Cycle the Baltics

Name: Cycle the Baltics
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.5 (115 reviews)

11 Days Excluding Flights From

11 Days from

£ 2299

4.5/5 from

Cycling

Activity Level

Easy & Moderate

Comfort Level

Classic

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Cycling

Group Size :

5 - 16

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

MVB

Carbon Footprint :

19kg CO2e per person per day

Ride through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on an adventure through wild landscapes and rich history

Experience the beauty of the Baltics by bike, where protected landscapes and breath-taking coastlines offer idyllic cycling trails. Guided by an expert tour leader, we mainly take quiet backroads, national park trails and coastal cycle tracks with vehicle support throughout. Off the saddle, we learn about the complicated history and different cultures of the three Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – visiting all three capital cities and interacting with the friendly local people.

Highlights

Discover the beauty of the Baltics by bike: wild national parks, scenic coasts and culture-rich capitals
Explore the nature-rich Lahemaa National Park on a scenic cycle
Ride through the ‘Estonian Switzerland’, known for its picturesque hills and pine forests
Unwrap the history of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with the help of our expert tour leader
Dive into the local culture by touring all three capital cities: Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius
Visit the magical fairytale island castle of Trakai

Key Information

Accommodation: 6 Classic nights (hotels), 1 Simple night (guesthouse)
Nine days cycling with full vehicle support
Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Countries visited: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

What's Included

All breakfasts and one dinner
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Group arrival and departure transfers available
Local bike hire

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
E-bike hire (available for an additional cost)

9 Days of Cycling

Pace:

Leisurely: 6mph-8mph (10kph-13kph)

Terrain:

Low altitude; 80 percent paved, 20 percent cycle paths, gravel and coastal tracks

Day 2

29 km / 18 miles

Day 3

52 km / 32.3 miles

Day 4

51 km / 31.7 miles

Day 5

46 km / 28.6 miles

Day 6

30 km / 18.6 miles

Day 7

43 km / 26.7 miles

Day 8

60 km / 37.3 miles

Day 9

38 km / 23.6 miles

Day 10

18 km / 11.2 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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For flights call us on 0203 733 5948 or enquire when booking online

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Itinerary

Tallinn Vilnius

Begin your adventure in the medieval city of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. If you have time after your arrival, we recommend strolling through the streets of the Old Town to Raekoja Plats (Town Hall Square), which is surrounded by elaborate merchant houses and is the perfect setting to enjoy a coffee.

Around 6pm, say tere (hello) to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big Estonian welcome by arranging a group dinner together.

Want to explore Tallinn further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Accommodation: Go Hotel Shnelli (or similar)

Meals included: Dinner

This morning there is free time to further explore the Estonian capital (timings will be confirmed by the guide in the welcome briefing). In the afternoon, we drive out of the city (approximately one hour) to Lahemaa National Park for our first ride. The park, one of the last unspoilt regions on the Baltic Coast, covers more than 270sqmi (700sqkm). Here you will cycle through thick woods, and past marshes and lakes. Also keep your eyes peeled for moose and wild boar, although they’re difficult to spot, and more than 220 bird species.

Accommodation: Hotel Wesenbergh (or similar)

Distance covered: 18mi (29km)

Ascent: 394ft (120m); Descent: 427ft (130m); Activity hours: 1hr 30min-2

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 take a bus to Vihula manor, then we cycle through the 400-year-old fisherman’s village of Altja, the popular seaside resort of Vosu and Kasmu village which is home to a fisherman’s museum before we reach Sagadi. From there we take a bus back to our hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Wesenbergh (or similar)

Distance covered: 33mi (53km)

Ascent: 919ft (280m); Descent: 919ft (280m); Activity hours: 3-3hr 30min

Meals included: Breakfast

We start the day with a bus transfer to the shore of Peipsi Lake (approximately 90 minutes), 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 (approximately 30 minutes).

Accommodation: Tartu Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 32mi (52km)

Ascent: 230ft (70m); Descent: 230ft (70m); Activity hours: 3-3hr 30min

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we have a 25mi (40km) transfer to Otepaa. This area is known as the Estonian Switzerland because of its stunning scenery and pine forests. As you might expect, there are a few hills on today’s ride, though nothing too challenging with the gradient not passing seven percent. Once over the hills, we cycle through beautiful forest and meadows and past Lake Puhajarve on our way to Sangaste town. We then continue cycling to Valga city, and from here we transfer by bus to Riga (approximately 2hr 30min), our base for the next two nights.

Accommodation: Islande Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 29mi (46km)

Ascent: 689ft (210m); Descent: 1,050ft (320m); Activity hours: 2hr 30min-3

Meals included: Breakfast

Our journey today will start in bustling Riga, the capital of Latvia. The city has a Medieval old town with wooden buildings and art nouveau architecture. We then follow cycle paths to the beautiful town of Jurmala, which has more incredible wooden buildings and 19th-century Russian villas. Jurmala is also one of the largest seaside resorts in Latvia – it has a 21mi (33km) stretch of white sandy beach for us to explore on our bikes. There will be plenty of time to swim in the sea before we transfer back to Riga for the night.

Accommodation: Islande Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 19mi (31km)

Ascent: 328ft (100m); Descent: 361ft (110m); Activity hours: 2-2hr 30min

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we leave Latvia and transfer directly to Lithuania (approximately four hours). 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 sandy stretch. It’s a fun place for a wander and sea dip, and one of the most favoured seaside towns among Lithuanians. There are numerous cafes where we can lunch and enjoy the atmosphere before we set off for our final destination of Klaipeda, our base for two nights.

Accommodation: Old Mill Hotel or Memel Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 27mi (43km)

Ascent: 427ft (130m); Descent: 427ft (130m); Activity hours: 2hr 30min-3

Meals included: Breakfast

We transfer to the resort town of Nida (approximately 90 minutes including the ferry ride), which is known as a hub for artists. From here, we explore the 61mi (98km) long Curonian Spit. The high dunes (up to 197ft/60m) running along the spit have encouraged the local people to refer to the area as the Lithuanian Sahara. During our ride, we will 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 carvings representing characters from Lithuanian folklore. We 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.

Accommodation: Old Mill Hotel or Memel Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 38mi (61km)

Ascent: 623ft (190m); Descent: 722ft (220m); Activity hours: 3hr 30min-4

Meals included: Breakfast

We start the day with a bus transfer (approximately 2hr 30min) to Zapyskis, a centuries-old small town in the Kaunas district. Here we jump on our bikes and cycle past old villages, beaches and the Nemunas, the largest river in the country. Halfway through our ride, we stop to explore Kaunas city, a European Capital of Culture in 2022. Our end point is Pažaislis Monastery, where a 17th-century baroque church dominates the grounds. After, we’ll transfer to Vilnius by bus (approximately 1hr 30min).

Accommodation: Comfort Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 24mi (39km)

Ascent: 656ft (200m); Descent: 525ft (160m); Activity hours: 2hr 30min-3

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we transfer by bus to Senieji (Old) Trakai. From here, we have a picturesque ride to Galve Lake (with possibility to have a lakeside picnic and a swim in the lake). Here sits Trakai Castle, as if floating on its own island in the lake – it’s a truly magical place. After we explore the area and visit the castle, we continue our ride to Užutrakis Manor Park while enjoying the scenery. Here we finish our cycling for today and transfer back to Vilnius for the night.

Accommodation: Comfort Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 11mi (18km)

Ascent: 262ft (80m); Descent: 295ft (90m); Activity hours: 1-1hr 30min

Meals included: Breakfast

We have a free morning in Vilnius before the trip ends. If you’d like to spend a bit longer in this special city, perhaps exploring the Unesco-recognised old town, then you can speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nine days of cycling with full vehicle support.
Average daily distance: 28mi (45km).

We mainly take quiet backroads, paths through national parks and coastal cycle tracks. There are some up and down sections, so a reasonable level of fitness is required, though most of the route is flat. We are covering a large area, so there are bus transfers on most of the cycling days, this enables us to see all the highlights and use the bikes to cover the best bits.

Before reaching the cities, the leader will give you information on their history and places of interest and will guide you into town; however, they are not allowed to give you a guided tour due to local restrictions. You can either wander around at your own pace or pay locally for an official city guide.

Renovations: Trakai Castle is currently undergoing renovation work, which may mean you see some scaffolding on the outside of the building.

Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.

Joining Instructions

Key information

Start hotel: Go Shnelli, Toompuiestee 37-1, 10149 Tallinn
Phone: +372 631 0100
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing around 6pm this evening at the start hotel.
Airport: Tallinn Airport (TLL)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately a 25-minute drive from the airport. Your options for this journey are:

Take an Exodus transfer 

Exodus provides one group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. You may join this transfer at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the group arrival transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.

Make your own way 

You can book a private transfer with your sales representative. Please ensure you provide us with all relevant information at least two weeks before departure. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.

Catching your return flight

There’s a group departure transfer to Vilnius Airport (VNO) that’s scheduled to align with a flight to London, UK. Please speak to your sales representative if you wish to join. If the group departure transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative transfer.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: Tallinn
Location end: Vilnius

Vaccinations and Health

There are no required vaccinations to enter Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania. However, you should check with your doctor or travel clinic for the latest recommendations.

Passport

Remember to check the expiration date of your passport if travelling internationally. Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after the date of your scheduled return.

Visa

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through. Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations
Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations
United Kingdom: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html

Food & Drink

Breakfast: 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 choose a spot on our ride to stop for a break. This means we can be flexible and choose the best views for lunch. On some days, there will be opportunities to buy lunch in cafes in the towns that we go through such as Palanga.
Dinners: 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 served cold). In Trakai, kibinai are popular, these are large savoury baked pastries traditionally filled with lamb or beef.

Weather

The climate is largely influenced by the Baltic Sea. Summers are warm with temperatures from 20C to 30C (68F to 86F). In the evenings, the temperatures will not drop too much. There is little rain in the summer but it’s always a possibility, so it is best to come prepared. The days will be long, with up to 19 hours of daylight. In spring and autumn, there is the possibility of light rain. Estonia is the furthest north and therefore the coldest, although the temperature range described applies. Lithuania is the furthest south, which makes it the warmest country of the three.

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Two- and three-star hotels

On this trip, we stay in two- and three-star hotels, ideally located for our cycling adventures. Below are the properties we typically use.

Tallinn: Go Shnelli Hotel (night 1)

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We begin our adventure by staying near the medieval old town of Tallinn and Balti Jaam Market. When you’re not out exploring, the first-floor hotel restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows with views over both and serves breakfast plus an à la carte dinner menu.

Rakvere, near Lahemaa National Park: Hotel Wesenbergh (nights 2-3)

Cycle the Baltics

A stay at Hotel Wesenbergh provides easy access to our rides in Lahemaa National Park. However, we’re also in the centre of Rakvere, while the hotel has a bistro dishing out traditional Estonian cuisine (Monday to Friday).

Tartu: Hotel Tartu (night 4)

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In the city centre, Hotel Tartu is within walking distance of the old town and the Vanemuine Theatre (the oldest theatre in Estonia). There’s also a 70-seat cafe on the ground floor plus a sauna centre (additional cost) with Finnish and steam saunas. If you plan on using the sauna centre, you need to bring flip flops (or purchase them from the hotel for €3).

Riga: Islande Hotel (nights 5-6)

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Near the Daugava River, the Islande has a magnificent panoramic view of Riga Old Town. It’s located in a green area of Ķīpsala island, a 12-minute walk from the Old City, and offers a wide range of amenities, including a bowling alley, sauna, gym, two restaurants and a summer terrace.

Klaipeda: Old Mill Hotel or Memel Hotel (nights 7-8)

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In the port city of Klaipeda, we stay at either the Old Mill Hotel or Memel Hotel (above), which are both ideally located for our ferry ride to the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit. The former was once the biggest rice mill in Lithuania, before being converted into a 32-room hotel in 2008. The latter takes over a property built in 1876, and offers 50 comfortable rooms.

Vilnius: Comfort Hotel LT – Rock’n’Roll Vilnius (nights 9-10)

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With an industrial style and music theme, our Vilnius hotel has plenty of personality. The 80 rooms are all air conditioned with underfloor heating in the bathroom, plus the Mellow restaurant serves a menu packed with local produce. Other nice additions are a free-to-use gym and a lobby shop selling beers, snacks, sandwiches and more.

Worth knowing

If you opt for the single supplement, please note that in some hotels, this may mean having a room with a single bed.

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David Roberts

Highly recommended trip

Mandy Liebig

Reviewed October 2024

A Baltic Adventure That Stole My Heart

I honestly had no idea what to expect when I booked this cycling trip, but wow – what an absolute gem! The route took us to charming medieval towns, along stunning coastlines, and through peaceful national parks, showing us a side of these countries you’d likely otherwise miss. The absolute highlight for me was cycling Lithuania’s Lake District, where we pedaled past gorgeous lakes and through pine forests, discovering adorable wooden villages that looked straight out of a storybook. The unexpected moments made it unforgettable – like when our guide insisted we try this tiny restaurant that only served dried fish (I was skeptical), but it turned out to be the best meal of the entire trip. Every evening, our small group would gather over wine and local beer, laughing about the day’s adventures. From the incredible old town of Tallinn to tucked-away fishing villages, every day brought something new to discover, while the thoughtfully planned routes made the journey challenging yet incredibly rewarding. If you’re on the fence about this trip, just book it.

James Tarran

Reviewed September 2024

Cycling the Baltics

Fascinating trip through interesting cities and countryside in the Baltics, led by the brilliant Lina. I was surprised to read recent negative reviews of this tour as it certainly didn’t match our experience. We were lucky to have a great group that really gelled and we all thought Lina was a brilliant leader. It is more of a cruising sight seeing tour then a full on cycling trip, the cycling is incidental on some days and the bikes are heavy shopping type bikes, but the terrain is generally flat and the riding is easy. The hotels were fine, though towels in the in Baltics are very thin and cheap and the trip would perhaps benefit from a non cycling day in the middle with a free afternoon to allow time for laundry and chilling.

Most Inspirational Moment

Exploring great cities of Riga and Vilnius, amazing architecture and lots of great bars and restaurants. Go to the Lucille blues bar in Vilnius if you like great live music.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lina was amazing, she is intelligent, incredibly articulate and funny and she has huge knowledge of the history of the Baltic countries which she shared in some great stories. She also adds some personal stories about her experience during the Soviet period which made everything seem even more real. A really exceptional Exodus guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Little nuggets would be to take a travel plug if you need to do some washing, few hotel sinks have them. Despite being late September, the insects were out in force so bug repellents is a must. There are plenty of opportunities to swim so take your swimming stuff.

Annie Rogers

Reviewed September 2024

Disappointing

The actual rides did not match the trip notes. The description that suggested we would be on trails seeing lots of small villages and churches, the Baltic Sea; the lakes were not true. We rarely saw any of the suggested items. We cycled a lot of roads which was pressured for time and one day on a supposed coast road it was a long slog on a main road with heavy traffic with no views to the sea or lake. The itinerary stated going through forests and meadows but you might as well describe a journey from Kendal to Penrith as travelling through mountains past lakes and pastures but you’re still on the M6!
We were often late getting started on the ride( one day 5pm) and rushed for the showers and evening meals so it felt like boot camp. It needed a rest day built in. We decided to skip one ride to visit Riga as there was v little time to sightsee the major cities otherwise. The bikes were heavy and not well maintained as was the coach which finally broke down delaying the start of that days riding which meant missing the end destination of a monastery. Some people were on e bikes and were often allowed to set the speed so we were v often v spread out and this caused problems for the leader with people getting lost. The trip needs a complete revamp and possibly more initial assessment of individuals needs as these were v varied and would have helped to know peoples sizes to fit the bikes better.
Badly planned; poorly led; badly maintained bikes and dishonestly described trip notes which should fall under the rules of the trade description act. Promised a lot but didn’t deliver

Most Inspirational Moment

I enjoyed the swims in lakes and the Cold War and Amber museums. The last day was the best with a cycle ride on quieter roads with no traffic through more interesting countryside than the usual pine forests ( which became a bit samey ) a boat trip and a swim in the lake. The overall trip needed more variety like this particular day. The choice of hotels was ok. The city visits were good but needed more time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vee was possibly new to the tour and had some challenges to deal with both with poor bikes , a lady who was sick and needing hospital admission, a dodgy coach and a group with v different needs. She also got lost on occasions. She wasn't v clear with her instructions and didn't always wait for us all to come together before imparting them which was a consequence of her allowing the group to get too spread out. Her English was good but she confused the group with mixing vital parts of information with then too many options. However she gave us lots of history of the three countries plus her own experience of having lived during the occupation. She arranged a number of activities but timings were not always well planned. I do feel though that a trip like this with a big group ( we were 15) needed two guides.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't do it! But if you decide to bring your own sink plugs!

Reply from Exodus

We take great pride in our tour leaders at Exodus and the positive impact they have on most of our trips. We were, therefore, concerned to discover that yours appeared unprepared to deliver your cycling trip to the high standards we expect. We have an experienced pool of leaders in the Baltics, who receive consistently strong feedback from our groups, however, you may be aware that this was your leader’s first departure with Exodus. Though our leaders undergo thorough training, which includes our extensive induction module, we still find that they find their first trips somewhat daunting, and it appears that this was true of your leader. Though we have every faith in her to be a successful leader for us with additional training, following a review, we do not feel that she is right for our cycling tours and can confirm that she will not be leading any Cycle the Baltics departures this year. We recognise this cannot change anything for you, but we do hope it shows that we listen to our customers’ views and act on feedback to improve our trips.

Vivien Urban, Product Manager

Nia Harland

Reviewed September 2024

Cycling in the Baltics but allocated a poor guide

We were looking forward to discovering more about the Baltic states whilst cycling, however we were let down by being allocated a new guide with very poor English who was unfamiliar with the trip. Fortunately we had a lonely planets guide book and were able to make up for what should have been offered. The group was very good fun and we were able to make the best of a difficult situation, however we felt that this trip was well below what we would expect from Exodus.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Baltics are great countries to see by bike, with great scenery. Estonia was so clean and full of history. We found an Old believers Museum (from the guide book) and Tartu was so modern. Latvia was pleasant, but hunger overtook us by 3pm with no lunch stop and Riga was fabulous. It would have been helpful to have been told ahead of time that Midsummers day is the Biggest festival of the year in these countries and we found somewhere to celebrate- eventually! And on to Lithuania. We almost missed the Hill of Crosses (iconic place in Lithuania) as it is not on the itinerary. But we made a forced stop! Klaipeda and the Curonian Spit are stunning, but there was so much more we could have been told about it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Valdas was a nice chap but had been placed in a difficult situation and was not a suitable guide for this trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Check who the guide is to be. Reviews since have been more favourable.

Reply from Exodus

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Nia. We sincerely regret that your Cycling the Baltics trip did not meet the high standards we strive to provide, particularly in relation to your tour leader’s performance. We fully understand how essential a knowledgeable and communicative tour leader is to the overall experience, and we are truly sorry that this aspect fell short. While the leader assigned to your departure had prior experience leading cycling tours, was highly recommended, and was thoroughly briefed on the itinerary, we acknowledge that they were not as prepared as they should have been. We also regret that this left you relying on a guidebook to fill in the gaps—this is certainly not the experience we want for our travellers. Following your feedback, we have since taken steps to prevent this from happening again. We have strengthened our leader training, with a particular focus on itinerary knowledge, bike maintenance, and communication skills. Additionally, we have refined our trip preparation process to ensure all future leaders are fully equipped to deliver the informative and engaging experience our travellers expect. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, as it helps us improve. While we regret that this trip did not meet expectations, we are grateful you were still able to enjoy the company of your group and make the best of the situation. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another adventure in the future—one that reflects the exceptional experience you deserve.

Vivien Urban, Exodus Product Manager

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Cycle the Baltics

Ride through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on an adventure through wild landscapes and rich history

9 Days of Cycling

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Itinerary

Tallinn Vilnius

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

Joining Instructions

Key information

Getting to the start hotel

Catching your return flight

Vaccinations and Health

Passport

Visa

Food & Drink

Weather

Thank you for contacting Exodus Travels.

Two- and three-star hotels

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Trip Experts

Andrius Mažrimas

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Reviews

September in ther Baltics.

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

A very very enjoyable cycling trip

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Excellent trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Great experience

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

The title is very clear and it is exactly what the bike tour was about

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Lesson in Current History

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

A Baltic Adventure That Stole My Heart

Cycling the Baltics

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Disappointing

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Reply from Exodus

Cycling in the Baltics but allocated a poor guide

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Reply from Exodus

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