Cycling holiday in the Baltics










Youll see the best of the Baltics on this small group cycling adventure as you pedal your way from cities to coastlines, crossing three countries & three capitals in 11 days.
Baltics Estonia Tallinn Lahemaa National Park Peipsi Lake Otepaa Latvia Riga Jurmala Lithuania Klaipeda Curonian Spit National Park Kintai village Vilnius Trakai castle
More info
From £1699 - £1799 excluding flights.
Optional single supplement from £250 - £320.
Minimum age 16.
Optional single supplement from £250 - £320.
Minimum age 16.
Offers
Up to £100 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 May, 27 May, 03 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 28 Jun
Late availability on these dates: 20 May, 27 May, 03 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 28 Jun
Description of Cycling holiday in the Baltics
Travelling from north to south across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, this cycling holiday in the Baltics introduces you to these three surprisingly different nations. Youll cycle to historic cities via unspoiled wilderness areas including marshland and forest, past beautiful lakes and along miles of wild Baltic coast. These are landscapes still inhabited by elusive wild boar and moose, though you are sure to spot at least some of the many species of birds that thrive here.
Talinn, Tartu, Riga, and Vilnius are some of the cities youll have time to explore during this Baltic cycling holiday; each has its own enchanting architectural style with soaring church spires, botanical gardens and laid back cafes to refuel in before getting back in the saddle. This itinerary takes in Lahemaa, the largest national park in Estonia; Peipsi Lake with 17th century fishing villages on its shores; the Estonian Switzerland of Otepaa, famed for its hills and pine forests; and Lithuanias Curonian Spit National Park a 68km-long spit of sand reached by ferry. One of the trip highlights is Trakai where a fairytale castle sits on an island in the middle of Glave Lake perfect for photo opportunities, as well as for a gentle ride through the picturesque surrounding landscape.
Please note: It is possible to hire electric bikes for this holiday.
Map

Price information
Check dates, prices & availability
Travel guides
Baltics holidays flow into one seamless sojourn with Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius offering an assortment of cultural treats captured within three UNESCO-...
Holiday information
Small group tours:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. Those with a two-week holiday, a small group tour will save valuable planning time.
Our top tip:
Pack some mosquito repellent, your swimmers and your own cycle helmet.
Trip type:
Small group, min. age 16.
Activity level:
Leisurely/moderate.
Accomm:
10 nights in 3 star hotels.
Solos:
Solo travellers welcome, single rooms available at a supplement.
Included:
Accommodation, all on the ground transport, cycling leader, flights if requested, airport transfers for group flights. Local bike hire is additional - please arrange at time of booking.
Meals:
10 breakfasts.
Reviews
3 Reviews of Cycling holiday in the Baltics
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 27 Sep 2017 by Margaret Sheridan
The excellence of our tour guide, Vaida; the standard and quality of the hotels, and bikes. The overall organization of the whole trip was terrific. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Jun 2013 by Edward Milford
A really enjoyable combination of scenery, cycling and cities....Cycling along the beach near Riga, and then down the Curonian Spit on beautifully maintained cycle routes through trees were both wonderful. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
Activity:As cycling is a self-powered form of transport, we generally have a low impact on the environment. When we do use motor transport we ensure that it is always proportionate to our small group size and never excessive. We are aware that in some places, erosion of popular cycle paths can be an issue, so guides are careful to keep the group on agreed routes. We have also volunteered in the Curonian Spit National Park doing conservation activities in order to protect the environment we see on this trip.
UK Office:
It all starts at home so we have first worked at reducing our carbon footprint in our UK Offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.
People
Accommodation and Meals:You will spend 10 nights in locally run hotels, all in good locations and some with sustainability certification (Konventa Seta in Riga). The hotels use locally produced ingredients wherever possible for breakfast and picnic meals- this is usually a combination of fresh bread, cheeses, meats, fruit and vegetables. Where meals are provided, the food will often be typical of the region; however we do encourage clients to use authentic, small restaurants and cafes as well. Your guide will be able to recommend or take you to some traditional restaurants, selling sauerkraut, borsch, veal and fish dishes.
Local Craft and Culture:
We are enthusiastic about exploring the culture of each of the three countries on our route. There are several cultural stops on the trip, like the fishermans museum in Kamsu, Trakai Castle and Palanga Botanical Gardens, which benefit from our support. The manor house at the Gardens is now home to an amber museum where clients can purchase handmade souvenirs. There are handcrafted amber products and paintings widely available for sale from many small vendors, particularly in Lithuania. Clients can also locally produced specialties such as smoked fish on the Curonian Spit or kama (milky drink made from grains) in Estonia.
A Fair Deal:
All of our guides are local to the Baltics and in exchange for their insiders knowledge and passion for the area, we ensure they are paid and treated fairly. You will also find that those working in the hotels and museums are locals as it is a natural requirement for those in the tourist industry to speak all three Baltic languages. Our support of locally staffed businesses helps to provide alternative employment opportunities in areas which are sometimes quite rural. The economy and local community therefore benefits.
Group Size:
This small group tour has a maximum of 16 participants, meaning that we have a low impact on the environments and communities we visit and are able to ensure that we do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people. The small number also allows us to stay in unique, family-run hotels that cannot benefit from coach tours and other mass tourism due to their limited sizes.
Popular similar holidays
Baltics cycling tour, Vilnius to Tallinn
From 1499 - 1545 11 days excluding flights
11 days guided cycle tour of the Baltics: Vilnius to Tallinn
Tallinn to Vilnius cycling tour
From 1295 11 days excluding flights
Self-guided supported cycle tour of the Baltics from Tallinn
Cycling the Baltic States holiday
From 1255 11 days excluding flights
Self-guided cycle tour of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia