Cycling in the Baltics - Vilnius to Tallinn
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Bike Tours
Capital cities, Curonian Spit National Park & Saaremaa Island
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length11 days
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Prices from€1645 Rates
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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, through Latvia, and nort to Lithuania, you will experience a variety of villages, 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), 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 3: Kaunas - Zapyškis - Klaipėda, 23 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: The Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by bike and transfer to Riga (Lithuania - Latvia), 20 mi. (32 km)
Day 6: Riga (Latvia)
Day 7: Gauja National Park and Bicycle Museum (Latvia), 28 mi. (45 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 mi. (28 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), 16 mi. (25 km)
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town before departing the city by bus. Begin your first cycling journey through scenic countryside, featuring serene lakes and rolling hills. Along the way, stop in Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, where you can visit the 14th-century island castle nestled on Lake Galvė. Later in the afternoon, take a bus transfer to Kaunas. Arrive in Kaunas, check in, and have an optional dinner at the hotel (not included). Overnight in Kaunas.Bus transfer: 115 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hotel Victoria KaunasDay 3: Kaunas - Zapyškis - Klaipėda, 23 mi. (40 km)
Cycle along the scenic Nemunas River cycle track to discover Kaunas. Stop along the way for a picnic lunch (included). Complete the journey in Zapyškis, renowned for its unique little Gothic church from the fourteenth century. At the end of the ride, enjoy a picnic lunch (included) and take a transfer by bus to the Baltic Sea coast. Arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town on the Baltic Sea, for check-in, and optional dinner at the hotel.Bus transfer: 230 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Old Mill HotelDay 4: Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (58 km)
Start your morning with a bus transfer to Nida, renowned as one of Lithuania's most beautiful resorts. After exploring the sights of Nida, embark on the longest cycling route of the trip along the Curonian Spit, celebrated for its amber and pristine sandy beaches. Follow the newly reconstructed Seaside Cycle Route, taking in stunning views of the Curonian Spit, a natural wonder that separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Conclude the day with a short ferry ride to Klaipeda's charming Old Town. Dinner at the hotel is included.Bus or boat transfer: 50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Old Mill HotelDay 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, and enjoy an optional 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: 290 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Wellton Riverside Spa HotelDay 6: Riga (Latvia)
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 (optional), the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters, and mud with healing properties. The round-trip cycling distance is 40-50 km (25-31 miles), with the option to cycle one way and return by train (train tickets not included). Overnight in Riga.
Preferred accommodation: 4* Wellton Riverside Spa HotelDay 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: 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, and check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays in the old town. Dinner at the hotel (included). Overnight in Kuressaare.Bus transfer: 305 km
Ferry transfer: 6 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Hotel Johan SpaDay 9: Saaremaa Island (Estonia), 34 mi. (56 km)
Take a day trip to Saaremaa Island, visiting the Sõrve Peninsula and its famous lighthouse. End the day in Kuressaare, where you can explore a well-preserved 13th-century castle and the charming town. Enjoy an optional dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant.Bus transfer: 50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* 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, and 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: 210 km
Ferry transfer: 6 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hestia IlmarineDay 11: Tallinn
The official end of your tour.Day 1: Vilnius - Individual arrival (Lithuania)
Day 2: Vilnius-Trakai Island Castle-Kaunas (Lithuania), 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 3: Kaunas - Zapyškis - Klaipėda, 23 mi. (40 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 Estonia), 24 mi. (38 km)
Day 9: Saaremaa Island and Sorve Peninsula (Estonia), 35 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 7:30 pm (19:30), you will have a welcome meeting at the hotel with our representative.Preferred accommodation: 3* Comfort Hotel LT
Day 2: Vilnius-Trakai Island Castle-Kaunas (Lithuania), 16 mi. (25 km)
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. In the afternoon, visit Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Here, you can explore the iconic 14th-century Gothic island castle, situated on a small island in Lake Galvė. Begin your first cycling adventure through picturesque countryside with gentle hills before transferring by bus to Kaunas. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, with an option to enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kaunas.Bus transfer: 115 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Victoria KaunasDay 3: Kaunas - Zapyškis - Klaipėda, 23 mi. (40 km)
Begin the morning with a scenic bike ride along a scenic trail following the Nemunas River. Along the way, take the opportunity to explore Kaunas Old Town and conclude the ride in Zapyškis, renowned for its unique 14th-century Gothic church. Later, transfer by bus to the Baltic coast, arriving in Klaipeda, a vibrant town by the Baltic Sea. Check in to your hotel, with the option to enjoy dinner on-site.Bus transfer: 230 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Old Mill HotelDay 4: Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (57 km)
Take the longest ride possible to Nida today. Cycle the Seaside Cycle Route around the Curonian Spit, which is well-known for its beaches with beautiful sand and amber hues. Savor breathtaking views of the Curonian Spit, which divides the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea, while traveling. Sightseeing around Nida, one of Lithuania's most stunning tourist towns. Transfer by bus or boat back to Klaipėda, with optional dinner at the hotel.Bus or boat transfer: 50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Old Mill HotelDay 5: Seaside Cycle Route and Hill of Crosses (Lithuania-Latvia), 20 mi. (32 km)
Early ride to Palanga via the former Soviet military training grounds, Seaside Regional Park. The popular coastal resort in Lithuania is called Palanga. Take a stop here and see the well-known Botanical Park, the Amber Museum, and the 470-meter pier that leads into the Baltic Sea. You will be transported in the afternoon to Riga, Latvia. Make a stop at the Hill of Crosses on route to witness the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses spread across two small hills. Proceed to Latvia's capital, Riga. Arrive in Riga, check in, and have an optional dinner at the hotel.Bus transfer: 290 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Wellton Riverside Spa HotelDay 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach (Latvia), 19 mi. (30 km)
You may participate in a guided tour of Riga Old Town, a medieval Hanseatic town renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, after breakfast. Spend the afternoon exploring Riga on foot or by bicycle to Jurmala, a well-known seaside town in Latvia noted for its long, white sand beaches, mineral waters, and mud with healing properties. It's highly recommended that you take advantage of the chance to enjoy a sea bath and go cycling along the beach! Take a local train back to Riga in the evening (30 minutes; not included). Overnight in Riga.Train: 25 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Wellton Riverside Spa HotelDay 7: Riga and Gauja National Park (Latvia), 25 mi. (40 km)
You will take a bus transfer to Saulkrasti, where you may visit the Latvian bicycle museum. Then you cycle to Latvia's most popular resort, Sigulda. Bike around Gauja National Park and take in the breathtaking views of the Gauja River valley, which includes the oldest Latvian church, Krimulda, which dates back to 1205, as well as Turaida Castle, Gutmana Cave, and other sites. Arrive in Sigulda, check-in, and have an optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Sigulda.Bus transfer: 50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Hotel SiguldaDay 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa Island (Latvia and Estonia), 24 mi. (38 km)
You will travel in the morning to Saaremaa, the largest island in Estonia, which has managed to retain all the finest aspects of the past Estonia. Saaremaa offers the ideal rural cycling environment with its level roads and minimal traffic. See the famous windmills in the village of Angla by taking scenic routes along the Baltic Sea Coast. Travel to Saaremaa's capital, Kuressaare; settle into a hotel for two nights in the old town; have optional dinner at the hotel.Bus transfer: 305 km
Ferry transfer: 6 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Johan SpaDay 9: Saaremaa Island and Sorve Peninsula (Estonia), 34 mi. (56 km)
Saaremaa Island's raw beauty awaits you on a day ride around the Sorve Peninsula, which is known for its lighthouse. Finish the day in Kuressaare, which has one of the best surviving 13th-century medieval episcopal castles in the Baltics.Bus transfer: 50 km
Preferred accommodation: 3* Johan SpaDay 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn (Estonia), 18 mi. (28 km)
Take a morning ride to the rarest natural wonder in Estonia, the Kaali meteorite crater, which is included on the list of big craters worldwide. Travel to Tallinn via bus. After arriving in Tallinn in the afternoon and checking into the hotel, have a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town.Bus transfer: 210 km
Ferry transfer: 6 km
Preferred accommodation: 4* Hotel Hestia IlmarineDay 11: Tallinn (Estonia). Departure.
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Map
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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/standard 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 standard 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.
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Inclusions
What’s Included
Guided
- Accommodations for 10 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels with breakfast (hotel taxes included)
- Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer
- Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned coach /minibus
- Luggage transfer
- 4 three-course dinners (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
- Excursions as shown in the itinerary
- Guided 2-hour city tours in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn
- Ferry tickets to/from the Curonian Spit & to/from Saaremaa Island
- Entrance to the Dead Dunes on the Curonian Spit, Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum, and Angla Windmill Park in Saaremaa
- Individual information package (one per room)
- Accommodations for 10 nights with breakfast (hotel taxes included)
- Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned minibus
- 7-speed or 24-speed standard bike equipped with waterproof back pannier, handlebar bag, and odometer (1 per booking)
- 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)
- 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 (with support)
What’s Not Included
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Cycling guide (self-guided)
- Lunches & dinners (self-guided)
- 8 lunches & 6 dinners (guided)
- Train tickets to/from Jurmala (self-guided/guided)
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Handlebar bag rental with plastic cover for GPS/smartphone (guided)
- Helmet rental (self-guided)
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
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Jun 16Jun 16 Guided € 1870 Book Jun 16Jun 16 Guided € 2420 Book Jun 16Jun 16 Self-guided € 1745 Book Jun 16Jun 16 Self-guided € 2295 Book Jun 30Jun 30 Guided € 1870 Book Jun 30Jun 30 Guided € 2420 Book Jun 30Jun 30 Self-guided € 1745 Book Jun 30Jun 30 Self-guided € 2295 Book Jul 7Jul 7 Guided € 1870 Book Jul 7Jul 7 Guided € 2420 Book Jul 7Jul 7 Self-guided € 1745 Book Jul 7Jul 7 Self-guided € 2295 Book Jul 21Jul 21 Guided € 1870 Book Jul 21Jul 21 Guided € 2420 Book Jul 21Jul 21 Self-guided € 1745 Book Jul 21Jul 21 Self-guided € 2295 Book Aug 4Aug 4 Guided € 1870 Book Aug 4Aug 4 Guided € 2420 Book Aug 4Aug 4 Self-guided € 1745 Book Aug 4Aug 4 Self-guided € 2295 Book Aug 11Aug 11 Guided € 1870 Book Aug 11Aug 11 Guided € 2420 Book Aug 11Aug 11 Self-guided € 1745 Book Aug 11Aug 11 Self-guided € 2295 Book Aug 25Aug 25 Guided € 1870 Book Aug 25Aug 25 Guided € 2420 Book Aug 25Aug 25 Self-guided € 1745 Book Aug 25Aug 25 Self-guided € 2295 Book Sep 1Sep 1 Guided € 1870 Book Sep 1Sep 1 Guided € 2420 Book Sep 1Sep 1 Self-guided € 1745 Book Sep 1Sep 1 Self-guided € 2295 Book Sep 8Sep 8 Guided € 1800 Book Sep 8Sep 8 Guided € 2290 Book Sep 8Sep 8 Self-guided € 1645 Book Sep 8Sep 8 Self-guided € 2145 Book Pricing details and extra options
- Guided: Season 1 2025 Sep 8 from € 18002025 departures: Sep 8
2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package Double occupancy € 1800 Single occupancy € 2290 Bike rentals Price Standard bike rental Included Electric bike rental € 225 Extra nights Price Vilnius Double occupancy € 50 Single occupancy € 89 Tallinn Double occupancy € 60 Single occupancy € 109 - Guided: Season 2 2025 Jun 16, 30; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 11, 25; Sep 1 from € 18702025 departures: Jun 16, 30; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 11, 25; Sep 1
2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package Double occupancy € 1870 Single occupancy € 2420 Bike rentals Price Standard bike rental Included Electric bike rental € 225 Extra nights Price Vilnius Double occupancy € 50 Single occupancy € 89 Tallinn Double occupancy € 60 Single occupancy € 109 - Self-guided: Season 1 2025 Sep 8 from € 16452025 departures: Sep 8
2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package Double occupancy € 1645 Single occupancy € 2145 Bike rentals Price Standard bike rental Included Electric bike rental € 174 Gravel bike aluminum€ 124 Gravel bike carbon€ 174 Extra nights Price Vilnius Double occupancy € 50 Single occupancy € 89 Tallinn Double occupancy € 60 Single occupancy € 109 - Self-guided: Season 2 2025 Jun 16, 30; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 11, 25; Sep 1 from € 17452025 departures: Jun 16, 30; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 11, 25; Sep 1
2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour package Double occupancy € 1745 Single occupancy € 2295 Bike rentals Price Standard bike rental Included Electric bike rental € 174 Gravel bike aluminum€ 124 Gravel bike carbon€ 174 Extra nights Price Vilnius Double occupancy € 50 Single occupancy € 89 Tallinn Double occupancy € 60 Single occupancy € 109 - Extra options
Half Board Guided Dinner package 4 x 3 course dinners€ 159 Self-guided Dinner package 6 x 3 course dinners€ 239 Transfers Price based on 1-3 persons Vilnius airport to first hotel € 55 Final hotel to Tallinn airport € 49 based on 4-7 persons Vilnius airport to first hotel € 65 Final hotel to Tallinn airport € 59 Transfer pricing is based on transfers between the hours of 7am and 11pm. Outside of this time a 20% surcharge will apply.
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
- Guided: Season 1 2025 Sep 8 from € 1800
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Extra 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 the 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.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*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
This tour is run by Baltic Bike Travel.
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We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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Photos
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