The Baltics Guided & Self-Guided Cycle Tours 2020

Cycling the Baltics guided & self-guided cycle tours 2020

Lithuania Latvia Estonia Finland Poland Russia Belarus

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Tour Code Content Page Tourist information and our bike tour services 4 Guided bike tours in the Baltics, Poland, Belarus and Russia (fixed departure dates) G1 Bestseller! Cycling the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia) with the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island (11 days, from Vilnius) 6 G5 Bike tour in Lithuania, Poland & Belarus with National parks of Dzūkija, Wigry & Biebrza (11 days, from Vilnius) 7 G1E E-bike tour in the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia - Estonia): with the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island (11 days, from Vilnius) 8 G8 The four countries bike tour along the Baltic Coast: Latvia-Lithuania-Russia/Kaliningrad-Poland (11 days, from Riga) 9 Self-guided bike tours in the Baltics, Poland, Belarus and Russia (with luggage transport) SG1 Bestseller! Bike tour along the Lithuanian seaside (Curonian Spit & Nemunas River Delta) (8 days , from/to Klaipėda) 10 SG18x The three countries bike tour along the Baltic Coast: Lithuania-Russia/Kaliningrad-Poland (9 days, from Klaipėda) 11 SG7 Bestseller! Cycling the Baltics (Estonia – Latvia - Lithuania) with national parks Lahemaa, Gauja & Curonian Spit (11 days, 12 from Tallinn) SG14 New! Bike tour in Latvia & Estonia with Tallinn, Saaremaa Island and Lahemaa National Park (10 days, from/to Riga) 13 SG11 Cycling the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia) with Saaremaa Island, Curonian Spit & Gauja national parks (11 14 days, from Vilnius) SG14ru New! Bike tour from Riga to St. Petersburg via Saaremaa Island & Tallinn: Latvia – Estonia – Russia (11 days, from Riga) 15 Self-guided bike tours in the Baltic Countries and Russia SG2 Cycling in Lithuania: from the capital to the seaside (9 days, from Vilnius) 16 SG5 Cycling around the Curonian Lagoon through Kaliningrad District (Lithuania-Russia) (12 days, from Klaipėda) 17 SG3 Bike tour in Lithuania and Latvia: along the Baltic Coast to Riga (8 days, from Klaipėda) 18 SG4 Bike tour in Latvia and West Estonia (9 days, from Riga) 19 SG9P Cycling in Estonia: the west seacoast & Islands of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa & Muhu (12 days, from/to Tallinn) 20 SG12P New! Cycling around the Finish Bay (Estonia – Finland – Russia) with Helsinki & St. Petersburg (12 days, from/to Tallinn) 21 Baltic Bike Travel General Terms and Conditions 22 Map of the Baltic States and neighbouring regions of Poland, Belarus, Russia (M1:3 500 000) 23

FINLAND Helsinki

St. Petersburg Tallinn

Baltic Se a ESTONIA

BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL Rīga RUSSIA Naujoji Uosto Str. 3, LATVIA LT-92120 Klaipėda, Lithuania

Tel. +370 46 300 145 Klaipėda E-mail: [email protected] Vilnius www.balticbike.lt RUSSIA Kaliningrad LITHUANIA BELARUS Gdansk BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL services: POLAND Grodno ĔĔ Guaranteed departure escorted & self-guided cycling tours ĔĔ Tailor made cycling, kayaking, bird watching, nature and cultural tours; ĔĔ Hotel / guesthouse / countryside inn bookings; Warsaw ĔĔ Comfortable transport/transfer services; ĔĔ Bus, train and ferry ticket reservations; ĔĔ Experienced cycling tour leaders and city guides; ĔĔ Rental of quality bicycles and tourist equipment

Why BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL? ĔĔ Experienced team – more than 10 years of specialist travel know-how! ĔĔ Value - Quality trips at affordable prices! ĔĔ Responsible Travel - Trips designed to protect the environment and help local people! ĔĔ By travelling with us you support bicycle culture in the Baltic States! Partnership & membership:

2 www.balticbike.lt Dear Cycling Friends,

We are pleased to introduce you to 2020 BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL catalogue presenting a wide range of cycle trips in the Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) and neighbouring countries (Poland, Belarus, Russia, Finland). BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL is the only incoming tour operator in Lithuania specialising in cycling holidays. We have been experts on cycling in the Baltics already for more than 10 years. In this catalogue, we present our top products - GUIDED GROUP CYCLE TOURS and SELF-GUIDED SUPPORTED (HALF-GUIDED) CYCLE TOURS. All these tours are offered on fixed departure dates which are guaranteed from 2 or 6 participants and trips are never cancelled at a short notice like many other tour operators do; therefore after reserving the tour you can book your flights as early as possible in order to get the best deal available! All supported self-guided trips include guided sightseeing walking tours in the main historical cities, luggage transportation and a few long transfers by minibus! You are welcome to join our group tours where cyclists from different countries travel together (max. 19 or 25 people per group). These groups are escorted by experienced local tour guides who speak the English and German languages. If you like easy travelling in a small group (up to 15 people) and staying in more luxury hotels (4*), go for the 11-day guided E-bike tour of the Baltics (p.8)! Travel routes of all transnational long-distance tours cover three to four countries (pp. 6–9 & 11–15) and combine sightseeing in historical cities – Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw, Gdansk, Kaliningrad, New! St.Petersburg – and exploring nature wonders like the Curonian Spit sand dunes in Lithuania, deep valleys of the Gauja River in Latvia, impressive Saaremaa Island in Estonia, Wigry and Biebrza National Parks in Poland, Augustow Canal in mysterious Grodno region – visa free zone in Belarus, etc. The newest tours include St. Petersburg with Leningrad Region and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, formerly German Königsberg; since 2019 both regions are easy accessible with free of charge eVisa for citizens of more than 53 countries. If you wish to spend most of your holiday time cycling and less time sitting in a minibus, then the best deal would be an impressive 8-day tour along the Lithuanian Seaside which is known as the cyclists’ paradise (p.10) or 9-day tour along the Nemunas River from the capital Vilnius to Klaipėda (p.16). You can also combine a few tours, e.g., Vilnius to Klaipėda, then continue to Riga (p.18) and further to Tallinn (p.19), and finally you can reach St. Petersburg if taking the newest circular tour around the Finish Gulf (p.21). On most individual self-guided tours, you can take your own bicycle and carry your luggage yourself, or you are welcome to hire our bikes and order luggage transportation which is already included on all supported tours. For our guests we offer more than 400 quality trekking bicycles equipped with flatless tires and comfortable saddles, modern E-bikes (Pedelec) with Bosch driving system, road / cyclecross bikes, new MTB bikes for off-road cycling, and a lot of other tourist equipment of well-known brands. For families with children there is a wide range of tourist equipment from small bicycles to special 2-seat trailers and trailer-bikes. We’d like to thank all our loyal customers and invite to experience new adventures with us!

Yours sincerely, Saulius Ružinskas & BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL Team

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LEGEND Individual self-guided tour: You may plan your day as you like, but you have to follow a time schedule for minibus transfers on supported tours. Our maps, route descriptions and GPS tracks will show you the right way. Group guided tour: Travelling with the group and being accompanied by a minibus and cycling tour guide

Circular tour: Regular relocation from hotel to hotel, but finally returning to the starting point.

E-bike/Pedelec: On tours with this logo you can rent a pedal electric cycle (Pedelec) - a type of bicycle where the rider‘s pedalling is assisted by a small electric motor.

Guaranteed departures: Plan your vacation in advance. We guarantee departures even on group tours with minimum 2 participants if you travel with us on fixed dates. We make it happen!

Entry with passport: For travels to the Baltic Countries and Poland a valid identity card is enough for people from EU countries. For trips to Russia most people need a passport with a valid visa (or free of charge eVisa for Kaliningrad and Leningrad Regions). Grodno Region in Belarus is visa free zone! TOUR PLANNING We design bike tours to take you on the most appealing cycling routes, as much as possible away from major roads and along beautiful scenic trails where you can experience nature. You may book one or more of our ready made cycle tour packages, combining them into one longer route, for example, Klaipėda-Riga (p. 18) & Riga-Tallinn (p. 19), or ask for an individual tour program. Be patient to wait longer to get ready the tailored tour program with services as it takes time to receive all confirmations from our partner hotels and tour operators. Often smaller guesthouses and B&Bs which are the only option in certain areas have limited space, then we have to redesign the tour program or ask you to change the travel dates. Most of our cycle tours, even group tours, are guaranteed with minimum 2 participants and trips are not cancelled at a short notice like many other tour operators do! After booking the tour you are free to book your flights as early as possible in order to get the best deal available. ARRIVAL For cyclists coming to travel in the Baltics with own bikes we reccommend using ferry lines and book them through us: Lithuania: DFDS: Kiel (Germany) – Klaipėda, Karlshamn (Sweden) – Klaipėda; TT-Line: Trelleborg (Sweden) - Klaipėda Latvia: Stena Line: Travemünde (Germany) – Liepaja, Tallink Silja Line: Stockholm (Sweden) – Riga or Tallinn Estonia: Finnlines: Travemünde – Helsinki (Finland) and Tallink Silja Line / Viking Line: Helsinki – Tallinn For other travellers the most convenient is flying to Palanga (Klaipėda), Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw, Gdansk and St. Petersburg where our bike tours start or finish. Kaunas Airport (100 km from Vilnius) could be also used as an alternative for travels with low cost airlines to/from Lithuania. Besides existing important con- nections via Copenhagen (SAS, Norwegian Air), Warsaw (LOT) and Riga (Air Baltic), there are direct flights to Palanga Airport from London Luton (Wizz Air), London Stanstead & New! Dublin (Ryanair), Oslo & New! Stockholm (Norwegian Air) and Dortmund in Germany (Wizz Air). DOCUMENTS & GPS TRACKS On arrival or in some cases in advance you will receive a tour program with route maps and city guides related to your tour (one per room) that you can find information about places of interest you will see along the way. GPS tracks of self-guided tours is a new complimentary service since last year. Take the time and freedom to enjoy your own personalized travel experience. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels, guesthouses and quality B&B‘s we have selected are known for their comfortable rooms, hearty breakfast and cosy atmosphere. Some of them are typical in the region while in some places they are local landmarks. On our cycle tours we mainly use very nice, mostly medium and first-class hotels (3*, 4*) which are highly recommended due to their comfort, location, and ambience. Upgrade to first-class hotels (4*) or the top- class hotels (5*) is also possible on some tours, but not in all places. We may also offer rental of comfortable apartments and houses for longer stays in one place like the Curo- nian Spit National Park in Lithuania. You may book 1-week or 2-week accommodation packages and ask for extra services (bike rental, canoeing & cycle tours, sightseeing, etc.) PERVALKA HOLIDAY APARTMENT 4-room holiday apartment (~60 m2) for rent in Pervalka, which is an oasis of peace surrounded by sand and sea on the Curonian Spit (Lithuania). This holiday apartment is ideal for families with 2 children (max. 6 people). It is newly furbished, with all living, sleeping and kitchenette facilities: washing machine, stove, oven, fridge, dishwasher, cutlery, etc. The house consists from: 1 living room with TV&Wi-Fi, 2 sleeping rooms, shower/WC, a loft room and balcony/terrace with a view to a wood and the Curonian Lagoon (150 m). There is a free car parking and large playground near the house. Bikes and sea kayaks available for rent. Rental price for a week (6 nights) / 2 weeks (13 nights) / extra night, 2–3 people: May-June & September: 599,- / 1170,- / 95,- Euro July-August: 899,- / 1820,- / 145,- Euro

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TREKKING BIKES All our guided tours include rental of high quality trekking cycles. On all self-guided tours you can take your own cycles or to hire ours. There are over 400 quality trekking cycles and a lot of tourist equipment of well known brands (Velo-de-Ville - VDV, KTM, Kalkhoff, Kona, Bianchi, Ortlieb, Abus) as well as several cycle trailers and minibuses waiting for our guests in our garage. When booking our cycles, you can always choose their size and type (unisex frame or standard one with a crossbar; 8-speed hub gears with back pedal break or 24-speed derailleur gears with free wheel) and even request our new E-bike/Pedelec or road/cyclecross bikes. Please note that road bikes are not suitable on most self-guided tours in the Baltics because of gravel roads in some places. Take the all-terrain or trekking bicycle, or cyclecross bike. Please let us know your preferences at time of booking. We will do all that we can to ensure you have the best bicycle and other equipment for your needs. ELECTRIC BIKES (E-bikes/Pedelec) Motor-assisted electric bikes (Pedelec) are available for rent on most cycle tours. We use good quality e-bikes of well known German brands, like Kalk- hoff and Velo-de-Ville (VDV), both equipped with new generation Bosch central-drive motor system (250W) and 11 ah Lithium-Ion battery (400Wh) for easy cycling up to 110 km / 69 mi, 28“ or 26” size wheels, unisex frame from XS (42 cm/16”) to L size (55 cm/21“) or standard frame – XL size (60 cm/23”), freewheel or back-pedal 8-speed hub gears, etc.

BIKES FOR CHILDREN Your children should have an enjoyable and safe trip. That‘s why for families with babies we provide a wide range of tourist equipment from inspected child seats to special 2-seat trailers (Winther Dolphin), while the older children will receive a trailer-bike or a normal bike with 24” or 26” size wheels suitable for their age and size.

ACCESSORIES Our accessories package on all guided tours includes a bike pannier bag (Ortlieb) with a 12.5 l or 20 l capacity, water bottle, helmet (on request) and a cable lock (one for 2 bikes), while on most self-guided tours we provide our customers with extra equipment: a handlebar bag with map/smartphone holder Ortlieb, a repair kit with an air pump and higher security lock made of hardened steel. Helmets and odometers are for extra charge. Since the route descriptions of self-guided tours contain distances in kilometres, we advise bringing your own odometer (cycle computer) or renting it from us. Bike rental price includes an odometer and map holder (one per booking) as a standard on all long distance self-guided supported/half-guided tours.

ACCIDENT SERVICE You will receive a top-quality bicycles in great condition. However, accidents do happen. That is why on self- guided tours we provide you with a faithful repair kit and a list of repair shops. Should shop repairs be needed we will reimburse you up to a certain amount upon presentation of the receipt when you return.

BIKE TRANSPORTATION To make your bicycle experience easier and more comfortable, we’ll deliver rental bikes to you at the tour starting place - hotel or guesthouse, train or bus station, or any private address. Get a bike in Lithuania and leave it in Latvia or Estonia! We are partners in the BaltiCCycle.eu network which is the only one in the Baltics offering such one-way bike rental service! For bicycle delivery to the starting place or collection from the end point, and transportation of bicycles during long distance cycle tours, we have a number of minibuses and special trailers of different type and capacity (from 15 to 28 bicycles).

LUGGAGE TRANSFER SERVICE We are glad to provide you with our luggage transfer service from hotel to hotel on most of our bike tours. All guided and self-guided supported/half-guided tours include this service as a standard while on most other self-guided tours this service is offered as optional extras.

www.balticbike.lt 5 GUIDED Bestseller! Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia

Tallinn ESTONIA Cycle the Baltics Saaremaa Virtsu Pärnu Three Baltic capitals, Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island

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Baltic Se Jūrmala Sigulda Rīga LATVIA

Palanga Hill of Crosses Klaipėda LITHUANIA Ventė Vilnius Nida Kaunas BELARUS RUSSIA Trakai

POLAND

Tour distances: cycling ~344 km/~215 mi, by coach ~1390 km, by boat ~12 km 11 days / 10 nights TOUR INFORMATION 11 days guided group cycling tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code G1) Cycling grade: We rate this trip Easygoing to The Baltic coast and National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia explored on highly scenic routes, Moderate with intensive tour program. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths. including the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns designated by UNESCO The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual as the World Heritage Sites; and featuring the previously-closed Curonian Spit and beautiful Estonian hills on some riding days (some steep ups and island. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the north, enjoy a great downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these Arrival & departure information /Transfers distinctive countries. Airports: Vilnius/ Tallinn Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius Day 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa From Vilnius/to Tallinn Airport 30,- Euro Welcome meeting at the hotel with Morning transfer to the largest Estoni- ACCOMMODATION tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. an island of Saaremaa which provides 3–4* middle-range hotels a perfect rural setting for cycling. Trav- 2020 TOUR DATES – Low season Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & Kaunas el along the Baltic Sea Coast to Angla G1-01. 18.05 – 28.05.2020 City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu- village where the iconic windmills are G1-02. 25.05 – 04.06.2020 ania for more than 600 years. After- located. Then transfer to hotel for 2 G1-03. 01.06 – 11.06.2020 noon trip to Trakai, the former capi- overnight stays. (Cycle ~38 km, bus G1-15. 24.08 – 03.09.2020 tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by ~330 km, by ferry 6 km). G1-16. 31.08 – 10.09.2020 possible visit to 14thC island castle. bike then drive to Riga G1-17. 07.09 – 17.09.2020 Then cycling through picturesque Cycling to Palanga through the Day 9: Saaremaa island 2020 TOUR DATES – High season countryside on gentle hills and Seaside Regional Park and visiting Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa G1-04. 08.06 – 18.06.2020 transfer by coach to the hotel in Kau- the Botanical Garden and Amber Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin- G1-05. 15.06 – 25.06.2020 nas. (Cycle ~28 km., bus ~100 km). Museum in the Palace of Count sula famous for its lighthouse and G1-06. 22.06 – 02.07.2020 Tyszkiewicz. Afternoon transfer to picturesque seaside. Finish the day G1-07. 29.06 – 09.07.2020 G1-08. 06.07 – 16.07.2020 Day 3: Vente Horn & Klaipeda Riga (Latvia). En route stop at the with a visit to Kuressaare, the capi- G1-09. 13.07 – 23.07.2020 Morning transfer along the Nemunas Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable tal of Saaremaa, a home to one of G1-10. 20.07 – 30.07.2020 River to the coast. In the afternoon cy- sight of thousands of crosses on two the finest preserved medieval Epis- G1-11. 27.07 – 06.08.2020 cling to Ventė Cape including visit to a small hills. Overnight in Riga. (Cycle copal Castles in the Baltics, dating G1-12. 03.08 – 13.08.2020 bird observatory and the 19thC light- ~32 km, bus ~290 km) from 13thC. Free time to explore the G1-13. 10.08 – 20.08.2020 house which was used for more than town and the Bishop’s castle. (Cycle G1-14. 17.08 – 27.08.2020 100 years. After a short bus transfer Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach ~56 km, bus ~50 km) TOUR PRICES /person (low/high season) arrive in Klaipeda, the main seaport Morning guided tour of a medieval Price in double/twin room 1299,- / 1345,- Euro of Lithuania. Overnight in Klaipeda. hanseatic town of Riga. In the af- Price in single room 1649,- / 1715,- Euro (Cycle ~30 km., bus ~290 km) ternoon free time in Riga or cycling THE TOUR INCLUDES: to Jurmala, the largest resort in the ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Baltic States well known for its long ĔĔ Breakfast on days 2–11 ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer white sand beaches. Transfer back ĔĔ 4 x 3-course dinners + 1 x picnic lunch by coach to the hotel in Riga. (Cycle ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days ĔĔ Bike rental with a back pannier & helmet ~30 km, bus ~ 20 km). Day 10: Saaremaa & Tallinn ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10 Morning ride to the Kaali meteorite ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus ĔĔ Ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island Day 7: Gauja National Park & crater which is listed on the world’s ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Ventė, Palanga, Turaida, Bicycle Museum giant craters list and it is the rarest Saulkrasti & Angla Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park Transfer to Saulkrasti. After visiting nature wonder in Estonia. In the af- ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Optional extras (price per person): Transfer by coach to Nida. Sightsee- the Latvian bicycle museum start ternoon transfer by coach to Tallinn, ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 195,- Euro ing around Nida, one of the most your bike ride to Sigulda, the most check-in at the hotel followed by a ĔĔ Half board (4 x 3-course dinners) 99,- Euro ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / Tallinn 4* beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Cy- popular resort in Latvia. Cycling guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. (Cy- (with breakfast) cling back to Klaipėda on the Seaside through Gauja National Park, en route cle ~40 km, bus ~210 km, by ferry Double/twin room 45,- Euro / 55,- Euro Single room 80,- Euro / 99,- Euro Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit enjoy spectacular views of the Gauja ~6 km). Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room famous for its amber and fine sand River valley with Gutmana Cave. En Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 25 % beaches. Overnight in Klaipėda (Cy- route visit Turaida Castle. Arrive in Day 11: Tour ends in Tallinn Minimum group size – 2 people! cle ~ 58 km, by bus ~50 km). Sigulda. (Cycle ~40 km, bus ~50 km) Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

6 www.balticbike.lt Lithuania – Belarus – Poland GUIDED Three countries cycling tour with Druskininkai, Grodno, Augustow, Wigry & Biebzra National parks

Length: Cycling ~ 342 km/214 mi., by bus ~ 658 km 11 Days/10 Nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: We rate this trip Easy to moderate. The terrain by Trakai and Suwalki Landscape Park is slightly hilly. Daily biking on small asphalt roads and bicycle paths. More gravel and forest roads are 11 days guided group bike tour from Vilnius to Warsaw (Code G5) in Belarus. Arrival & departure information /Transfers Explore a borderland of Lithuania, Poland and Belarus which is the land of gentle hills, sandy plains, vast Airports: Vilnius / Warsaw primeval forests and river valleys. The tour starts in the Lithuanian capital city Vilnius and finishes in the Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Polish capital city Warsaw. The tour also includes the Čepkeliai - Dzūkija National/PAN Park with Drus- From Vilnius Airport 30,- Euro kininkai Resort in Lithuania, visa free Grodno region with Augustow Canal in Belarus, Masurian Lakeland To Warsaw Airport (Chopin/Modlin) 30,- / 79,- Euro with Wigry and Biebrza National Parks in Poland. Experience a wide variety of towns, villages and coun- ACCOMMODATION tryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these different countries, especially 3* middle-range hotels Belarus, which still remains a blank spot on the map for many foreigners. Now you have a chance to fill up this gap! It is possible to do this tour as self-guided supported one (code SG15). TOUR DATES 2020 G5-1. 24.06 – 04.07.2020 Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius Grodno in Belarus (visa free region) sightseeing around Augustow we’ll G5-2. 15.07 – 25.07.2020 Welcome meeting at the hotel with for 2 overnight stays. (cycle ~32 km, start our cycle ride to Wigry using G5-3. 05.08 – 15.08.2020 tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. bus ~70 km) extensive network of cycle routes G5-4. 26.08 – 05.09.2020 passing by several lakes and Augus- Day 2: Trakai Insular Castle & tow canal. Check into the hotel for 2 TOUR PRICES Druskininkai Resort overnight stays. (cycle ~53 km, bus Price per person in double/twin room 1450,- Euro After breakfast a guided tour of ~100 km) Price in single room 1645,- Euro Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip THE TOUR INCLUDES: to Trakai, the former capital of the Day 8: Wigry National Park Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After visit Cycling tour on marked trails around ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes ĔĔ Breakfast daily to the 14thC island castle start your Wigry Lake which is the largest, one ĔĔ 5 x 3 course dinners first cycle ride on gentle hills around Day 5: Grodno - the region capital of the deepest (73 m) and most beau- ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine the lake. Then transfer by coach to of Belarus tiful lake in Podlasie region. En route ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days Druskininkai for 2 overnight stays. After breakfast a guided tour of explore a former Camaldolese mon- ĔĔ English speaking guide escort on days 2–10 (cycle ~28 km, bus ~125km) Grodno historical old town. In the astery, built by the death-obsessed ĔĔ Rent of trekking bicycle with pannier & helmet afternoon free time for shopping and Camaldolese monks. Overnight in ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus sightseeing on your own or going for Gawrych Ruda. (cycle ~53 km) ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary a guided cycling tour around the city ĔĔ Special permission for Grodno Region in Belarus ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Trakai, Grūtas, Wigry. and its extensive parks at the Nemu- Day 9: Biebrza National Park ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) nas River. Transfer to Biebrza National Park Optional extras (per Person): known for untouched fenlands with ĔĔ E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier – 195,- Euro a unique variety of plants, rare wet- ĔĔ Pre/post tour accommodation in Vilnius 3*/ land birds and mammals such as Elk Warsaw 3* Day 3: Čepkeliai – Dzūkija Na- and Beaver. Cycling along the Green- Double/twin room 45,- / 50,- Euro tional/Pan Park Velo route to Goniadz. Dinner & over- Single room 80,- / 99,- Euro Morning transfer to the National/ night at the hotel. (cycle ~48 km, bus Discount for Extra bed – 15 % PAN Park, the largest forest park in ~35 km) Minimum group size on fixed Lithuania. Cycling through ethno- departure dates – 6 people! graphical villages to Druskininkai. En Day 6: Along Augustow Canal Day 10: along the Royal Route to route stop in Grūtas Park known for After breakfast transfer by bus out- Warsaw large collection of Lenin statues and side Grodno and start cycling on The final cycle ride along the Royal other soviet symbols. (cycle ~43 km, a country road towards Augustow Route through Biebrza National Park bus ~45 km) canal. Then we’ll cycle along the ca- and transfer by bus to Warsaw, the nal on paved roads and forest trails. capital of Poland. Check-in at the Day 4: Along the Nemunas River Transfer back to the hotel for the last hotel followed by a guided tour of to Grodno night in Grodno. (cycle ~39 km, bus Warsaw Old Town and farewell din- Today’s cycle route passes through ~50 km) ner. (cycle ~39 km, bus ~180 km) Liškiava famous for its 17-18thC Dominican monastery ensemble on Day 7: Augustow Town & Canal Day 11: Warsaw the Nemunas River bank. Transfer to Morning bus transfer to Poland. After Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

www.balticbike.lt 7 GUIDED Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia

Tallinn ESTONIA E-bike tour of the Baltics Saaremaa Virtsu Pärnu Three Baltic capitals, Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island

a Kuressaare USSIA R

Baltic Se Jūrmala Sigulda Rīga LATVIA

Palanga Hill of Crosses Klaipėda LITHUANIA Ventė Vilnius Nida Kaunas BELARUS RUSSIA Trakai

POLAND

Tour distances: cycling ~371 km/~232 mi, by coach ~1350 km, by ferry ~12 km 11 days / 10 nights TOUR INFORMATION 11 days guided small group E-bike tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code G1E) Cycling grade: We rate this trip as Easygoing, but Explore on E-bike/Pedelec the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on very with intensive tour program. Daily biking routes scenic routes. The tour includes the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range designated by UNESCO as the World Heritage Sites; and featuring the previously-closed Curonian Spit from 28 to 58 km (18–36 miles each day). The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some and beautiful Estonian island. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the riding days (some steep ups and downs on the north, enjoy a great variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different Curonian Spit and in the Gauja River valley) and dead characters of these distinctive countries. flat most of the tour. It might be windy on some days. Our walking in the capital towns is along cobbled Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius famous for its amber and fine sand Day 8: Pärnu-Saaremaa streets. You don’t have to be a regular cyclist but you Welcome meeting at the hotel with beaches. Overnight in Klaipėda. (Cy- Morning transfer to the largest Estoni- should be reasonably fit and active. tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. cle ~ 58 km, by minibus ~50) an island of Saaremaa which provides Arrival & departure information /Transfers a perfect rural setting for cycling. Trav- Airports: Vilnius / Tallinn Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & el along the Baltic Sea Coast to Angla Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Kaunas village where the iconic windmills are From Vilnius/to Tallinn Airport 30,- Euro City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu- located. Transfer to Kuressaare, check ACCOMMODATION ania for more than 600 years. After- into the hotel for 2 overnight stays in 3-4* middle-range hotels noon trip to Trakai, the former capital the capital city of Saaremaa Island. 2020 TOUR DATES of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, pos- (Cycle ~55 km, minibus ~150 km, by sible visit to 14thC island castle. Then Day 5: Palanga & Hill of Crosses ferry 6 km) G1E-1/05. 15.06 – 25.06.2020 e-biking through picturesque coun- E-biking to Palanga through the Sea- G1E-2/07. 29.06 – 09.07.2020 tryside on gentle hills and transfer by side Regional Park and visiting the Bo- Day 9: Saaremaa island G1E-3/10. 20.07 – 30.07.2020 coach to the hotel in Kaunas. (Cycle tanical Garden and Amber Museum Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa G1E-4/12. 03.08 – 13.08.2020 ~28 km., minibus ~100 km) in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz. Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin- G1E-5/14. 17.08 – 27.08.2020 Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). sula, famous for its lighthouse. Fin- TOUR PRICES Day 3: Vente Horn & Klaipeda En route stop at the Hill of Crosses, ish the day with a visit to Kuressaare, Price per person in double/twin room 1995,- Euro Morning transfer along the Nemunas the unforgettable sight of thousands the capital of Saaremaa, a home to Price in single room 2495,- Euro River to the coast. In the afternoon e- of crosses on two small hills. Over- one of the finest preserved medieval THE TOUR INCLUDES: biking to Ventė Cape including visit night in Riga. (Cycle ~42 km, minibus Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating to a bird observatory and the 19thC ~290 km) from 13thC. Free time to explore the ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) ĔĔ Breakfast on days 2-11 lighthouse which was used for more town and the Bishop’s castle. (Cycle ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer than 100 years. After a short bus Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach ~58 km, minibus ~50 km) ĔĔ 1 x picnic lunch transfer arrive in Klaipeda, the main Morning guided tour of a medieval ĔĔ 4 x 3-course dinners with tea/coffee seaport of Lithuania. Overnight in hanseatic town of Riga. In the after- ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days Klaipeda. (Cycle ~30 km, minibus noon free time in Riga or e-biking ĔĔ Rental of E-bike/Pedelec with a back pannier & helmet ~290 km) to Jurmala, the largest resort in the ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10 Baltic States well known for its long ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus white sand beaches. Transfer back by ĔĔ Ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa minibus to the hotel in Riga. (Cycle ~ Island 30 km, minibus ~ 20 km) Day 10: Saaremaa & Tallinn ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Ventė, Palanga, Turaida, Saulkrasti & Angla Morning ride to the Kaali meteorite ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Day 7: Gauja National Park & crater which is listed on the world’s Optional extras (price per person): Bicycle Museum giant craters list and it is the rarest ĔĔ Half board (4 x 3-course dinners) 110,- Euro Transfer to Sigulda and e-biking nature wonder in Estonia. In the after- ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / through Gauja National Park to noon transfer by minibus to Tallinn for Tallinn 4* (with breakfast) Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park Saulkrasti, en route enjoy spectacular a city tour in the Old Town and over- Double/twin room 55,- Euro / 55,- Euro Single room 99,- Euro / 99,- Euro Transfer by coach to Nida. Sightsee- views of Gauja River valley with Gut- night stay at the hotel. (Cycle ~30 km, Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room – ing around Nida, one of the most mana Cave, visit Turaida Castle. After minibus ~210 km, by ferry ~6 km) Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. beautiful resorts in Lithuania. E-bik- visit to bicycle museum transfer to old – 25 % ing back to Klaipėda on the Seaside overnight place in Pärnu, Estonia. (Cy- Day 11: Tour ends in Tallinn Minimum group size – 6 people Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit cle ~40 km, minibus ~190 km) Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

8 www.balticbike.lt Latvia – Lithuania – Russia – Poland GUIDED 4-countries tour along the Baltic Coast: Riga, the Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad & Gdansk

Length: Cycling ~ 334 km/209 miles, by minibus ~580 km 11 Days/10 Nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: Easy to moderate. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 32 to 57 km 11 days guided bike tour from Riga to Gdansk (Code: G8) (20–36 miles) each day. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour except a few gradual hills on the Curonian Explore the Baltic coast of the four countries on very scenic routes. Travel from Latvia in the north, Spit in Lithuania and hilly coastal terrain in the through Lithuania and across the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad into Poland in the south; experience Landscape Park of the Elblag Upland, Poland. Arrival & departure information / Transfers a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct Ferry terminal: RIGA (ferries from Stockholm, characters of these quite different countries. The tour includes the capital city Riga and former Hansa Sweden) / GDANSK (ferries to Nynäshamn, Sweden) Cities - Kaliningrad (Koenigsberg) and Gdansk (Danzig), two of them having Old towns designated as Airports: RIGA / GDANSK World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; Lithuanian seaport of Klaipėda (Memel) and the Curonian Spit National Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Park, both Lithuanian and Russian parts. At the end of the tour you will explore Nicolaus Copernicus town From Riga/to Gdansk airport: 35,- Euro of Frombork, the Elblag Canal – a famous early technical masterpiece and impressive Malbork Castle, the ACCOMODATION biggest medieval brick structure in the world built by the Teutonic Knights, and finally Gdansk (Danzig) - 3-4* middle-range hotels Poland’s principal seaport and a city with over 1000 years of history. 2020 TOUR DATES Day 1: Riga Hill of Witches, observe a colony of along GreenVelo route to Frombork, G8-1. 14.06 – 24.06.2020 Individual arrival and welcome grey herons and cormorants and stop famous for its Cathedral - the city’s G8-2. 05.07 – 15.07.2020 meeting with tour guide. off at the “Dead” sand dunes. 2 over- oldest original building and the Mu- G8-3. 26.07 – 05.08.2020 nights in Nida. (Cycle ~57 km) seum of Mikolaj Kopernik. Overnight G8-4. 16.08 – 26.08.2020 Day 2: Riga & Jurmala Beach, in Frombork. (Cycle ~32 km, bus G8-5. 06.09 – 16.09.2020 Morning guided tour of Riga Old Day 5: Along the Curonian Spit ~50 km) Town. Then cycle on a bike path to Ju- to Zelenogradsk TOUR PRICES rmala, the largest resort in the Baltic Today´s bike route leads you through Price per person in double/twin room 1450,- Euro States. We may cycle along the beach the Russian part of the Curonian Spit Price in single room 1699,- Euro and bath in the sea – its well worth it! National Park. En route explore the THE TOUR INCLUDES: Transfer back to Riga for overnight. Baltic Coast with picturesque dunes, ĔĔ 10 nights stay at hotels (rooms with WC/shower) (Cycle ~30 km, bus ~20 km) the “dancing” forest and an ornitho- ĔĔ 10 x breakfast logical museum. Transfer to Kalin- ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine Day 3: Hill of Crosses & the Sea- ingrad for 3 overnight stays. (Cycle ĔĔ 5 x 3-course dinners ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days side Cycle Route ~56 m, bus 35 km) Day 9. Hilly GreenVelo Route & ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10 Transfer by bus to the Lithuania Elblag ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier & helmet Seaside. En-route stop at the Hill of Day 6: Svetlogorsk & Yantarny Cycle to Elblag along the pictur- ĔĔ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus Crosses, the unforgettable sight with Minibus transfer to Svetlogorsk, a esque coast of Vistula Lagoon to ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary thousands of crosses on two small traditional seaside Spa town with Elblag (mainly flat terrain) or party ĔĔ Entrance to museums: Palanga, Rybachy & Yantarnyj hills. Cycle along the Baltic Coast to impressive 60 m high coastal cliffs. on newly built asphalt cycle trail roll- ĔĔ A leisure cruise on Buczyniec Ramp of Elblag Canal Klaipėda, en route stop in Palanga Today’s cycling takes us through ing through a Landscape Park of the ĔĔ Official invitation for Russian visa (Botanical Park & Amber Muse- Sambian peninsula to Yantarny, the Elblag Upland (hilly terrain). Over- ĔĔ Information package (one per room) um). Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle town named after Amber in Russian. night in Elblag. (Cycle ~42 km) Optional Extras (price per person) ~35 km, bus ~290 km) Transfer back to Kaliningrad. (Cycle ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 195,- Euro ~50 km, bus ~65 km) Day 10. Elblag - Malbork - Gdansk ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in Riga 4* & Gdansk 3* Day 4: Along the Curonian Spit Morning ride to the Elblag Canal, Double/Twin room 50,- Euro to Nida Day 7: Kaliningrad (Königsberg) – where take a leisure cruise on Buc- Single room 89,- Euro Crossing the lagoon by ferry and cy- on foot and by minibus (no cycling) zyniec Ramp (~2 hr., included). Discount for extra bed in Double/ cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida, Morning guided tour of Kaliningrad, Afternoon transfer to Gdansk for Twin room – 15 % one of the most beautiful resorts in a former German city of Königsberg, overnight. En route stop in Malbork Minimum group size – 6 people Lithuania. En route you can visit the capital of East Prussia where Prus- (Marienburg), a former capital of sian kings were crowned. Afternoon Teutonic Knights, which is famous free to explore the city on your own. for the largest medieval fortress in Overnight in Kaliningrad. Europe. (Cycle ~32 km)

Day 8: Along GreenVelo Route to Day 11: Gdansk (Danzig) Frombork Breakfast at the hotel followed by a Transfer to Poland and start cycling morning city tour. End of the tour.

www.balticbike.lt 9 self-guided Bestseller! Lithuania LATVIA Cycling along the Lithuanian Seaside a LITHUANIA Curonian Spit National Park, Palanga Resort &

Baltic Se Palanga Nemunas River Delta Minija Klaipėda

on Veiviržėnai

Juodkrantė Švėkšna

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Cu Šilutė Rusnė Nida Nemunas

Curonian Lago RUSSIA

Length: cycling ~ 250 km/156 mi., minibus ~ 40 km, boat ~ 14 km, 8 Days/7 Nights TOUR INFORMATION 8 days self-guided cycling tour from/to Klaipėda (Code SG1) Cycling grade: We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. You will cycle on low traffic roads (a few The Baltic Sea coast visiting Palanga Resort and the Curonian Spit National Park, designated by UNESCO stretches on gravel/sandy ones), and separate cycle as a World Heritage Site, explored individually by bicycle on very scenic cycling routes. Experience tradi- paths (half of the tour), including the Seaside Cycle Route. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour, ex- tional Lithuanian country life when cycling in the Nemunas River Delta region. This tour partly covers the cept a few sand dunes on the Curonian Spit. Seaside Cycle Route which was the first officially signposted, high quality cycle route in Lithuania opened Arrival & departure information a decade ago. The tour begins & ends in the historic coastal town of Klaipeda (known as Memel for many Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel & Rostock, years) which boasts a rich, turbulent history from 13thC. A similar tour with shorter cycling distances is Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden ) Airport: Palanga (35 km / 22 mi. away from designed for families (ask for a quote). Klaipėda). Regular direct flights from Copenhagen Day 1: Arrive in Klaipėda estate with its beautiful park and im- (DK), New! Stockholm (SE), Oslo (NO) & New! Bergen (NO), Riga (LV), Warsaw (PL), London Arrive in Klaipėda. Individual trans- pressive neo-gothic church of St.Jacob Luton & Stanstead (UK), New! Dublin (IE), fer to the hotel (not included). Over- the Apostle. Overnight in Šilutė. Dortmund (DE). night in Klaipėda. Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Day 4: Rusnė Island, ~ 47 km/29 mi. from/to Palanga airport: 49,- Euro from/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro Explore Šilutė and go for a circular ACCOMODATION cycling trip to Rusnė Island, Lithu- ania’s only island, located in the Cat.A: 4* hotel in Klaipėda & 3* hotels; Nemunas River Delta Regional Park. Cat.B: 3* hotels En route you can explore a tradi- 2020 TOUR DATES* tional fisherman’s smallholding at Every Saturday & Sunday from May 23 to the Rusnė museum and the 19th C Nida is the most beautiful resort August 30, 2020 lighthouse in Uostadvaris Harbour. in Lithuania famous for impressive Every Wednesday & Thursday from June Overnight in Šilutė sand dunes and long sand beaches. 10 to August 27, 2020 Day 2: Along the Seaside Cycle *This tour is possible on any date May-September Route to Palanga, ~58 km/36 mi. Day 5: Ventė Cape & crossing the Day 7: Nida-Juodkrantė-Klaipėda, from 4 people. Information welcome meeting and Curonian Lagoon, cycling ~33 km/ ~ 58 km/36 mi. TOUR PRICES – cat. B/A (per person) bicycle collection at the hotel, where 21 mi., by boat ~14 km/9mi. Cycling on a bike path, part of the Price in double/twin room 499,- / 589,- Euro you will be greeted by local tour Cycling to Ventė Cape where you Seaside Cycle Route which takes you Price in single room 749,- / 839,- Euro operator. Cycle to Palanga resort may visit a bird ringing station with along the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda. Season extra in DBL/SGL: (Botanical Park & Amber Museum) a museum of ornithology and an- En route you can explore the “Dead” (27.06–30.08) 36,-/ 76,- Euro and back along cycle route lead- other 19th C lighthouse. Take a boat sand dunes, watch a colony of grey (18.07–01.08 ) 86,-/ 136,- Euro herons & cormorants, visit the Hill (19.07–26.07) 136,-/ 196,- Euro ing through Giruliai Forest and the to cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida Seaside Regional Park. Overnight in (~1.5 hrs). Overnight in Nida. of Witches. Finally take a ferry to the THE TOUR INCLUDES: Klaipėda Old Town of Klaipėda where stay the 7 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower), 7 last night. x breakfast, welcome meeting, luggage transport, transfer by minibus on day 3, boat trips across the Day 3: Klaipėda-Švėkšna-Šilutė, ~ Curonian Lagoon to Nida, 24 hours service hotline, 44km/28 mi., bus ~40 km/25 mi. Day 8: Klaipėda individual information package (one per room), GPS Transfer by minibus to the inland After breakfast departure home or Tracks. staying longer. Optional extras (price per person): where start your cycling ride on pic- ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike+1 bag/+2 bags&tacho turesque countryside roads through 60,-/ 75,- Euro Pamarys meadows to Šilutė. En route ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec+1 bag/+2 bags 170,-/ 185,- Euro stop in Švėkšna village to explore the ĔĔ Rent of cyclecross bike+1 bag/+2 bags&tacho 135,-/ 150,- Euro Day 6: Free day in Nida ~10 km/ ĔĔ Half board (7 x 3-course dinners, hotel cat. B/A) 145,-/ 159,- Euro 6 mi. ĔĔ Pre/post tour accommodation with breakfast in Free day to explore Nida which is a Klaipėda 3* or 4*. All dates / 24-26 July, (Sea Festival) former old fishermen’s village on the Double/twin room 43,-/ 75,- Euro or 50,-/ 75,- Euro Curonian Spit washed by the Baltic Single room 75,-/ 125,- Euro or 85,-/ 125,- Euro Discounts for extra bed: Children under 5 yrs. old Sea from on one side and the Curo- – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 25 % nian Lagoon on the other side. Today Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people

10 www.balticbike.lt Lithuania – Russia (Kaliningrad district) – Poland self-guided Three countries tour along the Baltic Coast (the Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad and Gdansk)

Length: Cycling ~ 269 km/168 miles, by minibus ~246 km; 9 Days/8 Nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 32 to 57 km (20–36 miles) 9 days self-guided bike tour from Klaipėda to Gdansk (Code: SG18x) each day with a possibility to cycle more kilometres on some days. The terrain is dead flat most of the On this tour you will discover three cities well known for their rich history: Klaipėda (Memel), Kaliningrad tour except a few gradual hills on the Curonian Spit (Koenigsberg) and Gdansk (Danzig). The Baltic Coast cycle route leads you from Lithuania across the in Lithuania and hilly coastal terrain in the Landscape Russian enclave of Kaliningrad into Poland. The tour begins in the Lithuanian seaport of Klaipėda and Park of the Elblag Upland, Poland. takes you along the Curonian Spit with many swimming opportunities on the way to Kaliningrad, the Arrival & departure information / Transfers former Koenigsberg. This city has been extensively redeveloped since the war to become a true Soviet Ferry terminal: KLAIPĖDA (ferries from Kiel & city - don’t miss your opportunity to see it. From Russia you enter Poland and cycle in Pomerania. After Rostock, Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, touring the impressive Malbork Castle, built by the Teutonic Knights, your tour ends in Gdansk - a city with Sweden; over 1000 years of history. Nowadays it’s an important European seaport with a spectacular Old Town. Airports: PALANGA (35 km / 22 mi. away from Since 2019, Kaliningrad Region is easily accessible by citizens of 53 countries with free of charge e-Visa! Klaipėda) & GDANSK Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) From Palanga airport: 49,- Euro Day 1: Klaipėda (Memel) bian peninsula to Yantarny, the town From Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro Individual arrival and transfer to your named after Amber in Russian. Trans- To Gdansk airport: 35,- Euro hotel. Overnight in Klaipeda. fer to overnight place in Kaliningrad. ACCOMODATION Day 2: Along the Curonian Spit to Day 5: Kaliningrad (Königsberg) 3* middle-range hotels Nida, ~ 57 km/36 miles – on foot and by minibus (no cy- 2020 TOUR DATES* Crossing the lagoon by ferry and cycling) SG18x-1. 16.06 – 24.06.2020 cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida, Morning guided tour of Kaliningrad, SG18x-2. 07.07 – 15.07.2020 one of the most beautiful resorts in a former German city of Königsberg, SG18x-3. 28.07 – 05.08.2020 Lithuania. En route you can visit the capital of East Prussia where Prus- newly built asphalt cycle trail rolling SG18x-4. 18.08 – 26.08.2020 Hill of Witches, observe a colony of sian kings were crowned. Afternoon through a Landscape Park of the grey herons and cormorants and free to explore the city on your own. Elblag Upland (hilly terrain). Over- SG18x-5. 08.09 – 16.09.2020 *This tour is available on any other date May– stop off at the “Dead” sand dunes. Overnight in Kaliningrad. night in Elblag. September with min. 4 people! Overnight in Nida. Day 8. Elblag - Malbork - Gdansk, TOUR PRICES (per person) ~ 32 km/20 mi., by minibus ~ 120 km Price in double/twin room 999,- Euro Take a half day cruise along the El- Price in single room 1249,- Euro blag Canal - the famous early tech- THE TOUR INCLUDES: nical masterpiece (not included) or cycle to Buczyniec. Afternoon ĔĔ 8 nights stay at hotels (rooms with WC/shower) ĔĔ 8 x breakfast transfer to Gdansk for overnight. En ĔĔ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus route stop in Malbork (Marienburg), ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary a former capital of Teutonic Knights, ĔĔ Guided city tours in Kaliningrad & Gdansk Day 3: Along the Curonian Spit to which is famous for the largest me- (entrance fees on own costs) Zelenogradsk, ~ 56 km/35 miles Day 6: Along GreenVelo Route to dieval fortress in Europe. ĔĔ Official invitation for Russian visa Today´s bike route leads you through Frombork, ~ 32 km/20 miles, by ĔĔ 24 hours emergency hotline the Russian part of the Curonian Spit minibus 50 km ĔĔ Information package (one per room) Optional Extras (price per person) National Park. En route explore the Minibus transfer to Poland where ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with pannier 85,- Euro Baltic Coast with picturesque dunes, start cycling to Frombork, famous ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with pannier 225,- Euro the “dancing” forest and an ornitho- for its Cathedral - the city’s oldest ĔĔ Rent of handlebar bag with map/smartphone logical museum. Overnight in Zele- original building and the Museum of holder (Ortlieb) 15,- Euro nogradsk. Mikolaj Kopernik. Overnight in From- ĔĔ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) 125 Euro bork. ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast Day 4: Svetlogorsk & Yantarny, ~ in Klaipėda 3* / Gdansk 3* 50 km/31 miles, by minibus 50 km Day 7. Hilly GreenVelo Route & El- Double/Twin room 43,- Euro / 50,- Euro Single room 75,- Euro / 89,- Euro Minibus transfer to Svetlogorsk, a blag, ~ 42 km/26 miles Day 9: Gdansk (Danzig) Discounts for extra bed in Double/Twin room traditional seaside Spa town with im- Cycle to Elblag along the pictur- Breakfast at the hotel followed by a - 15 % pressive 60 m high coastal cliffs. To- esque coast of Vistula Lagoon to El- morning city tour. End of the tour. Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people day’s cycling takes us through Sam- blag (mainly flat terrain) or party on

www.balticbike.lt 11 self-guided Bestseller! Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania

Lahemaa Tallinn Cycle the Baltics eipsi a ESTONIA Tartu P with National Parks of Lahemaa & the Curonian Spit Otepää Baltic Se USSIA

Cēsis R Jūrmala Sigulda Rīga LATVIA Palanga Hill of Crosses Klaipėda LITHUANIA Ventė Vilnius Nida Kaunas RUSSIA Trakai

POLAND BELARUS

Tour distances: cycling ~341 km /213 mi., by coach/minibus ~1107 km, by boat ~14 km 11 days / 10 nights 11 days self-guided cycling tour from Tallinn to Vilnius (Code SG7) TOUR INFORMATION The Baltic coast and National Parks of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania explored on very scenic routes, in- Cycling grade: cluding the three capital cities – Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius – with their old towns designated by UNESCO We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. Daily as World Heritage Sites. Featuring the National Park Lahemaa, Otepää Lakeland, the beautiful Gauja biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle River valleys and the Curonian Spit which was previously closed to visitors; nowadays it is often called the paths. The terrain is varied and rolling with some Lithuanian Sahara. This trip is a self-guided one, but the whole route, except Jurmala and the Curonian gradual hills on some riding days (some steep Spit, you will be an accompanied by a minibus with bike trailer, your luggage will be transported from ups and downs in the Gauja River valley & Otepää hotel to hotel, and you can take part in city tours lead by professional guides. region) and dead flat most of the tour. Arrival & departure information /Transfers Day 1: Arrive to Tallinn Switzerland“. Transfer to Sigulda, in grey herons and cormorants; explore Airports: Tallinn/ Vilnius Individual arrival in Tallinn. Guided Latvia for overnight. (Cycle ~28 km, the “Dead” sand dunes on foot. Over- Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) city tour. Overnight in Tallinn. bus ~235 km) night in Nida. (Cycle ~57 km) From Tallinn/ to Vilnius Airport 30,- Euro Day 2: National Park Lahemaa Day 5: Gauja National Park & Riga ACCOMMODATION Meeting with your driver. After bus Cycling through Gauja National Park, 3–4* middle-range hotels transfer you shall begin your first en route enjoy spectacular views of bike trip through National Park La- the Gauja River valley with Gutmana 2020 TOUR DATES* hemaa, which is one of the last un- Cave, Turaida castle and the oldest Every Wednesday from May 27 to spoiled regions of the Baltic coast. church in Latvia (1205). Afternoon September 2, 2020 Overnight in Sagadi.(Cycle ~53 km, transfer to Riga, where a guided tour Day 9: Crossing the Curonian *This tour is available on any other date May– bus ~90 km) of the charming Old Town awaits. Lagoon September with min. 4 people! Overnight in Riga. (Cycle ~17 km, Take a morning boat across the Cu- bus ~50 km) ronian Lagoon to the continent (~1.5 TOUR PRICES hrs). Cycle to Ventė Cape to explore Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach, bird observatory and the 19thC light- Price in double/twin room per person 1155,- Euro The morning is free to explore Riga. house. Transfer by bus along the Ne- Price in single room 1545,- Euro Then cycle on a bike path to Jurmala, munas River to Kaunas (overnight). THE TOUR INCLUDES: the largest resort in the Baltic States. (Cycle ~31 km, bus ~185 km, boat ~ You may cycle along the beach and 14 km) ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) bath in the sea – its well worth it! Take ĔĔ 10 x breakfast a train back to Riga (30 min) for over- Day 10: Trakai island castle & ĔĔ Guided city tours in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius night. (Cycle ~35 km, train ~25 km) capital Vilnius ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned Day 3: Along Lake Peipsi to Tartu Minibus transfer to the Lake District minibus Morning transfer by bus to Mustvee. Day 7: Hill of Crosses & the Sea- where start cycling through pictur- ĔĔ Luggage transport Cycle along Peipsi lake to Varnja. You side Cycle Route esque countryside on gentle hills. ĔĔ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon from Nida reach your hotel after bus transfer to Transfer by bus to Lithuania Sea- Arrive in Trakai, the former capital of ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Tartu, a famous university town. (Cy- side. En-route stop at the Hill of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Finish ĔĔ GPS Tracks cle ~50 km, bus ~160 km) Crosses, the unforgettable sight with the tour with a transfer to Vilnius and Optional extras (price per person): ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a back pannier thousands of crosses on two small guided tour of the Old Town. (Cycle 99,- Euro hills. Cycle along the Baltic Coast to ~20 km, bus ~97 km) ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 280,- Euro Klaipėda, en route stop in Palanga ĔĔ Half board (6 x 3-course dinners, except capital (Botanical Park & Amber Museum). cities) 149,- Euro Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle ~42 km ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Tallinn 4* / or 32 km, bus ~290 km). Vilnius 3* (with breakfast) Double/twin room 55,- Euro/ 45,- Euro Day 8: Curonian Spit Single room 99,- Euro/80,- Euro National Park Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room Day 4: Through the „Estonian Crossing the lagoon by ferry and cy- Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from Switzerland“ to Sigulda cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida, 5 yrs. old – 25 % After bus transfer to Otepää, a lovely one of the most beautiful resorts in Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people place with many lakes, start your cy- Lithuania. En route you can visit the Day 11: Tour ends in Vilnius cling through the so-called „Estonian Hill of Witches, watch a colony of Individual departure after breakfast.

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Baltic Sea Lahemaa Cycling in Latvia and Estonia Tallinn with Saaremaa Island, Lahemaa & Gauja National Parks ESTONIA USSIA Virtsu eipsi R Saaremaa P Tartu Pärnu Kuressaare Otepää

Cēsis

Jūrmala Sigulda Rīga LATVIA LITHUANIA

Tour distances: cycling ~325 km/203 mi., coach/minibus ~1165 km, by boat ~12 km 10 days/9 nights 10 days self-guided circular cycling tour from Riga (Code SG14) TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour in- We rate this trip as Moderate one. Daily biking cludes the two capital cities – Riga and Tallinn – with their Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths by UNESCO; and the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa. Start and finish the tour in range from 20 to 57 km (13-36 miles). The terrain Riga, travel on to Estonia in the north, experience a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside for is varied and rolling with a few gradual hills (a few steep ups and downs in Otepää region and the an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these quite different countries. This trip is a Gauja River valley and dead flat most of the tour. self-guided one, but the whole route, except Jurmala, you will be an accompanied by a minibus with bike Arrival & departure information /Transfers trailer, your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel, and you can take part in city tours (Riga, Tal- Airport: Riga (www.riga-airport.com) linn) lead by professional guides. Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) from/to Riga airport 35,- Euro Day 1: Arrive in Riga Day 5: Saaremaa Island Park Lahemaa which is one of the ACCOMODATION Individual transfer to the hotel (not Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa last unspoiled regions of the Baltic 3–4* middle-range hotels included). Overnight in Riga. Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin- coast. The National park is a nature 2020 TOUR DATES* – Low season sula famous for its lighthouse. You lover’s paradise. There are dense SG14-01. 22.05. – 31.05.2020 may also visit Kuressaare, the capital woods, marshes, lakes and waterfalls SG14-02. 29.05. – 07.06.2020 of Saaremaa, a home to one of the to discover. (Cycle ~53 km, by mini- SG14-03. 05.06. – 14.06.2020 finest preserved medieval Episcopal bus ~90 km) SG14-15. 28.08. – 06.09.2020 Castles in the Baltics. (Cycle ~46 km, 2020 TOUR DATES* – High season by minibus ~40 km) Day 8: Along the Russian border SG14-04. 12.06. – 21.06.2020 & Lake Peipsi to TARTU SG14-05. 19.06. – 28.06.2020 Morning transfer by bus to Mustvee SG14-06. 26.06. – 05.07.2020 where you’ll begin a pleasant bicycle SG14-07. 03.07. – 12.07.2020 trip along Peipsi Lake. En route, you’ll SG14-08. 10.07. – 19.07.2020 pass fishing villages. You reach your SG14-09. 17.07. – 26.07.2020 Day 2: Riga & Jurmala Seaside SG14-10. 24.07. – 02.08.2020 hotel after a bus transfer to Tartu, a SG14-11. 31.07. – 09.08.2020 Meeting at the hotel with our rep- famous, historic university town. (Cy- SG14-12. 07.08. – 16.08.2020 resentative, bicycle collection and cle ~50 km, by minibus ~160 km) SG14-13. 14.08. – 23.08.2020 guided tour of Riga Old Town. In the SG14-14. 21.08. – 30.08.2020 afternoon free time or cycling on a Day 6: Saaremaa & Tallinn Day 9: OTEPÄÄ (“Estonian Swit- *This tour is available on any other date May– bicycle path to Jurmala, return by Take a morning ride to the Kaali me- zerland”) September with min. 4 people! train back to Riga. (Cycle ~30 km, by teorite crater which is listed on the Transfer to Otepää, a beautiful place TOUR PRICES/person (low/high season) train 25 km). world’s giant craters listTransfer by with many lakes, start your cycling to Price in double/twin room 1069,-/ 1099,- Euro bus to Tallinn, check-in at the hotel Sangaste which is famous for its 19th Price in single room 1399,-/ 1469 - Euro Day 3: Riga & Gauja National Park followed by a guided tour of Tallinn century romantic castle built in the THE TOUR INCLUDES: Transfer to Saulkrasti, where start Old Town. (Cycle ~30 km or ~40 km, style of Windsor Palace. Transfer back ĔĔ 9 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) your bike ride to Sigulda, the most by minibus ~210 km, by ferry 6 km) to Riga in Latvia. (Cycle ~ 28 km, by ĔĔ 9 x breakfast popular resort in Latvia. Cycling minibus ~ 285 km) ĔĔ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus ĔĔ Luggage transport through Gauja National Park. Over- ĔĔ Guided tours in Riga and Tallinn night in Sigulda. (Cycle ~40 km, by ĔĔ A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island minibus ~50 km) ĔĔ Information package (one per room) ĔĔ GPS Tracks Extra services (price per person): Day 4: Sigulda-Saaremaa ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier 95,- Euro Transfer to Saaremaa. Cycle on pic- ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 260,- Euro turesque road along the Baltic Sea ĔĔ Rent of handlebar bag 20,- Euro ĔĔ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) 124,- Euro Coast to the village of Angla where ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Riga 4* (B&B) the iconic windmills are located. Double/twin room 50,- Euro Transfer to Mändjala or Kuressaare, Single room 89,- Euro Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room check into the hotel for 2 overnight Day 7: National Park Lahemaa Day 10: Riga Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 stays. (Cycle ~38 km, by minibus After a short minibus transfer go for a Breakfast at hotel. End of the tour. yrs. old – 25 % ~330 km, by ferry ~6 km). circular bicycle ride through National Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people

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Tallinn ESTONIA Cycle the Baltics Saaremaa Virtsu Pärnu with Saaremaa Island, the Curonian Spit & Gauja a Kuressaare National Park USSIA R

Baltic Se Jūrmala Sigulda Rīga LATVIA

Palanga Hill of Crosses Klaipėda LITHUANIA Ventė Vilnius Nida Kaunas BELARUS RUSSIA Trakai

POLAND

ITINERARY (cycling ~358 km / 224 miles, by bus ~1245 km, by boat ~26 km, by train ~25 km) 11 days self-guided cycling tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code SG11) TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: Daily biking routes mainly on low The Baltic coast and National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia explored on highly scenic routes, traffic roads and cycle paths range from 31 to 57 km including the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns designated by UNESCO (19–36 miles). The terrain is varied and rolling with as the World Heritage Sites; and featuring the previously-closed Curonian Spit and beautiful Estonian some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep island. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the north, enjoy a great ups and downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these flat most of the tour. Arrival & departure information /Transfers distinctive countries. The tour begins in Vilnius where you get your tour maps with detailed program and Airports: Vilnius / Tallinn route description. Next day your rental bikes will be ready for your first ride in Trakai. Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) This trip is a half-guided tour during the whole trip, except the Curonian Spit and Jurmala, our driver with a mini- From Vilnius / to Tallinn Airport 30,- Euro bus and bike trailer is with you and you can take part in city tours (Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lead by professional ACCOMMODATION guides. Our driver will transport your luggage every day to the next hotel. 3-4* middle-range hotels Day 1: Arrive to Vilnius Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park 2020 TOUR DATES* – High season Welcome meeting at the hotel with From Nida cycling on the Seaside SG11-01. 22.06 – 02.07.2020 tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. Cycle Route along the Curonian SG11-02. 29.06 – 09.07.2020 Spit. En route to Klaipėda you may SG11-03. 06.07 – 16.07.2020 stop at the “Dead” sand dunes, visit SG11-04. 13.07 – 23.07.2020 Juodkrantė settlement and go swim- Church, Krimulda. Overnight in Sig- SG11-05. 20.07 – 30.07.2020 ming in the Baltic Sea. Overnight in ulda. (cycle ~40 km, minibus ~100 km) SG11-06. 27.07 – 06.08.2020 Klaipeda. (cycle ~57 km) SG11-07. 03.08 – 13.08.2020 Day 8: Saaremaa Island Day 5: The Seaside Cycle Route & Morning transfer to the largest Es- 2020 TOUR DATES* – Low season Hill of Crosses Day 2: Vilnius & Trakai island castle tonian island of Saaremaa. Travel on Cycle through the Seaside Regional SG11-09. 17.08 – 27.08.2020 City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu- picturesque road along the Baltic Park to Palanga where is a Botanical SG11-10. 24.08. – 03.09.2020 ania for more than 600 years. After- Sea Coast to Angla village where the Garden and Amber Museum. Trans- *This tour is available on any other date May- noon trip to Trakai, the former capi- iconic windmills are located. Transfer September with min. 4 people! fer to Riga (Latvia). En route stop at tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. to Kuressaare, check into the hotel for the Hill of Crosses, an unforgettable TOUR PRICES (low/high season) Then cycling through picturesque 2 overnight stays at the seaside. (cycle sight of thousands of crosses on two countryside on gentle hills and ~38 km, minibus ~330 km, ferry 6 km) Price per person in double room 1125,-/ 1155,- Euro small hills. Overnight in Riga. (cycle transfer by coach to the hotel in Kau- Price in single room 1499,-/ 1545,- Euro ~32 km, minibus ~290 km) nas. (cycle ~35 km., minibus ~75 km) Day 9: Saaremaa Island THE TOUR INCLUDES: Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes Day 3: Crossing the Curonian Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin- Morning guided tour of a medieval ĔĔ Breakfast daily Lagoon sula famous for its lighthouse and ĔĔ Transfers by air-conditioned minibus hanseatic town of Riga. In the af- Morning transfer along the Nemu- picturesque seaside. (cycle~46 km, ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary ternoon free time in Riga or cycling nas River to the coast. In the after- minibus ~40 km) ĔĔ Guided tours in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn to Jurmala, the largest resort in the ĔĔ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida noon cycling to Ventė Cape where Baltic States well known for its long ĔĔ A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island is a bird observatory and the 19thC Day 10: Saaremaa Island & Tallinn white sand beaches. Take a train ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) lighthouse. Take a boat across the Cycle to the Kaali meteorite crater. En back to Riga (30 min; not included). ĔĔ GPS Tracks Curonian Lagoon to Nida. Overnight route stop in Kuressaare, the capital (cycle ~30 km, by train ~25 km) Optional extras (price per person): in Nida. (cycle ~31 km, minibus of Saaremaa, famous for the medi- ĔĔ Rent of Trekking bicycle with a pannier 99,- Euro ~185 km, boat ~14 km) eval Episcopal Castle from 13thC. ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 280,- Euro Day 7: Riga & Gauja National Park Transfer by bus to Tallinn, check-in at ĔĔ Half board (excl. Vilnius, Riga & Tallinn) 149,- Euro Transfer to Saulkrasti, where you may the hotel followed by a guided tour ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / visit the Latvian bicycle museum. Cy- of the Old Town. Overnight in Tallinn. Tallinn 4* (with breakfast) cling through Gauja National Park to Double/twin room 45,- Euro/ 55,- Euro (cycle~40 km, minibus ~210 km, Single room 80,- Euro/ 99,- Euro Sigulda, the most popular resort in Lat- ferry 6 km) via. En route enjoy spectacular views of Discount for Extra bed in double/twin room – 25 % Gauja River valley with Gutmana cave, Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people! Day 11: Tallinn Turaida castle and the oldest Latvian Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

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FINLAND Cycling tour from Riga to St. Petersburg St. Petersburg Tallinn Lahemaa Baltic with Saaremaa Island, Lahemaa & Gauja National Parks Sea Narva /

ESTONIA Ivangorod psi Virtsu i Pärnu Tartu Pe Saaremaa Kuressaare RUSSIA Jūrmala Sigulda Rīga LATVIA LITHUANIA

Tour distances: cycling ~297 km/186 mi., coach/minibus ~1215 km, by boat ~12 km 11 days/10 nights 11 days self-guided cycling tour from Riga (Code SG14ru) TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: We rate this trip as Moderate one. Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour in- Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 20 to 57 km (13-36 miles). cludes the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa, the two capital cities – Riga and Tal- The terrain is varied and rolling with a few gradual linn, and St. Petersburg, also known as the ‘Cultural Capital of Russia’. Old towns of both capital cities hills (a few steep ups and downs in the Gauja River and historical centre of St. Petersburg are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Start the tour valley and dead flat most of the tour. in Riga, travel on to Estonia and further to Russia in the north, experience a wide variety of towns, vil- Arrival & departure information /Transfers Airport: Riga / St. Petersburg lages and countryside. Since 2019, Leningrad Region of Russia with St. Petersburg is easily accessible by Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) citizens of 53 countries with free of charge e-Visa! from Riga/to St. Petersburg airport 35,- Euro This trip is a self-guided one, but the whole route, except Jurmala & St. Petersburg, you will be an accom- ACCOMMODATION panied by a minibus with bike trailer, your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel, and you can 3-4* middle-range hotels take part in city tours (Riga, Tallinn, St. Petersburg) lead by professional guides. 2020 TOUR DATES – Low season Day 1: Arrive in Riga the iconic windmills are located. paradise. (Cycle ~53 km, by minibus SG14ru-01. 22.05 – 01.06.2020 Individual transfer to the hotel (not Transfer to Mändjala or Kuressaare, ~90 km) SG14ru-15. 28.08 – 07.09.2020 included). Overnight in Riga. check into the hotel for 2 overnight 2020 TOUR DATES – High season H1 stays. (Cycle ~38 km, by minibus Day 8: Along Lake Peipsi to TARTU SG14ru-02. 29.05 – 08.06.2020 ~330 km, by ferry ~6 km). Morning transfer by bus to Mustvee SG14ru-05. 19.06 – 29.06.2020 where you’ll begin a pleasant bicycle SG14ru-06. 26.06 – 06.07.2020 trip along Peipsi Lake. En route, you’ll SG14ru-07. 03.07 – 13.07.2020 pass fishing villages. You reach your SG14ru-08. 10.07 – 20.07.2020 SG14ru-09. 17.07 – 27.07.2020 hotel after a bus transfer to Tartu, a SG14ru-10. 24.07 – 03.08.2020 famous, historic university town. (Cy- SG14ru-11. 31.07 – 10.08.2020 cle ~50 km, by minibus ~160 km) SG14ru-12. 07.08 – 17.08.2020 Day 2: Riga & Jurmala Seaside SG14ru-13. 14.08 – 24.08.2020 Meeting at the hotel with our repre- Day 9: Travel to St. Petersburg SG14ru-14. 21.08 – 31.08.2020 sentative, bicycle collection, guided Go by minibus to St. Petersburg 2020 TOUR DATES – High season H2 tour of Riga Old Town. In the after- Day 5: Saaremaa Island in Russia. En route you may stop SG14ru-03. 05.06 – 15.06.2020 noon free time or cycling on a bicy- Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa at Puhtitsa Dormition Convent in SG14ru-04. 12.06 – 22.06.2020 cle path to Jurmala, return by train Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin- Kuremäe. (No cycling, by minibus ~ *This tour is available on any other date May– back to Riga. (Cycle ~30 km, by train sula famous for its lighthouse. You 335 km) September with min. 4 people! 25 km). may also visit Kuressaare, the capital TOUR PRICES/person (low/H1/H2 season) of Saaremaa, a home to one of the Day 10. St. Petersburg - the ‘Ven- in double/twin room 1295,-/ 1325,-/ 1475,- Euro Day 3: Riga & Gauja National Park finest preserved medieval Episcopal ice of the North’ in single room 1750,-/ 1820,-/ 2125,- Euro Transfer to Saulkrasti, where start Castles in the Baltics. (Cycle ~46 km, Guided walking city tour to see the THE TOUR INCLUDES: your bike ride to Sigulda, the most by minibus ~40 km) historical centre of St. Petersburg. Af- ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) popular resort in Latvia. Cycling ternoon free on your own for visiting ĔĔ 10 x breakfast through Gauja National Park. Over- Day 6: Saaremaa & Tallinn museums, going on a boat trip in the ĔĔ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus night in Sigulda. (Cycle ~40 km, by Take a morning ride to the Kaali me- Neva River and canals or exploring ĔĔ Luggage transport ĔĔ Guided tours in Riga, Tallinn & St. Petersburg minibus ~50 km) teorite crater which is listed on the one of St. Petersburg suburbs – Pe- ĔĔ A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island world’s giant craters listTransfer by terhof, famous summer residence of ĔĔ Official invitation for Russian visa ĔĔ Information package (one per room) bus to Tallinn. Check-in at the hotel the Russian tsars, etc. ĔĔ GPS Tracks followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Extra services (price per person): Old Town. (Cycle ~30 km or ~40 km, ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier 85,- Euro ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 235,- Euro by minibus ~210 km, by ferry 6 km) ĔĔ Rent of handlebar bag 18,- Euro ĔĔ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) 124,- Euro Day 7: National Park Lahemaa ĔĔ Pre-tour accommodation in Riga 4* (with breakfast) Double/single room 50,- / 89,- Euro After a short minibus transfer go for a ĔĔ Post-tour accommodation in St. Petersburg 4* (B&B) Day 4: Sigulda-Saaremaa circular bicycle ride through National Double/twin room 83,-/98,-/133,- Euro Transfer to Saaremaa. Cycle on pic- Park Lahemaa which is one of the last Single room 165,-/195,-/265,- Euro Discount for Extra bed in double/twin room – Children turesque road along the Baltic Sea unspoiled regions of the Baltic coast. Day 11: St. Petersburg under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 15 % Coast to the village of Angla where The National park is a nature lover’s Breakfast at hotel. End of the tour. Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people!

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a LATVIA Cycling in Lithuania – from the capital to the

Baltic Se Palanga Klaipėda Train/Bus LITHUANIA seaside & the Curonian Spit National Park Šilutė Tauragė Panemunė Ventė Castle onian Spit r

Cu Nida Neri Vilnius s Kaunas RUSSIA Trakai Nemunas POLAND BELARUS

Tour distances: cycling ~364 km /226 mi., by train ~40 km, by boat ~14 km., 9 days / 8 nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: We rate this trip as moderate level. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads, only a few stretches are on main roads with more car traffic, (Code SG2) and cycle paths range from 30 to 68 km (19–42 miles). 9 days self-guided cycling tour from Vilnius to Klaipėda Some stretches along the Nemunas River will be on roads with more traffic. The terrain is varied and rolling Cycling from Vilnius through changing countryside & towns, this route takes cyclists through a little- with some gradual hills on some riding days around known, fascinating corner of Europe. The tour begins in the capital Vilnius and leads to Trakai & its Vilnius, Trakai and on the Curonian Spit.. 14thC island castle before heading towards Kaunas, a former Lithuanian capital. Follow the Nemunas Arrival & departure information / Transfers River from Kaunas to the coast, cross the unique Curonian lagoon by boat to the beautiful resort, Nida. Airports: Vilnius & Palanga (35 km/22 mi. away Cycle along the spit to explore its treasures before taking a ferry back across the lagoon to the historic from Klaipėda). coastal town of Klaipeda (known as Memel for many years) which boasts a rich, turbulent history from Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (ferries from Kiel & Rostock, 13thC. Nowadays, it’s a bustling, modern town with a wide range of cafes & restaurants & many annual Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden) festivals, e.g. jazz, folklore. Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) From Vilnius airport: 30,- Euro Day 1: Vilnius Town of Kaunas, then cycling along boat to Nida, one of the most beau- To Palanga airport: 49,- Euro Arrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer the Nemunas River and take a ferry tiful resorts in Lithuania, located on To Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro to your hotel (not included). Over- across the river to Vilkija. Continue the Curonian Spit. Overnight in Nida. ACCOMMODATION night in Vilnius. cycling along the river to impressive 3–4* middle-range hotels Panemune Castle (16-17thC). Over- Day 2: Vilnius & Trakai Castle, night in Panemune Castle. 2020 TOUR DATES ~32 km/19 mi. July & August: daily Collection of rental bikes at the ho- Day 5: Panemune Castle – Jurbar- June: start on Monday, Thursday & Sunday tel. Morning free to explore Vilnius. kas – Tauragė, ~60 km/38 mi. The tour is possible on any other date May– Then cycling to Trakai, a former capi- Continue cycling along the river to June & September with a boat supplement tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Jurbarkas. Then cycle through the for crossing the Curonian Lagoon. famous for its 14thC island castle. woods towards Tauragė, passing the Overnight in Trakai. Viešvilė Nature Reserve. Overnight in TOUR PRICES (per person) Tauragė. Price in double/twin room 495,- Euro Single room 760,- Euro Season supplement in DBL (23.06–31.08) 30,- Euro Day 8: Along the Curonian Spit to Season supplement in SGL (23.06–31.08) 60,- Euro Klaipėda, ~58 km/36 mi. Boat supplement (01.05.–23.06. & 31.08.–30.09): Explore Nida. Then cycle on an as- 2–3 people – 115,- Euro phalt bike path through woods 4–5 people – 60,- Euro along the Curonian Spit to Klaipeda THE TOUR INCLUDES: (en route the Dead Dunes, a colony 8 nights stay at the hotels (rooms with WC/shower), of grey herons & cormorants, the Hill 8 x breakfast, Boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon, of Witches). Overnight in Klaipėda. 24 hours service hotline, Individual information Day 3: Trakai – Kaišiadorys – package (one per room), GPS Tracks Kaunas, ~46 km/ 30 mi.+train Day 9: Klaipėda Optional extras: (~30 min.) Breakfast at the hotel. End of the ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with handlebar bag 99,- Euro Cycling on a picturesque, rolling road tour. ĔĔ E-bike/Pedelec (Bosch) with a pannier 245,- Euro through the land of lakes and hills, Day 6: Tauragė – Žemaičių Naum- ĔĔ Half board (8 x 3-course dinners) 199,- Euro pass Elektrėnai and finish in Žąsliai, iestis – Šilutė, ~60 km/38 mi. ĔĔ Luggage transport (up to 8 people) 499,- Euro where you’ll take a train (not includ- Cycling on local, country roads to ĔĔ Bus ticket Klaipeda–Vilnius 30,- Euro (+ 5,- Euro/ ed) for a half-hour ride to Kaunas, Šilutė, passing small villages and set- bike) the second largest city and former tlements. Overnight in Šilutė. ĔĔ Train ticket Klaipeda-Vilnius 25,- Euro/ 2nd class Lithuanian capital from 1919–1939. (+ 10,- Euro/bike) or 30,- Euro/3rd class where take a train (30 min, not in- Day 7: Šilutė – Kintai – Ventė – ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in cluded). Overnight in Kaunas. Nida, ~33 km/21 mi or 48 km/ Vilnius 3* / Klaipėda 3* 30 mi. +14 km by boat Double/twin room 45,- / 43,- Euro Day 4: Along the Nemunas River to Cycle to Ventė Cape (19thC light- Single room 80,-/ 75,- Euro Panemune Castle, ~75 km/47 mi. house & Ornithological Station). Discount for extra bed in DBL room – 15 % Minimum group size – 2 people Morning free to explore the Old Crossing the Curonian Lagoon by

16 www.balticbike.lt Lithuania – Russia (Kaliningrad district) self-guided Cycling around the Curonian Lagoon (the Curonian Spit & Kaliningrad District)

Length: Cycling ~ 561 km/351 mi. 12 Days/11 Nights 12 days self-guided cycling tour from/to Klaipėda (Code: SG5) TOUR INFORMATION Discover the Baltic Sea coast in Lithuania and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad by cycling around the Cycling grade: We rate this trip easygoing to Curonian Lagoon. On this tour you will experience traditional country life when cycling in the Nemu- moderate. Daily biking routes mainly on low nas River Delta region, explore the Curonian Spit National Park with its former fishermen’s villages, an traffic roads and cycle paths of the Lithuanian impressive, unique landscape of dunes and enjoy typical, shady East Prussian tree lined avenues. Eve- Seaside Cycle Route. The terrain is varied and rywhere you’ll discover traces of rich culture and fascinating history, especially in Russian towns like rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days on the Curonian Spit. Sovetsk (Tilsit) and Kaliningrad, the former Koenigsberg, which has been redeveloped after the war to Arrival & departure information / Transfers become a true Soviet city - don’t miss your chance to experience it. The tour begins & ends in the Lithua- Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel & Rostock nian coastal town of Klaipėda. (DE), Karlshamn & Trelleborg (SE)) 1. Day: Klaipėda (Memel) plore beautiful nature and extensive Airport: Klaipėda/Palanga (35 km/22 mi. away Arrival in Klaipėda. Individuall trans- system of water canals with polders from Klaipėda). Regular flights from Copenhagen fer to your hotel (not incl.) Overnight made in the East Prussian times. (DK), New! Stockholm (SE) and Dublin (IE), Oslo in Klaipėda. Overnight in Polessk. (NO), Riga (LV), Warsaw (PL) ,London (UK) & Dortmund (Wizzair) Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) 2. Day: Klaipėda – Šilutė ~63 km/ 6. Day: Polessk – Kaliningrad From/to Palanga airport: 49,- Euro 39 mi. (Königsberg) ~65 km/41 mi. From/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro Information briefing at the hotel. Get Today there’s a beautiful bike ride rental bikes and cycle on country which, from time to time, passes ACCOMODATION and forest roads to Šilutė (overnight). through shaded lanes lined with 9. Day: Along the Curonian Spit to 3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses trees. Arrival in Kaliningrad, former Lithuania ~ 56 km/35 mi. Königsberg, the previous capital of 2020 TOUR DATES The tour takes you along the Russian East Prussia. Overnight in Kalinin- part of the Curonian Spit. En route Daily 01.05–30.09. 2020 grad. you can explore the Baltic Coast with TOUR PRICES (per person) picturesque dunes, the “dancing” for- Price in double/twin room 699,- Euro est and an ornithological museum. Price in single room 1149,- Euro Overnight in Nida. Season supplement (20.06–25.08) in double/twin room 60,- Euro 10. Day: Free day in Nida in single room 100,- Euro Free day to explore Nida which is 3. Day: Šilutė – Pagėgiai ~53 km/ one of the most beautiful resorts in THE TOUR INCLUDES: 33 mi. Lithuania. You can go swimming, 11 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses Explore Šilutė and cycle on country sunbathing or simply strolling (rooms with WC/shower), 11 x breakfast, official roads to Pagėgiai for overnight. around this former old fishermen’s invitation for Russian visa, passport fee for village, walking along impressive registration in Kaliningrad (RU), 24 hours service 4. Day: Pagėgiai – Sovetsk – 7. Day: Kaliningrad – Svetlogorsk sand dunes, visiting the Fisherman’s hotline, individual information package (one per Sesnovka ~73 km/46 mi. ~ 55 km/35 mi. House, the Amber Gallery, etc. room) Cycle over the Queen Louise Bridge Free morning or whole day to dis- Optional extras (price per person): to the Russian border which you cover Kaliningrad. Afternoon cycling 11. Day: Nida – Juodkrantė – ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier 110,- euro cross and enter the Russian enclave or take a later train to Svetlogorsk, Klaipėda, ~ 60 km/38 mi. ĔĔ Rent of bike tacho (min.4 functions) 10,- Euro within the EU. Explore Sovetsk, for- an old spa town with 60 meter high Cycling on an asphalt bike path (part ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 280,- Euro merly Tilsit, known for its rich tradi- coastal cliffs. Overnight in Svetl- of the Seaside Cycle Route) which ĔĔ Rent of cyclecross bike with a pannier 225,- Euro tions of cheese production (Tilsit ogorsk. ĔĔ Rent of 2 panniers (Ortlieb, ~40l) 30,- Euro takes you along the Curonian Spit cheese). Finish the ride at hotel in ĔĔ Half board (9 x 3-course dinners) 199,- Euro to Klaipėda. En route you can ex- Sosnovka. 8. Day: Svetlogorsk – Yantarnyj – ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in plore the “Dead” sand dunes on foot, Zelenogradsk ~75 km/47 mi. Klaipėda 3* watch a colony of grey herons and 5. Day: Sosnovka – Matrosovo – Cycling trough West Sambia to Yan- All days/ On 24–26 July, 2020 (Sea Festival) cormorants, visit the Hill of Witches, Double/twin room 43,- / 63,- Euro Polessk ~61 km/38 mi. tarnyj, which means “amber” in Rus- etc. Overnight in Klaipėda. Single room 75,-/ 150,- Euro Cycle to Polessk where you may sian and everything here is related ĔĔ Luggage transport (price per group up to 8 visit the castle ruins from the 17th C. to the amber business. Then cycle to 12. Day: Klaipėda people) 799,- Euro Then you can do a return cycle trip Zelenogradsk (overnight), a popular Breakfast at the hotel. Individual de- Discount for extra bed in DBL room – 15% along the Curonian lagoon to ex- seaside resort with elegant old villas. parture or extended stay in Klaipėda. Minimum group size – 2 people

www.balticbike.lt 17 self-guided Lithuania – Latvia Baltic Sea Cycling in western Lithuania & Latvia Ventspils Kuldīga Kandava

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 towns 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. Sabile 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-Tukums-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 Town 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-

18 www.balticbike.lt Lithuania – Estonia self-guided

FINLAND Cycling in western Lithuania & Latvia Cycling along the Baltic coast to Tallinn Helsinki a

Tallinn Padise Baltic Se Hiiumaa Haapsalu Varbla ESTONIA Saaremaa Pärnu Kabli Ainaži

Birini Ventspils Sigulda

Rīga LATVIA

LITHUANIA

Tour distances: cycling ~475 km /295 mi., by train ~ 53 km. 9 days / 8 nights 9 days self-guided cycling tour from Riga to Tallinn (Code: SG4) TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: Cycle routes mainly on roads with This cycle tour leads along the Baltic coast from the Art Nouveau capital city, Riga, through a National little traffic and cycle paths. Bicycle route is flat, Park passing numerous, sleepy fishing coastal villages, little known beaches & Spa towns towards Tal- except for a few undulations in the Gauja River linn. A rewarding cycle tour along flat cycle ways in the invigorating air & natural beauty of the Baltic valleys (LV) and between Padise and Tallinn (EE). coastline. Arrival & departure information / Transfers Airports: Riga (www.riga-airport.com) / Tallinn Day 1. Riga spa resort. Overnight in Pärnu. many forests and meadows. Arrive (www.tallinn-airport.ee) Individual arrival in Riga and transfer in Padise where you can explore the Ferry terminals: RIGA (ferries from Stockholm, to your hotel (not included). Over- cloister ruins and climb its tower to Sweden) / TALLINN (ferries to Stockholm, Sweden, night in Riga. see the Estonian landscapes. Over- & Helsinki, Finland). night in Padise. Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Day 2. Riga – train to Sigulda – From Riga airport or ferry terminal 35,- Euro Turaida – Birini (~23 km/14 mi.) To Tallinn airport or ferry terminal 30,- Euro Collect rental cycles at your hotel and take a train to Sigulda (~1h). The ACCOMMODATION cycle route leads through the Gauja 3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses (rooms River national park known for its im- with WC/shower) pressive sandstone cliffs and caves, hilly landscape, thick forests and Day 5. Pärnu – Tostamaa – Varbla 2020 TOUR DATES castles. En route you can visit Turaida (~75 km/46 mi.) Daily 01.05–30.09.2020 castle complex, the oldest Latvian Cycle along the Baltic Coast follow- church, Krimulda, look at Birini Man- ing the national cycle route No.1 and TOUR PRICES (per person) or house. Overnight in Birini. EuroVelo signs. En route you will pass Day 8. Padise – Keila-Joe – Tallinn Double/Twin room 535,- Euro several resort villages popular among (~65 km/41 mi) Single room 855,- Euro holiday makers because of the 60-km Follow the signposted cycle route Season supplement (15.06–15.08) 50,- Euro beach. Overnight in Varbla. towards Tallinn; en route you can stop to explore Keila-Joe waterfall, THE TOUR INCLUDES: Day 6. Varbla – Lihula – Haapsalu Tabasalu and Rannamõisa Cliffs, also ĔĔ 6 nights stay at 3–4* hotels (~92 km/57 mi.) you can visit Rocca al Mare Open Air ĔĔ 2 nights stay at guesthouses Cycle on a winding road around Museum. Overnight in Tallinn . ĔĔ 8 x breakfast Matsalu Bay which is one of the most ĔĔ 24 hours service hotline important wetland bird areas in Eu- Day 9. Free time in Tallinn ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Day 3. Birini - Limbaži – Ainaži rope protected as Matsalu National Individual departure home. ĔĔ GPS Tracks (~88 km/55 mi.) Park. Arrive in Haapsalu, a pictur- Extra services (price per person): Continue cycling through picturesque summer resort. Overnight in ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with handlebar bag esque countryside of Vidzeme region Haapsalu. 119,- Euro to the Baltic coastline. En route look ĔĔ Bike tacho rental (min. 4 functions) 10,- Euro ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 295,- Euro at Igate Manor house and the Red ĔĔ Rent of 2 waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, ~40 l) Cliffs at the Salaca River . Overnight 25,- Euro in Ainaži. ĔĔ Half board (8 x 3-course dinners) 299,- Euro ĔĔ Additional nights Rīga 4 * (incl. breakfast) Day 4. Ainaži – Häädemeeste – Double room: 50, - Euro Pärnu (~70 km/44 mi.) Single room: 89, - Euro Crossing the Estonian border and ĔĔ Additional nights Tallinn 4 * (incl. breakfast) continue cycling on the old coastal Sun.-Thu./ Fr.-Sat.) road in the direction of Pärnu. From Double room: 59,- Euro / 65,- Euro Häädemeeste you may go on smaller Day 7. Haapsalu – Padise Single room: 95,- Euro / 110,- Euro and longer gravel road or join the Via (~59 km/36 mi.) ĔĔ Luggage transport (price per group up to 8 people) 599,- Euro Baltica highway at Rannametsa. Ar- Cycle on the old Haapsalu-Tallinn Discount for extra bed in DBL room – 15 % rive in Pärnu, Estonia’s most popular road which has very little traffic, Minimum group size – 2 people

www.balticbike.lt 19 self-guided Etonia

FINLAND Helsinki Island Hopping in Estonia: a Hiiumaa, Saaremaa and Muhu Padise Tallinn Kardla Baltic Se Hiiumaa Haapsalu

ain/Bus Koguva Varbla Tr ESTONIA Leisi Pärnu Saaremaa Kuressaare LATVIA

Tour distances: cycling ~480 km/300 mi, ferry 44 km, 12 days/11 nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: We grade this trip as easy to moderate. Daily signposted biking routes, mainly on roads with little traffic and cycle paths in towns. The terrain 12-days self guided cycling tour from/to Tallinn (Code: SG9P) is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some cycling days between Tallinn and Padise. 3 ferries be- Estonia is characterised by its unique natural landscapes and traditional hospitality. Vibrant cities, tween the Estonian islands are planned on this tour desert beaches, peace and the unspoiled beauty of the countryside - a paradise for cyclists. But it’s the (pay locally). Estonian islands which are the jewels of the country. You’ll spend your holiday on these islands which Arrival & departure information / Transfers are amongst the most beautiful that the Baltic Sea has to offer. Lighthouses and windmills are the land- Airport: Tallinn (www.tallinn-airport.ee) marks of these islands. To begin your journey, you will get to know the Estonian capital Tallinn. This tour Ferry terminal: Tallinn (regular ferry lines from Hel- then takes you from Haapsalu to the second largest island Hiiumaa before crossing to the biggest island, sinki (FI) & Stockholm (SE)) Saaremaa. En route back to the mainland, you’ll cycle on the island of Muhu & from there into the sum- Transfer: (price for one way for up to 3 people) mer capital of Estonia, Pärnu. From/to Tallinn airport: 30,- Euro Day 1: Arrive in Tallinn as a nature lovers’ paradise. Also you you can stop to see the Maasi for- ACCOMODATION Individual arrival in Tallinn and can visit an old wool factory or the tress ruins, small windmills, an os- 2–4* star hotels and guesthouses transfer (not included) to your hotel. Hiiumaa museum in Kaasari. Then trich farm, etc. Overnight in Tallinn. your route goes to Sõru harbour 2020 TOUR DATES and by ferry to Saaremaa Island Day 9: Along the Western Sea- Daily 01.05–30.09.2020 Day 2: Tallinn-Padise, ~65 km/41 mi. (15 km/1¬hr). Overnight in Leisi. coast, ~58 km/36 mi. Collect your bikes and start cycling Continue the tour through Muhu TOUR PRICES (per person) out of Tallinn on the EuroVelo route Day 6: Across Saaremaa Island to Island to Kuivastu harbour, take a with 2 nights at 2* hotel / 4* hotel in Kuresaare along the northern seacoast. En Kuressaare, ~51 km/32 mi. ferry (7 km/25 min) to the mainland route explore Türisalu Cliffs and Today’s cycle route passes the Angla and cycle along the coast through a Price in double/twin room 835,- Euro/ 935,- Euro Padise monastery ruins. Overnight windmills and the Kaali meteorite nature reserve to Varbla (overnight). Price in single room 1130,- Euro/ 1330,- Euro in Padise. crater, which is the most impressive Season discount (September) 50, - Euro natural monument in Estonia. Cycle Day 10: Varbla – Pärnu Resort, to Kuressaare (overnight), the capi- ~70 km/44 mi. THE TOUR INCLUDES: tal of Saaremaa and home to the Last cycling day followa the seaside ĔĔ 11 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms 13thC bishopric castle. road passing a golf course and the with WC/shower), sandy Valgeranna beach. Arrive in ĔĔ 11 x breakfast Pärnu (overnight) - Estonia’s summer ĔĔ 24 hours emergency hotline ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) capital & seaside resort, famous for many green parks, sandy beaches, Optional extras: etc. ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with handlebar bag 135,- Euro ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 299,- Euro Day 3: Padise – Haapsalu, ĔĔ Luggage transfers (up to 6 people) 625,- Euro ~55 km/35 mi. Day 11: Pärnu – bus to Tallinn ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in Cycle on road with little traffic, but Leave your bikes at the guesthouse Tallinn 4* (price per person per night Sun-Thu/ many forests and meadows. Arrive & take a public bus (not included) Fri-Sat) in Haapsalu (overnight), a traditional to Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. Double/twin room 59,- Euro/ 65,- Euro summer resort, with its picturesque Day 7: Kuresaare Free time to explore Tallinn (over- Single room 95,- Euro/ 110,- Euro small, wooden houses, castle ruins Free day in Kuresaare for exploring night). Discount for extra bed in DBL room– 15 % and beautiful sea promenade. the bishopric castle, cycle to Järve Minimum group size – 2 people beach and sand dunes - popular Day 12: Tallinn – end of the tour place for swimming and sun bath- Day 4: Hiiumaa Island, Free time in Tallinn. ing, or take a longer ride to Sõrve ~38 km/24 mi. peninsula which is very interesting Cycle to Rohuküla (10 km) to catch a for nature lovers, hikers and swim- ferry to the beautiful Estonian island mers. of Hiiumaa (22 km/1.5 hrs). Continue cycling to Kärdla, a “capital city” Day 8: Koguva & Muhu Island, (overnight) ~78 km/49 mi. Cycle on secondary roads and a 3 Day 5: Kassari & Saaremaa Island, km long dam connecting the islands ~63 km/40 mi. of Saaremaa and Muhu. En route to Enjoy the ride across Hiiumaa Is- overnight place in Koguva village land’s wild beauty which is known

20 www.balticbike.lt Estonia – Finland – Russia New! SELF-GUIDED

FINLAND Kotka Loviisa Hamina Vyborg Cycling around the Finish Gulf to Porvoo Primorsk Helsinki Luzhki Gulf of Finland St. Petersburg Baltic Sea St. Petersburg

Toila Peterho Vihula Kingissepp (Lahemaa Narva /

Tallinn National Park) Ivangorod psi

ESTONIA i Pe RUSSIA

Tour distances: cycling ~884 km/553 mi, 12 days/11 nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: We grade this trip as moderate to difficult, and suitable for experienced cyclists who can carry their own luggage on bikes and 12-days self-guided round cycling tour from/to Tallinn (Code: SG12P) can do ~100 km/63 mi and more each day. Daily One tour, three countries! Enjoy this bike tour around the Finish Gulf and discover Finland, Russia and biking routes, mainly on roads with little traffic (more traffic on roads in Russia) and cycle paths Estonia on very scenic routes at the Baltic coast. The tour includes the National Park Lahemaa, which is in Finland and Estonia, ranging from 33 to 124 km one of the last unspoiled places in the Baltic Sea Region, two capital cities – Tallinn and Helsinki, and the (21–78 miles) each day. The terrain is varied and highlight of the tour – St. Petersburg, also known as the ‘Cultural Capital of Russia’. Tallinn old town and rolling with some gradual hills on some cycling historical centre of St. Petersburg are designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Start the tour in days. Tallinn (or Helsinki), travel by ferry to Helsinki where start your cycling trip around the Finish Gulf. Since Arrival & departure information / Transfers 2019, Leningrad Region of Russia with St. Petersburg is easily accessible by citizens of 53 countries who Airport: Tallinn (www.tallinn-airport.ee) can apply on-line for free of charge e-Visa. Ferry terminal: Tallinn (regular ferry lines from Helsinki (FI) & Stockholm (SE)) Day 1: Arrive in Tallinn Luzhki is on a secondary road, close night in Kingissepp. Transfer: (price for one way for up to 3 people) Overnight in Tallinn. to the shores of Baltic Sea. Primorsk, From/to Tallinn airport: 30,- Euro the second largest Russian port on Day 9: Kingissepp – Toila (Esto- the Baltic Sea, once belonging to nia), ~80 km / 50 mi ACCOMMODATION Finland, has some well-preserved Cycle to Ivangorod and cross the 3–4* star hotels Finnish heritage worth visiting. border to the Estonian town Narva, Overnight in Luzhki. which is a melting pot of Estonian and 2020 TOUR DATES Russian cultures. Continue cycling to Daily 01.05–30.09.2020 Day 6: Luzhki – St.Peterburg, Toila, en route pass by Narva-Jõesuu TOUR PRICES (per person) ~110 km / 68 mi resort with a large sandy beach, and Cycle to St. Peterburg, the highlight Sillamäe, an industrial town which Price in double/twin room 955,- Euro Day 2: Tallinn – Helsinki – Porvoo, of this tour. On the way you will pass was closed for visitors in former soviet Price in single room 1425,- Euro ~60 km /37 mi+ferry summer resorts and fine sand beach- times. Overnight in Toila. THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ferry will take you to Helsinki, from es for refreshing swim. With its nu- ĔĔ 10 nights stay at the hotels (rooms with WC/ where you start this tour towards merous palaces, museums, churches, Day 10: Toila – Vihula, ~100 km / shower), St. Peterburg. Quiet bike road will restaurants and cafes, St. Petersburg 62 mi. The road to Vihula is on the ĔĔ 10 x breakfast lead you to the second oldest city in needs more time. It is recommended top of the cliff with amazing views ĔĔ Official invitation for Russian visa Finland – Porvoo famous for its red to stay there more than 1 night. Over- to the Baltic Sea. You will pass Es- ĔĔ 24 hours emergency hotline shore houses (overnight). night in St. Petersburg (not included). tonia’s highest waterfall in Valaste ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) and romantic Saka Spa Hotel (coffee ĔĔ GPS tracks Day 3: Porvoo – Kotka, ~82 km / Day 7: St. Peterburg – Peterhoff, break!). Finish the ride of the day in THE TOUR DOESN’T INCLUDE: 51 mi. Cycling to Kotka, en-route ~33 km / 20 mi Lahemaa National Park. Overnight in 1 night in St. Petersburg, arrival/departure passing Loviisa, a small seaside town After short ride from St. Peterburg, Vihula. transfers, lunches & dinners, bike rent, luggage with authentic old wooden houses, you will reach Peterhoff. The palace transport (not possible), ferry tickets, entrance to market square and the Bonga Castle. and the gardens with numerous museums, Russian visa, tips Arrival in Kotka, which is home to fountains, are the main sights there. Optional extras (price per person): the Finish Maritime Museum and the Plan some hours for the visit. Over- ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier 135,- Euro Maretarium. Overnight in Kotka. night in Peterhoff. ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 299,- Euro ĔĔ Rent a pair of waterproof panniers (40 l) 30,- Euro Day 4: Kotka – Vyborg (Russia), ĔĔ Rent of handlebar bag with map holder 20,- Euro ~124 km / 77 mi ĔĔ Sending a bike to Helsinki, Finland 70,- Euro A bike road continues all the way Day 11: Vihula – Tallinn, ~105 km / ĔĔ Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki ~30–45,- Euro (+6,- Euro for a bike) to Finland’s oldest garrison town 65 mi. Continue the tour towards ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in Hamina. Continue cycling on a small Tallinn. En route you may visit Sagadi Tallinn 4* (price per night Sun-Thu/ Fri-Sat) and twisty road to the Russian bor- and Palmse Manor houses, explore Double/twin room 59,- Euro/ 65,- Euro der and further to the city of Vyborg, Day 8: Peterhoff – Kingissepp, Viru Bog and Jägala Waterfall, and Single room 95,- Euro/ 110,- Euro birthplace of world-famous Jean Si- ~115 km / 71 mi then cycle around the old mine to Discount for extra bed in DBL room – 15 % belius. Overnight in Vyborg. The way from Peterhoff to Kingis- Maardu. From there, cycle on a bike Minimum group size – 2 people sepp is a cycling day with no inter- path to Tallinn for the last overnight. Day 5: Vyborg – Luzhki, ~70 km / esting sights on the way except a 43 mi. The route from Vyborg to few small Russian villages. Over- Day 12: Tallinn – end of the tour

www.balticbike.lt 21 General Terms and Conditions, Baltic Bike Travel, uab (BBT) 1. Booking & confirmation bed with parents - travel for free. People from 5 years • informing the participants about the travel docu- Booking and confirmation is in written form. Receiv- old in double room with extra bed: ments such a passport, visa, customs, foreign ex- ing from us a written confirmation means that the – 25% from double room price (on tours with fixed change and sanitary regulations of the countries tour is going to take place. With the confirmation departure dates G1, G1E, SG1, SG7, SG11, SG14) they are visiting. you shall receive the tour information with a list of – 15% from double room price (on all other guided For non-compliance with the above-described provi- hotels, travelling tips (pre-departure information) and self-guided tours). sions the tour operator shall be liable to participants. and the bill. 5. Supplementary charges 9. Limited liability 2. Bikes A surcharge of 20% is applied for services during the The liability of the tour operator is limited. BBT acts Comfortable trekking bike (optional 7-speed Shi- night hours (23:00–6:00) and during bank holidays. only as an agent for the customers and performs the mano hub gears with back-pedal break or 24-speed following functions: provides hotel and other ac- Shimano derailleur gears with free wheel; optional 6. Number of participants commodation services, restaurant and other public frame of different size with a crossbar or low lady‘s/ On tours (G1, G5,G8) with one guide the group size catering services, excursions and transportation unisex) with a waterproof pannier and helmet is is up 19 people, but groups can be up to 25 people services and is not responsible for any unforeseen included in the package price of BBT guided group if escorted by two multilingual guides. New group incidents such as injury, loss, damage or delay, in tours (G1, G1E, G5, G8). On all other tours you can tour for e-bikers (G1E) will be run with one billingual cases of higher violence, governmental orders or sig- bring your own bike or you can rent from BBT a trek- guide and up to 15 people. nificant policy changes (wars, riots, natural disasters, king bike and extra equipment (odometer, water- All BBT cycle tours (group and individual on fixed de- epidemics, etc.), or reasons that are not under the proof panniers, helmet, child or cargo trailer, etc.). parture dates and all other self-guided tours), except control of the tour operator. The tour operator is not It is also possible to rent an E-bike/Pedelec for most guided tours G1E, G5, G8 & GX2, are guaranteed responsible for additional costs incurred as a result of tours (it is included on guided tour G1E). Please let from 2 people! The tours G1E, G5 & G8 are guaran- the schedule change, and for other similar incidents, us know when reserving your tour, what type of BBT teed from 6 people. which have not been caused by the tour operator. bike and size (your height in cm), which optional ex- All guided tours G1, G1E, G5, G8 and self-guided Rarely, we come to a situation where we have to tras you choose (size of helmet or your head in cm is tours offered on fixed departure dates (SG1, SG7, change the programme, or the place of accommoda- needed if you require our rental helmet). SG11, SG14, SG14ru, SG18x) are available for exclu- tion without notice. We ask for your understanding During the tour, each participant is financially re- sive groups on any other dates during the season on this matter. sponsible for the rental bicycle (in case of damages (May-September), but with larger minimum group or losses). size. Please contact BBT for prices and other condi- 10. Complaints tions. If you feel you have a reason to complain on our ser- 3. Payment vices, please write us immediately. Please do it at the The first installment is 50% of the tour price and is 7. Cancellations latest one month after the end of your tour. The seat paid as bank transfer to BBT bank account or by cred- In case you have to cancel your reservation, please of the operator is relevant in case of legal arguments. it card via PayPal upon receiving the confirmation. be aware that we have already started our work and The remaining amount is to be paid at the latest two have carried certain costs. The following cancellation weeks before the tour. All bank transfer payments fees will be charged by BBT: must be affected “without charge for beneficiary” •resignation after the written confirmation – 50 EUR as no “bank charges” have been included in the tour per person prices. In case of PayPal payment, 4% administration • 56–36 days before departure – 10% of the price fee will apply. • 35–22 days before departure – 25% of the price 11. Contact Details of tour operator: Payments will only be accepted in EUR to PayPal • 21–15 days before departure – 35% of the price BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL, uab account [email protected] or preferable by bank • 14–8 days before departure – 50% of the price Owner & director: Saulius Ružinskas transfer to: • 7–1 day before departure – 80% of the price Naujoji Uosto Str. 3, LT-92120 • in case of cancellation on the day of departure or Klaipeda, Lithuania BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL, uab “No-Show” – 90% of the price Tel. + 370 46 300145 Address: Naujoji Uosto Str. 3, LT-92120 Klaipeda, E-mail: [email protected] Lithuania 8. Liability Internet: www.balticbike.lt Bank: SWEDBANK, AB The tour operator is liable for: Address: Konstitucijos Av. 20A, LT-03502 Vilnius, • selection of service providers and supervising of Lithuania services, IMPRINT: SWIFT: HABALT22 • gathering the services altogether, Printing house: DRUKA, uab IBAN: LT147300010112671706 • description of services in catalogues or brochures, Design: DRUKA, uab / A. Zybartė • processing of travel reservations, Photos: S. Ružinskas, A. Gaidamavičius, E. Vaškaitis, 4. Discounts • organization, reservation and confirmation of the www.thorstenbroenner.de Children up to 5 years old in double room sharing travel services, Copyright © 2020 Baltic Bike Travel

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