TRANSFERS:
Arrival or departure transfer by car for 1-3 people:  35 EUR per transfer
Arrival or departure transfer by minibus for 4-7 people:  59 EUR per transfer

E BIKE RENTAL:
Supplement for an E-bike/Pedelec with Bosch driving system:  195 EUR per person

MEALS:
Dinner package:
4 dinners of 3 courses with coffee/tea (1 x Kaunas, 1 x Klaipėda, 1 x Sigulda, 1 x Saaremaa):  115 EUR per person

Price Includes:

• Information package (city guides, maps and programme)
• 10 nights in 3-4 star hotels, including all taxes
• Breakfast daily
• 1 x picnic lunch (Day 3)
• 4 x 3 courses dinners (1 x Klaipeda, 1 x Riga, 1 x Saaremaa, 1 x Tallinn)
• 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 Palanga
  Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum
  Angla Windmill Park in Saaremaa

Not included:

• Arrival and departure transfers
• 8 x lunches and 6 x dinners
• Tips and Gratuities

Notes: Cycling & Coach Tour Baltics Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia

• Minimum group size:
  2 people (fixed departures)
  12 people (any other date May-September on request)
• Maximum group size – 15 people with one guide and 21 people with two guides
• Language of cycling tour guides (for groups from 8 people) or driver/guides (groups up to 7 people):
  DE – German speaker tour guide
  EN – English speaker tour guide
  EN / DE – mixed English/German speaking group with bilingual tour guide (smaller group up to 15 people) or two guides (for group up to 21 people); separate English and German speaking groups might be organised
• Arrival / Departure airports:
  Arrival  Vilnius International Airport VNO (Lithuania)
  Depart from Tallinn Airport TLL (Estonia)
  n.b. Tallinn is a convenient gateway to Finland and Sweden with regular ferries to Helsinki and Stockholm
• Cycling Grade:
  We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate with intensive tour programme. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 30 to 58 km (19-36 miles) each day. The terrain is varied and rolling with a few gradual hills on some riding days (a few steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. The tour covers all three Baltic States and therefore it includes a few long bus transfers between the most interesting cycling destinations and the capital cities. Our walking sightseeing tours in the capital old towns are along cobbled streets.

How to Book and Pay

• 20% non-refundable deposit upon confirmation
• Balance due by 56 days prior to arrival