Cycle the Baltics
Cycle the Baltics
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Cycle the Baltics
11 Days Starting in Tallinn and ending in Vilnius
Visiting:
Tallinn
,Lahemaa National Park
,Tartu
,Riga
,Klaipėda
,Curonian Spit National Park
,Vilnius
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$2416 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
tourhub discount: $121
Tour Overview
Crossing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, this ride will take you on a journey of discovery through historic cities, untouched wilderness, and along breathtaking coastline. Our trip will start in Tallinn where the fairytale architectural style sets an enchanting scene. This will feature throughout the trip as we journey through Tartu, Riga, Trakai, and Vilnius. Between the architectural highlights, we will also enjoy some of the best cycling this region has to offer, through beautiful national parks and along idyllic coastal paths.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Tallinn; transfer to hotel.
Location:
Tallinn
Accommodation:
Go Shnelli or similar
Meals Included:
No Meals
On arrival, there should be some time to explore Tallinn. Tallinn is a
fascinating historical city with many sites to explore. We recommend
strolling through the streets of the Old Town to Raekoja Plats (Town Hall
Square); the square historically served as a market and meeting place and
is surrounded by elaborate merchant houses – the perfect setting to enjoy
a coffee. If you find the round stone with a compass rose in the middle of
the square you will be able to see the 5 church spires of the old town. The
Cathedral of Saint Mary, St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Olav's Church have long
characterised the skyline of the old town and are well worth a visit, as are
the old town walls.
Day 2 : Explore Tallinn; transfer to the Lahemaa N.P. for a scenic ride.
Location:
Tallinn
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Park Hotel Palmse or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
This morning there is some free time to further explore Estonia's
capital (timings will be confirmed by the guide in the welcome briefing).
In the afternoon we leave Tallin behind and drive out of the city (approx.
1h), we will begin our first ride through National Park Lahemaa. The park,
one of the last unspoilt regions of the Baltic Coast, extends over 700 square
kilometres. Its nature is rich and unique. Here you will cycle through thick
woods, marshes and lakes. Above all, the coastline is what makes this area so
distinctive. It is also a rich environment for wildlife with moose and wild
boar, although difficult to spot, and over 220 species of bird – keep your
eyes open! Our accommodation for the evening is situated in the national park
itself and is in a spectacular setting in the grounds of an old distillery.*
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Day 3 : Full day riding through Lahemaa N.P.
Location:
Lahemaa National Park
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Park Hotel Palmse or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today we have a full day to explore the largest national park in Estonia and
one of the biggest in Europe. We will embark on a circular route taking in as
many of the parks wonderful attractions as possible. Starting from Palmse
Hotel (the former park manor house), we will pass Sagadi manor, the 400 year
old fisherman’s village of Altja, the popular seaside resort of Vosu, and
Kasmu village which is home to the fisherman’s museum. We finish the loop
cycling back through Estonian forests and meadows until we arrive at the
hotel.
Day 4 : Transfer to Peipsi and cycle along the shore of the lake; transfer to Tartu.
Location:
Tartu
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Tartu Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We start the day with a bus transfer to the shore of Peipsi Lake (approx.
1.5h), then start cycling from the 17th Century fisherman’s village of
Mustvee. From here we pass through ancient towns and churches. Following an
old Russian tradition, villages in Peipsi only have one street. Because of
this, the shore of Peipsi Lake is one long street with lots of small
settlements dotted along it. We continue cycling into Varnja and then
transfer to Tartu (approx. 30min).
Day 5 : Cycle through 'Estonian Switzerland' to Otepaa; transfer to Riga.
Location:
Riga
Accommodation:
Ibis Centre Riga or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
After breakfast, we have a 40km transfer to Otepaa. This area is known as
‘Estonian Switzerland’ because of its stunning scenery and pine forests.
As you would expect, there are a few hills on today’s ride, though nothing
too steep and challenging with the gradient not going above 7%. Once over the
hills, we cycle through beautiful forest and meadows and past Lake Puhajarve
on our way to Sangaste town. We will visit the park and castle in
Sangaste – walking up the castle tower gives us a great view over Otepaa
and the surrounding green natural areas. After visiting the castle we
continue cycling to Valga city, and from here we transfer by bus to Riga
(approx. 2.5h), our base for the next two nights.
Day 6 : Cycle to Jurmala; transfer to Riga for the night.
Location:
Riga
Accommodation:
Ibis Centre Riga* or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Our journey today will start in the bustling town Riga, Latvia’s largest
town and capital city. The city has a mediaeval old town which is famous for
its wooden buildings and art nouveau architecture. We will then follow the
cycle paths to the beautiful town of Jurmala, which is famous for its
incredible wooden buildings and 19th Century Russian villas. Jurmala is also
one of Latvia’s largest seaside resorts – it has a 33km stretch of
white sandy beach for us to explore on our bikes. There will be plenty of
time to have a swim in the sea before we transfer back to Riga for the night.
Day 7 : Transfer to Sventoji; cycle to Klaipeda.
Location:
Klaipėda
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Amberton Hotel Klaipeda or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
After breakfast, we leave Latvia and transfer directly to Lithuania (approx.
4h). We begin our ride in Sventoji on a beautiful cycle route to Klaipeda,
which lies along the Baltic Coast. On the way we pass Palanga, a traditional
bucket and spade seaside town with a long stretch of sandy beach. It's a
really fun place to stop, have a wander around, a dip in the sea, and see one
of the most favoured seaside towns among Lithuanians. We will visit the
Palanga Botanical Gardens and manor house which is now home to the amber
museum. There are numerous cafes to sit and enjoy the atmosphere and have
some lunch before we set off again for our final destination of Klaipeda, our
base for two nights. Our hotel is close to the Old Town, so a good spot from
which to explore.
Day 8 : Transfer to the Curonian Spit N.P; explore by bike.
Location:
Curonian Spit National Park
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Amberton Hotel Klaipeda or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We transfer to Nida (approx. 1.5h including the ferry ride), known as the
town of retreat, and an artist’s resort. It was home and inspiration for
two summers to the author Thomas Mann and its affluent feel and tranquillity
encourages the feeling that you are on a holiday within a holiday. From here
we explore the 68km long Curonian Spit. The high dunes (up to 60m) running
along the spit have encouraged the local people to refer to the area as the
'Lithuanian Sahara'. During our ride we will make a stop in Juodkrante and
admire the bizarre wooden carvings on what is known as Witch Hill. The
sculpture park was started in 1979 and now has more than 70 wooden carvings
representing characters of Lithuanian folktale and legend. We will then
continue along the spit with the Baltic Sea extending far into the distance.
We finish the ride at the ferry port, and from here we take the ferry across
the lagoon then transfer back to the hotel in Klaipeda for the night.
Day 9 : Transfer to Kintai village; cycle to Vente Cape and Silute; transfer to Vilnius.
Location:
Vilnius
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Comfort Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We start the day with a bus transfer to Kintai village (approx. 45mins), and
from here we cycle through dense green forests and beautiful meadows to Vente
Cape. There is a lot of wildlife at Vente Cape as it is a popular resting
place for birds on their migration, and it's home to one of the first bird
ringing stations in Europe. We will visit the 11m high lighthouse which
offers breathtaking views of the lagoon and golden sand dunes of the Curonian
Split; the lighthouse is a fascinating place, built in 1863 when the cape was
still part of Germany. We continue cycling to the town of Silute where we get
on the bus and transfer to Vilnius (approx. 4h).
Day 10 : Transfer to Trakai; cycle around town and visit Trakai Castle; return to Vilnius.
Location:
Vilnius
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Comfort Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
After breakfast, we transfer by bus to the small village of
Semeliskes(approx. 1h). From here we have a picturesque ride over undulating
terrain to Galve Lake. Here the magical and famous Trakai Castle sits, as if
floating on its own island in the middle of the lake – it’s a truly
magical place. We will explore the surrounding areas of the lake and visit
the Castle before transferring back to Vilnius for the night.
Day 11 : End Vilnius.
Location:
Vilnius
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We have a free morning in Vilnius before the trip ends here.
What's Included
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All accommodation
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Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
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All breakfasts
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Local bike hire
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All transport and listed activities
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Tour leader throughout
What's Not Included
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Visas or vaccinations
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
Accommodation
10 nights in two- to three-star hotels, all with en suite facilities in great locations, including two nights in a converted distillery in the magnificent grounds of Lahemaa National Park.
Food
All breakfasts included. Breakfast: These will be taken in the hotels. In most places, these will be buffet style and will offer plenty of choice including cold meat, cheese, eggs, bread, jams and juice. Lunches: On many of the days due to our remote rides there will be the option to buy a picnic from the hotel or get supplies on the way – we can then chose a spot on our ride to stop for a break. This means we can be flexible and chose the best views for lunch. On some of the days there will be opportunities to buy lunches in cafes in the towns that we go through such as Palanga. Dinners: These will be taken in the hotels or in restaurants and will be hearty meals. Cuisine in this area is often centred around pork, veal, fish, potatoes, sauerkraut and soups such as borsch (beetroot soup with meat, in Lithuania this is also served cold). In Trakai, Kibinai are very popular, these are large savoury baked pastries traditionally filled with lamb or beef and are very good.
Check out our Q&As
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 16 years age people can go on this tour.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?
UK passport holders do not need visas for this trip. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassies.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
2-3-star hotels
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No vaccinations are obligatory.
What is the maximum group size?
16
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.
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Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: 100% of deposit.
At 20 days before tour starts: 100% of booking price.
Cycle the Baltics
11 Days Starting in Tallinn and ending in Vilnius
Visiting:
Tallinn
,Lahemaa National Park
,Tartu
,Riga
,Klaipėda
,Curonian Spit National Park
,Vilnius
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$2416 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
tourhub discount: $121
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