We have arrived home after the Baltic Bike trip with Ramos from Vilnius to Talinn. It was fantastic, absolutely wonderful. We've done bike trips in Europe and the US with other groups and this trip was the very best. Of course we loved the country side and the weather was an unexpected bonus.
But the real advantage of this ride was Ramos. He is a leader with knowledge beyond any tour guide.....he offered us information on the history, the culture, the geography, the religion, the botany....everything.....the best teacher/guide possible. But, beyond that, his personality is ideal for this....he understood group dynamics and the group really connected because he drew us together; building bridges between the German speakers and the English speakers, providing humor, music, etc. And the biking was perfect....the distances worked well, the scenery and places he chose to stop were ideal.
You've done a really good job with the pace of the trip...the 2 days in Klaipedia, 3 in Riga, 2 on the island. Good hotel, simple logistics (for the guests anyway) And, the stops were at interesting places. Albinis was a really good driver and such a friendly, helpful person to have with us. Due to an old injury, I spent one afternoon on the bus. Albinis was informative and made me feel less badly about missing the biking....a really caring man and very careful with the bikes.
Anne Badanes from USA, 2018 (G1 - guided tour of the Baltics from Vilnius to Tallinn)
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We recently returned to Canada from our cycling trip in Latvia and Estonia... We were exceptionally pleased with the entire cycling trip. The route was magnificent and we appreciate that we avoided major roads to the extent possible and practical. The guides and instructions were clear. We had zero problems with the bicycles. The accommodation that was selected was generally exceptionally good. We ate and drank well the entire trip!
We appreciate your help and support in answering our numerous inquiries both before and during the trip...
We have certainly been telling our friends about our wonderful experience. We hope to go on another trip some time in the future.
Best wishes, David and Donna Cole, Ottawa, Canada (2019 self-guided cycle tour from Riga to Tallinn, SG4)
Счастливая группа из Тайваня (велосипедный тур по Прибалтике из Вильнюса в Таллинн, G1, 2018)
"Привет, Саулис!
Вернулись из путешествия в полном восторге! в первый раз за все мои велопутешествия была такая чудесная и комфортная погода! Спасибо за организацию и , конечно за ....Ингу- самого прекрасного гида на свете! Жаль, что мы не познакомились лично... Но я думаю, все впереди!"
Власта, Москва, Россия, 2015 г. (G2 тур Вильнюс-Рига)
“Dear Inga, Yes we had a good trip. Saw some nice nature and pleasant villages. The hotels were also good. And the bikes. The driver drove us fast and safe from / to Riga. And we were lucky with the weather. Just a few drops of rain the last day. Mostly sunny. It rained a lot more in Sweden during that week. Best regards,”
Hans Brandtberg, Sweden, 2013 (tour SG1, along the Lithuanian Seaside)
“Hi Saulius, It was a great day - enjoyed riding in the rain - preferable to the insect swarms on the ride back! Yes, flat just at start of return - a little unnerving since we had the ship to get to but fortunately did not get another one. Thanks for the great service. The goulish wood sculptures were just that - great photo props! Best to you - you live in a lovely country and have the most beautiful women in the Baltic!”
Larry Kassis, USA, 2013 (tour on the Curonian Spit)
“Tal como acordamos, te envío mis impresiones sobre el viaje que hemos hecho pedaleando por las repúblicas bálticas. En primer lugar sobre la organización “Baltic Bike Travel" decirte que el itinerario y el programa que estaba previsto se han cumplido con precisión. El itinerario que se ha realizado es un recorrido muy bien estructurado para hacerse una idea general de los tres países en los pocos días que hemos estado. La combinación de bicicleta y autobús ha funcionado perfectamente y las bicicletas no han dado ningún problema. Si a eso añadimos que el tiempo nos ha acompañado, pues sólo ha llovido un día, cosa rara en esas latitudes, podemos decir que el viaje ha sido estupendo. Buen tiempo, bellos paisajes, ciudades con historia y buena comida. ¿Qué más se puede pedir? Muchas gracias por todo. Sobre todo por tu cordialidad y atención.”
Augusto Martinez, Spain, 2013 (tour SG7, the Baltics from Tallinn to Vilnius)
“Our cycling-group has spent 10 days in Lithuania and explored your country on Baltic Bike Travel route “Vilnius-Curonian Spit-Klaipeda" – we all want to thank you again for your efforts and great assistance in planning and organizing our individual intentions to realize our this years cycling idea. All services in your responsibility were efficient, precise and highly appreciated. We all came back well and safe into our home countries and will keep the pleasant experiences during our cycling-tour in Lithuania and your very good services in our memories. In the groups name and with our best wishes for you.”
Ludwig Enser, Germany, 2012 (tour SG2, Lithuania – from the capital to the Seaside)
"Now we are back from a most interesting and well-organized "Baltic Capital City" guided bicycle tour. We have cycled in France, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Greece, Germany, the Czech Republic and Ireland in all kinds of landscapes ... so we have some guided cycle tours to compare with.
My husband and I are so very satisfied with the whole tour. It was just what we expected except for some extra positive factors.
Of all our cycling guides we have had, Marius takes the lead! Such a pleasant, knowledgeable and diplomatic person and with such a good sense of humour - never have the two of us had so much fun along the roads and at the tables! Our driver, Linas, was everywhere every time serving water, carrying luggage, honking the horn, waving from the bus. The bicycles were excellent except for some trouble they had to cope with the fine sand that caused the brakes to wear. You could not have planned a better tour for us, and it was with great sadness I said goodbye to my good workhorse, woman's No. 7.
Wish you all the best with your business ... and thank you for another three European countries in our cycling lives!”
Anita Bostrom-Baversten, Sweden, 2011 (tour G1)
“We are back in the Netherlands, and I can tell you that we enjoyed the trip very much. The hotels were good, some less that others, but over all it was fine. Sometimes we could not find the right way, but with the map and the description you gave us, sometimes asking, we came at time in the next town...
In the Netherlands, most people cycle. You can see that this is different in your country. But the distances in our country are short. There are just a few separate bike roads, so sometimes it is difficult and dangerous on the bike, as you told us already. In general the roads were not in the condition as we are used to so when you are planning to make a bike-trip in the Baltic States you should be aware of that item. In the south, along the Nemunas River it was much better...
We liked the countries, very silent and beautiful. In the towns we visited the museums and were impressed by reading the history and seeing the pictures of your troublesome past years and centuries.
Overall it was a nice experience that we enjoyed, with a very good organisation. Thanks you again, Best regards, pagarbiai, hatelijke groeten”
Annemieke en Toon van der Putten, the Netherlands, 2010 (tailored tour Lithuania+Latvia)
“Saulius, Thanks for all your help with our Vilnius to Tallinn trip. It was a wonderful trip and Laura was a particularly good leader. We though the trip was well-planned and executed and thoroughly enjoyed the others on this trip. Thanks again.”
Marie and Jim Allen, USA, 2009 (tour G1)
