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Borderland of Lithuania & Poland

Name: Borderland of Lithuania & Poland
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Lithuania, Poland Bike Tours

Bike & explore two countries, two cultures, and two histories of Eastern & Central Europe

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Guided/Self Guided / Supported
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Moderate
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Explore the borderland of Lithuania and Poland on this supported or fully guided bike tour. These two countries, though geographically not truly Eastern Europe, historically, have been under the Eastern bloc of Soviet influence.
Once separated from Western Europe by the "Iron Curtain", culturally, these borderlands and the people retain their complex and distinct identities, yet a unique, combined identity, with refreshing openness to cultural diversity.
It is a beautiful region: a land of gentle hills, sandy plains, vast primeval forests, crystal clear lakes, and deep river valleys. You will experience a wonderful mix of villages and rural countryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct history and culture of these different countries.
Highlights
- Vilnius and Unesco listed old town
- Warsaw and Unesco listed old town
- Čepkeliai - Dzūkija National/Pan Park, Lithuania
- Druskininkai Resort, Lithuania
- Masurian Lakes Region, Poland
- Wigry and Biebrza National Parks in Poland
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Itinerary

All distances are approximate. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, you may find temporary local deviations/detours caused by roadwork not reflected in your route book or GPS tracks. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.

Self-guided (with support)

Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania
Day 2: Vilnius - Trakai - Vilnius, 31 mi. (49 km) + transfer
Day 3: Vilnius - Druskininkai, 30 mi. (48 km) + transfer
Day 4: Druskininkai - Dzūkija National Park - Druskininkai, 26 mi. (42 km) + transfer
Day 5: (Lithuania - Poland) Druskininkai - Suwalki Lakeland - Gawrych Ruda, 29 mi. (47 km) + transfer
Day 6: Gawrych Ruda - Wigry National Park - Gawrych Ruda, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 7: Gawrych Ruda - Augustow & Canal - Goniadz, 36 mi. (57 km) + transfer
Day 8: Goniadz - Biebrza National Park - Warsaw, 24 mi. (39 km) + transfer
Day 9: Warsaw 22 mi. (36 km)
Day 10: Departure from Warsaw
Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania
Individual arrival in Vilnius, the ancient capital of Lithuania for over 600 years. After arrival and check-in at the hotel and a welcome meeting with our local representative (scheduled for 7:30 pm). Be sure to take some time to stroll about the Unesco World Heritage-listed old town, including Cathedral Square and Town Hall Square.
Preferred accommodation: Vilnius, 3* Comfort Hotel LT
Day 2: Vilnius - Trakai - Vilnius, 31 mi. (49 km) + transfer
After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. In the afternoon, a minibus transfer will bring you to Užutrakis where start your first bike ride on gentle hills around Galvė Lake and back to Vilnius. En route, you may visit Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for the 14th-century island castle built on a small island in Lake Galvė.

Transfer: 32 km
Preferred accommodation: Vilnius, 3* Comfort Hotel LT

Day 3: Vilnius - Druskininkai, 30 mi. (48 km) + transfer
You will be transferred by minibus to Merkinė, where you will begin your ride to Druskininkai. Druskininkai is famous throughout Europe for its wellness springs resorts. Today's cycle route goes via Liškiava, known for its 17-18th-century Dominican monastery ensemble on the Nemunas Riverbank. After arrival in Druskininkai, you will check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays. There will be an afternoon trip to Grūtas Park, renowned as the destination where all the unwanted Lenin statues were relocated following Lithuania's independence from the Soviet Union. Optional dinner at the hotel (not included).
Transfer: 100 km
Preferred accommodation: Druskininkai, 3* Hotel Regina
Day 4: Druskininkai - Dzūkija National Park - Druskininkai, 26 mi. (42 km) + transfer
An early morning transfer will bring you to Dzūkija National Park, the largest park in Lithuania. It is overgrown with pine forests (90% of the territory) and one of 13 wild PAN parks in Europe. Here begins your cycle tour through the woods and ethnographical villages. The afternoon is free to enjoy the resort or go for a ride through the woods.
Transfer: 45 km
Preferred accommodation: Druskininkai, 3* Hotel Regina
Day 5: (Lithuania - Poland) Druskininkai - Suwalki Lakeland - Gawrych Ruda, 29 mi. (47 km) + transfer
Today you will finally enter Poland! After crossing the border, you will begin cycling on rolling hills with picturesque views of beautiful lakes and Polish countryside. Wigry National Park is your destination. En route, you will visit Suwałki, the largest town and the capital of the historical Suwałki region. Check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays—optional dinner at the hotel (not included).
Transfer: 95 km
Preferred accommodation: Gawrych Ruda, 3* Nad Wigrami
Day 6: Gawrych Ruda - Wigry National Park - Gawrych Ruda, 29 mi. (47 km)
Today you will be on marked trails riding around Wigry Lake. Wigry is one of the largest lakes in Poland, with 15 islands, and one of the deepest (73 m) and most beautiful. En route, you may explore a former monastery, built by the death-obsessed Camaldolese monks in the 17th century. The whole complex, complete with a church and 17 hermitages, is spectacularly located on a peninsula in the lake.

Preferred accommodation: Gawrych Ruda, 3* Nad Wigrami
Day 7: Gawrych Ruda - Augustow & Canal - Goniadz, 34 mi. (55 km) + transfer
Cycle along the GreenVelo route toward Augustów, passing by picturesque lakes and the historic Augustów Canal. Augustów, a charming town nestled at the confluence of the Netta River and the canal that shares its name, serves as the gateway to the Suwałki region. After a brief bus transfer, arrive in Goniądz for hotel check-in—optional dinner (not included).
Transfer: 67 km
Preferred accommodation: Goniadz, 3* Hotel Bartlowzina
Day 8: Goniadz - Biebrza National Park - Warsaw, 24 mi. (39 km) + transfer
This morning is dedicated to a bike ride along the Royal Route (Polish: Trakt Królewski) through Biebrza National Park, which preserves expansive and pristine fenlands, home to a unique array of plant species, rare wetland birds, and mammals like elk and beavers. In the afternoon, you will be transferred by minibus to Warsaw, the capital of Poland. After check-in at the hotel, you will have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the Warsaw Old Town.
Transfer: 180 km
Preferred accommodation: Warsaw, 3* Hotel Metropol
Day 9: Warsaw 22 mi. (36 km)
Enjoy a free day in Warsaw. Alternatively, you can join an optional guided cycling tour (not included) that explores areas beyond the Old Town and Central District. Ride along both sides of the Vistula River, passing through Warsaw's green spaces and past various cultural and historic landmarks. In the afternoon, you may choose to visit these sites individually without the bikes.
Preferred accommodation: Warsaw, 3* Hotel Metropol
Day 10: Departure from Warsaw
The tour ends after breakfast. You will bid Poland farewell, or continue with your travels!

Guided

Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania
Day 2: Vilnius - Trakai - Vilnius, 14 mi. 23 km) + transfer
Day 3: Vilnius - Druskininkai, 26 mi. (42 km) + transfer
Day 4: Druskininkai - Dzūkija National Park - Druskininkai, 26 mi. (42 km) + transfer
Day 5: (Lithuania - Poland) Druskininkai - Suwalki Lakeland - Wigry National Park, 34 mi. (55 km) + transfer
Day 6: Wigry National Park round-trip, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 7: Gawrych Ruda - Augustow & Canal - Goniadz, 34 mi. (55 km) + transfer
Day 8: Goniadz - Biebrza National Park - Warsaw, 24 mi. (39 km) + transfer
Day 9: Warsaw 22 mi. (36 km)
Day 10: Departure from Warsaw
Day 1: Arrival in Vilnius
Individual arrival in Vilnius, the ancient capital of Lithuania for over 600 years. After arrival and check-in at the hotel and a welcome meeting with our local representative (scheduled for 7:30 pm). Be sure to take some time to stroll about the Unesco World Heritage-listed old town, including Cathedral Square and Town Hall Square.
Preferred accommodation: Vilnius, 3* Comfort Hotel LT
Day 2: Vilnius - Trakai - Vilnius, 14 mi. 23 km) + transfer
After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. In the afternoon, a minibus transfer will bring you to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Begin your first cycling adventure through the rolling hills around Lake Galvė, stopping to visit the 14th-century island castle on a picturesque lake.

Transfer: 55 km
Preferred accommodation: Vilnius, 3* Comfort Hotel LT

Day 3: Vilnius - Druskininkai, 26 mi. (42 km) + transfer
You will be transferred by minibus to Merkinė, where you will begin your ride to Druskininkai. Druskininkai is famous throughout Europe for its wellness springs resorts. Today's cycle route goes via Liškiava, known for its 17-18th-century Dominican monastery ensemble on the Nemunas Riverbank. After arrival in Druskininkai, you will check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays. There will be an afternoon trip to Grūtas Park, renowned as the destination where all the unwanted Lenin statues were relocated following Lithuania's independence from the Soviet Union. Dinner at the hotel (included).
Transfer: 113 km
Preferred accommodation: Druskininkai, 3* Hotel Regina
Day 4: Druskininkai - Dzūkija National Park - Druskininkai, 26 mi. (42 km) + transfer
An early morning transfer will bring you to Dzūkija National Park, the largest park in Lithuania. It is overgrown with pine forests (90% of the territory) and one of 13 wild PAN parks in Europe. Here begins your cycle tour through the woods and ethnographical villages. The afternoon is free to enjoy the resort or go for a ride through the woods.
Transfer: 55 km
Preferred accommodation: Druskininkai, 3* Hotel Regina
Day 5: (Lithuania - Poland) Druskininkai - Suwalki Lakeland - Gawrych Ruda, 29 mi. (47 km) + transfer
Today you will finally enter Poland! After crossing the border, you will begin cycling on rolling hills with picturesque views of beautiful lakes and Polish countryside. Wigry National Park is your destination. En route, you will visit Suwałki, the largest town and the capital of the historical Suwałki region. Check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays—dinner at the hotel (included).
Transfer: 85 km
Preferred accommodation: Gawrych Ruda, 3* Nad Wigrami
Day 6: Gawrych Ruda - Wigry National Park - Gawrych Ruda, 29 mi. (47 km)
Today you will be on marked trails riding around Wigry Lake. Wigry is one of the largest lakes in Poland, with 15 islands, and one of the deepest (73 m) and most beautiful. En route, you may explore a former monastery, built by the death-obsessed Camaldolese monks in the 17th century. The whole complex, complete with a church and 17 hermitages, is spectacularly located on a peninsula in the lake.

Preferred accommodation: Gawrych Ruda, 3* Nad Wigrami
Day 7: Gawrych Ruda - Augustow & Canal - Goniadz, 34 mi. (55 km) + transfer
Cycle along the GreenVelo route toward Augustów, passing by picturesque lakes and the historic Augustów Canal. Augustów, a charming town nestled at the confluence of the Netta River and the canal that shares its name, serves as the gateway to the Suwałki region. After a brief bus transfer, arrive in Goniądz for hotel check-in—dinner (included).
Transfer: 67 km
Preferred accommodation: Goniadz, 3* Hotel Bartlowzina
Day 8: Goniadz - Biebrza National Park - Warsaw, 24 mi. (39 km) + transfer
This morning is dedicated to a bike ride along the Royal Route (Polish: Trakt Królewski) through Biebrza National Park, which preserves expansive and pristine fenlands, home to a unique array of plant species, rare wetland birds, and mammals like elk and beavers. In the afternoon, you will be transferred by minibus to Warsaw, the capital of Poland. After check-in at the hotel, you will have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the Warsaw Old Town. Dinner at a local restaurant (included).
Transfer: 180 km
Preferred accommodation: Warsaw, 3* Hotel Metropol
Day 9: Warsaw 22 mi. (36 km)
Enjoy a free day in Warsaw. Alternatively, you can join an optional guided cycling tour (not included) that explores areas beyond the Old Town and Central District. Ride along both sides of the Vistula River, passing through Warsaw's green spaces and past various cultural and historic landmarks. In the afternoon, you may choose to visit these sites individually without the bikes.
Preferred accommodation: Warsaw, 3* Hotel Metropol
Day 10: Departure from Warsaw
The tour ends after breakfast. You will bid Poland farewell, or continue with your travels!

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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations

You will be accommodated in three-star establishments during your tour. On each day’s details, you will find the name of each overnight preferred accommodation, based on availability.
Bicycles
Standard Bike

Ladies, unisex or standard crossbar Velo-de-Ville bike

Aluminum frame
Flat handlebars
Comfortable saddle with springs or/and suspension seatpost
Water bottle cage (expect ladies frame)
24-speed Shimano derailleur gears with a freewheel
Flat pedals (can be changed to SPD pedals for a supplement or you can bring your own pedals)
V-brakes
Rear rack
Mudguards
28-inch wheel (26" and 24" wheels also available)
Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires
LED lights (front & back) with hub dynamo
E-Bike

Ladies or unisex Velo-de-Ville bike
Aluminum frame
Upright handlebar
Comfort saddle
8-speed (Shimano Nexus) freewheel
On-board computer with 5 riding modes: off, eco, tour, sport, turbo
Bosch central drive motor (250 Wh)
Lithium-Ion battery (400 Wh) which lasts up to 70 mi. (110 km) in eco mode
Flat pedals
V-brakes
Rear rack
Mudguards
28-inch wheels
Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires
LED lights with hub dynamo
Inclusions
What’s Included

Self-guided (with support)
- 9 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes
- Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned coach /minibus
- Luggage transport as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Trekking bicycle with waterproof pannier, handlebar bag with plastic cover
- Guided walking tours in Vilnius and Warsaw (any entrance fees are payable individually)
- Emergency contact numbers for our English or German-speaking representatives
- Individual information package (one per room)
- GPS Tracks
What’s Not Included

Self-guided/supported
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Lunches & dinners
- Entrance fees
- Helmet
- Gratuities
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance

Dates & Pricing

Questions about dates or pricing? We’re here to help! Call 800-951-4384 to talk to a Tour Specialist now.

Self-Guided Tour 2025 Jun 20, Jul 25, Aug 22 from € 1423
2025 departures: Jun 20, Jul 25, Aug 22

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Tour Package
Double occupancy € 1423
Single occupancy € 1773
Bike Rental Price
Standard touring bike Included
Electric bike € 150
Rental Options Price
Helmet € 10
Optional Excursion Price
4-hour guided cycling tour in Warsaw (day 9) with standard bike € 69
4-hour guided cycling tour in Warsaw (day 9) with electric bike € 99
Dinners Included Price
Three 3-course dinners in Druskininkai, Gavrych Ruda & Goniadz € 115
Guided Tour 2025 Jun 20, Jul 25, Aug 22 from € 1824
2025 departures: Jun 20, Jul 25, Aug 22

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Tour Package
Double occupancy € 1824
Single occupancy € 2174
Bike Rental Price
Standard touring bike Included
Electric bike € 199
Rental Options Price
Waterproof handlebar bag with plastic cover for GPS/smartphone € 25

Extra Options

Extra Nights
Vilnius
Double occupancy	€ 50
Single occupancy	€ 89
Warsaw
Double occupancy	€ 65
Single occupancy	€ 119

Transfers	Price
Based on 1-3 persons
From Vilnius Airport	€ 55
To Warsaw Chopin Airport	€ 55
To Warsaw Modlin Airport	€ 115
Based on 4-7 persons
From Vilnius Airport	€ 65
To Warsaw Chopin Airport	€ 85
To Warsaw Modlin Airport	€ 155

Please Note

Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
Information to read before you book
We recommend purchasing trip insurance
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel
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Extra Info

Skill Level — Moderate
We rate this self-guided (with support) or fully-guided trip as moderate. The itinerary leads mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths with distances that range from 32 to 65 km (20 to 41 miles) each day with a possibility to cycle longer on some days such as on Day 3 (Dzūkija National Park in Lithuania) and Day 8 (Wigry National Park in Poland). The terrain is mostly flat except for a few rolling roads with some gradual hills on the first riding days in Lithuania. Tour distances: self-guided cycling 225 mi. (360 km) and the guided cycling tour 200 mi (321 km). Transfers: approximately 500 km.
Airport Info
Arrival in Vilnius Airport (VNO), located 6 km from the city or Kaunas Airport (KUN), 83 km from Vilnius. Departure from the main International Warsaw-Chopin Airport (WAW) in Poland.
Local Travel
Private or group airport transfers are available. Please see pricing. If you prefer taxi and public transportation, upon arrival at the Vilnius Airport, you will find taxis outside Arrivals with relatively cheap fares. The journey time to the city is 15 minutes and the cost is €10. If you are arriving in Kaunas Airport, there is an express bus service that runs from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius. The bus stop at Kaunas Airport is just in front of the passenger terminal.
Remarks
This trip is offered as a self-guided or fully guided tour with support. The self-guided version is a “half-guided tour”. During the whole trip, a driver with a minibus and bike trailer is with you and you can take part in city tours (Vilnius, Warsaw) lead by professional guides. The driver will transport your luggage every day to the next hotel. If you have a breakdown or need any assistance, then the driver will take care of everything for you. The fully guided version not only offers van support but also a cycling guide.
Important to know
Travel Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have proper identification. For US citizens, the U.S. Passports & International Travel website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. It is important to research before you travel as airlines will not permit boarding if you do not have the required valid documents.
We recommend that you make copies of your important documents and papers (insurance cards, etc.). Leave a copy at home and have a copy with you. In the unfortunate situation that you lose your original documents, having copies facilitates the replacement process.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa
Tour Operator

Tour Operator

This tour is run by Baltic Bike Travel.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
We are simply travelers helping travelers.
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Anita C.
9 months ago
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We were a self-guided pair that was added on to a guided tour. So we travelled with them when bus transfers were needed but we did not have any meals apart from breakfast included in the deal. So when we arrived at small villages the others had set meals pre-booked for them and we were needing to find meals either at the same or different places. So we felt disconnected from the group. That was fine. But if you want a group experience go with the fully guided bookings. The Italians in the riding group wanted to eat at 8 pm and we wanted to have early nights so that we could cycle before the heat of the day. The Italians did not want to get going until 9 am, so if there was a bus transfer prior to the day’s ride we could not start riding until after an hour or so in the bus, starting at 9 am in the bus. It was summer, it was hot. The bikes were basic commuter bikes, in my opinion. They weren’t suitable for riding on the lose gravel, sand and large stones and cobble stones. So we ended up pushing our bikes in the heat of the day for anywhere between 250 meters and 800 metres. After a while it certainly did not feel like my idea of a holiday! The 2 and 3 star accommodation was clean but basic. No kettles, no teabags, no fridge. So for people like myself with dietary needs (and who likes to drink copious amounts of tea) it was difficult to self cater. The guide Romas, was knowledgeable, but when a change of plan was needed he did not excel in forward planning toilet or cafe stops. Some cafes were closed until noon, but we arrived at 10:30-11 am, if he’d rung ahead the day before they may have opened at 10:30-11 am for a group booking for 10 hungry cyclists. Picnic lunches could have been planned. Warning for group riders: the group only goes as fast as the slowest rider! We often passed the group, who were waiting at a crossroad for the beginner rider to catch up. We’d arrive at our accommodation hours before them. The maps synced with the Ride with GPS app, after a few hiccups which were quickly rectified by the Company. It’s mainly flat terrain and pine forests so not particularly exciting, pleasant, but not exciting. It was as described; “gently rolling hills” was the description I think.

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Anita C.
9 months ago

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We were a self-guided pair that was added on to a guided tour. So we travelled with them when bus transfers were needed but we did not have any meals apart from breakfast included in the deal. So when we arrived at small villages the others had set meals pre-booked for them and we were needing to find meals either at the same or different places. So we felt disconnected from the group. That was fine. But if you want a group experience go with the fully guided bookings. The Italians in the riding group wanted to eat at 8 pm and we wanted to have early nights so that we could cycle before the heat of the day. The Italians did not want to get going until 9 am, so if there was a bus transfer prior to the day’s ride we could not start riding until after an hour or so in the bus, starting at 9 am in the bus. It was summer, it was hot. The bikes were basic commuter bikes, in my opinion. They weren’t suitable for riding on the lose gravel, sand and large stones and cobble stones. Read More

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Borderland of Lithuania & Poland

Lithuania, Poland Bike Tours

Bike & explore two countries, two cultures, and two histories of Eastern & Central Europe

Overview

Highlights

Itinerary

Map

Hotels & Bikes

Accommodations

Bicycles

Standard Bike

E-Bike

Inclusions

What’s Included

Self-guided (with support)

Fully guided

What’s Not Included

Self-guided/supported

Fully guided

Dates & Pricing