TOUR INFORMATION
Tour distances: cycling ~346 km / 216 miles, by coach ~1250 km /777 mi., by boat ~76 km/48 mi.
Cycling grade: We rate this trip as Moderate one. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 30 to 57 km (19-36 miles) each day with a possibility to cycle more kilometres on some days like Day 6 (exploring Jūrmala Resort) and Day 9 (detours in Saaremaa Island). The terrain is varied and rolling with a few gradual hills on some riding days (a few steep ups and downs on the Curonian Spit and 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 minibus transfers between the most interesting cycling destinations and the capital cities. Our walking sightseeing tours in the capital old towns are along cobbled streets.
Arrival / Departure: Arrive in Vilnius or Kaunas (100 km from Vilnius) and depart from Tallinn. For more information about flights, see websites:
VILNIUS airport
KAUNAS airport
TALLINN airport
11 days self-guided supported cycling tour of the Baltics: from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code SG11)
Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour includes the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; the Curonian Spit which was previously closed to visitors; nowadays it is often called the Lithuanian Sahara; the beautiful Gauja River valleys and the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the north; experience a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these quite different countries.
The tour begins in Vilnius where you get your tour maps with detailed program and route description. Next day your rental bikes will be ready for your first ride to Trakai. This trip is a half-guided tour ie during the whole trip, except the Curonian Spit and free day in Riga, our driver with a minivan or minibus and bike trailer is with you and you can take part in city tours (Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lead by professional guides. Our driver will transport your luggage every day to the next hotel. If you have a breakdown, then our driver will take care of everything for you. If you have any problems – contact the driver or our office.
This trip takes 11 days to complete; if this is too long for you, you can also check our 7-day cycling itinerary of Latvia and Estonia: from Riga to Tallinn (code SG14x)
or 9-day cycling itinerary in the Baltics in opposite direction from Tallinn to Klaipeda (SG7x).
ITINERARY
Day 1 (Lithuania): Arrive to Vilnius
Arrive in Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Individual transfer to the hotel (not included). Check-in at the hotel. 7:30 pm (19:30) Welcome meeting at the hotel with our representative.
Overnight in Vilnius: Hotel COMFORT HOTEL LT*** or similar.
Day 2 (Lithuania): VILNIUS-TRAKAI Insular Castle-KAUNAS (cycling ~25 km/16 miles, by minibus ~115 km)
After breakfast a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Here you may visit the famous 14thC Gothic island castle erected on a small island in Lake Galvė. Start your first cycle ride through picturesque countryside on gentle hills, then transfer by bus to Kaunas. Arrive in Kaunas, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Kaunas: VICTORIA HOTEL KAUNAS**** or similar.
Day 3 (Lithuania): Along the Nemunas River: KAUNAS-KLAIPĖDA (cycling ~40 km/23 miles, by minibus ~230 km)
Morning bike ride around Kaunas on picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. En route you may explore Kaunas Old Town and finish the ride in Zapyškis famous for its unusual small 14thC gothic church. After a bus transfer to the Baltic coast arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town at the Baltic Sea, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Klaipeda: Hotel OLD MILL*** or similar.
Day 4 (Lithuania): CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL PARK (cycling ~57 km/36 miles, by minibus or boat~50 km)
Today 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, optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Klaipeda: Hotel OLD MILL*** or similar.
Day 5 (Lithuania-Latvia): KLAIPĖDA-PALANGA Resort-Hill of Crosses-RIGA (cycling ~32 km/20 miles, by minibus ~290 km)
Early morning ride to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former soviet military training area. Palanga is the well-known Lithuanian seaside resort. Enjoy a break here; perhaps visit the renowned Botanical Park, Amber Museum and the 470m pier heading out into the Baltic Sea. Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Continue to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. Arrive in Riga, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Riga: Hotel WELLTON RIVERSIDE SPA HOTEL****or similar.
Day 6 (Latvia): RIGA & JURMALA Seaside resort (cycling ~30 km/19 miles, by train ~25 km)
After breakfast you may take part in 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 on a bicycle path to Jurmala, a renowned Latvian seaside resort well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties. We recommend that you take the opportunity to bath in the sea and try cycling along the beach – it’s well worth it! In the evening take a local train back to Riga (30 min; not included).
Overnight in Riga: Hotel WELLTON RIVERSIDE SPA HOTEL**** or similar.
Day 7 (Latvia): Riga & Gauja National Park (cycling ~40 km/25 miles, by minibus ~50 km)
Transfer to Saulkrasti, where you may visit 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 Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, Turaida Castle and the oldest Latvian Church, Krimulda, built in 1205. Arrive in Sigulda, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Sigulda: Hotel SIGULDA*** or similar.
Day 8 (Latvia-Estonia): SIGULDA-SAAREMAA (cycling ~38 km/24 miles, by minibus ~305 km, by ferry 6 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. Travel on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays in the old town, optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Kuressaare: Hotel JOHAN SPA**** or similar.
Day 9 (Estonia): SAAREMAA ISLAND (cycling ~56 km/35 miles, by minibus ~50 km)
Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Peninsula famous for its lighthouse. Finish the day in Kuressaare, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from 13thC.
Overnight in Kuressaare: Hotel JOHAN SPA**** or similar.
Day 10 (Estonia): SAAREMAA & TALLINN (cycling ~28 km/18 miles, by minibus ~210 km, by ferry 6 km)
Take a 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. Transfer by bus to Tallinn. In the afternoon arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town.
Overnight in Tallinn: Hotel HESTIA ILMARINE**** or similar.
Day 11 (Estonia): Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.
You can extend your stay in Estonia; please ask for details.
2025 TOUR DATES*
(all departures are guaranteed!)
SEASON I:
SG11-01. 26.05 - 05.06.2025 (en)
SG11-02. 02.06 - 12.06.2025 (en)
SG11-16. 08.09 - 18.09.2025 (en)
SEASON II:
SG11-03. 09.06 - 19.06.2025 (en)
SG11-04. 16.06 - 26.06.2025 (en)
SG11-05. 23.06 - 03.07.2025 (de)
SG11-06. 30.06 - 10.07.2025 (en)
SG11-07. 07.07 - 17.07.2025 (en)
SG11-09. 21.07 - 31.07.2025 (en)
SG11-10. 28.07 - 07.08.2025 (de)
SG11-11. 04.08 - 14.08.2025 (en)
SG11-12. 11.08 - 21.08.2025 (en)
SG11-13. 18.08 - 28.08.2025 (de)
SG11-14. 25.08 - 04.09.2025 (en)
SG11-15. 01.09 - 11.09.2025 (en)
SEASON III:
SG11-08. 14.07 - 24.07.2025 (de)
Language of city guide/-s: EN – English speaker, DE – German speaker
* departure any date (May-September) possible on request with min. 6 people per group
TOUR PRICE per person
SEASON I (starting the tour May 1 - June 5 & August 18 - September 20)
Double/Twin room - 1495 EUR
Single room - 1995 EUR
SEASON II (starting the tour June 6 - July 12 & July 17 - August 17)
Double/Twin room - 1595 EUR
Single room - 2145 EUR
SEASON III (starting the tour July 13-16)
Double/Twin room - 1645 EUR
Single room - 2195 EUR
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
ACCOMMODATION
- 3-4* hotels
- Rooms with shower/WC or bath/WC
THE TOUR DOESN’T INCLUDE:
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
NOTES