Cycle the Baltics Tour with 113 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Tallinn, Estonia

Ends

Vilnius, Lithuania

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

Itinerary

Set out on two wheels for an unforgettable exploration of northern Europe with the "Cycle the Baltics" tour, an 11-day moderate adventure through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Starting in Tallinn and ending in Vilnius, this bicycle journey is designed for those who relish scenic trails and cultural immersion.

Guided by local experts, you’ll pedal mostly along quiet backroads, national park routes, and coastal cycle tracks, with vehicle support ensuring comfort throughout. Along the way, discover the unique histories and vibrant cultures of each Baltic nation—visit all three capital cities, explore protected landscapes, and meet locals who bring the region’s stories to life.

This tour package’s unique selling point lies in its seamless blend of active exploration and cross-cultural interaction, making it ideal for travelers who want to experience the best of the Baltics by bike. All accommodations, transport, and meals are thoughtfully arranged for a hassle-free adventure.

day 1 - Adventure starts in Tallinn

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.

Meals:Dinner

Accommodation:Go Hotel Shnelli (or similar)

day 2 - Explore Tallinn; transfer to Lahemaa National Park for a scenic ride

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.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Wesenbergh (or similar)

day 3 - Full day riding through Lahemaa National Park

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.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Wesenbergh (or similar)

day 4 - Transfer to Peipsi and cycle along the lake shore; transfer to Tartu

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).

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Tartu Hotel (or similar)

day 5 - Cycle through 'Estonian Switzerland' to Otepaa; transfer to Riga

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.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Islande Hotel (or similar)

day 6 - Cycle to Jurmala; transfer to Riga for the night

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.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Islande Hotel (or similar)

day 7 - Transfer to Sventoji; cycle to Klaipeda

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.

Meals:Breakfast

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

day 8 - Transfer to Curonian Spit National Park; explore by bike

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.

Meals:Breakfast

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

day 9 - Transfer to Zapyskis; explore Kaunas; end the ride in Pažaislis; transfer to Vilnius

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).

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Comfort Hotel (or similar)

day 10 - Transfer to Trakai; cycle around town and visit Trakai Castle; return to Vilnius

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.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Comfort Hotel (or similar)

day 11 - End Vilnius

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:Breakfast

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All accommodation

Meals

All breakfasts and one dinner

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All transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Tour leader throughout

Others

Local bike hire

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