Cycling in the Baltics - Vilnius to Tallinn
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Bike Tours
Capital cities, Curonian Spit National Park & Saaremaa Island
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Overview
This Baltic bike tour explores the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia on very scenic routes. Offered as a self-guided with support or fully guided, the itinerary includes the three capital cities, Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, whose Old towns have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Another highlight of this unique experience is the previously-closed Curonian Spit and the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa. Traveling from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia, and on to Estonia, in the north, you will experience a variety of villages and farmland, and enjoy the very distinct cultures of these quite different countries. This tour is offered in the reverse direction as self-guided with support. Click here for details!
There are several bus transfers included in the tour that will allow you to cover more distance and to see and experience the resurgence and resilience of these Baltic countries.
Highlights
- The three capital cities – Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius – with their old towns designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites
- National Park Lahemaa, which is one of the last unspoiled regions of the Baltic coast
- Otepää Lakeland, the “Estonian Switzerland”
- The beautiful Gauja River valleys
- Curonian Spit often called the Lithuanian Sahara
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Itinerary
All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork or other unforeseen circumstances.
Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius (Lithuania)
Day 2: Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle - Kaunas (Lithuania), 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Kaunas - Zapyškis - Klaipėda, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: The Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (57 km)
Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by bike and transfer to Riga (Lithuania - Latvia), 20 mi. (32 km)
Day 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach (Latvia), 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Gauja National Park and Bicycle Museum (Latvia), 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa (Latvia - Estonia), 24 mi. (38 km)
Day 9: Saaremaa Island (Estonia), 34 mi. (56 km)
Day 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn (Estonia), 18 or 23 mi. (28 or 37 km)
Day 11: TallinnDay 1: Arrive in Vilnius (Lithuania)
Arrive in Vilnius, check-in to your hotel, refresh and recover from your journey. At 7:30 pm, there will be a welcome meeting at the hotel with your tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius.Preferred accommodation: 3* Comfort Hotel LT
Day 2: Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle - Kaunas (Lithuania), 21 mi. (33 km)
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town followed by a bus transfer outside the city. Start your first cycling ride through the picturesque countryside with many lakes and gentle hills. En route stop in Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. You will visit the 14th-century island castle built on a small island in Lake Galvė. Afternoon transfer by bus to Kaunas. Check-in and optional dinner at the hotel (not included). Overnight in Kaunas.Bus transfer: 62 mi./100 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hotel Victoria KaunasDay 3: Kaunas - Zapyškis - Klaipėda, 22 mi. (35 km)
Explore Kaunas by bike followed by a ride on a picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. En route stop in Zapyškis famous for its unusual small 14thC gothic church. Finish the ride with a bus transfer to the Baltic coast. Arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town on the Baltic Sea, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.Bus transfer: 136 mi./220 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Old MillDay 4: Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (58 km)
You will 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, with optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Klaipeda.Bus or boat transfer: 31 mi./50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Old MillDay 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by bike and transfer to Riga (Lithuania - Latvia), 20 mi. (32 km)
An early morning ride to Palanga will lead through the Seaside Regional Park, a former soviet military training area. Arrive in Palanga, the biggest Lithuanian seaside resort for a tour which includes a visit to the Botanical Garden and the Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, with over 25000 pieces of amber and 15000 insects on display. Afternoon bus transfer to Riga (Latvia). En route, you will stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Dinner at the hotel this evening is included. Overnight in Riga.Bus transfer: 180 mi./290 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hestia JugendDay 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach (Latvia), 19 mi. (30 km)
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided tour of Riga Old Town, a medieval Hanseatic town famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. In the afternoon free time in Riga or cycling to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters, and mud with healing properties. Transfer by coach. Dinner this evening is at your own expense. Overnight in Riga.Bus transfer: 12 mi./20 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hestia JugendDay 7: Gauja National Park and Bicycle Museum (Latvia), 28 mi. (45 km)
You will be provided a morning transfer to Saulkrasti. After visiting the Latvian bicycle museum, you start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia, in the Gauja River Valley. The cycling will lead through Gauja National Park to Saulkrasti, en route enjoying spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, a visit to Turaida Castle, and the oldest Latvian Church, Krimulda, constructed in 1205. Dinner at the hotel (not included). Overnight in Sigulda.Bus transfer: 31 mi./50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* SiguldaDay 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa (Latvia - Estonia), 24 mi. (38 km)
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. You will bike on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Kuressaare, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays in the old town. Dinner at the hotel (included). Overnight in Kuressaare.Bus transfer: 205 mi./330 km
Ferry transfer: 6 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hotel Johan SpaDay 9: Saaremaa Island (Estonia), 34 mi. (56 km)
Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island's wild beauty, Sorve Peninsula, with a finish at the Sorve lighthouse. Historically, the peninsula had a considerable military significance, dominating the Irbe Strait and the Baltic Sea route to Riga. Transfer back to the hotel. Optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kuressaare (Saaremaa).Bus transfer: 31 mi./50 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hotel Johan SpaDay 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn (Estonia), 18 mi. (28 km)
A short morning ride will lead to Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world's giant craters list and is the rarest natural wonder in Estonia. By bus, you will be transferred to Tallinn. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. Included dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Tallinn.Bus transfer: 130 mi./210 km
Ferry transfer: 6 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hestia IlmarineDay 11: Tallinn
Offical end of your tour.Day 1: Vilnius - Individual arrival (Lithuania)
Day 2: Vilnius-Trakai Island Castle-Kaunas (Lithuania), 21 mi. (33 km)
Day 3: Kaunas - Zapyškis - Klaipėda, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (57 km)
Day 5: Seaside Cycle Route and Hill of Crosses (Lithuania-Latvia), 20 mi. (32 km)
Day 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach (Latvia), 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Riga and Gauja National Park (Latvia), 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa Island (Latvia and Estoni), 24 mi. (38 km)
Day 9: Saaremaa Island and Sorve Peninsula (Estonia), 34 mi. (56 km)
Day 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn (Estonia), 18 mi. (28 km)
Day 11: Tallinn (Estonia). Departure.Day 1: Vilnius - Individual arrival (Lithuania)
Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Individual transfer to the hotel (not included). At 7:00 pm (19:00), you will be offered a welcome meeting at the hotel with our representative.Preferred accommodation: 3* Comfort Hotel LT
Day 2: Vilnius-Trakai Island Castle-Kaunas (Lithuania), 21 mi. (33 km)
City tour of Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Then cycling through picturesque countryside on gentle hills and transfer by coach to the hotel. Overnight in Kaunas.Bus transfer: 46 mi./75 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Victoria KaunasDay 3: Kaunas - Zapyškis - Klaipėda, 22 mi. (35 km)
You'll enjoy a morning bike ride around Kaunas and a picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. En route, you may stop in Zapyškis famous for its unusually small 14thC gothic church. Finish the ride with a bus transfer to the Baltic coast and arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town on the Baltic Sea, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.Bus transfer: 137 mi./220 km
Boat transfer: 9 mi./14 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Old Mill HotelDay 4: Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (57 km)
Today you'll go for the longest ride of the tour 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, with optional dinner at the hotel.Bus or boat transfer: 31 mi./50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Old Mill HotelDay 5: Seaside Cycle Route and Hill of Crosses (Lithuania-Latvia), 20 mi. (32 km)
Cycling to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park and visiting the Botanical Garden and Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz. Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Overnight in Riga.Bus transfer: 180 mi./290 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hestia JugendDay 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach (Latvia), 19 mi. (30 km)
Morning guided tour of a medieval Hanseatic town of Riga. In the afternoon cycling to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long white, sandy beaches. Go for a dip in the sea! In the evening take a local train back to Riga (30 min; not included). Overnight in Riga.Train: 15 mi./25 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hestia JugendDay 7: Riga and Gauja National Park (Latvia), 25 mi. (40 km)
Transfer to Saulkrasti, where you may visit the Latvian bicycle museum, after which you bike to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia. Cycling through Gauja National Park, en route, you will enjoy spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, Turaida Castle, and the oldest Latvian Church, Krimulda, built-in 1205. Arrive in Sigulda, check-in, and have optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Sigulda.Bus transfer: 31 mi./50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Hotel SiguldaDay 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa Island (Latvia and Estonia), 24 mi. (38 km)
Morning transfer to the largest Estonian island of Saaremaa. 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 Mandjala, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays at the seaside, with optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Mandjala or Kuressaare.Bus transfer: 330 km
Ferry transfer: 6 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Johan SpaDay 9: Saaremaa Island and Sorve Peninsula (Estonia), 34 mi. (56 km)
Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty - Sorve Peninsula, famous for its lighthouse. You may 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 the 13th-century. Transfer by minibus or if you prefer, you can cycle back to the hotel. Bus transfer to your hotel. Dinner at hotel is optional. Overnight in Mandjala or Kuressaare.Bus transfer: 40 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Johan SpaDay 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn (Estonia), 18 mi. (28 km)
Take a morning ride to the Kaali meteorite crater. En route stop in Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from the 13th-century. Transfer by minibus to Tallinn 210 km. In the afternoon arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. Overnight in Tallinn.Bus transfer: 210 km
Ferry transfer: 6 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hotel Hestia IlmarineDay 11: Tallinn (Estonia). Departure.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You will be accommodated in 3 and 4-star hotels during your tour. In each day’s detailed itinerary you will find the name of the preferred hotel. If the hotel listed is not available, a hotel of an equal standard will be offered.
Bicycles
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Comfortable trekking/hybrid bike or city bike
Available in men's and women's frame
- Aluminum frame
- Front suspension or rigid fork
- Flat handlebars
- Comfortable saddle with springs or/and suspension seatpost
- Water bottle holder on men's frame bike (not possible on unisex low entry frames)
- 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)
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheel (26" and 24" wheels also available)
- LED lights (front & back) with a hub dynamo
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Unisex electric bikes
A low entry unisex pedelec (small, medium, & large frames) or men's standard frame (extra large frame)
- Upright handlebar
- Comfortable saddle with springs or suspension seat post
- Freewheel with 8-speed Shimano Nexus internal-hub gears
- Bosch central-drive motor (250 W) and 11 ah Lithium-Ion battery (400 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
- Ergonomic grip
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V brake or hydraulic brake
- Rear rack
- 28" size wheels & flat-less puncture protection tires, Schwalbe Marathon Plus
- LED lights with hub dynamo
Other bikes
Kona Jake the Snake Gravel Bike
- Aluminum frame
- Full carbon flat mount disc fork
- Kona Road drop-down handlebars
- Sram Apex 1x11 drivetrain
- Trp hybrid c brakes
- WTB ST i19 TCS 700c wheels
- Maxxis All Terrane EXO TR DUAL 700 x 33c tires
Road bikes
Tandem
Bike Trailers, Children's bikes & Children's seats
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Accessories, included and optional
Rental package
All tours:
Ortlieb pannier bag with a 12.5 or 20 liter capacity
Cable lock (one per two bikes)
Reusuable water bottle
Handlebar bag (with supplement)Guided tours:
Helmets (S, M, L, XL - please specifySelf-guided:
Repair kit (a pump, spare inner tubes, tire levers, & some other tools)
High security foldable hardened steel lock
Helmets with supplement
Tachometer with supplementFor easier navigation, GPS Tracks in GPX format will be sent on request.
Inclusions
What’s Included
Guided
- Accommodations for 10 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels with breakfast
- Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer
- 4 three-course dinners with coffee/tea (Klaipeda, Riga, Saaremaa, Tallinn)
- 1 picnic lunch (Day 3)
- Water bottle
- Bike rental with a waterproof back pannier & helmet (on request)
- Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2-10
- Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned coach /minibus
- Luggage transfer
- Excursions as shown in the itinerary
- Ferry tickets to/from the Curonian Spit & to/from Saaremaa Island
- Speed boat from Nida to Klaipeda or transfer by minibus on day 4
- Entrance to Amber museum in Palanga, Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum, and Angla Windmill Park in Saaremaa
- Individual information package (one per room)
- Accommodations for 10 nights with breakfast
- 7-speed or 24-speed hybrid bike equipped with waterproof back pannier, handlebar bag, and odometer (1 per booking)
- Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned minibus
- Luggage transfer as per itinerary (the driver also serves as support)
- Guided 2-hour city tours in Vilnius, Riga, & Tallinn (any entrance fees are payable individually)
- Crossing the Curonian Lagoon by boat from the mainland to Nida on the Curonian Split
- Speed boat from Nida to Klaipeda or transfer by minibus on day 4
- A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island
- Emergency contact numbers
- Individual information package (city guides, maps, & program)
- GPS tracks
Self-guided
What’s Not Included
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Cycling guide (self-guided)
- Lunches & dinners (self-guided)
- 8 lunches & 7 dinners (guided)
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Handlebar bag rental with plastic cover for GPS/smartphone (guided)
- Helmet rental (self-guided)
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Monday departures
Season 1
May 29, August 21*, August 28, and September 4*, 2023
Season 2
June 5*, June 12, June 26*, July 3, July 10*, July 24, July 31*, August 7, and August 14, 2023
*The language of the city guide will be German only.
**Minimum 2 people required on fixed departure dates.
***Special departure dates are available May - September on request with a minimum of 12 people at the same tour price. Smaller groups will incur a supplement.Monday departures
May 29, June 5*, June 12, June 26*, July 3, July 10*, July 24, July 31*, August 7, and August 14, August 21*, August 28, and September 4*, 2023
*The language of the city guide will be German only.
**Minimum 2 people required on fixed departure dates.
***Special departure dates are available May - September on request with a minimum of 6 people. Smaller groups will incur a supplement.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
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Guided 2023
Season 1 Season 2 Twin/double $ 2543 £ 1335 $ 2,249 € 1524 ₪ 6264 ¥ 232077 NZ$ 2758 NOK 18496 kr 18081 $ 1,673 $ 2620 £ 1376 $ 2,317 € 1570 ₪ 6453 ¥ 239082 NZ$ 2841 NOK 19054 kr 18626 $ 1,723 Single $ 3194 £ 1677 $ 2,824 € 1914 ₪ 7867 ¥ 291467 NZ$ 3464 NOK 23229 kr 22707 $ 2,101 $ 3254 £ 1709 $ 2,878 € 1950 ₪ 8015 ¥ 296949 NZ$ 3529 NOK 23666 kr 23135 $ 2,140 Self-guided/Supported 2023
Twin/double $ 2301 £ 1208 $ 2,035 € 1379 ₪ 5668 ¥ 209996 NZ$ 2496 NOK 16736 kr 16360 $ 1,514 Single $ 2952 £ 1550 $ 2,610 € 1769 ₪ 7271 ¥ 269386 NZ$ 3202 NOK 21469 kr 20987 $ 1,942 Extra Options
Electric bike: $ 325 £ 171 $ 288 € 195 ₪ 802 ¥ 29695 NZ$ 353 NOK 2367 kr 2313 $ 214 Dinners included (4 three-course dinners with coffee/tea): $ 192 £ 101 $ 170 € 115 ₪ 473 ¥ 17512 NZ$ 208 NOK 1396 kr 1364 $ 126 Handlebar bag: $ 33 £ 18 $ 30 € 20 ₪ 82 ¥ 3046 NZ$ 36 NOK 243 kr 237 $ 22
Electric bike: $ 250 £ 131 $ 221 € 150 ₪ 617 ¥ 22842 NZ$ 271 NOK 1820 kr 1780 $ 165 Cyclecross bike (KONA Jake), 20-speed gears: $ 250 £ 131 $ 221 € 150 ₪ 617 ¥ 22842 NZ$ 271 NOK 1820 kr 1780 $ 165 Carbon gravel bike (SILVERBACK Siablo CF), 10-speed gears: $ 334 £ 175 $ 295 € 200 ₪ 822 ¥ 30456 NZ$ 362 NOK 2427 kr 2373 $ 220 Dinners included (6 three-course dinners with coffee/tea, excluding Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn): $ 292 £ 153 $ 258 € 175 ₪ 719 ¥ 26649 NZ$ 317 NOK 2124 kr 2076 $ 192 Helmet rental (S, M, L, XL): $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 ₪ 41 ¥ 1523 NZ$ 18 NOK 121 kr 119 $ 11
Vilnius (3 stars):
Twin/double: $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 ₪ 164 ¥ 6091 NZ$ 72 NOK 485 kr 475 $ 44 Single: $ 117 £ 61 $ 103 € 70 ₪ 288 ¥ 10660 NZ$ 127 NOK 850 kr 830 $ 77Tallinn (4 star):
Twin/double: $ 92 £ 48 $ 81 € 55 ₪ 226 ¥ 8375 NZ$ 100 NOK 667 kr 653 $ 60 Single room: $ 165 £ 87 $ 146 € 99 ₪ 407 ¥ 15076 NZ$ 179 NOK 1201 kr 1175 $ 109Up to 3 people, per transfer:
From Vilnius airport: $ 58 £ 31 $ 52 € 35 ₪ 144 ¥ 5330 NZ$ 63 NOK 425 kr 415 $ 38 To Tallinn airport: $ 58 £ 31 $ 52 € 35 ₪ 144 ¥ 5330 NZ$ 63 NOK 425 kr 415 $ 38Up to 7 people, per transfer:
From Vilnius airport: $ 98 £ 52 $ 87 € 59 ₪ 243 ¥ 8985 NZ$ 107 NOK 716 kr 700 $ 65 To Tallinn airport: $ 98 £ 52 $ 87 € 59 ₪ 243 ¥ 8985 NZ$ 107 NOK 716 kr 700 $ 65Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room (from base price):
3 years old or older - 15%
3 years old or younger – free of chargeExtra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy to moderate self-guided tour with van support or a fully guided tour with support. Daily biking routes are mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths ranging from 28 to 58 km (18-36 miles) each day with a possibility to cycle more kilometers on a few days (on the self-guided tour). The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley & Otepää region) but flat most of the tour. The walking in the capital towns is along cobbled streets. 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.
Airport Info
Fly to Vilnius Airport (VNO) or Kaunas Airport (100 km from Vilnius), Lithuania and depart from Tallinn International Airport (TLL), Estonia.
Local Travel
Train:
There is a special train “Vilnius-Airport” running regularly to/from Vilnius railway station. The train shuttles 16 times a day and takes approximately 7 minutes. The fee is approximately €1 which can be purchased on the train. You will find the railway stop next to the airport passenger terminal. There is a footway leading from the railway stop to the airport terminal.
Taxi:
Vilnius Airport-approved taxi cabs are cheap, quality, and comfortable. An approved taxi rank can be found just in front of the arrivals terminal. All taxi cabs accept cash and credit cards. Always ask for a printed receipt at the end of the trip! From the airport to the old town, the fare is approximately €10.Climate
Your tour mainly follows the Baltic Sea coast from south to north. Typically, the climate along the Baltic Sea is characterized by marked seasonality and variability. Mild maritime weather from the North Atlantic can be a factor, but other times, continental influences are predominant. As this tour covers a large distance by bike and transfers, it is important to research local weather conditions before your arrival and include several destinations in your overall regional weather search. Don’t forget your raingear!
Remarks
If you choose the self-guided with support, throughout the entire tour, except Jurmala and the Curonian Spit, there will be a driver with a minibus and bike trailer for support and to transfer your luggage every day to the next hotel. If you need assistance, the driver will be available. If you have any problems, you can contact the driver or the office. You will also take part in city tours (Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius) lead by professional guides. Guided includes a cycling guide who rides with the group.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
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Country Entry Requirements
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Tour Operator
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Photos
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