Cycle The Baltics - Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Cycling Holiday

Three countries and three spectacular capital cities
Cycle through stunning National Parks and coast line
Visit the fairytale Trakai castle

Crossing Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, this ride will take us on a journey of discovery through historical cities, untouched wilderness and breathtaking coast line. Our trip will start in Tallinn; a patchwork of historic areas, from the Medieval Old Town, to the enchanting Kadriorg district - a throwback to the time when Estonia was ruled by Russian Tsars. Tallinn's fairytale buildings set an enchanting scene, with this stunning architectural style featuring thoughout the trip. This will become evident as we go through Cesis, Riga, Klaipeda, Kaunas, Trakai and Vilnius where the architecture will blow you away and transport you into a mystical land, lost in time.

One of the biggest highlights will be visiting Trakai, with its gothic castle set on an island in Galve Lake. Between the architectural highlights we will also experience some of the best cycling this region has to offer. We will explore true wilderness on the trails through the national parks. The lush landscape, through thick woods and past lakes will form the scenery of our early rides before we cycle on the idyllic cycle paths along the coast. Here the ancient sand dunes will guide us as the Baltic sea stretches out to our right, offering us the opportunity for a refreshing dip.

The combination of unspoilt countryside, coastal riding and the architectural, cultural and historical interest in the magnificent towns and cities that we visit make this trip a really special corner of Europe.

What makes this trip responsible?

We use local leaders who are committed to responsible tourism and helping to preserve the way of life in their area. The leaders will give a briefing on Responsible Tourism issues to help you understand how you can help reduce your impact and maximise the benefits to the local community from your visit.
Our local operator uses small family run hotels and restaurants which are all staffed locally and try to use locally sourced produce where possible. The hotel and restaurant staff are always very welcoming and provide an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about the local culture, customs and cuisine.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Day 1

Fly to Tallinn.

Day 2

Free time to explore Tallinn in the morning before transferring to Lahemaa National Park. Begin our cycle though its thick woods, marshes and lakes.

Day 3

Transfer to Peipsi Lake which divides Estonia and Russia, and cycle along its shore, so vast it may seem like a coastal ride. Transfer to Tartu, Estonia's second city.

Day 4

Ride on more undulating roads through the self-styled 'Estonian Switzerland'. After our ride we transfer to Cesis.

Day 5

A day off the bike to enjoy two historic cities: Cesis and Riga. Latvia's capital is a real gem with its elegantly renovated old town.

Day 6

Stunning coastal ride from Jurmala to Liepaja. We will stay on a quiet coastal path giving us the opportunity for a dip.

Day 7

Ride across the Lithuanian border to Klaipeda via the lovely seaside resort of Palanga.

Day 8

Cycle along the unique Curonian Spit to Nida. The long narrow strip of dunes between the sea and the lagoon is a spectacular setting for our ride.

Day 9

Enjoy a boat ride across the Curonian Lagoon then cycle through Lithuania Minor to Kaunas, the former capital.

Day 10

Cycle through the Lithuanian lake district on undulating roads to Trakai, where a famous gothic castle is situated on an island in Galve Lake. We end our ride in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.

Day 11

Depart Vilnius, fly to London.

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$Peipsi Lake, Estonia\r\r$ $Cesis Castle, Latvia\r\r$

Trakai Castle aerial view, Lithuania