the Baltic States guided & self-guided tours 2017

Lithuania Latvia Poland Russia Belarus

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Tour Code Content Page Tourist information and our bike tour services 4 Guided bike tours in the Baltic Countries (guaranteed departure dates) G1 Cycling the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia) with Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island (11 days / 10 nights, from Vilnius) 6 G2 Cycling tour in Lithuania & Latvia with the Curonian Spit & Gauja national park (8 days / 7 nights, from Vilnius) 7 G4 Cycling tour in Latvia & Estonia with Tallinn, Saaremaa Island and Lahemaa National Park (9 days / 8 nights, from/to Riga) 8 G5 New! Cycling tour in Lithuania, Poland & Belarus with Dzūkija National park (10 days / 9 nights, from/to Vilnius) 9 Short guided and self-guided nature and city bike tours in Lithuania GX1 Vilnius Bike Tour “All sides of Vilnius” (2-3 hrs. or 4-6 hrs., guided) 10 GX2 Klaipeda (Smiltyne) – gateway to the Curonian Spit (4 hrs., guided) 10 GX3 Žemaitija National Park – the land of lakes and forests (1 day, guided or self-guided) 11 GX4 Bike & boat tour of the Curonian Spit National Park (1 day, guided or self-guided) 11 Self-guided bike tours in the Baltic Countries (with luggage transport) SG7 Cycling the Baltics (Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania) with national parks Lahemaa, Gauja & Curonian Spit (11 days/10 12 nights, from Tallinn) SG11 New! Cycling the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia) with Saaremaa Island, Curonian Spit & Gauja national parks 13 (11 days/10 nights, from Vilnius) SG1 Cycling tour along the Lithuanian seaside (Curonian Spit & Nemunas River Delta) (8 days / 7 nights, from/to Klaipėda) 14 Self-guided bike tours in the Baltic Countries SG2 Cycling in Lithuania: from the capital to the seaside (9 days / 8 nights, from Vilnius) 15 SG10 Cycling in South-Lithuania: Čepkeliai – Dzukija national / PAN park (7 days / 6 nights, from/to Vilnius) 16 SG3 Cycling tour in Lithuania and Latvia: along the Baltic Coast to Riga (8 days / 7 nights, from Klaipėda) 17 SG4 Cycling tour in Latvia and West Estonia (9 days / 8 nights, from Riga) 18 SG9P Cycling in Estonia: the west seacoast & Islands of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa & Muhu (12 days/11 nights, from/to Tallinn) 19 Self-guided bike tours in Lithuania, Poland and Russia SG5 Cycling around the Curonian Lagoon through Kaliningrad District (Lithuania – Russia) (12 days/11 nights, from Klaipėda) 20 SG6 The three countries tour along the Baltic Coast – Lithuania, Russia/Kaliningrad, Poland (11 days/10 nights, from Klaipėda) 21 Baltic Bike Travel General Terms and Conditions 22

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BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL RUSSIA Naujoji Uosto Str. 3, Rīga LT-92120 Klaipėda, Lithuania LATVIA Tel.: +370 46 300 144 Fax: +370 46 300 145 Klaipėda E-mail: [email protected] LITHUANIA Vilnius www.balticbike.lt RUSSIA BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL services: POLAND BELARUS ĔĔ Guaranteed departure escorted & self-guided cycling tours in the Baltic States ĔĔ Tailor made cycling, kayaking, bird watching, nature and cultural tours; ĔĔ Hotel/guesthouse/countryside inn bookings; ĔĔ Comfortable transport/transfer services; ĔĔ Bus, train and ferry ticket reservations; ĔĔ Experienced cycling tour leaders and city guides; ĔĔ Rental of quality and tourist equipment of well known brands (Kalkhoff, Giant, Merida, Ortlieb)

Why BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL? ĔĔ Experienced team - more than 10 years of specialist travel know-how and experience in cycle map and travel guide publishing, developing cycle routes! ĔĔ Value - Quality trips at affordable prices! ĔĔ By travelling with us you support culture in the Baltic States!

Partnership & membership:

2 www.balticbike.lt Dear Cycling Friends,

We are pleased to introduce you to this 2017 catalogue offering a wide range of cycle travels organised by BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL (BBT) which is the only incoming tour operator in Lithuania specializing in cycling holidays and nature trips. We are experts on cycling and other kind of active holidays in the Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) and neighboring countries since 2001. In this catalogue, we present our top product - guaranteed departure GUIDED GROUP CYCLE TOURS covering two or three Baltic countries (pp. 6-8). Besides Lithuania, a route of our newest tour (p. 9) covers Poland and mysterious Belarus. All tours combine sightseeing in cities like the Baltic capitals - Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn - and exploring nature wonders like the Curonian Spit sand dunes and the Nemunas River Delta’s birdlife in Lithuania, deep valleys of the Gauja River in Latvia, stony seasides of Lahemaa National Park and impressive Saaremaa Island in Estonia, Augustow Canal in Belarus and Masurian Lakeland in Poland, etc. You are welcome to join our Baltic group tours where cyclists from different countries travel together. These groups are guided by experienced local guides speaking German, English and Russian. By the way, most of our 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. Average group size on our tours with one guide is from 12 to 21 people, with two guides – up to 25 people. This catalogue contains a wide selection of SELF-GUIDED CYCLE TOURS too. The most popular self- guided routes connect the capital cities of the Baltic countries with our base town of Klaipėda on the Lithuanian Seaside known as the cyclists’ paradise. When choosing the route for your holiday we always suggest to start with an impressive tour along the Lithuanian Seaside (p.14) or 9-day tour along the Nemunas River from the capital to the seaside of Lithuania (p.15). If you want to explore all three Baltic countries at once go for 11-day half-guided tour from Tallinn to Vilnius with Lahemaa National Park (p.12) or the newest tour with Saaremaa Island in opposite direction - from Vilnius to Tallinn (p.13). For those who are more interested in Slavic cultures, we can offer our cycle travels through Poland, Kaliningrad District (Russia) and Grodno region in Belarus, which is a visa free zone since last year!. Belarus still remains a blank spot on the map for many foreigners, but our newest three countries guided circular tour in Lithuania, Poland and Belarus could fill up this gap (p.9). If you wish to see Kaliningrad, there is a choice from the two countries circular tour around the Curonian Lagoon, starting & finishing in Klaipėda (p.20), and the three countries tour along the Baltic coast from Klaipėda to Gdansk (p.21). On most self-guided tours you can take your own cycles or to hire ours. There are over 300 quality trekking cycles, modern E-bikes () and many tourist equipment of well known brands as well as several cycle trailers and minibuses waiting for our guests in our garage. For families with children we offer a wide range of tourist equipment from cycles with 24“ size wheels to special 2-seat trailers and trailer- bikes. We’d like to thank all our loyal customers and sincerely invite for the new adventures with Baltic Bike Travel!

Yours cycling Saulius Ružinskas & BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL Team

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LEGEND

Individual self-guided tour: You may plan your day as you like. Our maps and route descriptions 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

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 many countries. For trips to Russia most people need a passport with a valid visa.

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. 16) & Riga-Tallinn (p. 17), 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 op- erators. 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 Seaways: Kiel (Germany) – Klaipėda, Karlshamn (Sweden) – Klaipėda Latvia: Stena Line: Travemünde (Germany) – Liepaja or Ventspils, 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 and Gdansk where our bike tours start or finish. Kaunas Airport (100 km from Vilnius) should be used instead of Vilnius Airport when it is closed for reconstruction from 14.07-18.08.2017). Besides existing important connections via Copenhagen (SAS), Oslo (Norwegian Air) and Riga (Air Baltic), there are direct flights to Palanga Airport from London Luton (Wizz Air), London Stanstead (Ryanair) and Warsaw (LOT).

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 this 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 break- fast 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. Upgade 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 comfortabble apartments and houses for longer stays in one place like the Curonian Spit National Park in Lithuania. You may book 1-week or 2-week accommodation packages and ask for extra services (, 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. 8 peo- ple). It is newly furbished, with all living, sleeping and kichenette 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, 1 loft room, 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 available for rent. Rental price for a week (6 nights) / 2 weeks (13 nights) / extra night, 2-4 people: May-June & September: 599,-/ 1170,-/ 95,- Euro July: 790,-/ 1690,-/ 130,- Euro August: 899,-/ 1820,-/ 145,- Euro

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TREKKING BIKES All our guided tours include rental of high quality trekking cycles. On most self-guided tours you can take your own cycles or to hire ours. There are over 300 quality trekking cycles and many tourist equipment of well known brands (Kalkhoff, Kreidler, Ghost, Giant, Merida, Ortlieb) 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 (lady’s frame or standard one with a crossbar; 7-speed hub gears with back pedal break or 24-speed derailleur gears with free wheel) and even request our new E-bike/Pedelec. 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. 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 (Pe- delec) are available for rent on most cycle tours. We use good quality e-bikes of well known brands, like Kalkhoff Agattu B7R and Giant Elegance C0, 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“ size wheels, unisex frame of different size: 45, 50 & 55 cm / 17, 19 & 21“), freewheel 7-speed or back-pedal 8-speed hub gears, etc.

BIKES FOR CHILDREN Your children should have an en- joyable and safe trip. That‘s why for families with babies we provide a wide range of tourist equipment from in- spected 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 most tours includes a bike pannier bag (Ortlieb) with a 12.5 l capacity, air pump 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 holder Ortlieb, a repair kit and higher security foldable lock made of hardened steel. Larger waterproof bike panniers and odometers are for extra charge. Helmets are for free on all guided tours. 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 room) as a standard only on tours SG7 & SG11.

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 place of your choice - even to a certain hotel or guesthouse, train or bus station, or any private address. Whatever we can do for you, we will do this and go extra miles for our guests. 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 some self-guided tours (SG1, SG7, SG11) include this service as a standard while on most other sef-guided tours this service is offered as extras.

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

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Tour distances: cycling ~310 km, by coach ~1340 km, by boat ~62 km 11 days / 10 nights TOUR INFORMATION 11 days guided group cycling tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code G1) Cycling grade: The Baltic coast and National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia explored on highly scenic routes, We rate this trip Easygoing. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range including the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns designated by UNESCO from 25 to 60 km (15-37 miles each day). The as the World Heritage Sites; and featuring the previously-closed Curonian Spit and beautiful Estonian terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual island. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the north, enjoy a great hills on some riding days (some steep ups and variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. Our in the capital towns distinctive countries. is along cobbled streets. Arrival & departure information /Transfers Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius grey herons and cormorants, visit the to Riga. (Cycle ~40 km, bus ~100 km). Airports: Vilnius / Kaunas / Tallinn Welcome meeting at the hotel with Hill of Witches. Overnight in Klaipėda Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. (Cycle ~ 55 km, by boat ~50). Day 8: Riga - Saaremaa From Vilnius Airport € 30 (except 14.07–18.08) From Kaunas Airport € 119 Morning transfer to the largest Estoni- To Tallinn Airport € 30 Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & an island of Saaremaa which provides Kaunas a perfect rural setting for cycling. Trav- ACCOMMODATION City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu- el along the Baltic Sea Coast to Angla 3-4* middle-range hotels ania for more than 600 years. After- village where the iconic windmills are 2017 TOUR DATES noon trip to Trakai, the former capital located. Transfer to Mandjala, check G1-1 May 28 – June 7 of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit into the hotel for 2 overnight stays G1-2 June 4 – June 14 the 14thC island castle. Then cycling at the seaside. (Cycle ~10 km, bus G1-4 June 18 – 28 through picturesque countryside on ~340 km, by ferry 6 km). G1-6 July 2 – 12 gentle hills and transfer by coach to Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by G1-8 July 16 – 26 the hotel in Kaunas. (Cycle ~26 km., bike then drive to Riga Day 9: Saaremaa island G1-10 July 30 – August 9 bus ~95 km). Cycling to Palanga through the Sea- Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Is- G1-12 August 13 – 23 side Regional Park and visiting the Bo- land’s wild beauty – Sorve Peninsula, G1-13 August 20 – 30 Day 3: Kaunas & Vente Horn & tanical Garden and Amber Museum with a finish at the Sorve lighthouse. G1-14 August 27 – September 6 Klaipeda in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz. Historically, the peninsula had consid- G1-15 September 3 – 13 Morning transfer along the Nemunas Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En erable military significance, dominat- TOUR PRICES River to the coast. In the afternoon cy- route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the ing the Irbe Strait and the Baltic Sea Price per person in double/twin room € 1245 cling to Ventė Cape including visit to a unforgettable sight of thousands of route to Riga. Transfer back to the ho- Price in single room € 1540 bird observatory and the 19thC light- crosses on two small hills. Overnight tel. (Cycle ~55 km, bus ~40 km). THE TOUR INCLUDES: house which was used for more than in Riga. (Cycle ~30 km, bus ~290 km). ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) 100 years. After a short bus transfer ĔĔ Breakfast on days 2-11 arrive in Klaipeda, the main seaport Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer ĔĔ 3 x 3-course dinners with coffee/tea of Lithuania. Overnight in Klaipeda. Morning guided tour of a medieval ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days (Cycle ~25 km., bus ~240 km). hanseatic town of Riga. In the after- ĔĔ Bike rental with a back pannier noon cycling to Jurmala, the largest ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2-10 resort in the Baltic States well known ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus ĔĔ Luggage transport for its long white sand beaches. Day 10: Saaremaa & Tallinn ĔĔ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida Transfer back by coach to the hotel Cycle to Kuressaare, the capital of ĔĔ Ferry tickets to Klaipeda & Saaremaa Island in Riga. (Cycle ~ 30 km, bus ~ 20 km). Saaremaa. Free time to explore the ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Trakai, Ventė, Palanga, town and 13thC medieval Episcopal Turaida, Saulkrasti & Angla. ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Day 7: Gauja National Park & Castle. Then transfer by coach to Tal- Optional extras (price per person): Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park Bicycle Museum linn for a city tour in the Old Town ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier € 150 Take a morning boat across the Cu- Transfer to Sigulda and cycle through and overnight stay at the hotel. En ĔĔ Half board (7 x 3-course dinners) € 145 ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / ronian Lagoon to Nida. Sightseeing Gauja National Park to Saulkrasti, en route stop at the Kaali meteorite cra- Tallinn 4* (with breakfast) around Nida, one of the most beauti- route enjoy spectacular views of ter. (Cycle ~10 km, bus ~216 km, by Double/twin room € 40 / € 48 ful resorts in Lithuania. Cycling on the Gauja River valley with Gutmana ferry ~6 km). Single room € 69 / € 85 Seaside Cycle Route along the Curo- Cave, visit Turaida Castle and the old- Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from nian Spit to Klaipėda. En route stop at est Latvian Church, Krimulda. After Day 11: Tour ends in Tallinn 5 yrs. old – 25 % the “Dead” sand dunes and colony of visit to bicycle museum transfer back Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour. Minimum group size – 2 people 6 www.balticbike.lt Lithuania – Latvia GUIDED

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Cycling in Lithuania and Latvia a Vilnius – Curonian Spit & Gauja National Park – Riga

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Length: Cycling ~ 210 km, by coach ~745 km, by boat ~50 km 8 Days / 7 Nights 8 days guided group cycling tour from Vilnius to Riga (Code G2) TOUR INFORMATION The Baltic coast and National Parks of Lithuania and Latvia explored on highly scenic routes, including Cycling grade: We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. Daily the two capital cities – Vilnius and Riga – with their old towns designated by UNESCO as the World Herit- biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle age Sites; and featuring the previously-closed Curonian Spit. Travel from Lithuania in the south on to paths range from 25 to 60 km (15-37 miles each Latvia in the north, enjoy a great variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for day). The terrain is varied and rolling with some the different characters of these distinctive countries. gradual hills on some riding days and dead flat most of the tour. Our walking in Vilnius and Riga is along cobbled streets. Arrival & departure information /Transfers Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius Airports: Vilnius / Kaunas / Riga Welcome meeting at the hotel with Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. From Vilnius Airport € 30 (except 14.07-18.08) From Kaunas Airport € 119 To Riga Airport € 30 ACCOMODATION 3-4* middle-range hotels 2017 TOUR DATES Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park G2-1 May 28 – June 4 Take a morning boat across Curonian Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach G2-2 June 4 – 11 Lagoon to Nida. Sightseeing around Morning guided tour of a medieval G2-3 June 18 – 25 hanseatic town of Riga. In the after- G2-4 July 2 – 9 Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & Kaunas Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts G2-5 July 16 – 23 City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu- in Lithuania. Cycling on the Seaside noon cycling to Jurmala, the largest G2-6 July 30 – August 6 ania for more than 600 years. After- Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit to resort in the Baltic States well known G2-7 August 13 – 20 noon trip to Trakai, the former capi- Klaipėda. En route stop at the “Dead” for its long white sand beaches. Trans- G2-8 August 27 – September 3 tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. sand dunes and colony of grey herons fer back to the hotel in Riga. (Cycle ~ G2-9 September 3 – 10 Visit the 14thC island castle. Then and cormorants, visit the Hill of Witch- 30 km/19 mi., bus ~20 km/12.5 mi.). TOUR PRICES cycling through picturesque coun- es. Overnight in Klaipėda (Cycle ~ tryside on gentle hills and transfer by 55 km/34 mi., by boat ~50 km/31 mi.). Day 7: Gauja National Park & Price per person in double/twin room € 895 Price for single room € 1110 coach to the hotel in Kaunas. (Cycle Bicycle Museum ~25 km/16mi., bus ~95 km/59 mi.). Cycling through Gauja National Park THE TOUR INCLUDES: to Saulkrasti, en route enjoy spec- ĔĔ 7 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) tacular views of Gauja River valley ĔĔ 7 x breakfast ĔĔ 2 x 3-course dinners with coffee/tea with Gutmana Cave, explore ruins of ĔĔ Bike rental with a back pannier the 13thC Crusaders Castle in Sigulda, ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days visit Turaida Castle and the oldest Lat- ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer vian Church, Krimulda, built in 1205. ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2-7 ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary Transfer to the hotel in Riga. (Cycle ĔĔ Luggage transport ~40 km/25 mi., bus ~100 km/62.5 mi.) ĔĔ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by ĔĔ Ferry tickets to Klaipeda ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Trakai, Ventė, Palanga, Day 3: Kaunas – Vente horn & bike then drive to Riga Turaida & Saulkrasti Klaipeda Cycling to Palanga through the Sea- ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Morning transfer along the Nemunas side Regional Park and visiting the Bo- Optional extras (price per person): River to the coast. In the afternoon cy- tanical Garden and Amber Museum ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier € 125 cling to Ventė Cape including visit to a in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz. ĔĔ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) € 104 ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / bird observatory and the 19thC light- Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En Riga 3* (with breakfast) house which was used for more than route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the Double/twin room € 40 / € 38 100 years. After a short bus transfer unforgettable sight of thousands of Single room € 69 / € 65 arrive in Klaipeda, the main seaport of crosses on two small hills. Overnight Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 Lithuania.Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle in Riga. (Cycle ~30 km/19 mi., bus Day 8: Tour ends in Riga yrs. old – 25 % Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour. ~28 km/18 mi., bus ~240 km/149 mi.). ~290 km/181 mi.). Minimum group size – 2 people

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

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Sigulda Rīga LATVIA LITHUANIA

Lenght: cycling ~255 km/159 mi., bus ~1121 km/701 mi., by boat ~12 km/8 mi. 9 days / 8 nights 9 days guided group circular cycling tour from Riga (Code G4) TOUR INFORMATION Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour in- Cycling grade: cludes the two capital cities – Riga and Tallinn – with their Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. Short rides, up to about 5 hours (or 55 kilometres / 35 by UNESCO; and the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa. Start and finish the tour in miles) per day, mainly on flat or gently undulating Riga, travel on to Estonia in the north, experience a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside for an terrain with some steep ups and downs in Otepää excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these quite different countries. lake region and Gauja National Park. You don’t have to be a regular cyclist but you should be reasonably fit and active. Day 1: Arrive in Riga Arrival & departure information /Transfers Castle. Then transfer by coach to Tal- Airport: Riga (www.riga-airport.com) Welcome meeting at the hotel with linn for a city tour in the Old Town Transfers from/to Riga airport: (price for one tour guide. Overnight in Riga. and overnight stay at the hotel. En way up to 3 people) € 30 route stop at the Kaali meteorite cra- ACCOMODATION Day 2: Riga – Saaremaa ter. (Cycle ~10 km, bus ~216 km, by 3-4* middle-range hotels Morning transfer to the largest Es- ferry ~6 km). tonian island of Saaremaa which 2017 TOUR DATES provides a perfect rural setting for G4-1 June 3 – June 11 cycling. Travel along the Baltic Sea G4-2 June 10 – 18 Coast to Angla village where the Day 7: Cycling through the G4-3 June 24 – July 2 iconic windmills are located. Trans- “Estonian Switzerland” G4-4 July 8 – 16 fer to Mandjala, check into the hotel Transfer to Otepää, a lovely place with G4-5 July 22 – 30 for 2 overnight stays at the seaside. many lakes, and start cycling through G4-6 August 5 – 13 (Cycle ~35 km, bus ~340 km, by ferry the so-called „Estonian Switzerland“. G4-7 August 19 – 27 6 km). Finish cycling in Sangaste and trans- G4-8 September 2 – 10 fer by coach to Sigulda, the most TOUR PRICES Day 5: Lahemaa National Park popular resort in Latvia. Overnight in After short bus transfer cycling Sigulda. (Cycling ~30 km/19 mi., by Price per person in double/twin room € 1025 coach ~235 km/147 mi.). Price for single room € 1275 through National Park Lahemaa, which is one of the last unspoiled THE TOUR INCLUDES: regions of the Baltic coast. Overnight ĔĔ 8 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) in Sagadi. (Cycling ~52 km/33 mi., by ĔĔ 8 x breakfast ĔĔ Rent of bike with a back pannier Day 3: Saaremaa island coach ~90 km/56 mi.). ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Is- ĔĔ 3 x 3-course dinners with coffee/tea land’s wild beauty – Sorve Peninsula, (1xSaaremaa, 1xLahemaa, 1xSigulda) with a finish at the Sorve lighthouse. ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days ĔĔ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2-8 Historically, the peninsula had con- ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned siderable military significance, domi- coach /minibus nating the Irbe Strait and the Baltic Day 8: Gauja National Park & Riga ĔĔ Luggage transport Sea route to Riga. Transfer back to the Cycling through Gauja National Park ĔĔ Ferry tickets to/from Saaremaa Island to Ragana, en route enjoy spectacu- ĔĔ Entrance to museums: Angla Windmill Park hotel. (Cycle ~55 km, bus ~40 km). in Saaremaa, Käsmu Maritime in Laahemaa, lar views of Gauja River valley with Turaida Castle Day 6: Lake Peipsi – Tartu Gutmana Cave and visit Turaida ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Morning transfer to Mustvee. Start Castle. Stop in Krimulda to explore Optional Extras (price per person): the oldest church in Latvia (built in ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier € 140 a pleasant bicycle trip along Pei- ĔĔ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) € 108 psi Lake shore to Varnja. Peipsi is 4th 1205). Transfer back to Riga, check-in ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Riga 3* (with largest lake in Europe, divided in two at the hotel followed by a guided city breakfast) tour of Riga. (Cycling ~20 km/13 mi., Double/twin room € 38 by the Russian border. Coach trans- Single room € 65 Day 4: Saaremaa & Tallinn fer to the hotel in Tartu, a famous by coach ~50 km/32 mi.). Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room Cycle to Kuressaare, the capital of university town. Overnight in Tartu. Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 Saaremaa. Free time to explore the (Cycling ~53 km/33 mi., by coach Day 9: Tour ends in Riga yrs. old – 25 % town and 13thC medieval Episcopal ~150 km/94 mi.). Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour. Minimum group size – 2 people 8 www.balticbike.lt LATVIA a Lithuania – Belarus – Poland guided Baltic Se

onian Spit r Cu Nemunas Nida Neris LITHUANIA New! Three countries cycling tour Vilnius with Druskininkai, Grodno, Augustow, Wigry Nationalpark Kaunas Trakai

USSIA Merkys R Čepkeliai - Dzūkija Wigry National/PAN Park National Park Suwalki Augustow Canal Druskininkai Augustow Grodno POLAND Nemunas BELARUS

Lenght: cycling ~336 km, bus ~460 km 10 days / 9 nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: We rate this trip Easygoing. 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 in Belarus. 10 days guided group cycling tour from/to Vilnius (Code G5) Arrival & departure information /Transfers Airports: Vilnius Explore a borderland of Lithuania, Poland and Belarus which is the land of gentle hills, sandy plains, vast prime- Transfers from/to airport: (price for one way up val forests and river valleys. The tour starts and finishes in the Lithuanian capital city Vilnius famous for its Old to 3 people) € 30 town designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The tour also includes the Čepkeliai - Dzūkija National/ PAN Park with Druskininkai Resort in Lithuania, visa free Grodno region with Augustow Canal in Belarus and ACCOMMODATION Masurian Lakeland with Wigry National Park in Poland. Experience a wide variety of towns, villages and coun- 3- middle-range hotels tryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these different countries, especially Bela- 2017 TOURDATES rus, which still remains a blank spot on the map for many foreigners. Now you have a chance to fill up this gap! G5-01. 05.06. – 14.06.2017 Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius After crossing the border (no visa G5-02. 03.07. – 12.07.2017 Welcome meeting at the hotel with needed, only special permission) G5-03. 28.08. – 06.09.2017 tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. continue cycling on small gravel roads and field paths along the Ne- TOUR PRICES Day 2: Trakai Insular Castle & munas River. In the afternoon trans- Price per person in double/twin room € 1099,- Druskininkai Resort fer to Grodno for 2 overnight stays. Price in single room € 1288,- After breakfast a guided tour of (cycle ~50 km, by coach ~20 km). THE TOUR INCLUDES: Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip Day 7: Augustow Town & Canal to Trakai, the former capital of the Free morning for sightseeing around ĔĔ 9 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After visit Augustow. We’ll start our cycle ride ĔĔ Breakfast daily to the 14thC island castle start your ĔĔ 5 x dinners (3 courses with coffee/tea) from the hotel and continue cycling ĔĔ Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine first cycle ride on gentle hills around along several lakes and Augustow ĔĔ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days the lake. Then transfer by coach to canal using extensive network of cy- ĔĔ English speaking guide escort on days 2-9 Druskininkai for 2 overnight stays. cle trails. Transfer to Wigry National ĔĔ Rent of trekking bicycle with waterproof pannier (cycle ~32 km, by coach ~130 km). Day 5: Grodno – the region capi- Park, check into the hotel for 2 over- ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus tal of Belarus night stays. (cycle ~48 km, by coach ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary After breakfast a guided tour of ~20 km). ĔĔ Excursions as shown in itinerary Grodno historical old town. In the af- ĔĔ Special permission for entrance to Belarus and its border zones ternoon free time for shopping and Day 8: Wigry National Park ĔĔ Entrance to museums in Trakai, Grūtas, Grodno, sightseeing on your own or going for Cycling tour on marked trails around Wigry. a guided cycling tour around the city Wigry Lake which is the largest, one ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) and its extensive parks at the Nemu- of the deepest (73 m) and most Optional extras (per Person): nas River. (cycle ~20 km). beautiful lake in Podlasie region. En ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier – € 130 Day 3: Čepkeliai – Dzūkija route explore a former Camaldolese ĔĔ Half board (4 x 3-course dinners) – € 79 National/Pan Park monastery, built by the death-ob- ĔĔ Pre/post tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* with Morning transfer to the Čepkeliai sessed Camaldolese monks. Over- breakfast - Dzūkija National/PAN Park, the DBL/TWIN room € 40 night in Wigry. (cycle ~53 km). SGL room € 69 largest park in Lithuania. Cycling Discount for Extra bed – 15 % through ethnographical villages to Day 9: Suwalki Landscape Park & Minimum group size – 6 people! Druskininkai. En route stop in Grūtas Vilnius Park, the place where all unwanted Day 6: Along Augustow Canal Today we cycle along the GreenVelo statues of Lenin were taken after After breakfast transfer by minibus route to Suwalki. After a short break Lithuania regained its independ- outside Grodno. Enjoy cycling through in the town, continue cycling on pic- ence from the Soviet Union. (cycle soviet style villages and following a turesque road of Suwałki Landscape ~50 km, by coach ~45 km). signposted cycle route along the Au- Park towards Lithuania. Finally take gustow canal on paved roads and for- a transfer by minibus back to Vilnius Day 4: Along the Nemunas River est trails. Finally we cross the border (Lithuania). Overnight in Vilnius. (cy- to Grodno to Poland using one of the canal locks cle ~45 km, by coach ~180 km). Cycle on an asphalt cycle path and take a minibus transfer to an over- through pine woods along the night place in Augustow town. (cycle Day 10: Vilnius Nemunas River to Belarus border. ~38 km, by coach ~65 km). Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

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TOUR INFORMATION Cycling conditions: SMILTYNĖ – gateway to the Curonian Spit Most of the time you will cycle on bike paths which are mainly flat, with some gentle undulations. Length: ~19 km or 25 km taking ~4 hours Starting point: DU RATAI bike rental centre, Naujoji uosto str. 3, Klaipėda (near Pilies Bridge) 2017 TOUR DATES Start: at 9.30 a.m – daily in May & Sep. - workdays in June-Aug. - at other times by request (in any case a booking min. 24 hrs in advance is required). TOUR PRICES € 29 per person (min. 4 people) € 59 per Person (min. 2 people) TOUR INCLUDES: Guide, bicycle, ferry ticket, drinking water, map, helmet* & rain cover* (* on request) Discounts: 15% with own bicycle & group min. 4-hour guided bike tour from Klaipeda (Code: GX2) 12 persons; 10 % group min. 8 persons Don’t miss an opportunity to explore cycling begins through the pine for a swim in the sea and, perhaps, Optional extras (not included) ĔĔ Meals/picnic in local bar near the beach; this unique part of Lithuania – the woods on the Curonian Spit to the discover a piece of amber washed ĔĔ Bicycle transport to start/end point; Curonian Spit National park, a sea harbour’s gate which is famous ashore. ĔĔ Bicycle rent for cycling individually the rest of UNESCO World Heritage Site. This for its long moles (manmade sea- the day guided bicycle tour begins with a defences). Explore an exhibition of short ride on the Dane River prom- ancient wooden boats and former a LATVIA enade to the Old Ferry Terminal soviet trawlers as well as a traditional close to the Old Memel Castle area fisherman’s smallholding & say with its new sailing marina, cruise “hello” to the Baltic seals guarding Baltic Se LITHUANIA ship & navy terminals. After the the Maritime Museum. Relax for a Klaipėda short ferry crossing to Smiltyne, the break on a fine, sandy beach, go

onian Spit r Cu Vilnius Vilnius Bike Tour “ALL SIDES OF VILNIUS” RUSSIA

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TOUR INFORMATION Cycling conditions: Most of the time you will cycle on low traffic streets (partly on cobbled) and cycle paths (because of traffic conditions, we don’t recommend taking this tour without a guide). Length: ~11 km taking approx. 4-6 hours Starting point: Velo-City Vilnius bicycle rental point in the Old town. 2017 TOUR DATES Start: at 11 a.m. daily (April 15-September 15) / other times or languages by request of min. 4 people giving a minimum of 24 hrs in advance TOUR PRICES € 29 per person (min 2 participants, 2-3 hrs.) € 35 per person (min 2 participants, 4-6 hrs.) For other languages than English min. 4 participants Guided city tour by bike in Vilnius (Code: GX1/VLT) TOUR INCLUDES: Vilnius is mainly famous for its historic buildings – and also more recent “Monmatre” district which declared Guide, bicycle rent, drinking water, helmet*, rain old town but we’ll introduce you to a high-rise buildings its “independence” in 1997 cover* (*on demand) ☺ broader insight into the heart of this ĔĔ the multi-ethnic mix, Jewish, Polish ĔĔ Gothic St. Anne’s & St. Bernardines’ Discounts: 50 % with own bicycle! fascinating capital city. The old town and of course Lithuanian stories, Churches 20% more than 12 people; 10 % more than 8 people is one of the most extensive in Eu- exactly as they are here. ĔĔ Cathedral square rope with more than 1000 protected ĔĔ Not enough opposites? Highlights ĔĔ A Soviet era residential neighbour- Optional extras (not included) buildings. How do people live? Let’s of the tour: hood ĔĔ Meals at a traditional restaurant ĔĔ Bicycle transport to start/end point explore: ĔĔ Vilnius old town with its town hall ĔĔ “The village in the city” ĔĔ Tour can be lengthened or shortened to suit ĔĔ a world of historic Baroque, Gothic, & the city wall ĔĔ A bird’s eye view and much, much individual needs (that doesn‘t change the price) Renaissance, wooden traditional ĔĔ “Republic of Užupis”, the Vilnius more

10 www.balticbike.lt around Lake Plateliai on newly built road.country Make acircular tour to theLakeland onasmallrolling morning train to Plunge andcycling by several thetour lakes. witha Start of the forests and hills surrounded many asLithuania’s Alps because to esque landscapeandisknown isfamousfortional park itspictur cleanest lakes inLithuania. The na- liai whichisoneofthedeepestand ride around majesticLake Plate Park for theunforgettable cycle Welcome to Žemaitija National highest duneoftheCuronian Spit– by bikes three settlements andthe pass Sea, es andswimintheBaltic have abreak ongoldensandbeach- andtheCuronian Sea Baltic Lagoon, route enjoy beautifulviews ofthe along theCuronian SpittoEn Nida. Cyclethe Seaside Route whichlead to Smiltynė. Followa ferry signs of to theOldFerry Terminal where take bike ride thetour withashort Start 1-day guided or self-guided bike&boat tour guidedorself-guided from 1-day Klaipeda The Curonian SpitNational Park 1-day guided or self-guided bike tour from guidedorself-guided Klaipėda 1-day lakes &forests Žemaitija National Park -thelandof - - Klaipėda, enrouteKlaipėda, enjoy abeautiful for 2-hourridebacktotake aferry glass ofgoodLithuanianbeer. Then just relax inabarwithviewand go for awalk ontheGreat or Dune inLithuania, most beautifulresorts rants. After oneofthe arrival inNida, colony ofgrey herons andcormo of the Hill Witches andexploring a good place for visiting lunchbreak, Vecekrugas (67.2 m). Juodkrantė is a - St.Stanislavas Church (1746)built norial estate ofPlateliai. of Shrovetide masksinrestored ma- - Ethnographic museum&exposition listic missilesilolaunch former Soviet Union`scomplex ofbal - - Cold War Museumlocated inthe preserve - oneofthemore scenic spotsinthe - Lake Plateliai dotted with7islands the national park: lakes andexploring thehighlights of enjoy being in nature, in path throughcycle aforest. Enroute Lithuania www.balticbike.lt - dunes. sunset over theimpressive “Dead” village. with ameagre axe inBeržoraslake (Code: GX3) (Code: GX4) Ĕ Ĕ extrasOptional (notincluded) min. 8people-25%,6–15% Discounts (guidedtour): min.12people-35%; request) water,drinking map, helmet*&rain cover* (*on tickets,Guide (guidedtour only),bicycle, ferry TOUR INCLUDES: min.2people) € 40perperson(self-guided, € 85perperson(guided, min.4people) TOUR PRICES min.24hrsinadvancebooking isrequired). - atothertimesby request (inany case a - weekends inMay &Sep. 9.30a.m.-dailyinJune-August, at Start: DATES2017 TOUR Naujoji uosto str. (nearPilies 3,Klaipėda Bridge) point: DURATAIStarting bike rental centre, hrs.Length: ~50km/2 by bikeferry ~60km, Juodkrantė. with somegentle undulations andtwo hillsnear 95% onasphaltbike path whichismainlyflat Cycling conditions: TOUR INFORMATION Ĕ Ĕ extrasOptional (notincluded) min. 8people–25%,6 15 %; Discounts (guidedtour): min.12people–35%, helmet ticket, entrance to museums, water, drinking map, Guide (guidedtour only), bicycle, return train TOUR INCLUDES: min.2people) € 45perperson(self-guided, € 85perperson(guided, min.4people) TOUR PRICES min.24hrsinadvancebooking isrequired). - atothertimesby request (inany case a - workdays inJun.-Aug. 8.00a.m.-dailyinMay&Sep. at Start: DATES2017 TOUR Naujoji uosto str. (nearPilies 3,Klaipėda Bridge) point: DURATAIStarting bike rental centre, byLength: bike, ~50km by train 130km mainly flat, withsomegentle undulations. bike paths whichareasphalt orhard surface Half oftheroute you onnewlybuilt willcycle Charakteristik: TOUR INFORMATION GUIDED /SELF-GUIDED Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Baltic Sea Lunch inrestaurant orpicnicmealonbeach. E-bike supplement €18 Transfer by minibusto/from Žemaitija NP E-bike supplement €18 Curonian Spit Nida Juodkrantė Palanga LATVIA Klaipėda RUSSIA Plungė Žemaitija National Park LITHUANIA Kaunas 11 self-guided Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania

Lahemaa Tallinn Cycling the Baltic States eipsi a ESTONIA Tartu P Otepää with National Parks Lahemaa & the Curonian Spit Baltic Se USSIA

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

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11 days self-guided cycling tour from Tallinn to Vilnius (Code SG7) The Baltic coast and National Parks of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania explored on very scenic routes, includ- Tour distances: cycling ~363 km/229 mi., ing the three capital cities – Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius – with their old towns designated by UNESCO as World by coach ~1085 km/678 mi., by boat ~14 km/9 mi. Heritage Sites. Featuring the National Park Lahemaa, which is one of the last unspoiled regions of the Baltic 11 days / 10 nights coast, Otepää Lakeland – the so-called “Estonian Switzerland” and the beautiful Gauja River valleys. The tour includes cycling on the Curonian Spit which was previously closed to visitors; nowadays it is often called TOUR INFORMATION the Lithuanian Sahara. Travel from Tallinn, Estonia, in the north, through Latvia and on to Lithuania in the Cycling grade: south, enjoy a great variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different char- We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. Daily acters of these distinctive countries. The tour begins in Tallinn where you get an information package with biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle maps, detailed route description and your rental bikes. This trip is a self-guided one, but the whole route, paths range from 21 to 60 km (13-38 miles) each except Jurmala and the Curonian Spit, you will be an accompanied by a minibus with bike trailer, your lug- day. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gage will be transported from hotel to hotel, and you can take part in city tours lead by professional guides. gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley & Otepää Day 1: Arrive to Tallinn ony of grey herons and cormorants; region) and dead flat most of the tour. Individual arrival in Tallinn. Guided explore the “Dead” sand dunes on Arrival & departure information /Transfers Airports: Vilnius / Kaunas / Tallinn city tour. Overnight in Tallinn. foot. Overnight in Nida. (~60 km). Transfers (price for one way up to 3 people) To Vilnius Airport € 30 (except 14.07-18.08) Day 2: Tallinn - National Park To Kaunas Airport € 119 Lahemaa From Tallinn Airport € 30 Meeting with your driver. After bus transfer you shall begin your first ACCOMMODATION bike trip through National Park La- church in Latvia (1205). Afternoon 3-4* middle-range hotels hemaa, which is one of the last un- transfer to Riga, where a guided tour spoiled regions of the Baltic coast. of the charming Old Town awaits. 2017 TOUR DATES* Overnight in Sagadi. (Cycle ~52 km, Overnight in Riga. (Cycle ~20 km, Day 9: Crossing the Curonian Every Tuesday from June 6 to bus ~90 km). bus ~50 km). Lagoon September 5, 2017 Take a morning boat across the Curoni- *This tour is available on any other date May- Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach an Lagoon to the continent (~1.5 hrs). September with min. 4 people! The morning is free to explore Riga. Cycle to Ventė Cape to explore bird Then cycle on a bike path to Jurmala, observatory and the 19thC lighthouse. TOUR PRICES the largest resort in the Baltic States. Transfer by bus along the Nemunas Price in double/twin room per person € 1095 You may cycle along the beach and River to Kaunas (overnight). (Cycle Price in single room € 1390 bath in the sea – its well worth it! ~31 km, bus ~185 km, boat ~ 14 km). Take a train back to Riga (30 min) THE TOUR INCLUDES: Day 3: Along Lake Peipsi to Tartu for overnight. (Cycle ~35 km, train Day 10: Trakai island castle & ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Morning transfer by bus to Peipsi ~25 km). capital Vilnius ĔĔ 10 x breakfast Lake. Cycle along the lake shore to Minibus transfer to the Lake District ĔĔ 2-hrs guided city tours in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius Varnja. You reach your hotel after bus Day 7: Hill of Crosses & the where start cycling through pictur- ĔĔ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned transfer to Tartu, a famous university esque countryside on gentle hills. minibus Seaside Cycle Route ĔĔ Luggage transport town. (Cycle ~53 km, bus ~160 km). Transfer by bus to Lithuania Sea- Arrive in Trakai, the former capital of ĔĔ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon from Nida side. En-route stop at the Hill of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Finish ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Day 4: Through the „Estonian Crosses, the unforgettable sight with the tour with a transfer to Vilnius and Optional extras (price per person): Switzerland“ to Sigulda thousands of crosses on two small guided tour of the Old Town. (Cycle ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a back pannier € 95 After bus transfer to Otepää, a lovely hills. Cycle along the Baltic Coast to ~35 km, bus ~75 km). ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier € 250 place with many lakes, start your cy- Klaipėda, en route stop in Palanga ĔĔ Half board (excluding Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius) cling through the so-called „Estonian (Botanical Park & Amber Muse- € 125 Switzerland“. Transfer to Sigulda,in um). Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Tallinn 4* / Latvia for overnight. (Cycle ~28 km, ~48 km, bus ~290 km). Vilnius 3* (with breakfast) bus ~235 km). Double/twin room € 48 / € 40 Single room € 85 / € 69 Day 8: Curonian Spit National Park Day 5: Gauja National Park & Riga Crossing the lagoon by ferry and Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from Cycling through Gauja National Park, cycling along the Curonian Spit to 5 yrs. old – 25 % en route enjoy spectacular views of Nida, one of the most beautiful re- the Gauja River valley with Gutmana sorts in Lithuania. En route you can Day 11: Tour ends in Vilnius Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people! Cave, Turaida castle and the oldest visit the Hill of Witches, watch a col- Individual departure after breakfast.

12 www.balticbike.lt Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia self-guided New! Cycling the Baltic States Tallinn Saaremaa Virtsu with Saaremaa Island, the Curonian Spit & Gauja National Park ESTONIA a Kuressaare USSIA R

Baltic Se Jūrmala Sigulda Rīga LATVIA

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

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11 days self-guided cycling tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code SG11) The Baltic coast and National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia explored on highly scenic routes, ITINERARY (cycling ~341 km, by bus ~1135 km, by boat ~26km, by train ~25 km including the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns designated by UNESCO 11 days / 10 nights as the World Heritage Sites; and featuring the previously-closed Curonian Spit and beautiful Estonian island. Travel from Lithuania in the south, through Latvia and on to Estonia in the north, enjoy a great TOUR INFORMATION variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these Cycling grade: distinctive countries. The tour begins in Vilnius where you get your tour maps with detailed program and We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. route description. Next day your rental bikes will be ready for your first ride in Trakai. This trip is a half- Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 21 to 60 km (13-38 guided tour during the whole trip, except the Curonian Spit and Jurmala, our driver with a minibus and miles) each day with a possibility to cycle more bike trailer is with you and you can take part in city tours (Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lead by professional kilometres on Day 6 & 9. The terrain is varied and guides. Our driver will transport your luggage every day to the next hotel. rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs in the Gauja Day 1: Arrive to Vilnius Cycle Route along the Curonian River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. Arrival & departure information /Transfers Welcome meeting at the hotel with Spit. En route to Klaipėda you may Airports: Vilnius / Kaunas / Tallinn tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. stop at the “Dead” sand dunes, visit Transfers from/to airport: (price for one way up Juodkrantė settlement and go swim- to 3 people) ming in the Baltic Sea. Overnight in From Vilnius Airport € 30 (except 14.07-18.08) Klaipeda. (cycle ~60 km). From Kaunas Airport € 119 To Tallinn Airport € 30 Day 5: The Seaside Cycle Route & iconic windmills are located. Transfer ACCOMMODATION Hill of Crosses to Mandjala, check into the hotel for 3-4* middle-range hotels Cycle through the Seaside Regional 2 overnight stays at the seaside. (cycle 2017 TOURDATES* Park to Palanga where is a Botanical ~35 km, bus ~330 km, ferry 6 km). Day 2: Trakai island castle & Garden and Amber Museum. Trans- SG11-01. 04.06 – 14.06.2017 capital Vilnius fer to Riga (Latvia). En route stop at Day 9: Saaremaa Island & Sorve SG11-02. 18.06 – 28.06.2017 SG11-03. 02.07 – 12.07.2017 City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu- the Hill of Crosses, an unforgettable Peninsula SG11-04. 16.07 – 26.07.2017 ania for more than 600 years. After- sight of thousands of crosses on two Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Is- noon trip to Trakai, the former capi- small hills. Overnight in Riga. (cycle SG11-05. 30.07 – 09.08.2017 land’s wild beauty – Sorve Peninsula, SG11-06. 13.08 – 23.08.2017 tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. ~30 km, by bus ~290 km). with a finish at the Sorve lighthouse. SG11-07. 27.08 – 06.09.2017 Then cycling through picturesque Transfer by minibus or cycle back to *This tour is available on any other date May- countryside on gentle hills and Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach the hotel. (cycle~55 km, by minibus September with min. 4 people! transfer by coach to the hotel in Kau- Morning guided tour of a medieval ~40 km). nas. (Cycle ~35 km., bus ~75 km). hanseatic town of Riga. In the after- TOUR PRICES noon cycling to Jurmala, the largest Day 10: Saaremaa Island & Tallinn Price per person in double/twin room € 1099,- Day 3: Crossing the Curonian resort in the Baltic States well known Cycle to the Kaali meteorite crater. En Price in single room € 1399,- Lagoon for its long white sand beaches. Take a route stop in Kuressaare, the capital THE TOUR INCLUDES: Morning transfer along the Nemu- train back to Riga (30 min; not includ- of Saaremaa, famous for the medi- ĔĔ 10 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes nas River to the coast. In the after- ed). (cycle ~35 km, by train ~25 km). eval Episcopal Castle from 13thC. ĔĔ Breakfast daily noon cycling to Ventė Cape where Transfer by bus to Tallinn, check-in at ĔĔ Transfers by air-conditioned minibus is a bird observatory and the 19thC Day 7: Riga & Gauja National Park the hotel followed by a guided tour ĔĔ Luggage transport as per itinerary lighthouse. Take a boat across the Morning is free to explore Riga on ĔĔ 2- hour guided city tours in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn of the Old Town. Overnight in Tallinn. ĔĔ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida Curonian Lagoon to Nida. Over- your own followed by a transfer (cycle~35 km, bus ~190 km, ferry ĔĔ A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island night in Nida. (cycle ~35 km, by bus to the Gauja National park. While 6 km). ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) ~200 km, boat ~14 km). cycling you may explore Gutmana Optional extras (price per person): Cave, Turaida Castle and the oldest ĔĔ Rent of Trekking bicycle € 95 Latvian Church in Krimulda. Over- ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier € 250 ĔĔ Half board (excluding Vilnius, Riga & Tallinn) € 125 night in Sigulda. (cycle ~21 km, by ĔĔ 5 picnic lunch package – € 45 per person minibus ~50 km). ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / Tallinn 4* (with breakfast) Day 8: Saaremaa Island Double/twin room € 40 / € 48 Morning transfer to the largest Es- Single room € 69 / € 85 tonian island of Saaremaa. Travel on Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park picturesque road along the Baltic Day 11: Tallinn 5 yrs. old – 25 % From Nida cycling on the Seaside Sea Coast to Angla village where the Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour. Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people!

www.balticbike.lt 13 SELF-GUIDED Lithuania LATVIA Cycling along the Lithuanian Seaside a LITHUANIA Curonian Spit National Park, Palanga Resort & Nemunas River Delta

Baltic Se Palanga Minija Klaipėda Veiviržėnai

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Lenght: cycling ~247 km/154 mi., bus ~40 km/25 mi. , boat ~14 km/9 mi. 8 Days / 7 Nights 8 days self-guided cycling tour from/to Klaipėda (Code SG1) TOUR INFORMATION The Baltic Sea coast visiting Palanga Resort and the Curonian Spit National Park, designated by UNESCO Cycling grade: as a World Heritage Site, explored individually by bicycle on very scenic cycling routes. Experience tradi- We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. You will cycle on low traffic roads (some gravel ones), tional Lithuanian country life when cycling in the Nemunas River Delta region. This tour partly covers the sandy forest trails and high quality cycle paths of Seaside Cycle Route which was the first officially signposted, high quality cycle route in Lithuania opened the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route. The terrain a decade ago. The tour begins & ends in the historic coastal town of Klaipėda (known as Memel for many is dead flat most of the tour, except a few sand years) which boasts a rich, turbulent history from 13thC. dunes on the Curonian Spit. A similar tour with shorter cycling distances is designed for families. The tour is also possible as guided Arrival & departure information one (ask for a quote) Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel, Germany; Karlshamn, Sweden) Day 1: Arrive in Klaipėda stop in Švėkšna village to explore Sea from on one side and the Curo- Airport: Klaipėda/Palanga (30 km/19 mi. away Arrive in Klaipėda. Individual transfer the estate with its beautiful park nian Lagoon on the other side. To- from Klaipėda, www.palanga-airport.lt). Regular to the hotel (not included). Over- and impressive neo-gothic church day Nida is the most beautiful resort flights from Copenhagen (DK), Oslo (NO), Riga (LV) night in Klaipėda. of St.Jacob the Apostle. Overnight in Lithuania famous for impressive & Warsaw (PL) & London Luton (UK). in Šilutė. sand dunes and long sand beaches. Parking: free parking at the arrival hotel Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) from/to Palanga airport: € 48 Day 4: Rusnė Island, ~45 km/28 mi. from/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: € 35 or € 29 Explore Šilutė and go for a circular cycling trip to Rusnė Island, Lithu- ACCOMODATION ania’s only island, located in the 3-4* middle-range hotels Nemunas River Delta Regional Park. 2017 TOUR DATES En route you can explore a tradi- Every Saturday from May 27 to tional fisherman’s smallholding at September 2, 2017 (possible to start on Day 2: Along the Seaside Cycle the Rusnė museum and the 19thC Sunday or any other date May-September Route to Palanga, ~55 km/35 mi. lighthouse in Uostadvaris Harbour. with min. 4 people) Information welcome meeting and Overnight in Šilutė. bicycle collection at the hotel, where TOUR PRICES (per person) you will be greeted by local tour Day 5: Crossing the Curonian Day 7: Nida – Juodkrantė – Price in double/twin room € 499 operator. Cycle to Palanga resort Lagoon, cycling ~33 km/21 mi., Klaipėda, ~60 km/38 mi. Price in single room € 689 (Botanical Park & Amber Museum) by boat ~14 km/9mi. Cycling on a bike path, part of the Season supplement in DBL (26.06-27.08) € 30 and back along cycle route lead- Cycling to Ventė Cape where you Seaside Cycle Route which takes you Season supplement in SGL (26.06-27.08) € 70 ing through Giruliai Forest and the may visit a bird ringing station with along the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda. THE TOUR INCLUDES: Seaside Regional Park. Overnight in a museum of ornithology and an- En route you can explore the “Dead” 7 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower), Klaipėda. other 19thC lighthouse. Take a boat sand dunes, watch a colony of grey 7 x breakfast, welcome meeting, luggage to cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida herons & cormorants, visit the Hill transport, transfer by minibus on day 3, boat trips Day 3: Klaipėda – Švėkšna – (~1.5 hrs). Overnight in Nida. of Witches. Finally take a ferry to the across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida, 24 hours Šilutė, ~44km/28 mi., minibus Old Town of Klaipėda where stay the service hotline, individual information package (one per room). ~40 km/25 mi. last night. Optional extras (price per person): Transfer by minibus to the inland ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with a back pannier € 60 where start your cycling ride on pic- Day 8: Klaipėda (7-speed Shimano hub gears & back-pedal turesque countryside roads through After breakfast departure home or break or 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears). Pamarys meadows to Šilutė. En route staying longer. ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a back pannier € 150 ĔĔ Bicycle tachometer rental (min. 4 functions) € 10 ĔĔ Half board (7 x 3-course dinners) € 132 ĔĔ Pre/post tour accommodation with breakfast in Klaipėda 3* Double/twin room € 38 Day 6: Free day in Nida Single room € 65 ~10 km/6 mi. Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from Free day to explore Nida which is a 5 yrs. old – 25 % former old fishermen’s village on the Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people Curonian Spit washed by the Baltic

14 www.balticbike.lt festivals, e.g. jazz, folklore. 13thC. Nowadays, it’s abustling, town modern withawiderange ofcafes &restaurants &many annual coastal from town(known asMemelformany years)arich,turbulenthistory ofKlaipėda whichboasts toCycle thelagoon thehistoric backacross along thespitto aferry taking explore itstreasuresbefore River fromKaunas Nida. to thecoast, by toresort, theuniqueCuronianlagoon thebeautiful cross boat castle14thC island headingtowards before Kaunas, aformerLithuanian capital. Follow theNemunas known, fascinating corner ofEurope. Thetourinthecapital begins Vilnius leadsto and Trakai &its Cycling fromVilnius &towns, through countryside changing thisroute takes cycliststhrough alittle- tour cycling from9 days self-guided Vilnius to Klaipėda seaside &theCuronian SpitNational Park Cycling to inLithuania–fromthe thecapital Morning freeMorning to explore theOld Panemune Castle, ~75 km/47 mi. Day 4:Along theNemunas River to Overnight inKaunas. take atrain (30 min,notincluded). anian capitalfrom 1919-1939.where second largest andformer city Lithu- ed) for ahalf-hourrideto Kaunas,the where you’ll take atrain (notinclud- pass Elektrėnai andfinishinŽąsliai, through the land of lakes and hills, Cycling on a picturesque, rolling road Kaunas, mi. ~60 km/38 Day 3: Trakai – –Kaišiadorys in Trakai. for its14thCislandcastle. Overnight Grand Duchy ofLithuania,famous to Trakai, aformer capitalofthe free to explore Vilnius. Then cycling rental bikes at thehotel. Morning of Information meeting&delivery mi. ~30 km/19 Day 2: Vilnius & Trakai Castle, in Vilnius. night to your hotel (notincluded). Over Arrival in Vilnius. transfer Individual 1: VilniusDay - Cross theCuronian Lagoonby boat house & Ornithological Station). Cycle to Ventė Cape (19thC light mi. Nida, ~48km/30 Day 7:Šilutė –Kintai – Ventė – tlements. Overnight inŠilutė. Šilutė, passingsmallvillagesandset Cycling roads onlocal, to country Naumiestis –Šilutė, ~62km/39 mi. Day 6: Tauragė –Žemaičių Tauragė. Viešvilė Nature Overnight in Reserve. woods towards Tauragė, passingthe Jurbarkas. Then through cycle the Continue alongtheriver cycling to – Tauragė, ~59 km/37 mi. Day 5:Panemune Castle –Jurbarkas night inPanemune Castle. Panemune Over Castle (16-17thC). along the rivercycling to impressive across the river to Vilkija. Continue the NemunasRiver andtake aferry Town along ofKaunas,thencycling Lithuania www.balticbike.lt - - - Breakfast at thehotel. Endofthetour. Day 9:Klaipėda of Witches). Overnight inKlaipėda. of grey herons &cormorants, theHill (en route Dunes, theDead acolony along theCuronian Spitto Klaipėda phalt bike path through woods Explore Nida. Then onanas- cycle mi. Klaipėda, ~60km/38 Day 8:Along theCuronian Spitto Curonian Spit. Overnight inNida. inLithuania,locatedresorts onthe to oneofthemostbeautiful Nida, (Code SG2)

Cur Airports: Vilnius VilniusAirports: Arrival information &departure / Transfers around Vilnius, Trakai andontheCuronian Spit. rolling withsomegradual hillsonsomeridingdays on roads withmore traffic. The terrain isvaried and stretchesSome alongtheNemunasRiver willbe range from (19-47miles)eachday. 30to 75km routes mainlyonlow traffic roads paths andcycle We rate thistripasmoderate level. Dailybiking Cycling grade: TOUR INFORMATION 9 days /8nights by train mi.,by mi. boat ~40km/25 ~14km/9 Tour distances: mi., cycling~394km/245 Minimum groupMinimum size 2people 5 yrs. old–25% Children under5yrs. old–free ofcharge, from Discounts for extra room bedindouble/twin Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ extrasOptional (price perperson): (one perroom)package hotline, information Individual 24 hoursservice 8 xbreakfast, Boat tripsacross theCuronian Lagoon, 8 nights stay at thehotels (rooms with WC/shower), THE TOUR INCLUDES: 4-5 persons-€30 2-3 persons-€99 Boat supplement (01.05.–17.06.&01.-30.09): supplement inSGL(23.06-31.08) €50 Season supplement Season in DBL (23.06-31.08) € 30 Single room Price room indouble/twin TOUR PRICES(perperson) supplement boat Any otherdate inMay-June : &September &August:July Daily June: Mondays, Thursdays &Sundays DATES2017 TOUR hotels 2-4* middle-range ACCOMMODATION From/to terminal: €35 ferry Klaipėda From/to Palanga €48 airport: €119 From airport: Kaunas From/to Vilnius airport: Transfers: (price for oneway upto 3people) Sweden)Karlshamn, Ferry terminal: Klaipėda(from Kiel, Germany; www.palanga-airport.lt). Klaipėda, & Klaipėda/Palanga mi.away (30km/19 from mi.from(110 km/69 Vilnius, www.kaunas-airport.lt) onian Spit Baltic Sea Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Ĕ Nida Single room €69 room €40 Double/twin Vilnius 3* 3*/Klaipėda Pre/post-tour accommodation withbreakfast in Train ticket Klaipėda-Vilnius €22(+10/bike) Bus ticket Klaipėda-Vilnius €29 (up toLuggage 8people)€469 transport dinners)€150 Half board (8x3-course E-bike withapannier€245 bike withhandlebarbag€99 Rent oftrekking POLAND R P Šilut USSIA alanga Klaipėda Ve nt ė ė T auragė self-guided

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self-guided Lithuania LITHUANIA Cycling in South-Lithuania: Neris Nemunas Čepkeliai – Dzukija national/PAN park Vilnius Kaunas with the capital Vilnius, Trakai Castle & Druskininkai Resort Trakai

RUSSIA Čepkeliai - Dzūkija National/PAN Park Daugai Merkys

Druskininkai Marcinkonys POLAND BELARUS

Tour distances: cycling ~238 km/149 mi., by train ~117 km/73 mi. 7 days / 6 nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: We rate this trip as moderate level. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic paved roads and some cycle paths, gravel roads range from 25 to 65 km (16-41 miles) each day. The terrain is varied 7 days self-guided cycling tour from/to Vilnius (Code SG10) and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days around Trakai, Aukštadvaris Regional Park Explore two national and one regional park of Lithuania on very scenic routes. The tour includes the capi- and river valleys in Dzūkija Region. tal city Vilnius with its Old town designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a former capital of the Arrival & departure information / Transfers Grand Duchy of Lithuania – Trakai famous for the 14thC insular castle. The most interesting route of this Airports: Vilnius (www.vilnius-airport.lt) or tour leads through Aukštadavris Hills Region and the Čepkeliai - Dzūkija National/PAN park which is the Kaunas (110 km/69 mi. from Vilnius, www.kaunas-airport.lt) largest nature reserve in Lithuania and it’s one of 13 unique PAN parks in Europe. This park is especially Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) famous for its rich forests (91%) and multitude of rivers. The tour includes a few journeys by local train, From/to Vilnius airport € 30 (except 14.07-18.08) while the cycle route goes via many ethnographical villages. En route you may visit Grūtas Park of soviet From/to Kaunas airport € 119 sculptures, ancient monastery in Liškiava, etc. Spend 2 nights in Druskininkai, a wellness spring resort ACCOMMODATION town, famous for its ion-filled mineral water springs and clean air. New! Optionally you may go cycling from Druskininkai to Grodno region in Belarus (up to 5 days without 3* Middle-range hotels & guesthouse (rooms with a visa, but with special permission), which still remains a blank spot on the map for many foreigners. WC/shower) 2017 TOUR DATES Day 1: Vilnius Day 3: Druskininkai Resort, ensemble (impressive church). Cycle Arrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer 25 km/7 mi. to Merkinė where enjoy spectacular Daily 01.05-30.09.2017 to your hotel. Hotel check-in fol- Druskininkai is a Wellness Springs view to a confluence of the two riv- TOUR PRICES per person (3* Hotels) lowed by information meeting and a Resort rich in green pinewoods and ers, Nemunas & Merkys. Overnight at Double/Twin room € 399 guided city tour by cycle. Overnight mineral waters since 18thC. Go cy- a beautiful lake near Daugai. Single room € 575 in Vilnius. cling in the surrounding woods hav- ing a wide network of cycle trails, Day 5: Aukštadvaris Regional Season discount (May, September) € 20 visit museums (M.K.Čiurlionis – fa- Park & Trakai, ~67km/42 mi. THE TOUR INCLUDES: mous Lithuanian artist and musi- Today cycle on rolling road to Trakai. ĔĔ 5 nights stay at the hotels cian) or relax in one of many mod- En route enjoy Aukštaitija Regional ĔĔ 1 night stay at the guesthouse near Daugai ern medical SPA centres and Aqua Park boasting with 80 scenic lakes, ĔĔ 6 x breakfast Parks. Overnight in Druskininkai. the rivers Verkne and Streva en- ĔĔ Guided 3-hrs city tour of Vilnius (Day 1 or 7) ĔĔ 24 hours service hotline closed by old pine forests and hills. ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Overnight in Trakai. Optional extras ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike € 58 Day 6: Trakai Historical National (7-speed Shimano hub gears & back-pedal Park & Vilnius, ~25 km/16 mi break or 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears). ĔĔ Rental of back panniers (Ortlieb / pair) € 20 Day 2: Vilnius – Marcinkonys – Explore Trakai by visiting the 14thC ĔĔ Rental of handlebar bag (Ortlieb per bike) € 10 Druskininkai, ~50 km/31 mi. Island Castle, a Lithuanian “must ĔĔ Rental of bike odometer (min. 4 functions) € 10 Take a train to Marcinkonys (2 hrs./ see”, and a historic town centre. Cycle ĔĔ Only luggage transfers (up to 8 people) € 369 99 km), a beautiful little central vil- around Lake Galvė to visit Užutrakis ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast lage of the Čepkeliai - Dzūkija Na- manor house with a park (19thC). in Vilnius 3* (price per person) Double/twin room € 40 tional/PAN park. Here begins our Day 4: Along the Nemunas River, In the afternoon cycle to Lentvaris Single room € 69 cycle route through ethnographi- ~60 km/38 mi. and take 22 min ride (18 km) by train Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room cal villages and Grūtas Park of So- Today’s cycle route goes along the back to Vilnius. Overnight in Vilnius. Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from viet Sculptures. Overnight in Drus- Nemunas river to Liškiava known for 5 yrs. old – 15 % kininkai. its 17-18thC Dominican monastery Minimum group size – 2 people

Day 7: Vilnius Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

16 www.balticbike.lt Lithuania – Latvia self-guided Cycling in Western Lithuania & Latvia Baltic Sea Ventspils

KuldīgaKandava Jūrmala Rīga Pāvilosta Liepāja LATVIA

Palanga LITHUANIA Klaipėda

Kaunas RUSSIA

Tour distances: cycling ~352 km/220 mi., by train ~20 km/13 mi. 8 days / 7 nights

8 days self-guided cycling tour from Klaipėda to Riga (Code: SG3) TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: A cycle tour through some of the most beautiful areas of Lithuania before crossing into Latvia to Cycle routes mainly on roads with little traffic and explore its hidden treasures. The journey begins by cycling along a famous Lithuanian route along the cycle paths. Routes range from 25 to 75 km (15-47 Baltic coast. The route continues through beautiful countryside in Latvia with its constantly changing miles) each day. Bicycle route is flat. landscape, small villages & old towns to end in the former Hanseatic port of Riga. Arrival & departure information / Transfers Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel, DE; Day 1: Klaipėda cable bridge. Then cycle on the main Karlshamn, SE) Individual arrival in Klaipėda and road and cross the border into Latvia. Airports: Klaipėda/Palanga (30 km/19 mi. away from Klaipėda, www.palanga-airport.lt) & Riga transfer to your hotel (not included). Overnight in Latvia. (www.riga-airport.com) Overnight in Klaipėda. Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 persons). Day 4: Liepaja – Vergale – From/to Palanga airport: € 48 Day 2: Klaipėda – Karklė – Pavilosta, ~55 km/35 mi. From/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: € 35 or € 29 Palanga, ~25 km/16 mi. Explore the Old Town of Liepaja. Cy- From/to Riga airport: € 30 Information meeting and delivery cle on picturesque road to Pavilosta, of rental bicycles at the hotel where which is a small fishing port with ACCOMMODATION you will be greeted by a BALTIC BIKE several, welcoming pubs on the 3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses TRAVEL. Cycle on asphalt cycle path shore. Overnight in Pavilosta. in Sabile dates back to the 16th cen- through the Seaside Regional Park to tury. Overnight in Kandava. 2017 TOUR DATES Palanga resort, famous for its Botani- Daily 01.05-30.09.2017 cal Park and Amber Museum. Over- Day 7: Kandava – Tukums – Jur- night in Palanga. mala – Riga, cycle ~78 km/49 mi, TOUR PRICES by train 20 km Double room per person € 399 Cycle to Jurmala, the largest resort Single room € 619 in the Baltic States, well known for Season supplement per person (15.06-25.08) € 30 its curative mud, mineral waters and 32 km long white sand beach (pos- TOUR INCLUDES: sible to cycle on the beach). From ĔĔ 7 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms Jurmala take a train or cycle to Riga. with WC/shower) Day 5: Pavilosta – Jūrkalne – Overnight in Riga. ĔĔ 7 x breakfast Kuldiga, ~60 km/38 mi ĔĔ 24 hours service hotline Cycle to Jurkalne along a very pic- Day 8: Riga ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) turesque coastline with quiet, un- Free time in Riga and departure Optional extras: spoiled beaches. Arrrive in Kuldiga, home. ĔĔ Trekking bike with waterproof pannier € 95 a former capital of Kurzeme Duchy, (24-speed Shimano derailleur gears or 7-speed Day 3: Palanga – Nica – Liepaja, now famous for the Old Town with hub gears with back-pedal break) ~75 km/47 mi. charming atmosphere; Ventas Rum- ĔĔ E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier +tacho € 220 Cycle on picturesque cycle path ba, the widest waterfall in Europe, ĔĔ Bicycle tachometer (min. 4 functions) € 10 along the Baltic Sea Coast to Šventoji and Riežupe sand caves. Overnight ĔĔ A pair of waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, 40 l) € 22 where you’ll cross the river over a in Kuldiga. ĔĔ Half board (7 x 3-course dinners) € 144 ĔĔ Luggage transfer (group up to 8 people) € 440 ĔĔ Busticket Riga-Klaipėda € 29 Day 6: Kuldiga – Renda – ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in Kandava, ~62 km/39 mi. Klaipėda 3* / Riga 3* (per person) Cycle to Kandava along the Abava Double/Twin room € 39 River. En route pass through Sabile Single room € 65 village famous the most northern Discounts open-air vineyard in the world, Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from registered in the Guinness Book of 5 yrs. old – 15 % Records. The winemaking tradition Minimum group size – 2 people

www.balticbike.lt 17 self-guided Latvia – Estonia

Tallinn Paldiski Cycling along the Baltic Coast to Tallinn Haapsalu

a Hiiumaa

Paatsalu USSIA

Pärnu R Saaremaa Kabli ESTONIA Baltic Se Limbaži

Ventspils Siguldā Rīga LATVIA

Klaipėda LITHUANIA

RUSSIA BELARUS

Tour distances: cycling ~488 km/303 mi., by train ~ 53 km/33 mi. 9 days / 8 nights

TOUR INFORMATION 9 days self-guided cycling tour from Riga to Tallinn (Code: SG4/Paldiski) Cycling grade: Cycle routes mainly on roads with little traffic and This cycle tour leads along the Baltic coast from the Art Nouveau capital city, Riga, through a National Park cycle paths. Routes range from 54 to 86 km passing numerous, sleepy fishing coastal villages, little known beaches & Spa towns towards Tallinn. A re- (34-54 miles) each day. Bicycle route is flat, except warding cycle tour along flat cycle ways in the invigorating air & natural beauty of the Baltic coastline. for a few undulations in the Gauja River valleys Day 1: Riga (LV) and between Paldiski and Tallinn (EE). ture trail, 1.5 km long (Rannametsa Day 7: Haapsalu – Padise – Individual arrival in Riga and transfer Arrival & departure information / Transfers - Tolkuse Õpperada). It is worth climb- Paldiski, ~78 km/48 mi. to your hotel (not included). Over- Airports: RIGA (www.riga-airport.com) / ing up the viewing tower to enjoy a Cycle on the old Haapsalu-Tallinn as- night in Riga. TALLINN (www.tallinn-airport.ee) view over the bog from the highest phalt road which has very little traf- Ferry terminals: RIGA (ferries from Stockholm spot of the Rannametsa dunes. Cy- fic, many forests and meadows. Be- (SE)) and TALLINN (ferries from Stockholm (SE) & Day 2: Riga – train to Sigulda – cling to Pärnu, Estonia’s most popular fore turning off the road to Paldiski, Helsinki (FI)) Turaida – Igate, ~42 km/26 mi. spa resort. Overnight in Pärnu. you can explore Padise cloister ruins Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Collect rental cycles at your hotel & climb its tower to see the Estonian From/to airport or ferry terminal € 30 and take a train to Sigulda (~1h). The landscapes. Overnight in Paldiski. cycle route leads through the Gauja ACCOMMODATION River national park known for its im- 3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses pressive sandstone cliffs and caves, hilly landscape, thick forests and 2017 TOUR DATES castles. En route you can visit Turaida Daily 01.05-30.09.2017 castle complex, the oldest Latvian church, Krimulda, look at Birini and Day 5: Pärnu – Tostamaa – Varbla, TOUR PRICES Igate Manor houses. Overnight in Ig- ~76 km/47 mi. Price per person double/Twin room € 480 ate or near Limbaži. Cycle along the Baltic Coast follow- Day 8: Paldiski – Keila-Joe – Price in single room € 730 ing the national cycle route No.1 and Tallinn, ~56 km/35 mi. Season supplement per person (15.06-15.08) € 30 EuroVelo signs. En route you will pass Follow the signposted cycle route to- several resort villages popular among wards Tallinn; stopping on your way THE TOUR INCLUDES: holiday makers because of the 60-km to see the sights along the Baltic Coast: ĔĔ 8 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms beach. If you stop in Kastna village you Keila-Joe waterfall, Tabasalu and Ran- with WC/shower) can see the biggest oak tree in the Pär- namõisa Cliffs. En route to Tallinn city ĔĔ 8 x breakfast numaa Region. Overnight in Varbla. centre you can visit Rocca al Mare Open ĔĔ 24 hours service hotline Air Museum. Overnight in Tallinn . ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Day 3: Igate – Limbaži – Ainaži, Day 6: Varbla – Lihula – Haapsalu, ~71 km/44 mi. Extra services (price per person): ~94 km/58 mi. Day 9: Tallinn Cycling along the Baltic coastline. On From Paatsalu cycle on a winding Free time in Tallinn and departure ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with handlebar bag € 99 the left side of the road, the seaside (24-speed Shimano derailleur gears or 7-speed road around Matsalu Bay which is home. meadows and lagoons overgrown hub gears with back-pedal break) one of the most important wetland with reeds are favourite resting plac- ĔĔ Bicycle tachometer rental (min. 4 functions) € 10 bird areas in Europe. This area is now es for migratory birds. After cross- ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier € 245 a conservation area, the Matsalu Na- ing the Latvian-Estonian border, the ĔĔ Rent of 2 waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, ~40 l) € 25 tional Park. Arrive in today’s destina- road winds through old coastal vil- ĔĔ Half board (8 x 3-course dinners) € 169 tion Haapsalu, a picturesque summer lages - Ikla, Treimani. Overnight in ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Riga 3* / resort. Overnight in Haapsalu. Ainaži or Kabli. Tallinn 4* Double/Twin room € 39 / € 48 Single room € 65 / € 85 Day 4: Ainaži – Häädemeeste – Pärnu, ~70 km/44 mi. Discounts for extra bed in Double/Twin room Continue cycling on the old coastal Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from road in the direction of Pärnu. Join the 5 yrs. old – 15 % Via Baltica road at Rannametsa where Minimum group size – 2 people there is a sign to the Tolkuse bog na-

18 www.balticbike.lt Estonia SELF-GUIDED

FINLAND Island Hopping in Estonia: Helsinki a

Hiiumaa, Saaremaa and Muhu Padise Tallinn Kardla Baltic Se Hiiumaa Haapsalu

ain/Bus Koguva Varbla Tr ESTONIA Pärnu Saaremaa Kuressaare LATVIA

Tour distances: cycling ~480 km/300 mi, ferry 44 km/27 mi. 12 days / 11 nights TOUR INFORMATION Cycling grade: (Code: SG9P) We grade this trip as easy to moderate. Daily 12-days self guided cycling tour from/to Tallinn signposted biking routes, mainly on roads with Estonia is characterised by its unique natural landscapes and traditional hospitality. Vibrant cities, little traffic and cycle paths in towns, ranging from 38 to 78 km (24-49 miles) each day. The terrain is desert beaches, peace and the unspoiled beauty of the countryside - a paradise for cyclists. But it’s the varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some Estonian islands which are the jewels of the country. You’ll spend your holiday on these islands which cycling days between Tallinn and Padise. 3 ferries are amongst the most beautiful that the Baltic Sea has to offer. Lighthouses and windmills are the land- between the Estonian islands are planned on this marks of these islands. To begin your journey, you will get to know the Estonian capital Tallinn. This tour tour (pay locally). then takes you from Haapsalu to the second largest island Hiiumaa before crossing to the biggest island, Arrival & departure information / Transfers Airport: Tallinn (www.tallinn-airport.ee) Saaremaa. En route back to the mainland, you’ll cycle on the island of Muhu & from there into the sum- Ferry terminal: Tallinn (regular ferry lines from mer capital of Estonia, Pärnu. Helsinki (FI) & Stockholm (SE)) Transfer: : (price for one way for up to 3 people) Day 1: Arrive in Tallinn fortress ruins, small wind- From/to Tallinn airport: € 30 Individual arrival in Tallinn and mills, an ostrich farm, etc. ACCOMODATION transfer (not included) to your ho- tel. Overnight in Tallinn. Day 9: Along the Western 2-4* star hotels and guesthouses Seacoast, ~58 km/36 mi. 2017 TOUR DATES Day 2: Tallinn – Padise, Continue the tour through Muhu Daily 01.05-30.09.2017 ~65 km/41 mi. Island to Kuivastu harbour, take a Collect your bikes and start cy- ferry (7 km/25 min) to the mainland TOUR PRICES (per person) cling out of Tallinn on the EuroV- and cycle along the coast through a Price in double/twin room € 775 elo route along the northern sea- land’s wild beauty which is known nature reserve to Varbla (overnight). Price in single room € 1145 coast. En route explore Türisalu as a nature lovers’ paradise. Also you Season discount (September) € 50 Cliffs and Padise monastery ruins. can visit an old wool factory or the Day 10: Varbla – Pärnu Resort, THE TOUR INCLUDES: Overnight in Padise. Hiiumaa museum in Kaasari. Then ~70 km/44 mi. ĔĔ 11 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms your route goes to Sõru harbour Last cycling day followa the sea- with WC/shower), and by ferry to Saaremaa Island side road passing a golf course ĔĔ 11 x breakfast (15 km/1¬hr). Overnight in Leisi. and the sandy Valgeranna beach. ĔĔ 24 hours emergency hotline Arrive in Pärnu (overnight) - Es- ĔĔ Individual information package (one per room) Day 6: Across Saaremaa Island to tonia’s summer capital & seaside Optional extras: ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with handlebar bag € 125 Kuressaare, ~51 km/32 mi. resort, famous for many green (24-speed Shimano derailleur gears or 7-speed Today’s cycle route passes the An- parks, sandy beaches, etc. hub gears & back-pedal break) gla windmills and the Kaali meteor- ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier € 275 Day 3: Padise – Haapsalu, ite crater, which is the most impres- Day 11: Pärnu – bus to Tallinn ĔĔ Luggage transfers from/to hotel (up to 6 people) ~55 km/35 mi. sive natural monument in Estonia. Leave your bikes at the guest- € 575 ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in Cycle on road with little traffic, but Cycle to Kuressaare (overnight), the house & take a public bus (not in- Tallinn 4* (price per person per night) many forests and meadows. Arrive capital of Saaremaa and home to cluded) to Tallinn, the capital city Double/twin room € 49 in Haapsalu (overnight), a tradition- the 13thC bishopric castle. of Estonia. Free time to explore Single room € 85 al summer resort, with its pictur- Tallinn (overnight). Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room esque small, wooden houses, castle Day 7: Kuresaare Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 15 % ruins and beautiful sea promenade. Free day in Kuresaare for exploring Day 12: Tallinn – end of the tour Minimum group size – 2 people the bishopric castle or cycle to Sõrve Free time in Tallinn. Day 4: Hiiumaa Island, peninsula which is very interesting ~38 km/24 mi. for nature lovers, hikers and swim- Cycle to Rohuküla (10 km) to catch mers. Overnight in Kuressaare. a ferry to the beautiful Estonian island of Hiiumaa (22 km/1.5 hrs). Day 8: Koguva & Muhu Island, Continue cycling to Kärdla, a “capi- ~78 km/49 mi. tal city” (overnight). Cycle on secondary roads and a 3 km long dam connecting the Day 5: Kassari & Saaremaa Island, islands of Saaremaa and Muhu. En ~63 km/40 mi. route to overnight place in Kogu- Enjoy the ride across Hiiumaa Is- va village you can stop to see the

www.balticbike.lt 19 self-guided Lithuania – Russia (Kaliningrad district) LATVIA Cycling around the Curonian Lagoon LITHUANIA (the Curonian Spit & Kaliningrad District) Baltic Sea Palanga

Klaipėda

Nida Šilutė

onian r pit S Cu Pagėgiai

Zelenogradsk Curonian LagoonPolessk Sowetsk Swetlogorsk

Kaliningrad Tschernjachowsk RUSSIA POLAND

Length: Cycling ~590 km/369 mi. 12 Days / 11 Nights (Code: SG5) TOUR INFORMATION 12 days self-guided cycling tour from/to Klaipėda Cycling grade: Discover the Baltic Sea coast in Lithuania and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad by cycling around the We rate this trip easygoing to moderate. Daily Curonian Lagoon. On this tour you will experience traditional country life when cycling in the Nemu- biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and nas River Delta region, explore the Curonian Spit National Park with its former fishermen’s villages, an cycle paths of the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route impressive, unique landscape of dunes and enjoy typical, shady East Prussian tree lined avenues. Eve- (range from 55 to 85 km (35-53 miles) each day. rywhere you’ll discover traces of rich culture and fascinating history, especially in Russian towns like The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual Sovetsk (Tilsit) and Kaliningrad, the former Koenigsberg, which has been redeveloped after the war to hills on some riding days on the Curonian Spit. become a true Soviet city - don‘t miss your chance to experience it. The tour begins & ends in the Lithu- Arrival & departure information / Transfers anian coastal town of Klaipėda. Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel (DE) & Karlshamn (SE)) Day 1: Klaipėda (Memel) Day 6: Polessk – Kaliningrad Airport: Klaipėda/Palanga (30 km/19 mi. away Arrival in Klaipėda. Individuall trans- (Königsberg), ~65 km/41 mi. from Klaipėda, www.palanga-airport.lt). Regular fer to your hotel (not incl.) Overnight Today there’s a beautiful bike ride flights from Copenhagen (DK), Oslo (NO), Riga in Klaipėda. which, from time to time, passes (LV), Warsaw (PL) & London Luton (UK). through shaded lanes lined with Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Day 2: Klaipėda – Priekulė – trees. Arrival in Kaliningrad, former From/to Palanga airport: € 48 Šilutė, ~65 km/41 mi. Königsberg, the previous capital of From/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: € 35 or € 29 Information meeting at the hotel. East Prussia. Overnight. ACCOMODATION Get rental bikes and cycle on country and forest roads to Šilutė (overnight). museum). As many as one million 3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses birds migrate to this area every year. 2017 TOUR DATES There is plenty of time today to visit the dunes and go for a swim before Daily 01.05-30.09.2017 crossing the Lithuanian border and TOUR PRICES (per person) cycling to Nida for 2 overnights. Price in double/twin room € 699 Day 10: Free day in Nida Price in single room € 1089 Free day to explore Nida for swim- Season supplement in DBL 20.06-25.08. € 40 Day 7: Kaliningrad – Svetlogorsk, ming, sunbathing or simply strolling Season supplement in SGL 20.06-25.08. € 70 ~55 km/35 mi. around this former old fishermen’s THE TOUR INCLUDES: Free morning or whole day to discov- village on the Curonian Spit. Nowa- Day 3: Šilutė – Pagėgiai, er Kaliningrad. Afternoon cycling or days Nida is one of the most beauti- 11 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms ~55 km/35 mi. take a later train to Svetlogorsk, an old ful resorts in Lithuania. Cycle or walk with WC/shower), 11 x breakfast, official invitation Explore Šilutė and cycle on country spa town with 60 meter high coastal for Russian visa, passport fee for registration along impressive sand dunes, visit in Kaliningrad (RU), 24 hours service hotline, roads to Pagėgiai for overnight. cliffs. Overnight in Svetlogorsk. the Fisherman’s House, the Amber individual information package (one per room) Gallery, etc. Optional extras (price per person): Day 4: Pagėgiai – Sovetsk – Day 8: Svetlogorsk – Yantarnyj – ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with waterproof bag € 99 Tschernjahovsk, ~85 km/53 mi. Zelenogradsk, ~80 km/50 mi. Day 11: Nida – Juodkrantė – (24-speed Shimano derailleur gears or 7-speed Cycle over the Queen Louise Bridge Cycling trough West Sambia to Yan- Klaipėda, ~60 km/38 mi. hub gears with back-pedal break) to the Russian enclave within the tarnyj, which means “amber” in Rus- Cycling on an asphalt bike path (part ĔĔ Rent of bicycle tachometer (min. 4 functions) € 15 EU. Explore Sovetsk, formerly Tilsit, sian and everything here is related of the Seaside Cycle Route) which ĔĔ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier € 245 known for its rich traditions of cheese to the amber business. Then cycle to takes you along the Curonian Spit to ĔĔ Rent of 2 waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, ~40 l) € 30 production (Tilsit cheese) and cycle Zelenogradsk (overnight), a popular Klaipėda. En route you can explore ĔĔ Half board (11 x 3-course dinners) € 215 to Tschernjahovsk for overnight. seaside resort with elegant old villas. the “Dead” sand dunes on foot, watch ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast a colony of grey herons and cormo- in Klaipėda 3* Day 5: Tschernjahovsk – Polessk, Day 9: Along the Curonian Spit to rants, visit the Hill of Witches, etc. Double/twin room € 39 ~70 km/44 mi. Lithuania, ~55 km/35 mi. Overnight in Klaipėda. Single room € 65 Cycling to Polessk, a small town, The tour takes you along the Russian Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room 3 km away from harbour edge. You part of the Curonian Spit. En route Day 12: Klaipėda – 15% may visit the castle ruins from the visit the world‘s first ornithological Breakfast at the hotel. Individual de- Minimum group size – 2 people 17thC. Overnight in Polessk. station in Rybacznoje (interesting parture or extended stay in Klaipėda.

20 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 ~415 km/260 mi., by train ~60 km/38 mi. 11 days self-guided cycling tour from Klaipėda to (Code: SG6) 11 Days / 10 Nights On this tour you will discover three cities well known for their rich history: Klaipėda (Memel), Kaliningrad TOUR INFORMATION (Koenigsberg) and Gdansk (Danzig). The Baltic Coast cycle route leads you from Lithuania across the Cycling grade: Russian enclave of Kaliningrad into Poland. The tour begins in the Lithuanian seaport of Klaipėda and Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and takes you along the Curonian Spit with many swimming opportunities on the way to Kaliningrad, the cycle paths of the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route former Koenigsberg. This city has been extensively redeveloped since the war to become a true Soviet (range from 55 to 80 km (35-50 miles) each day. city - don‘t miss your opportunity to see it. From Russia you enter Poland and cycle in Pomerania. After Bicycle route is flat, except for a few undulations on touring the impressive Malbork Castle, built by the Teutonic Knights, your tour ends in Gdansk - a city with the Curonian Spit (LT) and between Frombork and over 1000 years of history. Nowadays it’s an important European seaport with a spectacular Old Town. Elblag (PL). Arrival & departure information / Transfers Day 1: Klaipėda (Memel) migrating birds. Overnight in Zele- Day 8: Kaliningrad – Mamonovo – Ferry terminal: KLAIPĖDA (from Kiel (DE) & Individual arrival and transfer to your nogradsk. Frombork, ~70 km/44 mi. Karlshamn (SE)) hotel. Overnight in Klaipėda. From Kaliningrad cycle to the Pol- Airports: Klaipėda/Palanga (30 km/19 mi. away Day 5: Zelenogradsk – Yantarnyj – ish border in Mamonovo. Continue from Klaipėda, www.palanga-airport.lt) & GDANSK Day 2: Along the Curonian Spit to Svetlogorsk, ~80 km/50 mi. cycling to Frombork, famous for its (www.airport.gdansk.pl) Nida, ~60 km/38 mi. Zelenogradsk is a traditional, popu- Cathedral - the city’s oldest original Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) Cycle along one of the most beauti- lar seaside Spa resort with a special building and the Museum of Mikolaj From Palanga airport: € 48 ful routes in Eastern Europe, having atmosphere and elegant old villas. Kopernik. Overnight in Frombork. From Klaipėda ferry terminal € 35 or € 29 crossed the whole Lithuanian part Today’s cycling takes you through Gdansk airport: € 35 of the Spit by bike. En route you can West Sambia to Yantarnyj, the place ACCOMODATION visit the Hill of Witches, observe a called “amber” in Russian. Overnight 3* middle-range hotels colony of grey herons and cormo- in Swetlogorsk. rants and stop off at the “Dead” sand 2017 TOUR DATES Day 6: Svetlogorsk – Kaliningrad, dunes. Two overnights in Nida. Daily 01.05-30.09.2017 ~55 km/35 mi. Svetlogorsk is another traditional, TOUR PRICES (per person) seaside Spa town with its impressive 60 meter high coastal cliffs. Cycling Price in double/twin room € 715 on small country roads with little Price in single room € 1114 traffic. If you prefer, take a train to Day 9: Frombork – Elblag, Season supplement in DBL 15.06.-31.08. € 40 Kaliningrad for 2 overnights. ~40 km/25 mi. Season supplement in SGL 15.06.-31.08. € 85 Cycle along the picturesque coast THE TOUR INCLUDES: of Vistula Lagoon to Elblag. Possible ĔĔ 10 nights stay at hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Day 3: Free day to explore in Nida boat trip around Druzno Lake to see ĔĔ 10 x breakfast A former fishing village, Nida is now the Elblag Canal - the famous early ĔĔ Official invitation for Russian visa the largest town in the Neringa region technical masterpiece (not includ- ĔĔ Passport fee for registration in Kaliningrad (Russia); and one of the most beautiful resorts ed). Overnight in Elblag. ĔĔ 24 hours emergency hotline in Lithuania. Cycle or walk along im- ĔĔ Information package (one per room) pressive sand dunes and visit the Day 10: Elblag – Malbork – Optional Extras (price per person) most popular places of interest – the Gdansk, ~55 km/35 mi., train ĔĔ Rent of trekking bike with waterproof pannier € 175 traditional Fisherman’s House, the ~60 km/38 mi. (24-speed Shimano derailleur gears or 7-speed hub Amber Gallery, etc. After breakfast cycle to Malbork gears with back-pedal break) Day 7: Kaliningrad (Königsberg) (Marienburg), a former capital of ĔĔ Rent of a tachometer (min. 4 functions) € 15 Day 4: Along the Curonian Spit to Free day in Kaliningrad, former Teutonic Knights, which is famous ĔĔ Rent 2 waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, ~40 l) € 30 Königsberg, the capital city of East for the largest medieval fortress in ĔĔ Half board (10 x 3-course dinners) € 205 Zelenogradsk, ~55 km/35 mi. ĔĔ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in Today´s bike route leads you through Prussia. The city has grown consider- Europe. Finally take a train to Gdansk Klaipėda 3* / Gdansk 3* the Russian part of the Curonian Spit ably since its 750-year anniversary. (overnight). Double/Twin room € 39 / € 55 National Park. Rybachnoye is a vil- The most interesting places to ex- Single room € 65 / € 89 Day 11: Gdansk lage en route where the first bird plore are the King’s Gate and the area Discounts for extra bed in Double/Twin room observatory in the world was estab- around the Cathedral. Overnight in Breakfast at the hotel. Individual de- - 15 % parture. lished. This place is important for Kaliningrad. Minimum group size – 2 people

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