self-guided Lithuania – Baltic Sea Cycling in western Lithuania & Latvia Kuldīga

Jūrmala Rīga Pāvilosta Liepāja LATVIA

Palanga LITHUANIA Klaipėda

nian Spit ro Cu Nida Kaunas RUSSIA

Tour distances: cycling ~363 km /227 mi., by train ~20 km 8 days / 7 nights TOUR INFORMATION 8 days self-guided cycling tour from Klaipėda to Riga (Code: SG3) Cycling grade: A cycle tour through some of the most beautiful areas of Lithuania before crossing into Latvia to explore Cycle routes mainly on roads with little traffic and its hidden treasures. The journey begins by cycling along a famous Lithuanian route along the Baltic cycle paths (more traffic on road to Liepaja, Latvia). coast. The route continues through beautiful countryside in Latvia with its constantly changing land- Routes range from 25 to 75 km (15–47 miles) each day. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour. scape, small villages & old to end in the former Hanseatic port of Riga. Arrival & departure information / Transfers Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel & Rostock, Day 1. Klaipėda Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden) / Riga Individual arrival in Klaipėda and (Stockholm, Sweden) transfer to your hotel (not included). Airports: Palanga (35 km/22 mi. away from Overnight in Klaipėda. Klaipėda) & Riga Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 persons). From/to Palanga airport: 49,- Euro Day 2. Klaipėda-Palanga ~29 km/ From/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro 18 mi From/to Riga airport: 35,- Euro Collection of rental bicycles at the hotel. Cycle on asphalt cycle path ACCOMMODATION through the Seaside Regional Park to 3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses Palanga resort, famous for its Botani- with several, welcoming pubs on the cords. The winemaking tradition in 2020 TOUR DATES cal Park and Amber Museum. Over- shore. Overnight in Pavilosta. dates back to the 16th century. night in Palanga. Overnight in Kandava. Daily 01.05–30.09.2020 TOUR PRICES (per person) Day 7. Kandava--Jurmala- Double room 445,- Euro Riga, cycle ~78 km/49 mi, by train Single room 695,- Euro 20 km Season supplement (15.06–25.08) Cycle to Jurmala, the largest resort in in double/single room 20,- Euro the Baltic States, well known for its curative mud, mineral waters and 32 TOUR INCLUDES: km long white sand beach (possible ĔĔ 7 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms to cycle on the beach). From Jurmala with WC/shower) take a train or cycle to Riga. Over- ĔĔ 7 x breakfast night in Riga ĔĔ 24 hours service hotline Day 5. Pavilosta-Jūrkalne-Kuldiga, ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Day 8. Riga ĔĔ GPS Tracks ~63 km/38 mi Free time in Riga and departure Optional extras: Cycle to Jurkalne along a very pictur- ĔĔ Trekking bike with handlebar bag 99,- Euro esque coastline with quiet, unspoiled home. ĔĔ E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier +tacho 220,- Euro Day 3. Palanga-Nica-Liepaja, ~76 beaches. Arrrive in Kuldiga, a former ĔĔ Rent of cyclecross bike with a pannier 185,- Euro km/ 47 mi capital of Kurzeme Duchy, now fa- ĔĔ Bicycle tachometer (min. 4 functions) 10,- Euro Cycle on picturesque cycle path mous for the Old with charming ĔĔ A pair of waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, 40 l) 22,- Euro along the Baltic Sea Coast to Šventoji atmosphere; Ventas Rumba, the wid- ĔĔ Rent of helmet (size S, M, L, XL) 10,- Euro where you’ll cross the river over a est waterfall in Europe, and Riežupe ĔĔ Half board (7 x 3-course dinners) 174,- Euro cable bridge. Then cycle on the main sand caves. Overnight in Kuldiga . ĔĔ Luggage transfer (group up to 8 people) road and cross the border into Latvia. 440,- Euro Overnight in Liepaja. Day 6. Kuldiga-Renda-Kandava, ĔĔ Bus ticket Riga–Klaipeda 29,- Euro ~60 km/ 38 mi ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in Day 4. Liepaja-Vergale-Pavilosta, Cycle to Kandava along the Abava Klaipeda 3* / Riga 4* (per person) ~57 km/36 mi River. En route pass through Sabile Double/Twin room 43,-/ 50,- Euro Explore the Old Town of Liepaja. village famous the most northern Single room 75,-/ 89,- Euro Cycle on picturesque road to Pa- open-air vineyard in the world, reg- Discount for extra bed in DBL room - 15 % vilosta, which is a small fishing port Minimum group size – 2 people istered in the Guinness Book of Re-

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