9-Day Baltic States Bicycle Tour from Vilnius to Tallinn via Curonian Spit

9 Days Vilnius to Tallinn Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the UNESCO-listed old towns of Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn
02 Cycle along the Curonian Spit, a striking sand-dune landscape on the Baltic coast
03 Ride through Gauja National Park and visit Turaida Castle and Gutmanis Cave
04 Discover Lahemaa National Park and the old German manors of the Baltic coast

This bicycle tour takes you across all three Baltic states, combining cultural diversity with breathtaking landscapes from Vilnius to Tallinn. Along the way, you will explore the UNESCO-listed old towns of Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, ride through the Curonian Spit, and visit national parks in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The journey also includes sandy Baltic beaches, a boat crossing, and a mix of cycling and bus travel that lets you experience the Baltics at a relaxed pace. In total, the route covers approximately 160 miles by bicycle, around 640 miles by bus, and about 8 miles by boat.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tallinn, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Riga, Vilnius, Trakai, Palanga, Lahemaa National Park, Gauja National Park, Šilutė, Nida, Sigulda, Curonian Spit National Park

Languages English, German, Lithuanian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Vilnius

Arrival in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius.
Meet your guide.
Overnight stay in Vilnius.

Day 02

Vilnius Old Town, Trakai Castle and Kaunas

(around a 16-mile-long bike ride and about a 60-mile-long bus trip)

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the Old Town of Vilnius, one of the largest old towns in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Then head to Trakai, home to a medieval castle surrounded by lakes, where you will have the chance to taste traditional local pastries filled with mutton and onion, popular with Lithuania's Karaite ethnic minority.
After the meal, continue by bicycle for about 21 miles to Semeliskes National Park.
There, leave the bikes behind and take a one-hour bus trip to Kaunas, the second-largest city in Lithuania.
Kaunas is known for its cosy old town and long pedestrian alley.
Overnight stay in Kaunas.

Day 03

Kaunas to Nida via Nemunas Delta and Vente Cape

(a 17-mile-long bike ride, around 125 miles on a bus)

Early in the morning, say farewell to Kaunas and travel by bus to the seaside.
In the small town of Silute, unload the bicycles and ride to the Vente Cape Ornithological Station, one of the first bird-ringing stations in Europe, where local ornithology experts will explain bird migration and ringing practices.
After lunch, take a boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida, a fishermen's village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay in Nida.

Day 04

Curonian Spit Cycling to Klaipeda

(approx. a 35-mile-long bike ride)

After breakfast, visit the summer house of the famous German writer and Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann.
The rest of the day is spent cycling along a beautiful 35-mile bicycle lane stretching across the entire Lithuanian part of the Curonian Spit.
After lunch, reach Klaipeda, the oldest of all Lithuanian cities and a remnant of German culture.
Overnight stay in Klaipeda.

Day 05

Klaipeda, Palanga, Hill of Crosses and Riga

(around an 18-mile-long bike ride and 180 miles on a bus)

It is time to visit Palanga, the busiest seaside resort in Lithuania.
After breakfast, hop on the bikes and ride along a picturesque bike lane through the national park.
Palanga is known not only for its resort amenities but also for its unique amber museum, which is well worth a visit.
After lunch, continue by bus to the Latvian capital, Riga.
On the way, visit the sacred Lithuanian site, the Hill of Crosses.
Overnight stay in Riga.

Day 06

Riga, Gauja National Park and Sigulda

(25 miles by bike and 30 miles on a bus)

Start the day with a tour of the Old Town of Riga and explore the renowned Jugend Quarter.
After lunch, take a bike tour through Gauja National Park.
Along the way, visit Turaida Castle and make a short stop at Gutmanis Cave and the remains of a castle once belonging to medieval knights.
Continue with a bike ride to Sigulda.
Overnight stay in Sigulda.

Day 07

Sigulda to Palmse via Ainazi and the Baltic coast

(approx. 22 miles on a bike and a 190-mile-long bus ride)

After breakfast, leave for Estonia.
Near the Latvian-Estonian border, unload the bikes and ride for approximately 22 miles along an old road stretching beside the Baltic Sea.
On the way, stop for a picnic and take a refreshing dip in the sea.
Continue the journey until arriving in Palmse.
Overnight stay in Lahemaa National Park.

Day 08

Lahemaa National Park to Tallinn

(about a 25-mile-long bike ride and 50 miles on a bus)

Day 8 marks the final bike tour through Lahemaa National Park.
Along the way, visit several old German manors on the Baltic coast.
The tour culminates in Käsmu, the oldest captains' settlement in Estonia.
Next, take a bus to Tallinn, where before dinner you will spend several hours exploring its breathtaking Old Town.
Overnight stay in Tallinn.

Day 09

Departure or Trip Extension

Individual departure or trip extension.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

8 nights in hotels, including breakfast.
1 dinner in Lahemaa National Park: a three-course meal plus tea or coffee.
Greeting with a pint of fine beer or a glass of wine.
Guide services from day 1 to day 8.
Bikes and technical maintenance support.
Bus transfers, as listed in the programme.
Ferry tickets to Klaipeda.
Tickets to the museums listed in the programme: Trakai Castle, Bird Ringing Station, Summer Residence of Thomas Mann, Amber Museum, and Turaida Castle.
Tours in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn.

What's Not Included

8 three-course dinners with tea or coffee: 250,- EUR.
Rent of an electric bike with 7 gears: 220,- EUR.
Additional night and breakfast at a hotel in Tallinn: double room 120,- EUR; single room 110,- EUR.
Airport transfers in Vilnius and Tallinn: 40,- EUR.

Know before you go

Minimum number of participants: 10 people.
Maximum number of participants: 20 people.
You are welcome to book the tour on other dates, subject to a group size of no less than 10 people.

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