Was a great trip Day 3 of actual bike ride, day 4 of trip perhaps not as enjoyable as 5km of loose gravel road and then quite a bit on a reasonably busy road which we weren't use to, but the destination, was worth it.
A really excellent holiday that takes in some amazing countries and scenery. Everything about this holiday was great from the cities of Tallin, Riga and Vilnius to the Curonian Strait, beatiful beaches and lakes galore. The quality of the food and the accommodation was also surprisingly good.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vilnius, Tallinn, Lahemaa Nation
Vilnius, Tallinn, Lahemaa National Park, Tartu, Riga, Klaipeda
This wonderful bike tour of the Baltic states exceeded our expectations. Our multilingual Lithuanian guide Romas was the real treasure of the trip making each journey come alive with storytelling and historical insights. He also kept a close eye on how each member of the group was travelling and enjoying the cycling. We opted for guided rather than self guided in the end as it made sense to enjoy the experience with a guide who had in-depth knowledge. The self guided and guided groups would always reunite at the mini bus meeting point to load up the bikes and drive to a new destination together. We were also lucky to have a great group of like minded active travel types from all over the world (Romania, America, Kenya, Germany) who were great company and fun to share the experience with. It was the right mix of cycling and driving for us, as we got to see the best bits of the Baltics without having to put in weeks of extra cycling kilometres to cover all three Baltic states. One of the many highlights was cycling around the beautiful Estonian Saaremaa island. We returned to adjacent Muhu island after the tour had finished and spent another 5 days there cycling and exploring ancestral roots and being ensconced by Muhu’s ancient villages and beauty.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vilnius, Tallinn, Kaunas, Klaipe
Vilnius, Tallinn, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Riga, Mandjala
A self guided supported cycle through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia exploring the western coast and historical cities. Pedal your way through three fascinating countries on this self-guided cycling holiday through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Starting in Vilnius and ending in Tallinn, this relaxed journey combines scenic backroads, historic towns and quiet countryside with the freedom to explore at your own pace. Along the way, discover the dramatic island castle at Trakai, the windswept dunes of the Curonian Spit and the symbolic Hill of Crosses. Ride through charming villages and Baltic forests before reaching Latvia’s lively capital, Riga. Dip your toes in the Baltic Sea at Jurmala, visit Latvia’s oldest church and explore the landscapes of Gauja National Park. Crossing into Estonia, cycle across Saaremaa Island to the Sorve Peninsula and its iconic lighthouse, visit the Kaali meteorite crater, and arrive at the medieval heart of Tallinn. With comfortable accommodation, luggage transfers, local support and guided city tours in each capital, this is a rewarding way to experience the rich contrasts of the Baltic region.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vilnius, Tallinn, Kaunas, Nida
Vilnius, Tallinn, Kaunas, Nida, Klaipeda, Riga, Mandjala
Egle was our cycling guide, and she was wonderful. She was organized, prepared, and full of information about the Baltic countries. She was accommodating in every respect and a pleasure to be with. Some of the members of our group wanted to do their own thing, and she managed to keep everybody on track. She was one of the best guides I ever had with Explore. The cycling paths were fabulous on this trip, and I particularly liked the rural roads for cycling in Estonia. Citywise, I thought Riga was a gem, but I also liked Tallinn and Vilnius very much. It was a good trip, and it was made that way due to Egli.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Guest House
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vilnius, Tallinn, Trakai, Klaipe
Vilnius, Tallinn, Trakai, Klaipeda, Curonian Spit National Park, Palanga, Jurmala, Lahemaa National Park
