Lithuanian Seaside

Day 1: Klaipėda
Day 2: Klaipėda - Palanga - Klaipėda, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 3: Klaipėda - Švėkšna - Šilutė, cycling 29 mi. (47 km) and by bus 25 mi. (40 km) 
Day 4: Rusnė Island and Nemunas River Delta, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 5: Šilutė - Ventė Cape - crossing the Curonian Lagoon to Nida, cycling 21 mi. (33 km) and by boat 9 mi. (14 km) 
Day 6: Nida
Day 7: Nida - Juodkrantė - Klaipėda, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 8: Departure

* 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. ​

Day 1: Klaipėda
Individual arrival in Klaipėda. Transfer to the hotel (not included). Check-in to your hotel: a renovated mill located right on the waterfront and in the heart of the old town. 

Accommodation:
National 4-star (Cat A) or similar
Old Mill Hotel 3-star (Cat B) or similar

Day 2: Klaipėda - Palanga - Klaipėda, 36 mi. (58 km)
​At 9:00 a.m. there will be a meeting at your hotel where you will be greeted by our local representative. After this, you cycle to Palanga resort along the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route, through Giruliai Forest and the Seaside Regional Park. En route, you can explore the Dutchman’s Cap, a 24-meter-high coastal cliff, and Plazė Lake. In Palanga, there will be an opportunity to visit the Botanical Park and Amber Museum. Enjoy cycling along J.Basanavičius pedestrian street with many cafes and restaurants and be sure to explore the 470 m pier over the Baltic Sea. Return to Klaipėda using the same or a slightly different route. Klaipėda was united with Lithuania in 1923 but was closed to tourists during 50 years of Soviet rule following World War II. Today, as the only Lithuanian port, Klaipėda holds a position of great importance to Lithuania’s economics and its connection to the rest of the world. Optional dinner at the hotel and overnight in Klaipėda.

Accommodation: 
National 4-star (cat A) or similar
Old Mill Hotel 3-star(cat B) or similar

Day 3: Klaipėda - Švėkšna - Šilutė, cycling 29 mi. (47 km) and by bus 25 mi. (40 km) 
Morning transfer by minibus inland to the small town of Veiviržėnai to begin the cycling day on picturesque countryside roads through Pamarys meadows to Šilutė, once a notable fish market with the old market square and harbor. Throughout the day you will cycle through a region known as a land of storks. The White Stork truly deserves its place as Lithuanian's national bird. Along the way, there is an opportunity to stop in Švėkšna village to explore the estate with its beautiful park and the impressive neo-gothic church of St. Jacob the Apostle. Arrival in Šilutė, check-in, and optional dinner at the hotel and overnight in Šilutė.

Accommodation: Gilija Hotel or similar

Day 4: Rusnė Island and Nemunas River Delta, 29 mi. (47 km)
This is a day to explore Šilutė with its 2.5 km long tree-lined main avenue which was largely spared from the mass Soviet demolitions that ravaged the Kaliningrad Oblast and the churches of Klaipėda. You can loop around and return via Rusnė Island, Lithuania's only island, located in the Nemunas River Delta Regional Parks. The Nemunas is home to 55 rare species of birds that use the wetlands for their breeding grounds and over 40 types of mammals also live in the park, making it one of the few thriving ecosystems unharmed by man. Standing on the bank of the Nemunas River in Rusnė, you can see the Russian oblast of Kaliningrad over just 100 meters across the river. En route, you can visit the Rusnė museum, the old water pumping station, and the 19th-century lighthouse in Uostadvaris Harbor. Optional dinner at hotel and overnight in Šilutė.

Accommodation: Gilija Hotel or similar

Day 5: Šilutė - Ventė Cape - crossing the Curonian Lagoon to Nida, cycling 21 mi. (33 km) and by boat 9 mi. (14 km) 
The route today leads to Ventė Cape where you may visit a renowned bird ringing station with a museum of ornithology. The 19th-century lighthouse has a panoramic view of the unique landscape, including a glimpse of the glistening Curonian Spit sand dunes. One million birds pass through the station each migratory period. You then cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida by ferry (1.5-2 hrs). The hotel is a short bike ride away. Optional dinner at the hotel and overnight in Nida.

Accommodation: Nerija 3-star or similar

Day 6: Nida (free day), optional 6 mi. (10 km) or more if cycling to Russia
Today is a free day to explore Nida which is a former fishermen's village on the Curonian Spit washed by the Baltic Sea on one side and the Curonian Lagoon on the other. Nida is the largest settlement in the Neringa Region and one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. You can explore the impressive sand dunes on foot or on your cycle, as well as the other most popular places of interest-the Fisherman's House, the summer house of the famous German writer, Thomas Mann, and the Amber Gallery. Optional dinner at the hotel and overnight in Nida once again.

If you prefer to have more cycling and experience something special, go for a return bike trip to the Russian part of the Curonian Spit where you can explore the Efa Dune (13 km from Nida), the Dancing Forest (18 km from Nida), Rybachy village with a nice lagoon view restaurant (22 km from Nida), etc. While in Russia, you could use your credit card for all payments, for example, a compulsory entrance fee to the Russian part of the Curonian Spit National Park (150 rubles/person = 2.15 Euros) and other services. If you prefer payments in cash, you could exchange some rubles while staying in Klaipėda.

Accommodation: Nerija 3-star or similar

Day 7: Nida - Juodkrantė - Klaipėda, 36 mi. (58 km)
Pedal through the timeless landscape of the spit today on the peaceful seaside bike path leading to Klaipėda. A stop at the Dead Dunes will provide an opportunity to spot the colonies of grey herons and cormorants. Juodkrante is also a forming fishing village with the waters of the lagoon lapping along its shoreline providing a truly charming location for you to enjoy. Perhaps, weather permitting, you will be tempted at one of the golden sandy beaches to go swimming in the Baltic Sea or to saunter through the forests. At Smiltynė, you take the ferry back to the Old Town of Klaipėda and cycle to the hotel for your last night. Here you will return your bikes before checking into your hotel. 

Accommodation:
National 4-star (Cat A) or similar
Old Mill Hotel 3-star (Cat B) or similar

Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast or extension of stay.

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Category A: 4-star hotel Klaipėda and 3-star hotels
Category B: 3-star hotels

Bicycles

Hybrid Bike

Ladies, unisex or standard crossbar KTM bike

• Aluminum frame
• Flat handlebar
• Comfort saddle
• Water bottle cage (expect ladies frame)
• 24-speed (Shimano)
• Flat pedal
• V-brakes
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• 28-inch wheels
• Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires
• Front & back LED lights 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

Cyclocross Bike

KONA for sporty bikers

• Aluminum frame
• Dropbar handlebar
• Frame size: 51/58 cm
• 11-speed SRAM Apex/Rival
• Flat pedals
• Wheels: 35mm or more

Accessories

Included accessories

• Ortlieb pannier (12.5 or 20 litre capacity)
• Ortlieb handlebar bag with a plastic GPS/Smartphone cover
• Tachometer (hybrid and cyclocross bikes)
• Repair kit (a pump, spare inner tubes, tire levers, and tools) (self-guided tours only)
• Cable lock
• Reusable plastic drinking bottle
• Odometer

Supplemental accessories

• Helmet (please specify size S, M, L, XL, XXL)
• Bicycle tachometer (minimum 4 functions)
• Child seat (up to 22 kg)
• 1-wheel trailer-bike (tagalong) for children of 5-10 years old
• 2-wheel trailers (WINTHER Dolphin) for families with 1-2 children up to 5 years old
• Y-tandem bike (Panther) with 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears & hydraulic breaks (incl. 2 waterproof back panniers, handlebar bag with map/smartphone holder and tachometer)

Pricing on request.