Cycling in Western Lithuania & Latvia
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SELF-GUIDED Lithuania – Latvia Baltic Sea Ventspils Cycling in western Lithuania & Latvia KuldīgaKandava Jūrmala Rīga Pāvilosta Liepāja LATVIA Palanga LITHUANIA Klaipėda Kaunas RUSSIA Tour distances: cycling ~363 km /227 mi., by train ~20 km 8 days / 7 nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: 8 days self-guided cycling tour from Klaipėda to Riga (Code: SG3/8KL) Cycle routes mainly on roads with little traffic and cycle paths (more traffic on road to Liepaja, Latvia). A cycle tour through some of the most beautiful areas of Lithuania before crossing into Latvia to explore Routes range from 25 to 75 km (15-47 miles) each its hidden treasures. The journey begins by cycling along a famous Lithuanian route along the Baltic day. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour. coast. The route continues through beautiful countryside in Latvia with its constantly changing land- Arrival & departure information / Transfers scape, small villages & old towns to end in the former Hanseatic port of Riga. Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel & Rostock, Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden) / Riga (Stockholm, Sweden) Day 1. Klaipėda Airports: Palanga (35 km/22 mi. away from Individual arrival in Klaipėda and Klaipėda) & Riga transfer to your hotel (not included). Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 persons). Overnight in Klaipėda. From/to Palanga airport: 49,- Euro From/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro Day 2. Klaipėda-Palanga ~29 From/to Riga airport: 30,- Euro km/18 mi ACCOMMODATION Collection of rental bicycles at the hotel. Cycle on asphalt cycle path 3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses through the Seaside Regional Park to 2019 TOUR DATES Palanga resort, famous for its Botani- with several, welcoming pubs on the cords. The winemaking tradition in Sabile dates back to the 16th century. Daily 01.05-30.09.2019 cal Park and Amber Museum. Over- shore. Overnight in Pavilosta. night in Palanga. Overnight in Kandava. TOUR PRICES (per person) Double room 425,- Euro Day 7. Kandava-Tukums-Jurmala- Single room 665,- Euro Riga, cycle ~78 km/49 mi, by train Season supplement (15.06-25.08) 20 km in double/single room 20,- / 25,- Euro Cycle to Jurmala, the largest resort in TOUR INCLUDES: the Baltic States, well known for its curative mud, mineral waters and 32 o 7 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms km long white sand beach (possible with WC/shower) to cycle on the beach). From Jurmala o 7 x breakfast o 24 hours service hotline take a train or cycle to Riga. Over- o Individual information package (one per room) night in Riga o GPS Tracks Day 5. Pavilosta-Jūrkalne-Kuldiga, Optional extras: ~63 km/38 mi Day 8. Riga o Trekking bike with handlebar bag 99,- Euro Cycle to Jurkalne along a very pictur- Free time in Riga and departure o E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier +tacho 220,- Euro esque coastline with quiet, unspoiled home. o Bicycle tachometer (min. 4 functions) 10,- Euro Day 3. Palanga-Nica-Liepaja, ~76 beaches. Arrrive in Kuldiga, a former o A pair of waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, 40 l) 22,- Euro km/47 mi capital of Kurzeme Duchy, now fa- o Half board (7 x 3-course dinners) 169,- Euro Cycle on picturesque cycle path mous for the Old Town with charming o Luggage transfer (group up to 8 people) 440,- Euro along the Baltic Sea Coast to Šventoji atmosphere; Ventas Rumba, the wid- o Bus ticket Riga-Klaipeda 29,- Euro where you’ll cross the river over a est waterfall in Europe, and Riežupe o Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in cable bridge. Then cycle on the main sand caves. Overnight in Kuldiga . Klaipeda 3* / Riga 3* (per person) road and cross the border into Latvia. Double/Twin room 43,- Euro Overnight in Liepaja. Day 6. Kuldiga-Renda-Kandava, Single room 75,- Euro Discount for extra bed - 15 % ~60 km/38 mi Minimum group size – 2 people Day 4. Liepaja-Vergale-Pavilosta, Cycle to Kandava along the Abava ~57 km/36 mi River. En route pass through Sabile Explore the Old Town of Liepaja. village famous the most northern Cycle on picturesque road to Pa- open-air vineyard in the world, reg- vilosta, which is a small fishing port istered in the Guinness Book of Re- 18 www.balticbike.lt.