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Cycling
the Baltics
guided & self-guided cycle tours 2020
Lithuania Latvia Estonia Finland Poland Russia Belarus
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Tourist information and our bike tour services 4
Guided bike tours in the Baltics, Poland, Belarus and Russia (fixed departure dates)
G1 Bestseller! Cycling the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia) with the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island (11 days, from Vilnius) 6
G5 Bike tour in Lithuania, Poland & Belarus with National parks of Dzūkija, Wigry & Biebrza (11 days, from Vilnius) 7
G1E E-bike tour in the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia - Estonia): with the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island (11 days, from Vilnius) 8
G8 The four countries bike tour along the Baltic Coast: Latvia-Lithuania-Russia/Kaliningrad-Poland (11 days, from Riga) 9
Self-guided bike tours in the Baltics, Poland, Belarus and Russia (with luggage transport)
SG1 Bestseller! Bike tour along the Lithuanian seaside (Curonian Spit & Nemunas River Delta) (8 days , from/to Klaipėda) 10
SG18x The three countries bike tour along the Baltic Coast: Lithuania-Russia/Kaliningrad-Poland (9 days, from Klaipėda) 11
SG7 Bestseller! Cycling the Baltics (Estonia – Latvia - Lithuania) with national parks Lahemaa, Gauja & Curonian Spit (11 days, 12
from Tallinn)
SG14 New! Bike tour in Latvia & Estonia with Tallinn, Saaremaa Island and Lahemaa National Park (10 days, from/to Riga) 13
SG11 Cycling the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia) with Saaremaa Island, Curonian Spit & Gauja national parks (11 14
days, from Vilnius)
SG14ru New! Bike tour from Riga to St. Petersburg via Saaremaa Island & Tallinn: Latvia – Estonia – Russia (11 days, from Riga) 15
Self-guided bike tours in the Baltic Countries and Russia
SG2 Cycling in Lithuania: from the capital to the seaside (9 days, from Vilnius) 16
SG5 Cycling around the Curonian Lagoon through Kaliningrad District (Lithuania-Russia) (12 days, from Klaipėda) 17
SG3 Bike tour in Lithuania and Latvia: along the Baltic Coast to Riga (8 days, from Klaipėda) 18
SG4 Bike tour in Latvia and West Estonia (9 days, from Riga) 19
SG9P Cycling in Estonia: the west seacoast & Islands of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa & Muhu (12 days, from/to Tallinn) 20
SG12P New! Cycling around the Finish Bay (Estonia – Finland – Russia) with Helsinki & St. Petersburg (12 days, from/to Tallinn) 21
Baltic Bike Travel General Terms and Conditions 22
Map of the Baltic States and neighbouring regions of Poland, Belarus, Russia (M1:3 500 000) 23
FINLAND
Helsinki
St. Petersburg
Tallinn
B a l t i c S ea
ESTONIA
BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL
RUSSIA
Naujoji Uosto Str. 3, Rīga
LATVIA
LT-92120 Klaipėda, Lithuania
Tel. +370 46 300 145 Klaipėda
E-mail: balticbike@bbtravel.lt Vilnius
www.balticbike.lt RUSSIA
Kaliningrad LITHUANIA BELARUS
Gdansk
BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL services:
POLAND Grodno
ĔĔ Guaranteed departure escorted & self-guided cycling tours
ĔĔ Tailor made cycling, kayaking, bird watching, nature and cultural tours;
Warsaw
ĔĔ Hotel / guesthouse / countryside inn bookings;
ĔĔ Comfortable transport/transfer services;
ĔĔ Bus, train and ferry ticket reservations;
ĔĔ Experienced cycling tour leaders and city guides;
ĔĔ Rental of quality bicycles and tourist equipment
Why BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL?
ĔĔ Experienced team – more than 10 years of specialist travel know-how!
ĔĔ Value - Quality trips at affordable prices!
ĔĔ Responsible Travel - Trips designed to protect the environment and help local people!
ĔĔ By travelling with us you support bicycle culture in the Baltic States!
Partnership & membership:
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Dear Cycling Friends,
We are pleased to introduce you to 2020 BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL catalogue presenting a wide range of
cycle trips in the Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) and neighbouring countries (Poland, Belarus, Russia,
Finland).
BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL is the only incoming tour operator in Lithuania specialising in cycling holidays. We
have been experts on cycling in the Baltics already for more than 10 years.
In this catalogue, we present our top products - GUIDED GROUP CYCLE TOURS and SELF-GUIDED
SUPPORTED (HALF-GUIDED) CYCLE TOURS. All these tours are offered on fixed departure dates which are
guaranteed from 2 or 6 participants and trips are never cancelled at a short notice like many other tour
operators do; therefore after reserving the tour you can book your flights as early as possible in order to
get the best deal available! All supported self-guided trips include guided sightseeing walking tours in the
main historical cities, luggage transportation and a few long transfers by minibus!
You are welcome to join our group tours where cyclists from different countries travel together (max. 19
or 25 people per group). These groups are escorted by experienced local tour guides who speak the English
and German languages. If you like easy travelling in a small group (up to 15 people) and staying in more
luxury hotels (4*), go for the 11-day guided E-bike tour of the Baltics (p.8)!
Travel routes of all transnational long-distance tours cover three to four countries (pp. 6–9 & 11–15)
and combine sightseeing in historical cities – Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw, Gdansk, Kaliningrad, New!
St.Petersburg – and exploring nature wonders like the Curonian Spit sand dunes in Lithuania, deep valleys
of the Gauja River in Latvia, impressive Saaremaa Island in Estonia, Wigry and Biebrza National Parks in
Poland, Augustow Canal in mysterious Grodno region – visa free zone in Belarus, etc. The newest tours
include St. Petersburg with Leningrad Region and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, formerly German
Königsberg; since 2019 both regions are easy accessible with free of charge eVisa for citizens of more than
53 countries.
If you wish to spend most of your holiday time cycling and less time sitting in a minibus, then the best
deal would be an impressive 8-day tour along the Lithuanian Seaside which is known as the cyclists’
paradise (p.10) or 9-day tour along the Nemunas River from the capital Vilnius to Klaipėda (p.16). You can
also combine a few tours, e.g., Vilnius to Klaipėda, then continue to Riga (p.18) and further to Tallinn (p.19),
and finally you can reach St. Petersburg if taking the newest circular tour around the Finish Gulf (p.21).
On most individual self-guided tours, you can take your own bicycle and carry your luggage yourself,
or you are welcome to hire our bikes and order luggage transportation which is already included on all
supported tours. For our guests we offer more than 400 quality trekking bicycles equipped with flatless
tires and comfortable saddles, modern E-bikes (Pedelec) with Bosch driving system, road / cyclecross bikes,
new MTB bikes for off-road cycling, and a lot of other tourist equipment of well-known brands. For families
with children there is a wide range of tourist equipment from small bicycles to special 2-seat trailers and
trailer-bikes.
We’d like to thank all our loyal customers and invite to experience new adventures with us!
Yours sincerely, Saulius Ružinskas & BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL Team
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LEGEND
Individual self-guided tour: You may plan your day as you like, but you have to follow a time
schedule for minibus transfers on supported tours. Our maps, route descriptions and GPS tracks will
show you the right way.
Group guided tour: Travelling with the group and being accompanied by a minibus and cycling
tour guide
Circular tour: Regular relocation from hotel to hotel, but finally returning to the starting point.
E-bike/Pedelec: On tours with this logo you can rent a pedal electric cycle (Pedelec) - a type of
bicycle where the rider‘s pedalling is assisted by a small electric motor.
Guaranteed departures: Plan your vacation in advance. We guarantee departures even on group
tours with minimum 2 participants if you travel with us on fixed dates. We make it happen!
Entry with passport: For travels to the Baltic Countries and Poland a valid identity card is enough
for people from EU countries. For trips to Russia most people need a passport with a valid visa (or
free of charge eVisa for Kaliningrad and Leningrad Regions). Grodno Region in Belarus is visa free
zone!
TOUR PLANNING
We design bike tours to take you on the most appealing cycling routes, as much as possible away from major
roads and along beautiful scenic trails where you can experience nature. You may book one or more of our
ready made cycle tour packages, combining them into one longer route, for example, Klaipėda-Riga (p. 18)
& Riga-Tallinn (p. 19), or ask for an individual tour program. Be patient to wait longer to get ready the tailored
tour program with services as it takes time to receive all confirmations from our partner hotels and tour op-
erators. Often smaller guesthouses and B&Bs which are the only option in certain areas have limited space,
then we have to redesign the tour program or ask you to change the travel dates.
Most of our cycle tours, even group tours, are guaranteed with minimum 2 participants and trips are not
cancelled at a short notice like many other tour operators do! After booking the tour you are free to book
your flights as early as possible in order to get the best deal available.
ARRIVAL
For cyclists coming to travel in the Baltics with own bikes we reccommend using ferry lines and book them
through us:
Lithuania: DFDS: Kiel (Germany) – Klaipėda, Karlshamn (Sweden) – Klaipėda; TT-Line: Trelleborg (Sweden) -
Klaipėda
Latvia: Stena Line: Travemünde (Germany) – Liepaja, Tallink Silja Line: Stockholm (Sweden) – Riga or Tallinn
Estonia: Finnlines: Travemünde – Helsinki (Finland) and Tallink Silja Line / Viking Line: Helsinki – Tallinn
For other travellers the most convenient is flying to Palanga (Klaipėda), Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw, Gdansk
and St. Petersburg where our bike tours start or finish. Kaunas Airport (100 km from Vilnius) could be also
used as an alternative for travels with low cost airlines to/from Lithuania. Besides existing important con-
nections via Copenhagen (SAS, Norwegian Air), Warsaw (LOT) and Riga (Air Baltic), there are direct flights
to Palanga Airport from London Luton (Wizz Air), London Stanstead & New! Dublin (Ryanair), Oslo & New!
Stockholm (Norwegian Air) and Dortmund in Germany (Wizz Air).
DOCUMENTS & GPS TRACKS
On arrival or in some cases in advance you will receive a tour program with route maps and city guides
related to your tour (one per room) that you can find information about places of interest you will see along
the way. GPS tracks of self-guided tours is a new complimentary service since last year. Take the time and
freedom to enjoy your own personalized travel experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotels, guesthouses and quality B&B‘s we have selected are known for their comfortable rooms, hearty
breakfast and cosy atmosphere. Some of them are typical in the region while in some places they are local
landmarks.
On our cycle tours we mainly use very nice, mostly medium and first-class hotels (3*, 4*) which are highly
recommended due to their comfort, location, and ambience. Upgrade to first-class hotels (4*) or the top-
class hotels (5*) is also possible on some tours, but not in all places.
We may also offer rental of comfortable apartments and houses for longer stays in one place like the Curo-
nian Spit National Park in Lithuania. You may book 1-week or 2-week accommodation packages and ask for
extra services (bike rental, canoeing & cycle tours, sightseeing, etc.)
PERVALKA HOLIDAY APARTMENT
4-room holiday apartment (~60 m2) for rent in Pervalka, which is an oasis of peace surrounded by sand and
sea on the Curonian Spit (Lithuania). This holiday apartment is ideal for families with 2 children (max. 6 peo-
ple). It is newly furbished, with all living, sleeping and kitchenette facilities: washing machine, stove, oven,
fridge, dishwasher, cutlery, etc. The house consists from: 1 living room with TV&Wi-Fi, 2 sleeping rooms,
shower/WC, a loft room and balcony/terrace with a view to a wood and the Curonian Lagoon (150 m). There
is a free car parking and large playground near the house. Bikes and sea kayaks available for rent.
Rental price for a week (6 nights) / 2 weeks (13 nights) / extra night, 2–3 people:
May-June & September: 599,- / 1170,- / 95,- Euro
July-August: 899,- / 1820,- / 145,- Euro
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TREKKING BIKES
All our guided tours include rental of high quality trekking cycles. On all self-guided tours you can take your
own cycles or to hire ours. There are over 400 quality trekking cycles and a lot of tourist equipment of well
known brands (Velo-de-Ville - VDV, KTM, Kalkhoff, Kona, Bianchi, Ortlieb, Abus) as well as several cycle trailers
and minibuses waiting for our guests in our garage. When booking our cycles, you can always choose their
size and type (unisex frame or standard one with a crossbar; 8-speed hub gears with back pedal break or
24-speed derailleur gears with free wheel) and even request our new E-bike/Pedelec or road/cyclecross bikes.
Please note that road bikes are not suitable on most self-guided tours in the Baltics because of gravel roads in
some places. Take the all-terrain or trekking bicycle, or cyclecross bike.
Please let us know your preferences at time of booking. We will do all that we can to ensure you have the best
bicycle and other equipment for your needs.
ELECTRIC BIKES (E-bikes/Pedelec)
Motor-assisted electric bikes (Pedelec) are availa-
ble for rent on most cycle tours. We use good qual-
ity e-bikes of well known German brands, like Kalk-
hoff and Velo-de-Ville (VDV), both equipped with
new generation Bosch central-drive motor system
(250W) and 11 ah Lithium-Ion battery (400Wh)
for easy cycling up to 110 km / 69 mi, 28“ or 26”
size wheels, unisex frame from XS (42 cm/16”) to
L size (55 cm/21“) or standard frame – XL size (60
cm/23”), freewheel or back-pedal 8-speed hub
gears, etc.
BIKES FOR CHILDREN
Your children should have an enjoyable and safe trip. That‘s why for
families with babies we provide a wide range of tourist equipment
from inspected child seats to special 2-seat trailers (Winther Dolphin),
while the older children will receive a trailer-bike or a normal bike with
24” or 26” size wheels suitable for their age and size.
ACCESSORIES
Our accessories package on all guided tours includes a bike pannier bag (Ortlieb) with a 12.5 l or 20 l capac-
ity, water bottle, helmet (on request) and a cable lock (one for 2 bikes), while on most self-guided tours we
provide our customers with extra equipment: a handlebar bag with map/smartphone holder Ortlieb, a repair
kit with an air pump and higher security lock made of hardened steel. Helmets and odometers are for extra
charge.
Since the route descriptions of self-guided tours contain distances in kilometres, we advise bringing your
own odometer (cycle computer) or renting it from us. Bike rental price includes an odometer and map holder
(one per booking) as a standard on all long distance self-guided supported/half-guided tours.
ACCIDENT SERVICE
You will receive a top-quality bicycles in great condition. However, accidents do happen. That is why on self-
guided tours we provide you with a faithful repair kit and a list of repair shops. Should shop repairs be needed
we will reimburse you up to a certain amount upon presentation of the receipt when you return.
BIKE TRANSPORTATION
To make your bicycle experience easier and more comfortable, we’ll deliver rental bikes to you at the tour
starting place - hotel or guesthouse, train or bus station, or any private address. Get a bike in Lithuania and
leave it in Latvia or Estonia! We are partners in the BaltiCCycle.eu network which is the only one in the Baltics
offering such one-way bike rental service!
For bicycle delivery to the starting place or collection from the end point, and transportation of bicycles
during long distance cycle tours, we have a number of minibuses and special trailers of different type and
capacity (from 15 to 28 bicycles).
LUGGAGE TRANSFER SERVICE
We are glad to provide you with our luggage transfer service from hotel to hotel on most of our bike tours. All
guided and self-guided supported/half-guided tours include this service as a standard while on most other
self-guided tours this service is offered as optional extras.
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GUIDED Bestseller! Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia
Virtsu
Tallinn
ESTONIA Cycle the Baltics
Saaremaa
Pärnu Three Baltic capitals, Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island
B a l t i c S ea
Kuressaare
RUSSIA
Jūrmala Sigulda
Rīga LATVIA
Palanga Hill of Crosses
Klaipėda
LITHUANIA
Ventė
Vilnius
Nida
Kaunas
RUSSIA BELARUS
Trakai
POLAND
Tour distances: cycling ~344 km/~215 mi,
by coach ~1390 km, by boat ~12 km
11 days / 10 nights
TOUR INFORMATION 11 days guided group cycling tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code G1)
Cycling grade: We rate this trip Easygoing to The Baltic coast and National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia explored on highly scenic routes,
Moderate with intensive tour program. Daily biking
routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths. including the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns designated by UNESCO
The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual as the World Heritage Sites; and featuring the previously-closed Curonian Spit and beautiful Estonian
hills on some riding days (some steep ups and island. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the north, enjoy a great
downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these
of the tour.
Arrival & departure information /Transfers distinctive countries.
Airports: Vilnius/ Tallinn
Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius Day 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa
From Vilnius/to Tallinn Airport 30,- Euro Welcome meeting at the hotel with Morning transfer to the largest Estoni-
ACCOMMODATION tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. an island of Saaremaa which provides
3–4* middle-range hotels a perfect rural setting for cycling. Trav-
2020 TOUR DATES – Low season Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & Kaunas el along the Baltic Sea Coast to Angla
G1-01. 18.05 – 28.05.2020 City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu- village where the iconic windmills are
G1-02. 25.05 – 04.06.2020 ania for more than 600 years. After- located. Then transfer to hotel for 2
G1-03. 01.06 – 11.06.2020 noon trip to Trakai, the former capi- overnight stays. (Cycle ~38 km, bus
G1-15. 24.08 – 03.09.2020 tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by ~330 km, by ferry 6 km).
G1-16. 31.08 – 10.09.2020 possible visit to 14thC island castle. bike then drive to Riga
G1-17. 07.09 – 17.09.2020 Then cycling through picturesque Cycling to Palanga through the Day 9: Saaremaa island
2020 TOUR DATES – High season countryside on gentle hills and Seaside Regional Park and visiting Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa
G1-04. 08.06 – 18.06.2020 transfer by coach to the hotel in Kau- the Botanical Garden and Amber Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin-
G1-05. 15.06 – 25.06.2020 nas. (Cycle ~28 km., bus ~100 km). Museum in the Palace of Count sula famous for its lighthouse and
G1-06. 22.06 – 02.07.2020 Tyszkiewicz. Afternoon transfer to picturesque seaside. Finish the day
G1-07. 29.06 – 09.07.2020
G1-08. 06.07 – 16.07.2020 Day 3: Vente Horn & Klaipeda Riga (Latvia). En route stop at the with a visit to Kuressaare, the capi-
G1-09. 13.07 – 23.07.2020 Morning transfer along the Nemunas Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable tal of Saaremaa, a home to one of
G1-10. 20.07 – 30.07.2020 River to the coast. In the afternoon cy- sight of thousands of crosses on two the finest preserved medieval Epis-
G1-11. 27.07 – 06.08.2020 cling to Ventė Cape including visit to a small hills. Overnight in Riga. (Cycle copal Castles in the Baltics, dating
G1-12. 03.08 – 13.08.2020 bird observatory and the 19thC light- ~32 km, bus ~290 km) from 13thC. Free time to explore the
G1-13. 10.08 – 20.08.2020 house which was used for more than town and the Bishop’s castle. (Cycle
G1-14. 17.08 – 27.08.2020 100 years. After a short bus transfer Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach ~56 km, bus ~50 km)
TOUR PRICES /person (low/high season) arrive in Klaipeda, the main seaport Morning guided tour of a medieval
Price in double/twin room 1299,- / 1345,- Euro of Lithuania. Overnight in Klaipeda. hanseatic town of Riga. In the af-
Price in single room 1649,- / 1715,- Euro (Cycle ~30 km., bus ~290 km) ternoon free time in Riga or cycling
THE TOUR INCLUDES: to Jurmala, the largest resort in the
ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Baltic States well known for its long
ĔĔ Breakfast on days 2–11
ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer white sand beaches. Transfer back
ĔĔ 4 x 3-course dinners + 1 x picnic lunch by coach to the hotel in Riga. (Cycle
ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days
ĔĔ Bike rental with a back pannier & helmet ~30 km, bus ~ 20 km). Day 10: Saaremaa & Tallinn
ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10 Morning ride to the Kaali meteorite
ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus Day 7: Gauja National Park & crater which is listed on the world’s
ĔĔ Ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island
ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Ventė, Palanga, Turaida, Bicycle Museum giant craters list and it is the rarest
Saulkrasti & Angla Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park Transfer to Saulkrasti. After visiting nature wonder in Estonia. In the af-
ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room)
Optional extras (price per person): Transfer by coach to Nida. Sightsee- the Latvian bicycle museum start ternoon transfer by coach to Tallinn,
ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 195,- Euro ing around Nida, one of the most your bike ride to Sigulda, the most check-in at the hotel followed by a
ĔĔ Half board (4 x 3-course dinners) 99,- Euro
ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / Tallinn 4* beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Cy- popular resort in Latvia. Cycling guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. (Cy-
(with breakfast) cling back to Klaipėda on the Seaside through Gauja National Park, en route cle ~40 km, bus ~210 km, by ferry
Double/twin room 45,- Euro / 55,- Euro
Single room 80,- Euro / 99,- Euro Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit enjoy spectacular views of the Gauja ~6 km).
Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room famous for its amber and fine sand River valley with Gutmana Cave. En
Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old beaches. Overnight in Klaipėda (Cy- route visit Turaida Castle. Arrive in Day 11: Tour ends in Tallinn
– 25 %
Minimum group size – 2 people! cle ~ 58 km, by bus ~50 km). Sigulda. (Cycle ~40 km, bus ~50 km) Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.
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Lithuania – Belarus – Poland GUIDED
Three countries cycling tour
with Druskininkai, Grodno, Augustow, Wigry & Biebzra National parks
Length: Cycling ~ 342 km/214 mi.,
by bus ~ 658 km
11 Days/10 Nights
TOUR INFORMATION
Cycling grade: We rate this trip Easy to moderate.
The terrain by Trakai and Suwalki Landscape Park
is slightly hilly. Daily biking on small asphalt roads
and bicycle paths. More gravel and forest roads are
11 days guided group bike tour from Vilnius to Warsaw (Code G5) in Belarus.
Arrival & departure information /Transfers
Explore a borderland of Lithuania, Poland and Belarus which is the land of gentle hills, sandy plains, vast Airports: Vilnius / Warsaw
primeval forests and river valleys. The tour starts in the Lithuanian capital city Vilnius and finishes in the Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)
Polish capital city Warsaw. The tour also includes the Čepkeliai - Dzūkija National/PAN Park with Drus- From Vilnius Airport 30,- Euro
kininkai Resort in Lithuania, visa free Grodno region with Augustow Canal in Belarus, Masurian Lakeland To Warsaw Airport (Chopin/Modlin) 30,- / 79,- Euro
with Wigry and Biebrza National Parks in Poland. Experience a wide variety of towns, villages and coun- ACCOMMODATION
tryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these different countries, especially
3* middle-range hotels
Belarus, which still remains a blank spot on the map for many foreigners. Now you have a chance to fill up
this gap! It is possible to do this tour as self-guided supported one (code SG15). TOUR DATES 2020
Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius Grodno in Belarus (visa free region) sightseeing around Augustow we’ll
G5-1. 24.06 – 04.07.2020
G5-2. 15.07 – 25.07.2020
Welcome meeting at the hotel with for 2 overnight stays. (cycle ~32 km, start our cycle ride to Wigry using
G5-3. 05.08 – 15.08.2020
tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. bus ~70 km) extensive network of cycle routes
G5-4. 26.08 – 05.09.2020
passing by several lakes and Augus-
Day 2: Trakai Insular Castle & tow canal. Check into the hotel for 2 TOUR PRICES
Druskininkai Resort overnight stays. (cycle ~53 km, bus Price per person in double/twin room 1450,- Euro
After breakfast a guided tour of ~100 km) Price in single room 1645,- Euro
Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
to Trakai, the former capital of the Day 8: Wigry National Park
Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After visit Cycling tour on marked trails around ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes
ĔĔ Breakfast daily
to the 14thC island castle start your Wigry Lake which is the largest, one
ĔĔ 5 x 3 course dinners
first cycle ride on gentle hills around Day 5: Grodno - the region capital of the deepest (73 m) and most beau- ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine
the lake. Then transfer by coach to of Belarus tiful lake in Podlasie region. En route ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days
Druskininkai for 2 overnight stays. After breakfast a guided tour of explore a former Camaldolese mon- ĔĔ English speaking guide escort on days 2–10
(cycle ~28 km, bus ~125km) Grodno historical old town. In the astery, built by the death-obsessed ĔĔ Rent of trekking bicycle with pannier & helmet
afternoon free time for shopping and Camaldolese monks. Overnight in ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus
sightseeing on your own or going for Gawrych Ruda. (cycle ~53 km) ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary
a guided cycling tour around the city ĔĔ Special permission for Grodno Region in Belarus
ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Trakai, Grūtas, Wigry.
and its extensive parks at the Nemu- Day 9: Biebrza National Park ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room)
nas River. Transfer to Biebrza National Park
Optional extras (per Person):
known for untouched fenlands with
ĔĔ E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier – 195,- Euro
a unique variety of plants, rare wet- ĔĔ Pre/post tour accommodation in Vilnius 3*/
land birds and mammals such as Elk Warsaw 3*
Day 3: Čepkeliai – Dzūkija Na- and Beaver. Cycling along the Green- Double/twin room 45,- / 50,- Euro
tional/Pan Park Velo route to Goniadz. Dinner & over- Single room 80,- / 99,- Euro
Morning transfer to the National/ night at the hotel. (cycle ~48 km, bus Discount for Extra bed – 15 %
PAN Park, the largest forest park in ~35 km) Minimum group size on fixed
Lithuania. Cycling through ethno- departure dates – 6 people!
graphical villages to Druskininkai. En Day 6: Along Augustow Canal Day 10: along the Royal Route to
route stop in Grūtas Park known for After breakfast transfer by bus out- Warsaw
large collection of Lenin statues and side Grodno and start cycling on The final cycle ride along the Royal
other soviet symbols. (cycle ~43 km, a country road towards Augustow Route through Biebrza National Park
bus ~45 km) canal. Then we’ll cycle along the ca- and transfer by bus to Warsaw, the
nal on paved roads and forest trails. capital of Poland. Check-in at the
Day 4: Along the Nemunas River Transfer back to the hotel for the last hotel followed by a guided tour of
to Grodno night in Grodno. (cycle ~39 km, bus Warsaw Old Town and farewell din-
Today’s cycle route passes through ~50 km) ner. (cycle ~39 km, bus ~180 km)
Liškiava famous for its 17-18thC
Dominican monastery ensemble on Day 7: Augustow Town & Canal Day 11: Warsaw
the Nemunas River bank. Transfer to Morning bus transfer to Poland. After Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.
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GUIDED Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia
Virtsu
Tallinn
ESTONIA E-bike tour of the Baltics
Saaremaa
Pärnu Three Baltic capitals, Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island
B a l t i c S ea
Kuressaare
RUSSIA
Jūrmala Sigulda
Rīga LATVIA
Palanga Hill of Crosses
Klaipėda
LITHUANIA
Ventė
Vilnius
Nida
Kaunas
RUSSIA BELARUS
Trakai
POLAND
Tour distances: cycling ~371 km/~232 mi,
by coach ~1350 km, by ferry ~12 km
11 days / 10 nights
TOUR INFORMATION 11 days guided small group E-bike tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code G1E)
Cycling grade: We rate this trip as Easygoing, but Explore on E-bike/Pedelec the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on very
with intensive tour program. Daily biking routes scenic routes. The tour includes the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns
mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range
designated by UNESCO as the World Heritage Sites; and featuring the previously-closed Curonian Spit
from 28 to 58 km (18–36 miles each day). The terrain
is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some and beautiful Estonian island. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the
riding days (some steep ups and downs on the north, enjoy a great variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different
Curonian Spit and in the Gauja River valley) and dead characters of these distinctive countries.
flat most of the tour. It might be windy on some days.
Our walking in the capital towns is along cobbled Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius famous for its amber and fine sand Day 8: Pärnu-Saaremaa
streets. You don’t have to be a regular cyclist but you Welcome meeting at the hotel with beaches. Overnight in Klaipėda. (Cy- Morning transfer to the largest Estoni-
should be reasonably fit and active. tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. cle ~ 58 km, by minibus ~50) an island of Saaremaa which provides
Arrival & departure information /Transfers a perfect rural setting for cycling. Trav-
Airports: Vilnius / Tallinn Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & el along the Baltic Sea Coast to Angla
Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Kaunas village where the iconic windmills are
From Vilnius/to Tallinn Airport 30,- Euro City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu- located. Transfer to Kuressaare, check
ACCOMMODATION ania for more than 600 years. After- into the hotel for 2 overnight stays in
3-4* middle-range hotels noon trip to Trakai, the former capital the capital city of Saaremaa Island.
of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, pos- (Cycle ~55 km, minibus ~150 km, by
2020 TOUR DATES
sible visit to 14thC island castle. Then Day 5: Palanga & Hill of Crosses ferry 6 km)
G1E-1/05. 15.06 – 25.06.2020 e-biking through picturesque coun- E-biking to Palanga through the Sea-
G1E-2/07. 29.06 – 09.07.2020 tryside on gentle hills and transfer by side Regional Park and visiting the Bo- Day 9: Saaremaa island
G1E-3/10. 20.07 – 30.07.2020 coach to the hotel in Kaunas. (Cycle tanical Garden and Amber Museum Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa
G1E-4/12. 03.08 – 13.08.2020 ~28 km., minibus ~100 km) in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz. Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin-
G1E-5/14. 17.08 – 27.08.2020 Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). sula, famous for its lighthouse. Fin-
TOUR PRICES Day 3: Vente Horn & Klaipeda En route stop at the Hill of Crosses, ish the day with a visit to Kuressaare,
Price per person in double/twin room 1995,- Euro Morning transfer along the Nemunas the unforgettable sight of thousands the capital of Saaremaa, a home to
Price in single room 2495,- Euro River to the coast. In the afternoon e- of crosses on two small hills. Over- one of the finest preserved medieval
biking to Ventė Cape including visit night in Riga. (Cycle ~42 km, minibus Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
to a bird observatory and the 19thC ~290 km) from 13thC. Free time to explore the
ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower)
ĔĔ Breakfast on days 2-11 lighthouse which was used for more town and the Bishop’s castle. (Cycle
ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer than 100 years. After a short bus Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach ~58 km, minibus ~50 km)
ĔĔ 1 x picnic lunch transfer arrive in Klaipeda, the main Morning guided tour of a medieval
ĔĔ 4 x 3-course dinners with tea/coffee seaport of Lithuania. Overnight in hanseatic town of Riga. In the after-
ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days Klaipeda. (Cycle ~30 km, minibus noon free time in Riga or e-biking
ĔĔ Rental of E-bike/Pedelec with a back pannier &
helmet ~290 km) to Jurmala, the largest resort in the
ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10 Baltic States well known for its long
ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus white sand beaches. Transfer back by
ĔĔ Ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa minibus to the hotel in Riga. (Cycle ~
Island 30 km, minibus ~ 20 km) Day 10: Saaremaa & Tallinn
ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Ventė, Palanga, Turaida,
Saulkrasti & Angla Morning ride to the Kaali meteorite
ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Day 7: Gauja National Park & crater which is listed on the world’s
Optional extras (price per person): Bicycle Museum giant craters list and it is the rarest
ĔĔ Half board (4 x 3-course dinners) 110,- Euro Transfer to Sigulda and e-biking nature wonder in Estonia. In the after-
ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / through Gauja National Park to noon transfer by minibus to Tallinn for
Tallinn 4* (with breakfast) Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park Saulkrasti, en route enjoy spectacular a city tour in the Old Town and over-
Double/twin room 55,- Euro / 55,- Euro
Single room 99,- Euro / 99,- Euro Transfer by coach to Nida. Sightsee- views of Gauja River valley with Gut- night stay at the hotel. (Cycle ~30 km,
Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room – ing around Nida, one of the most mana Cave, visit Turaida Castle. After minibus ~210 km, by ferry ~6 km)
Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. beautiful resorts in Lithuania. E-bik- visit to bicycle museum transfer to
old – 25 % ing back to Klaipėda on the Seaside overnight place in Pärnu, Estonia. (Cy- Day 11: Tour ends in Tallinn
Minimum group size – 6 people Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit cle ~40 km, minibus ~190 km) Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.
8 www.balticbike.lt
Latvia – Lithuania – Russia – Poland GUIDED
4-countries tour along the Baltic Coast:
Riga, the Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad & Gdansk
Length: Cycling ~ 334 km/209 miles,
by minibus ~580 km
11 Days/10 Nights
TOUR INFORMATION
Cycling grade:
Easy to moderate. Daily biking routes mainly on low
traffic roads and cycle paths range from 32 to 57 km
11 days guided bike tour from Riga to Gdansk (Code: G8) (20–36 miles) each day. The terrain is dead flat most
of the tour except a few gradual hills on the Curonian
Explore the Baltic coast of the four countries on very scenic routes. Travel from Latvia in the north, Spit in Lithuania and hilly coastal terrain in the
through Lithuania and across the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad into Poland in the south; experience Landscape Park of the Elblag Upland, Poland.
Arrival & departure information / Transfers
a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct Ferry terminal: RIGA (ferries from Stockholm,
characters of these quite different countries. The tour includes the capital city Riga and former Hansa Sweden) / GDANSK (ferries to Nynäshamn, Sweden)
Cities - Kaliningrad (Koenigsberg) and Gdansk (Danzig), two of them having Old towns designated as Airports: RIGA / GDANSK
World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; Lithuanian seaport of Klaipėda (Memel) and the Curonian Spit National Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)
Park, both Lithuanian and Russian parts. At the end of the tour you will explore Nicolaus Copernicus town From Riga/to Gdansk airport: 35,- Euro
of Frombork, the Elblag Canal – a famous early technical masterpiece and impressive Malbork Castle, the ACCOMODATION
biggest medieval brick structure in the world built by the Teutonic Knights, and finally Gdansk (Danzig) - 3-4* middle-range hotels
Poland’s principal seaport and a city with over 1000 years of history.
2020 TOUR DATES
Day 1: Riga Hill of Witches, observe a colony of along GreenVelo route to Frombork, G8-1. 14.06 – 24.06.2020
Individual arrival and welcome grey herons and cormorants and stop famous for its Cathedral - the city’s G8-2. 05.07 – 15.07.2020
meeting with tour guide. off at the “Dead” sand dunes. 2 over- oldest original building and the Mu- G8-3. 26.07 – 05.08.2020
nights in Nida. (Cycle ~57 km) seum of Mikolaj Kopernik. Overnight G8-4. 16.08 – 26.08.2020
Day 2: Riga & Jurmala Beach, in Frombork. (Cycle ~32 km, bus G8-5. 06.09 – 16.09.2020
Morning guided tour of Riga Old Day 5: Along the Curonian Spit ~50 km)
Town. Then cycle on a bike path to Ju- to Zelenogradsk TOUR PRICES
rmala, the largest resort in the Baltic Today´s bike route leads you through Price per person in double/twin room 1450,- Euro
States. We may cycle along the beach the Russian part of the Curonian Spit Price in single room 1699,- Euro
and bath in the sea – its well worth it! National Park. En route explore the THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Transfer back to Riga for overnight. Baltic Coast with picturesque dunes, ĔĔ 10 nights stay at hotels (rooms with WC/shower)
(Cycle ~30 km, bus ~20 km) the “dancing” forest and an ornitho- ĔĔ 10 x breakfast
logical museum. Transfer to Kalin- ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine
Day 3: Hill of Crosses & the Sea- ingrad for 3 overnight stays. (Cycle ĔĔ 5 x 3-course dinners
ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days
side Cycle Route ~56 m, bus 35 km) Day 9. Hilly GreenVelo Route & ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10
Transfer by bus to the Lithuania Elblag ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier & helmet
Seaside. En-route stop at the Hill of Day 6: Svetlogorsk & Yantarny Cycle to Elblag along the pictur- ĔĔ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus
Crosses, the unforgettable sight with Minibus transfer to Svetlogorsk, a esque coast of Vistula Lagoon to ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary
thousands of crosses on two small traditional seaside Spa town with Elblag (mainly flat terrain) or party ĔĔ Entrance to museums: Palanga, Rybachy &
Yantarnyj
hills. Cycle along the Baltic Coast to impressive 60 m high coastal cliffs. on newly built asphalt cycle trail roll- ĔĔ A leisure cruise on Buczyniec Ramp of Elblag Canal
Klaipėda, en route stop in Palanga Today’s cycling takes us through ing through a Landscape Park of the ĔĔ Official invitation for Russian visa
(Botanical Park & Amber Muse- Sambian peninsula to Yantarny, the Elblag Upland (hilly terrain). Over- ĔĔ Information package (one per room)
um). Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle town named after Amber in Russian. night in Elblag. (Cycle ~42 km) Optional Extras (price per person)
~35 km, bus ~290 km) Transfer back to Kaliningrad. (Cycle ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 195,- Euro
~50 km, bus ~65 km) Day 10. Elblag - Malbork - Gdansk ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in
Riga 4* & Gdansk 3*
Day 4: Along the Curonian Spit Morning ride to the Elblag Canal, Double/Twin room 50,- Euro
to Nida Day 7: Kaliningrad (Königsberg) – where take a leisure cruise on Buc- Single room 89,- Euro
Crossing the lagoon by ferry and cy- on foot and by minibus (no cycling) zyniec Ramp (~2 hr., included). Discount for extra bed in Double/
cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida, Morning guided tour of Kaliningrad, Afternoon transfer to Gdansk for Twin room – 15 %
a former German city of Königsberg, overnight. En route stop in Malbork Minimum group size – 6 people
one of the most beautiful resorts in
Lithuania. En route you can visit the capital of East Prussia where Prus- (Marienburg), a former capital of
sian kings were crowned. Afternoon Teutonic Knights, which is famous
free to explore the city on your own. for the largest medieval fortress in
Overnight in Kaliningrad. Europe. (Cycle ~32 km)
Day 8: Along GreenVelo Route to Day 11: Gdansk (Danzig)
Frombork Breakfast at the hotel followed by a
Transfer to Poland and start cycling morning city tour. End of the tour.
www.balticbike.lt 9
self - guided Bestseller! Lithuania
LATVIA
Cycling along the Lithuanian Seaside
B a l t i c S ea
LITHUANIA Curonian Spit National Park, Palanga Resort &
Palanga Nemunas River Delta
Minija
Klaipėda
Lagoon
Veiviržėnai
it
n Sp
Juodkrantė Švėkšna
onia
Ventė
Šilutė
Cur
Curonian
Nida Rusnė
Nem
una
RUSSIA s
Length: cycling ~ 250 km/156 mi., minibus
~ 40 km, boat ~ 14 km, 8 Days/7 Nights
TOUR INFORMATION 8 days self-guided cycling tour from/to Klaipėda (Code SG1)
Cycling grade: We rate this trip Easygoing to
Moderate. You will cycle on low traffic roads (a few The Baltic Sea coast visiting Palanga Resort and the Curonian Spit National Park, designated by UNESCO
stretches on gravel/sandy ones), and separate cycle as a World Heritage Site, explored individually by bicycle on very scenic cycling routes. Experience tradi-
paths (half of the tour), including the Seaside Cycle
Route. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour, ex- tional Lithuanian country life when cycling in the Nemunas River Delta region. This tour partly covers the
cept a few sand dunes on the Curonian Spit. Seaside Cycle Route which was the first officially signposted, high quality cycle route in Lithuania opened
Arrival & departure information a decade ago. The tour begins & ends in the historic coastal town of Klaipeda (known as Memel for many
Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel & Rostock, years) which boasts a rich, turbulent history from 13thC. A similar tour with shorter cycling distances is
Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden )
Airport: Palanga (35 km / 22 mi. away from designed for families (ask for a quote).
Klaipėda). Regular direct flights from Copenhagen Day 1: Arrive in Klaipėda estate with its beautiful park and im-
(DK), New! Stockholm (SE), Oslo (NO) & New!
Bergen (NO), Riga (LV), Warsaw (PL), London Arrive in Klaipėda. Individual trans- pressive neo-gothic church of St.Jacob
Luton & Stanstead (UK), New! Dublin (IE), fer to the hotel (not included). Over- the Apostle. Overnight in Šilutė.
Dortmund (DE). night in Klaipėda.
Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Day 4: Rusnė Island, ~ 47 km/29 mi.
from/to Palanga airport: 49,- Euro
from/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro Explore Šilutė and go for a circular
cycling trip to Rusnė Island, Lithu-
ACCOMODATION
ania’s only island, located in the
Cat.A: 4* hotel in Klaipėda & 3* hotels;
Nemunas River Delta Regional Park.
Cat.B: 3* hotels
En route you can explore a tradi-
2020 TOUR DATES* tional fisherman’s smallholding at
Every Saturday & Sunday from May 23 to the Rusnė museum and the 19th C Nida is the most beautiful resort
August 30, 2020 lighthouse in Uostadvaris Harbour. in Lithuania famous for impressive
Every Wednesday & Thursday from June Overnight in Šilutė sand dunes and long sand beaches.
10 to August 27, 2020 Day 2: Along the Seaside Cycle
*This tour is possible on any date May-September Route to Palanga, ~58 km/36 mi. Day 5: Ventė Cape & crossing the Day 7: Nida-Juodkrantė-Klaipėda,
from 4 people. Information welcome meeting and Curonian Lagoon, cycling ~33 km/ ~ 58 km/36 mi.
TOUR PRICES – cat. B/A (per person) bicycle collection at the hotel, where 21 mi., by boat ~14 km/9mi. Cycling on a bike path, part of the
Price in double/twin room 499,- / 589,- Euro you will be greeted by local tour Cycling to Ventė Cape where you Seaside Cycle Route which takes you
Price in single room 749,- / 839,- Euro operator. Cycle to Palanga resort may visit a bird ringing station with along the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda.
Season extra in DBL/SGL: (Botanical Park & Amber Museum) a museum of ornithology and an- En route you can explore the “Dead”
(27.06–30.08) 36,-/ 76,- Euro and back along cycle route lead- other 19th C lighthouse. Take a boat sand dunes, watch a colony of grey
(18.07–01.08 ) 86,-/ 136,- Euro herons & cormorants, visit the Hill
(19.07–26.07) 136,-/ 196,- Euro ing through Giruliai Forest and the to cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida
Seaside Regional Park. Overnight in (~1.5 hrs). Overnight in Nida. of Witches. Finally take a ferry to the
THE TOUR INCLUDES: Klaipėda Old Town of Klaipėda where stay the
7 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower), 7 last night.
x breakfast, welcome meeting, luggage transport,
transfer by minibus on day 3, boat trips across the Day 3: Klaipėda-Švėkšna-Šilutė, ~
Curonian Lagoon to Nida, 24 hours service hotline, 44km/28 mi., bus ~40 km/25 mi. Day 8: Klaipėda
individual information package (one per room), GPS Transfer by minibus to the inland After breakfast departure home or
Tracks. staying longer.
Optional extras (price per person): where start your cycling ride on pic-
ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike+1 bag/+2 bags&tacho turesque countryside roads through
60,-/ 75,- Euro Pamarys meadows to Šilutė. En route
ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec+1 bag/+2 bags 170,-/
185,- Euro stop in Švėkšna village to explore the
ĔĔ Rent of cyclecross bike+1 bag/+2 bags&tacho
135,-/ 150,- Euro Day 6: Free day in Nida ~10 km/
ĔĔ Half board (7 x 3-course dinners, hotel cat. B/A) 6 mi.
145,-/ 159,- Euro
ĔĔ Pre/post tour accommodation with breakfast in Free day to explore Nida which is a
Klaipėda 3* or 4*. All dates / 24-26 July, (Sea Festival) former old fishermen’s village on the
Double/twin room 43,-/ 75,- Euro or 50,-/ 75,- Euro Curonian Spit washed by the Baltic
Single room 75,-/ 125,- Euro or 85,-/ 125,- Euro
Discounts for extra bed: Children under 5 yrs. old Sea from on one side and the Curo-
– free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 25 % nian Lagoon on the other side. Today
Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people
10 www.balticbike.ltLithuania – Russia (K aliningrad district) – Poland self - guided
Three countries tour along the Baltic Coast
(the Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad and Gdansk)
Length: Cycling ~ 269 km/168 miles, by
minibus ~246 km;
9 Days/8 Nights
TOUR INFORMATION
Cycling grade:
Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and
cycle paths range from 32 to 57 km (20–36 miles)
9 days self-guided bike tour from Klaipėda to Gdansk (Code: SG18x) each day with a possibility to cycle more kilometres
on some days. The terrain is dead flat most of the
On this tour you will discover three cities well known for their rich history: Klaipėda (Memel), Kaliningrad tour except a few gradual hills on the Curonian Spit
(Koenigsberg) and Gdansk (Danzig). The Baltic Coast cycle route leads you from Lithuania across the in Lithuania and hilly coastal terrain in the Landscape
Russian enclave of Kaliningrad into Poland. The tour begins in the Lithuanian seaport of Klaipėda and Park of the Elblag Upland, Poland.
takes you along the Curonian Spit with many swimming opportunities on the way to Kaliningrad, the Arrival & departure information / Transfers
former Koenigsberg. This city has been extensively redeveloped since the war to become a true Soviet Ferry terminal: KLAIPĖDA (ferries from Kiel &
city - don’t miss your opportunity to see it. From Russia you enter Poland and cycle in Pomerania. After Rostock, Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg,
touring the impressive Malbork Castle, built by the Teutonic Knights, your tour ends in Gdansk - a city with Sweden;
over 1000 years of history. Nowadays it’s an important European seaport with a spectacular Old Town. Airports: PALANGA (35 km / 22 mi. away from
Since 2019, Kaliningrad Region is easily accessible by citizens of 53 countries with free of charge e-Visa! Klaipėda) & GDANSK
Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)
From Palanga airport: 49,- Euro
Day 1: Klaipėda (Memel) bian peninsula to Yantarny, the town From Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro
Individual arrival and transfer to your named after Amber in Russian. Trans- To Gdansk airport: 35,- Euro
hotel. Overnight in Klaipeda. fer to overnight place in Kaliningrad.
ACCOMODATION
Day 2: Along the Curonian Spit to Day 5: Kaliningrad (Königsberg) 3* middle-range hotels
Nida, ~ 57 km/36 miles – on foot and by minibus (no cy- 2020 TOUR DATES*
Crossing the lagoon by ferry and cy- cling)
SG18x-1. 16.06 – 24.06.2020
cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida, Morning guided tour of Kaliningrad,
SG18x-2. 07.07 – 15.07.2020
one of the most beautiful resorts in a former German city of Königsberg,
SG18x-3. 28.07 – 05.08.2020
Lithuania. En route you can visit the capital of East Prussia where Prus- newly built asphalt cycle trail rolling
SG18x-4. 18.08 – 26.08.2020
Hill of Witches, observe a colony of sian kings were crowned. Afternoon through a Landscape Park of the
grey herons and cormorants and free to explore the city on your own. Elblag Upland (hilly terrain). Over- SG18x-5. 08.09 – 16.09.2020
*This tour is available on any other date May–
stop off at the “Dead” sand dunes. Overnight in Kaliningrad. night in Elblag.
September with min. 4 people!
Overnight in Nida.
Day 8. Elblag - Malbork - Gdansk, TOUR PRICES (per person)
~ 32 km/20 mi., by minibus ~ 120 km Price in double/twin room 999,- Euro
Take a half day cruise along the El- Price in single room 1249,- Euro
blag Canal - the famous early tech- THE TOUR INCLUDES:
nical masterpiece (not included)
ĔĔ 8 nights stay at hotels (rooms with WC/shower)
or cycle to Buczyniec. Afternoon
ĔĔ 8 x breakfast
transfer to Gdansk for overnight. En ĔĔ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus
route stop in Malbork (Marienburg), ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary
a former capital of Teutonic Knights, ĔĔ Guided city tours in Kaliningrad & Gdansk
Day 3: Along the Curonian Spit to which is famous for the largest me- (entrance fees on own costs)
Zelenogradsk, ~ 56 km/35 miles Day 6: Along GreenVelo Route to dieval fortress in Europe. ĔĔ Official invitation for Russian visa
Today´s bike route leads you through Frombork, ~ 32 km/20 miles, by ĔĔ 24 hours emergency hotline
the Russian part of the Curonian Spit minibus 50 km ĔĔ Information package (one per room)
Optional Extras (price per person)
National Park. En route explore the Minibus transfer to Poland where
ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with pannier 85,- Euro
Baltic Coast with picturesque dunes, start cycling to Frombork, famous ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with pannier 225,- Euro
the “dancing” forest and an ornitho- for its Cathedral - the city’s oldest ĔĔ Rent of handlebar bag with map/smartphone
logical museum. Overnight in Zele- original building and the Museum of holder (Ortlieb) 15,- Euro
nogradsk. Mikolaj Kopernik. Overnight in From- ĔĔ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) 125 Euro
bork. ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast
Day 4: Svetlogorsk & Yantarny, ~ in Klaipėda 3* / Gdansk 3*
50 km/31 miles, by minibus 50 km Day 7. Hilly GreenVelo Route & El- Double/Twin room 43,- Euro / 50,- Euro
Single room 75,- Euro / 89,- Euro
Minibus transfer to Svetlogorsk, a blag, ~ 42 km/26 miles Day 9: Gdansk (Danzig)
Discounts for extra bed in Double/Twin room
traditional seaside Spa town with im- Cycle to Elblag along the pictur- Breakfast at the hotel followed by a - 15 %
pressive 60 m high coastal cliffs. To- esque coast of Vistula Lagoon to El- morning city tour. End of the tour. Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people
day’s cycling takes us through Sam- blag (mainly flat terrain) or party on
www.balticbike.lt 11self - guided Bestseller! Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania
Cycle the Baltics
Lahemaa
Tallinn
Peipsi
ESTONIA Tartu
with National Parks of Lahemaa & the Curonian Spit
B a l t i c S ea
Otepää
RUSSIA
Cēsis
Jūrmala
Sigulda
Rīga
LATVIA
Palanga Hill of Crosses
Klaipėda
LITHUANIA
Ventė
Vilnius
Nida
Kaunas
RUSSIA Trakai
POLAND BELARUS
Tour distances: cycling ~341 km /213 mi.,
by coach/minibus ~1107 km, by boat ~14 km
11 days / 10 nights 11 days self-guided cycling tour from Tallinn to Vilnius (Code SG7)
TOUR INFORMATION The Baltic coast and National Parks of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania explored on very scenic routes, in-
Cycling grade: cluding the three capital cities – Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius – with their old towns designated by UNESCO
We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. Daily as World Heritage Sites. Featuring the National Park Lahemaa, Otepää Lakeland, the beautiful Gauja
biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle River valleys and the Curonian Spit which was previously closed to visitors; nowadays it is often called the
paths. The terrain is varied and rolling with some Lithuanian Sahara. This trip is a self-guided one, but the whole route, except Jurmala and the Curonian
gradual hills on some riding days (some steep Spit, you will be an accompanied by a minibus with bike trailer, your luggage will be transported from
ups and downs in the Gauja River valley & Otepää hotel to hotel, and you can take part in city tours lead by professional guides.
region) and dead flat most of the tour.
Arrival & departure information /Transfers Day 1: Arrive to Tallinn Switzerland“. Transfer to Sigulda, in grey herons and cormorants; explore
Airports: Tallinn/ Vilnius Individual arrival in Tallinn. Guided Latvia for overnight. (Cycle ~28 km, the “Dead” sand dunes on foot. Over-
Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) city tour. Overnight in Tallinn. bus ~235 km) night in Nida. (Cycle ~57 km)
From Tallinn/ to Vilnius Airport 30,- Euro
Day 2: National Park Lahemaa Day 5: Gauja National Park & Riga
ACCOMMODATION Meeting with your driver. After bus Cycling through Gauja National Park,
3–4* middle-range hotels transfer you shall begin your first en route enjoy spectacular views of
bike trip through National Park La- the Gauja River valley with Gutmana
2020 TOUR DATES* hemaa, which is one of the last un- Cave, Turaida castle and the oldest
Every Wednesday from May 27 to spoiled regions of the Baltic coast. church in Latvia (1205). Afternoon
September 2, 2020 Overnight in Sagadi.(Cycle ~53 km, transfer to Riga, where a guided tour Day 9: Crossing the Curonian
*This tour is available on any other date May– bus ~90 km) of the charming Old Town awaits. Lagoon
September with min. 4 people! Overnight in Riga. (Cycle ~17 km, Take a morning boat across the Cu-
bus ~50 km) ronian Lagoon to the continent (~1.5
TOUR PRICES hrs). Cycle to Ventė Cape to explore
Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach, bird observatory and the 19thC light-
Price in double/twin room per person 1155,- Euro
The morning is free to explore Riga. house. Transfer by bus along the Ne-
Price in single room 1545,- Euro
Then cycle on a bike path to Jurmala, munas River to Kaunas (overnight).
THE TOUR INCLUDES: the largest resort in the Baltic States. (Cycle ~31 km, bus ~185 km, boat ~
You may cycle along the beach and 14 km)
ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) bath in the sea – its well worth it! Take
ĔĔ 10 x breakfast a train back to Riga (30 min) for over- Day 10: Trakai island castle &
ĔĔ Guided city tours in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius
night. (Cycle ~35 km, train ~25 km) capital Vilnius
ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned
Day 3: Along Lake Peipsi to Tartu Minibus transfer to the Lake District
minibus
Morning transfer by bus to Mustvee. Day 7: Hill of Crosses & the Sea- where start cycling through pictur-
ĔĔ Luggage transport
Cycle along Peipsi lake to Varnja. You side Cycle Route esque countryside on gentle hills.
ĔĔ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon from Nida
reach your hotel after bus transfer to Transfer by bus to Lithuania Sea- Arrive in Trakai, the former capital of
ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room)
Tartu, a famous university town. (Cy- side. En-route stop at the Hill of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Finish
ĔĔ GPS Tracks
cle ~50 km, bus ~160 km) Crosses, the unforgettable sight with the tour with a transfer to Vilnius and
Optional extras (price per person):
ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a back pannier
thousands of crosses on two small guided tour of the Old Town. (Cycle
99,- Euro hills. Cycle along the Baltic Coast to ~20 km, bus ~97 km)
ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 280,- Euro Klaipėda, en route stop in Palanga
ĔĔ Half board (6 x 3-course dinners, except capital (Botanical Park & Amber Museum).
cities) 149,- Euro Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle ~42 km
ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Tallinn 4* / or 32 km, bus ~290 km).
Vilnius 3* (with breakfast)
Double/twin room 55,- Euro/ 45,- Euro Day 8: Curonian Spit
Single room 99,- Euro/80,- Euro National Park
Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room Day 4: Through the „Estonian Crossing the lagoon by ferry and cy-
Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from Switzerland“ to Sigulda cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida,
5 yrs. old – 25 % After bus transfer to Otepää, a lovely one of the most beautiful resorts in
Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people place with many lakes, start your cy- Lithuania. En route you can visit the Day 11: Tour ends in Vilnius
cling through the so-called „Estonian Hill of Witches, watch a colony of Individual departure after breakfast.
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