Cyclingthe Baltics

guided & self-guided cycle tours 2020

Lithuania Latvia Estonia Finland Poland Russia Belarus

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LITHUANIA

LATVIA

ESTONIA

BELARUS

POLAND

RUSSIA

RUSSIA

B a l t i c S e a

Rīga

Klaipėda

St. Petersburg

FINLANDHelsinki

Tallinn

Kaliningrad

Gdansk

Grodno

Vilnius

Warsaw

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BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL services: Ĕ Guaranteed departure escorted & self-guided cycling tours Ĕ Tailor made cycling, kayaking, bird watching, nature and cultural tours; Ĕ Hotel / guesthouse / countryside inn bookings; Ĕ Comfortable transport/transfer services; Ĕ Bus, train and ferry ticket reservations; Ĕ Experienced cycling tour leaders and city guides; Ĕ Rental of quality bicycles and tourist equipment

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

Partnership & membership:

Tour Code ConTEnT Page

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Guided bike tours in the Baltics, Poland, Belarus and Russia (fixed departure dates)

G1 Bestseller! Cycling the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia) with the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island (11 days, from Vilnius) 6

G5 Bike tour in Lithuania, Poland & Belarus with national parks of Dzūkija, Wigry & Biebrza (11 days, from Vilnius) 7

G1E E-bike tour in the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia - Estonia): with the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island (11 days, from Vilnius) 8

G8 The four countries bike tour along the Baltic Coast: Latvia-Lithuania-Russia/Kaliningrad-Poland (11 days, from Riga) 9

Self-guided bike tours in the Baltics, Poland, Belarus and Russia (with luggage transport)

SG1 Bestseller! Bike tour along the Lithuanian seaside (Curonian Spit & nemunas River Delta) (8 days , from/to Klaipėda) 10

SG18x The three countries bike tour along the Baltic Coast: Lithuania-Russia/Kaliningrad-Poland (9 days, from Klaipėda) 11

SG7 Bestseller! Cycling the Baltics (Estonia – Latvia - Lithuania) with national parks Lahemaa, Gauja & Curonian Spit (11 days, from Tallinn)

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SG14 New! Bike tour in Latvia & Estonia with Tallinn, Saaremaa Island and Lahemaa national Park (10 days, from/to Riga) 13

SG11 Cycling the Baltics (Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia) with Saaremaa Island, Curonian Spit & Gauja national parks (11 days, from Vilnius)

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SG14ru New! Bike tour from Riga to St. Petersburg via Saaremaa Island & Tallinn: Latvia – Estonia – Russia (11 days, from Riga) 15

Self-guided bike tours in the Baltic Countries and Russia

SG2 Cycling in Lithuania: from the capital to the seaside (9 days, from Vilnius) 16

SG5 Cycling around the Curonian Lagoon through Kaliningrad District (Lithuania-Russia) (12 days, from Klaipėda) 17

SG3 Bike tour in Lithuania and Latvia: along the Baltic Coast to Riga (8 days, from Klaipėda) 18

SG4 Bike tour in Latvia and West Estonia (9 days, from Riga) 19

SG9P Cycling in Estonia: the west seacoast & Islands of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa & Muhu (12 days, from/to Tallinn) 20

SG12P New! Cycling around the Finish Bay (Estonia – Finland – Russia) with Helsinki & St. Petersburg (12 days, from/to Tallinn) 21

Baltic Bike Travel General Terms and Conditions 22

Map of the Baltic States and neighbouring regions of Poland, Belarus, Russia (M1:3 500 000) 23

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E-mail: balticbike@bbtravel.lt www.balticbike.lt

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Dear Cycling Friends,

We are pleased to introduce you to 2020 BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL catalogue presenting a wide range of cycle trips in the Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) and neighbouring countries (Poland, Belarus, Russia, Finland).

BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL is the only incoming tour operator in Lithuania specialising in cycling holidays. We have been experts on cycling in the Baltics already for more than 10 years.

In this catalogue, we present our top products - GUIDED GROUP CYCLE TOURS and SELF-GUIDED SUPPORTED (HALF-GUIDED) CYCLE TOURS. All these tours are offered on fixed departure dates which are guaranteed from 2 or 6 participants and trips are never cancelled at a short notice like many other tour operators do; therefore after reserving the tour you can book your flights as early as possible in order to get the best deal available! All supported self-guided trips include guided sightseeing walking tours in the main historical cities, luggage transportation and a few long transfers by minibus!

You are welcome to join our group tours where cyclists from different countries travel together (max. 19 or 25 people per group). These groups are escorted by experienced local tour guides who speak the English and German languages. If you like easy travelling in a small group (up to 15 people) and staying in more luxury hotels (4*), go for the 11-day guided E-bike tour of the Baltics (p.8)!

Travel routes of all transnational long-distance tours cover three to four countries (pp. 6–9 & 11–15) and combine sightseeing in historical cities – Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw, Gdansk, Kaliningrad, New! St.Petersburg – and exploring nature wonders like the Curonian Spit sand dunes in Lithuania, deep valleys of the Gauja River in Latvia, impressive Saaremaa Island in Estonia, Wigry and Biebrza National Parks in Poland, Augustow Canal in mysterious Grodno region – visa free zone in Belarus, etc. The newest tours include St. Petersburg with Leningrad Region and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, formerly German Königsberg; since 2019 both regions are easy accessible with free of charge eVisa for citizens of more than 53 countries.

If you wish to spend most of your holiday time cycling and less time sitting in a minibus, then the best deal would be an impressive 8-day tour along the Lithuanian Seaside which is known as the cyclists’ paradise (p.10) or 9-day tour along the Nemunas River from the capital Vilnius to Klaipėda (p.16). You can also combine a few tours, e.g., Vilnius to Klaipėda, then continue to Riga (p.18) and further to Tallinn (p.19), and finally you can reach St. Petersburg if taking the newest circular tour around the Finish Gulf (p.21).

On most individual self-guided tours, you can take your own bicycle and carry your luggage yourself, or you are welcome to hire our bikes and order luggage transportation which is already included on all supported tours. For our guests we offer more than 400 quality trekking bicycles equipped with flatless tires and comfortable saddles, modern E-bikes (Pedelec) with Bosch driving system, road / cyclecross bikes, new MTB bikes for off-road cycling, and a lot of other tourist equipment of well-known brands. For families with children there is a wide range of tourist equipment from small bicycles to special 2-seat trailers and trailer-bikes.

We’d like to thank all our loyal customers and invite to experience new adventures with us!

Yours sincerely, Saulius Ružinskas & BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL Team

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Tourist information and our cycle tour services

TOUR PLANNINGWe design bike tours to take you on the most appealing cycling routes, as much as possible away from major roads and along beautiful scenic trails where you can experience nature. You may book one or more of our ready made cycle tour packages, combining them into one longer route, for example, Klaipėda-Riga (p. 18) & Riga-Tallinn (p. 19), or ask for an individual tour program. Be patient to wait longer to get ready the tailored tour program with services as it takes time to receive all confirmations from our partner hotels and tour 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.

ARRIVALFor cyclists coming to travel in the Baltics with own bikes we reccommend using ferry lines and book them through us:Lithuania: DFDS: Kiel (Germany) – Klaipėda, Karlshamn (Sweden) – Klaipėda; TT-Line: Trelleborg (Sweden) - KlaipėdaLatvia: Stena Line: Travemünde (Germany) – Liepaja, Tallink Silja Line: Stockholm (Sweden) – Riga or TallinnEstonia: Finnlines: Travemünde – Helsinki (Finland) and Tallink Silja Line / Viking Line: Helsinki – TallinnFor other travellers the most convenient is flying to Palanga (Klaipėda), Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw, Gdansk and St. Petersburg where our bike tours start or finish. Kaunas Airport (100 km from Vilnius) could be also used as an alternative for travels with low cost airlines to/from Lithuania. Besides existing important con-nections via Copenhagen (SAS, norwegian Air), Warsaw (LoT) and Riga (Air Baltic), there are direct flights to Palanga Airport from London Luton (Wizz Air), London Stanstead & New! Dublin (Ryanair), oslo & New! Stockholm (norwegian Air) and Dortmund in Germany (Wizz Air).

DOCUMENTS & GPS TRACKSon arrival or in some cases in advance you will receive a tour program with route maps and city guides related to your tour (one per room) that you can find information about places of interest you will see along the way. GPS tracks of self-guided tours is a new complimentary service since last year. Take the time and freedom to enjoy your own personalized travel experience.

ACCOMMODATIONSHotels, guesthouses and quality B&B‘s we have selected are known for their comfortable rooms, hearty breakfast and cosy atmosphere. Some of them are typical in the region while in some places they are local landmarks.on our cycle tours we mainly use very nice, mostly medium and first-class hotels (3*, 4*) which are highly recommended due to their comfort, location, and ambience. Upgrade to first-class hotels (4*) or the top-class hotels (5*) is also possible on some tours, but not in all places.We may also offer rental of comfortable apartments and houses for longer stays in one place like the Curo-nian Spit national Park in Lithuania. You may book 1-week or 2-week accommodation packages and ask for extra services (bike rental, canoeing & cycle tours, sightseeing, etc.)

PERVALKA HOLIDAY APARTMENT4-room holiday apartment (~60 m2) for rent in Pervalka, which is an oasis of peace surrounded by sand and sea on the Curonian Spit (Lithuania). This holiday apartment is ideal for families with 2 children (max. 6 peo-ple). It is newly furbished, with all living, sleeping and kitchenette facilities: washing machine, stove, oven, fridge, dishwasher, cutlery, etc. The house consists from: 1 living room with TV&Wi-Fi, 2 sleeping rooms, shower/WC, a loft room and balcony/terrace with a view to a wood and the Curonian Lagoon (150 m). There is a free car parking and large playground near the house. Bikes and sea kayaks available for rent.Rental price for a week (6 nights) / 2 weeks (13 nights) / extra night, 2–3 people:May-June & September: 599,- / 1170,- / 95,- Euro July-August: 899,- / 1820,- / 145,- Euro

LEGEND

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

Group guided tour: Travelling with the group and being accompanied by a minibus and cycling tour guide

Circular tour: Regular relocation from hotel to hotel, but finally returning to the starting point. E-bike/Pedelec: On tours with this logo you can rent a pedal electric cycle (Pedelec) - a type of bicycle where the rider‘s pedalling is assisted by a small electric motor.

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

Entry with passport: For travels to the Baltic Countries and Poland a valid identity card is enough for people from EU countries. For trips to Russia most people need a passport with a valid visa (or free of charge eVisa for Kaliningrad and Leningrad Regions). Grodno Region in Belarus is visa free zone!

TREKKING BIKESAll our guided tours include rental of high quality trekking cycles. on all self-guided tours you can take your own cycles or to hire ours. There are over 400 quality trekking cycles and a lot of tourist equipment of well known brands (Velo-de-Ville - VDV, KTM, Kalkhoff, Kona, Bianchi, ortlieb, Abus) as well as several cycle trailers and minibuses waiting for our guests in our garage. When booking our cycles, you can always choose their size and type (unisex frame or standard one with a crossbar; 8-speed hub gears with back pedal break or 24-speed derailleur gears with free wheel) and even request our new E-bike/Pedelec or road/cyclecross bikes.Please note that road bikes are not suitable on most self-guided tours in the Baltics because of gravel roads in some places. Take the all-terrain or trekking bicycle, or cyclecross bike. Please let us know your preferences at time of booking. We will do all that we can to ensure you have the best bicycle and other equipment for your needs.

ELECTRIC BIKES (E-bikes/Pedelec)Motor-assisted electric bikes (Pedelec) are availa-ble for rent on most cycle tours. We use good qual-ity e-bikes of well known German brands, like Kalk-hoff and Velo-de-Ville (VDV), both equipped with new generation Bosch central-drive motor system (250W) and 11 ah Lithium-Ion battery (400Wh) for easy cycling up to 110 km / 69 mi, 28“ or 26” size wheels, unisex frame from XS (42 cm/16”) to L size (55 cm/21“) or standard frame – XL size (60 cm/23”), freewheel or back-pedal 8-speed hub gears, etc.

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

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

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

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

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Day 8: Sigulda - SaaremaaMorning transfer to the largest Estoni-an island of Saaremaa which provides a perfect rural setting for cycling. Trav-el along the Baltic Sea Coast to Angla village where the iconic windmills are located. Then transfer to hotel for 2 overnight stays. (Cycle ~38 km, bus ~330 km, by ferry 6 km).

Day 9: Saaremaa island Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin-sula famous for its lighthouse and picturesque seaside. Finish the day with a visit to Kuressaare, the capi-tal of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Epis-copal Castles in the Baltics, dating from 13thC. Free time to explore the town and the Bishop’s castle. (Cycle ~56 km, bus ~50 km)

Day 10: Saaremaa & TallinnMorning ride to the Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world’s giant craters list and it is the rarest nature wonder in Estonia. In the af-ternoon transfer by coach to Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. (Cy-cle ~40 km, bus ~210  km, by ferry ~6 km).

Day 11: Tour ends in TallinnBreakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

Day 1: Arrive in VilniusWelcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & KaunasCity tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu-ania for more than 600 years. After-noon trip to Trakai, the former capi-tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, possible visit to 14thC island castle. Then cycling through picturesque countryside on gentle hills and transfer by coach to the hotel in Kau-nas. (Cycle ~28 km., bus ~100 km).

Day 3: Vente Horn & KlaipedaMorning transfer along the Nemunas River to the coast. In the afternoon cy-cling to Ventė Cape including visit to a bird observatory and the 19thC light-house which was used for more than 100 years. After a short bus transfer arrive in Klaipeda, the main seaport of Lithuania. Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle ~30 km., bus ~290 km)

Day 4: Curonian Spit National ParkTransfer by coach to Nida. Sightsee-ing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Cy-cling back to Klaipėda on the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit famous for its amber and fine sand beaches. Overnight in Klaipėda (Cy-cle ~ 58 km, by bus ~50 km).

Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by bike then drive to RigaCycling to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park and visiting the Botanical Garden and Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz. Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Overnight in Riga. (Cycle ~32 km, bus ~290 km)

Day 6: Riga & Jurmala BeachMorning guided tour of a medieval hanseatic town of Riga. In the af-ternoon free time in Riga or cycling to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long white sand beaches. Transfer back by coach to the hotel in Riga. (Cycle ~30 km, bus ~ 20 km).

Day 7: Gauja National Park & Bicycle Museum Transfer to Saulkrasti. After visiting the Latvian bicycle museum start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia. Cycling through Gauja National Park, en route enjoy spectacular views of the Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave. En route visit Turaida Castle. Arrive in Sigulda. (Cycle ~40 km, bus ~50 km)

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ESTONIA

BELARUS

POLAND

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JūrmalaRīga

Sigulda

Saaremaa

Tallinn

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Hill of CrossesPalanga

KaunasVilnius

Trakai

Pärnu

Ventė

Kuressaare

Virtsu

Bestseller!

Cycle the Baltics Three Baltic capitals, Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island

Tour distances: cycling ~344 km/~215 mi, by coach ~1390 km, by boat ~12 km11 days / 10 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate with intensive tour program. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. Arrival & departure information /TransfersAirports: Vilnius/ TallinnTransfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)From Vilnius/to Tallinn Airport 30,- EuroACCOMMODATION3–4* middle-range hotels2020 TOUR DATES – Low seasonG1-01. 18.05 – 28.05.2020G1-02. 25.05 – 04.06.2020G1-03. 01.06 – 11.06.2020G1-15. 24.08 – 03.09.2020G1-16. 31.08 – 10.09.2020G1-17. 07.09 – 17.09.20202020 TOUR DATES – High seasonG1-04. 08.06 – 18.06.2020G1-05. 15.06 – 25.06.2020G1-06. 22.06 – 02.07.2020G1-07. 29.06 – 09.07.2020G1-08. 06.07 – 16.07.2020G1-09. 13.07 – 23.07.2020 G1-10. 20.07 – 30.07.2020G1-11. 27.07 – 06.08.2020G1-12. 03.08 – 13.08.2020 G1-13. 10.08 – 20.08.2020G1-14. 17.08 – 27.08.2020TOUR PRICES /person (low/high season)Price in double/twin room 1299,- / 1345,- EuroPrice in single room 1649,- / 1715,- EuroTHE TOUR INCLUDES:

Ĕ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Ĕ Breakfast on days 2–11 Ĕ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer Ĕ 4 x 3-course dinners + 1 x picnic lunch Ĕ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days Ĕ Bike rental with a back pannier & helmet Ĕ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10 Ĕ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus Ĕ Ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island Ĕ Entrance to museums in Ventė, Palanga, Turaida,

Saulkrasti & Angla Ĕ Individual information package (one per room)

Optional extras (price per person): Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 195,- Euro Ĕ Half board (4 x 3-course dinners) 99,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* / Tallinn 4*

(with breakfast) Double/twin room 45,- Euro / 55,- Euro Single room 80,- Euro / 99,- Euro

Discounts for extra bed in double/twin roomChildren under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 25 %Minimum group size – 2 people!

11 days guided group cycling tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code G1)

The Baltic coast and National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia explored on highly scenic routes, including the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns designated by UNESCO 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 variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these distinctive countries.   

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Day 1: Arrive in VilniusWelcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 2: Trakai Insular Castle & Druskininkai Resort After breakfast a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After visit to the 14thC island castle start your first cycle ride on gentle hills around the lake. Then transfer by coach to Druskininkai for 2 overnight stays. (cycle ~28 km, bus ~125km)

Day 3: Čepkeliai – Dzūkija Na-tional/Pan Park Morning transfer to the National/PAN Park, the largest forest park in Lithuania. Cycling through ethno-graphical villages to Druskininkai. En route stop in Grūtas Park known for large collection of Lenin statues and other soviet symbols. (cycle ~43 km, bus ~45 km)

Day 4: Along the Nemunas River to GrodnoToday’s cycle route passes through Liškiava famous for its 17-18thC Dominican monastery ensemble on the Nemunas River bank. Transfer to

Grodno in Belarus (visa free region) for 2 overnight stays. (cycle ~32 km, bus ~70 km)

Day 5: Grodno - the region capital of Belarus After breakfast a guided tour of Grodno historical old town. In the afternoon free time for shopping and sightseeing on your own or going for a guided cycling tour around the city and its extensive parks at the Nemu-nas River.

Day 6: Along Augustow Canal After breakfast transfer by bus out-side Grodno and start cycling on a country road towards Augustow canal. Then we’ll cycle along the ca-nal on paved roads and forest trails. Transfer back to the hotel for the last night in Grodno. (cycle ~39 km, bus ~50 km)

Day 7: Augustow Town & Canal Morning bus transfer to Poland. After

sightseeing around Augustow we’ll start our cycle ride to Wigry using extensive network of cycle routes passing by several lakes and Augus-tow canal. Check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays. (cycle ~53 km, bus ~100 km)

Day 8: Wigry National Park Cycling tour on marked trails around Wigry Lake which is the largest, one of the deepest (73 m) and most beau-tiful lake in Podlasie region. En route explore a former Camaldolese mon-astery, built by the death-obsessed Camaldolese monks. Overnight in Gawrych Ruda. (cycle ~53 km)

Day 9: Biebrza National Park Transfer to Biebrza National Park known for untouched fenlands with a unique variety of plants, rare wet-land birds and mammals such as Elk and Beaver. Cycling along the Green-Velo route to Goniadz. Dinner & over-night at the hotel. (cycle ~48 km, bus ~35 km)

Day 10: along the Royal Route to WarsawThe final cycle ride along the Royal Route through Biebrza National Park and transfer by bus to Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Warsaw Old Town and farewell din-ner. (cycle ~39 km, bus ~180 km)

Day 11: WarsawBreakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

Three countries cycling tourwith Druskininkai, Grodno, Augustow, Wigry & Biebzra National parks

G U I D E D

11 days guided group bike tour from Vilnius to Warsaw (Code G5)

Explore a borderland of Lithuania, Poland and Belarus which is the land of gentle hills, sandy plains, vast primeval forests and river valleys. The tour starts in the Lithuanian capital city Vilnius and finishes in the Polish capital city Warsaw. The tour also includes the Čepkeliai - Dzūkija National/PAN Park with Drus-kininkai Resort in Lithuania, visa free Grodno region with Augustow Canal in Belarus, Masurian Lakeland with Wigry and Biebrza National Parks in Poland. Experience a wide variety of towns, villages and coun-tryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these different countries, especially Belarus, which still remains a blank spot on the map for many foreigners. Now you have a chance to fill up this gap! It is possible to do this tour as self-guided supported one (code SG15).

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Length: Cycling ~ 342 km/214 mi., by bus ~ 658 km11 Days/10 Nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We rate this trip Easy to moderate. The terrain by Trakai and Suwalki Landscape Park is slightly hilly. Daily biking on small asphalt roads and bicycle paths. More gravel and forest roads are in Belarus.Arrival & departure information /TransfersAirports: Vilnius / Warsaw Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)From Vilnius Airport 30,- EuroTo Warsaw Airport (Chopin/Modlin) 30,- / 79,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3* middle-range hotels

TOUR DATES 2020G5-1. 24.06 – 04.07.2020G5-2. 15.07 – 25.07.2020G5-3. 05.08 – 15.08.2020G5-4. 26.08 – 05.09.2020

TOUR PRICESPrice per person in double/twin room 1450,- EuroPrice in single room 1645,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 10 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes Ĕ Breakfast daily Ĕ 5 x 3 course dinners Ĕ Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine Ĕ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days Ĕ English speaking guide escort on days 2–10 Ĕ Rent of trekking bicycle with pannier & helmet Ĕ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus Ĕ Luggage transport as per itinerary Ĕ Special permission for Grodno Region in Belarus Ĕ Entrance to museums in Trakai, Grūtas, Wigry. Ĕ Individual information package (one per room)

Optional extras (per Person): Ĕ E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier – 195,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post tour accommodation in Vilnius 3*/

Warsaw 3* Double/twin room 45,- / 50,- Euro Single room 80,- / 99,- Euro

Discount for Extra bed – 15 %Minimum group size on fixed departure dates – 6 people!

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LATVIA

ESTONIA

BELARUS

POLAND

RUSSIA

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tic

Sea

Nida

JūrmalaRīga

Sigulda

Saaremaa

Tallinn

KlaipėdaHill of CrossesPalanga

KaunasVilnius

Trakai

Ventė

Kuressaare

VirtsuPärnu

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Day 1: Arrive in VilniusWelcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 2: Trakai Island Castle & KaunasCity tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu-ania for more than 600 years. After-noon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, pos-sible visit to 14thC island castle. Then e-biking through picturesque coun-tryside on gentle hills and transfer by coach to the hotel in Kaunas. (Cycle ~28 km., minibus ~100 km)

Day 3: Vente Horn & KlaipedaMorning transfer along the Nemunas River to the coast. In the afternoon e-biking to Ventė Cape including visit to a bird observatory and the 19thC lighthouse which was used for more than 100 years. After a short bus transfer arrive in Klaipeda, the main seaport of Lithuania. Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle ~30 km, minibus ~290 km)

Day 4: Curonian Spit National ParkTransfer by coach to Nida. Sightsee-ing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. E-bik-ing back to Klaipėda on the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit

Day 8: Pärnu-SaaremaaMorning transfer to the largest Estoni-an island of Saaremaa which provides a perfect rural setting for cycling. Trav-el along the Baltic Sea Coast to Angla village where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Kuressaare, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays in the capital city of Saaremaa Island. (Cycle ~55 km, minibus ~150 km, by ferry 6 km)

Day 9: Saaremaa island Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin-sula, famous for its lighthouse. Fin-ish the day with a visit to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from 13thC. Free time to explore the town and the Bishop’s castle. (Cycle ~58  km, minibus ~50 km)

Day 10: Saaremaa & TallinnMorning ride to the Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world’s giant craters list and it is the rarest nature wonder in Estonia. In the after-noon transfer by minibus to Tallinn for a city tour in the Old Town and over-night stay at the hotel. (Cycle ~30 km, minibus ~210 km, by ferry ~6 km)

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famous for its amber and fine sand beaches. Overnight in Klaipėda. (Cy-cle ~ 58 km, by minibus ~50)

Day 5: Palanga & Hill of CrossesE-biking to Palanga through the Sea-side Regional Park and visiting the Bo-tanical Garden and Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz. Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Over-night in Riga. (Cycle ~42 km, minibus ~290 km)

Day 6: Riga & Jurmala BeachMorning guided tour of a medieval hanseatic town of Riga. In the after-noon free time in Riga or e-biking to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long white sand beaches. Transfer back by minibus to the hotel in Riga. (Cycle ~ 30 km, minibus ~ 20 km)

Day 7: Gauja National Park & Bicycle Museum Transfer to Sigulda and e-biking through Gauja National Park to Saulkrasti, en route enjoy spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gut-mana Cave, visit Turaida Castle. After visit to bicycle museum transfer to overnight place in Pärnu, Estonia. (Cy-cle ~40 km, minibus ~190 km)

11 days guided small group E-bike tour from Vilnius to Tallinn (Code G1E)

Explore on E-bike/Pedelec the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour includes the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns designated by UNESCO 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 variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these distinctive countries.   

E-bike tour of the BalticsThree Baltic capitals, Curonian Spit & Saaremaa Island

Tour distances: cycling ~371 km/~232 mi, by coach ~1350 km, by ferry ~12 km11 days / 10 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We rate this trip as Easygoing, but with intensive tour program. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 28 to 58 km (18–36 miles each day). The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs on the Curonian Spit and in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. It might be windy on some days. Our walking in the capital towns is along cobbled streets. You don’t have to be a regular cyclist but you should be reasonably fit and active. Arrival & departure information /TransfersAirports: Vilnius / Tallinn Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)From Vilnius/to Tallinn Airport 30,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3-4* middle-range hotels

2020 TOUR DATESG1E-1/05. 15.06 – 25.06.2020G1E-2/07. 29.06 – 09.07.2020G1E-3/10. 20.07 – 30.07.2020G1E-4/12. 03.08 – 13.08.2020G1E-5/14. 17.08 – 27.08.2020

TOUR PRICESPrice per person in double/twin room 1995,- EuroPrice in single room 2495,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Ĕ Breakfast on days 2-11 Ĕ Welcome meeting with a glass of wine or beer Ĕ 1 x picnic lunch Ĕ 4 x 3-course dinners with tea/coffee Ĕ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days Ĕ Rental of E-bike/Pedelec with a back pannier &

helmet Ĕ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10 Ĕ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned bus Ĕ Ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit & Saaremaa

Island Ĕ Entrance to museums in Ventė, Palanga, Turaida,

Saulkrasti & Angla Ĕ Individual information package (one per room)

Optional extras (price per person): Ĕ Half board (4 x 3-course dinners) 110,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* /

Tallinn 4* (with breakfast) Double/twin room 55,- Euro / 55,- Euro Single room 99,- Euro / 99,- Euro

Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room – Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 25 %Minimum group size – 6 people

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along GreenVelo route to Frombork, famous for its Cathedral - the city’s oldest original building and the Mu-seum of Mikolaj Kopernik. Overnight in Frombork. (Cycle ~32 km, bus ~50 km)

Day 9. Hilly GreenVelo Route & ElblagCycle to Elblag along the pictur-esque coast of Vistula Lagoon to Elblag (mainly flat terrain) or party on newly built asphalt cycle trail roll-ing through a Landscape Park of the Elblag Upland (hilly terrain). Over-night in Elblag. (Cycle ~42 km)

Day 10. Elblag - Malbork - GdanskMorning ride to the Elblag Canal, where take a leisure cruise on Buc-zyniec Ramp (~2 hr., included). Afternoon transfer to Gdansk for overnight. En route stop in Malbork (Marienburg), a former capital of Teutonic Knights, which is famous for the largest medieval fortress in Europe. (Cycle ~32 km)

Day 11: Gdansk (Danzig)Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning city tour. End of the tour.

11 days guided bike tour from Riga to Gdansk (Code: G8)

Explore the Baltic coast of the four countries on very scenic routes. Travel from Latvia in the north, through Lithuania and across the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad into Poland in the south; experience a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these quite different countries. The tour includes the capital city Riga and former Hansa Cities - Kaliningrad (Koenigsberg) and Gdansk (Danzig), two of them having Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; Lithuanian seaport of Klaipėda (Memel) and the Curonian Spit National Park, both Lithuanian and Russian parts. At the end of the tour you will explore Nicolaus Copernicus town of Frombork, the Elblag Canal – a famous early technical masterpiece and impressive Malbork Castle, the biggest medieval brick structure in the world built by the Teutonic Knights, and finally Gdansk (Danzig) - Poland’s principal seaport and a city with over 1000 years of history.

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Length: Cycling ~ 334 km/209 miles, by minibus ~580 km11 Days/10 Nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: Easy to moderate. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 32 to 57 km (20–36 miles) each day. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour except a few gradual hills on the Curonian Spit in Lithuania and hilly coastal terrain in the Landscape Park of the Elblag Upland, Poland.Arrival & departure information / TransfersFerry terminal: RIGA (ferries from Stockholm, Sweden) / GDANSK (ferries to Nynäshamn, Sweden)Airports: RIGA / GDANSK Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)From Riga/to Gdansk airport: 35,- Euro

ACCOMODATION3-4* middle-range hotels

2020 TOUR DATESG8-1. 14.06 – 24.06.2020G8-2. 05.07 – 15.07.2020G8-3. 26.07 – 05.08.2020G8-4. 16.08 – 26.08.2020G8-5. 06.09 – 16.09.2020

TOUR PRICESPrice per person in double/twin room 1450,- EuroPrice in single room 1699,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 10 nights stay at hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Ĕ 10 x breakfast Ĕ Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine Ĕ 5 x 3-course dinners Ĕ Mineral water at your disposal on cycling days Ĕ Services of local tour guide(s) on days 2–10 Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier & helmet Ĕ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus Ĕ Luggage transport as per itinerary Ĕ Entrance to museums: Palanga, Rybachy &

Yantarnyj Ĕ A leisure cruise on Buczyniec Ramp of Elblag Canal Ĕ Official invitation for Russian visa Ĕ Information package (one per room)

Optional Extras (price per person) Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 195,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in

Riga 4* & Gdansk 3* Double/Twin room 50,- Euro Single room 89,- Euro

Discount for extra bed in Double/Twin room – 15 %Minimum group size – 6 people

Day 1: RigaIndividual arrival and welcome meeting with tour guide.

Day 2: Riga & Jurmala Beach, Morning guided tour of Riga Old Town. Then cycle on a bike path to Ju-rmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States. We may cycle along the beach and bath in the sea – its well worth it! Transfer back to Riga for overnight. (Cycle ~30 km, bus ~20 km)

Day 3: Hill of Crosses & the Sea-side Cycle RouteTransfer by bus to the Lithuania Seaside. En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Cycle along the Baltic Coast to Klaipėda, en route stop in Palanga (Botanical Park & Amber Muse-um). Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle ~35 km, bus ~290 km)

Day 4: Along the Curonian Spit to NidaCrossing the lagoon by ferry and cy-cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. En route you can visit the

Hill of Witches, observe a colony of grey herons and cormorants and stop off at the “Dead” sand dunes. 2 over-nights in Nida. (Cycle ~57 km)

Day 5: Along the Curonian Spit to ZelenogradskToday´s bike route leads you through the Russian part of the Curonian Spit National Park. En route explore the Baltic Coast with picturesque dunes, the “dancing” forest and an ornitho-logical museum. Transfer to Kalin-ingrad for 3 overnight stays. (Cycle ~56 m, bus 35 km)

Day 6: Svetlogorsk & YantarnyMinibus transfer to Svetlogorsk, a traditional seaside Spa town with impressive 60 m high coastal cliffs. Today’s cycling takes us through Sambian peninsula to Yantarny, the town named after Amber in Russian. Transfer back to Kaliningrad. (Cycle ~50 km, bus ~65 km)

Day 7: Kaliningrad (Königsberg) – on foot and by minibus (no cycling)Morning guided tour of Kaliningrad, a former German city of Königsberg, capital of East Prussia where Prus-sian kings were crowned. Afternoon free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Kaliningrad.

Day 8: Along GreenVelo Route to FromborkTransfer to Poland and start cycling

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Nida is the most beautiful resort in Lithuania famous for impressive sand dunes and long sand beaches. Day 7: Nida-Juodkrantė-Klaipėda, ~ 58 km/36 mi.Cycling on a bike path, part of the Seaside Cycle Route which takes you along the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda. En route you can explore the “Dead” sand dunes, watch a colony of grey herons & cormorants, visit the Hill of Witches. Finally take a ferry to the Old Town of Klaipėda where stay the last night.

Day 8: KlaipėdaAfter breakfast departure home or staying longer.

estate with its beautiful park and im-pressive neo-gothic church of St.Jacob the Apostle. Overnight in Šilutė.

Day 4: Rusnė Island, ~ 47 km/29 mi.Explore Šilutė and go for a circular cycling trip to Rusnė Island, Lithu-ania’s only island, located in the Nemunas River Delta Regional Park. En route you can explore a tradi-tional fisherman’s smallholding at the Rusnė museum and the 19th C lighthouse in Uostadvaris Harbour. Overnight in Šilutė

Day 5: Ventė Cape & crossing the Curonian Lagoon, cycling ~33 km/ 21 mi., by boat ~14 km/9mi.Cycling to Ventė Cape where you may visit a bird ringing station with a museum of ornithology and an-other 19th C lighthouse. Take a boat to cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida (~1.5 hrs). Overnight in Nida.

Day 6: Free day in Nida ~10  km/ 6 mi.Free day to explore Nida which is a former old fishermen’s village on the Curonian Spit washed by the Baltic Sea from on one side and the Curo-nian Lagoon on the other side. Today

Length: cycling ~ 250 km/156 mi., minibus ~ 40 km, boat ~ 14 km, 8 Days/7 Nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. You will cycle on low traffic roads (a few stretches on gravel/sandy ones), and separate cycle paths (half of the tour), including the Seaside Cycle Route. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour, ex-cept a few sand dunes on the Curonian Spit.Arrival & departure informationFerry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel & Rostock, Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden )Airport: Palanga (35 km / 22 mi. away from Klaipėda). Regular direct flights from Copenhagen (DK), New! Stockholm (SE), Oslo (NO) & New! Bergen (NO), Riga (LV), Warsaw (PL), London Luton & Stanstead (UK), New! Dublin (IE), Dortmund (DE). Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)from/to Palanga airport: 49,- Eurofrom/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro

ACCOMODATIONCat.A: 4* hotel in Klaipėda & 3* hotels; Cat.B: 3* hotels

2020 TOUR DATES*Every Saturday & Sunday from May 23 to August 30, 2020Every Wednesday & Thursday from June 10 to August 27, 2020*This tour is possible on any date May-September from 4 people.

TOUR PRICES – cat. B/A (per person)Price in double/twin room 499,- / 589,- Euro Price in single room 749,- / 839,- EuroSeason extra in DBL/SGL: (27.06–30.08) 36,-/ 76,- Euro(18.07–01.08 ) 86,-/ 136,- Euro(19.07–26.07) 136,-/ 196,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: 7 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower), 7 x breakfast, welcome meeting, luggage transport, transfer by minibus on day 3, boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida, 24 hours service hotline, individual information package (one per room), GPS Tracks. Optional extras (price per person):

Ĕ Rent of trekking bike+1 bag/+2 bags&tacho 60,-/ 75,- Euro

Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec+1 bag/+2 bags 170,-/ 185,- Euro

Ĕ Rent of cyclecross bike+1 bag/+2 bags&tacho 135,-/ 150,- Euro

Ĕ Half board (7 x 3-course dinners, hotel cat. B/A) 145,-/ 159,- Euro

Ĕ Pre/post tour accommodation with breakfast in Klaipėda 3* or 4*. All dates / 24-26 July, (Sea Festival) Double/twin room 43,-/ 75,- Euro or 50,-/ 75,- Euro Single room 75,-/ 125,- Euro or 85,-/ 125,- Euro

Discounts for extra bed: Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 25 %Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people

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8 days self-guided cycling tour from/to Klaipėda (Code SG1)

The Baltic Sea coast visiting Palanga Resort and the Curonian Spit National Park, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, explored individually by bicycle on very scenic cycling routes. Experience tradi-tional Lithuanian country life when cycling in the Nemunas River Delta region. This tour partly covers the Seaside Cycle Route which was the first officially signposted, high quality cycle route in Lithuania opened a decade ago. The tour begins & ends in the historic coastal town of Klaipeda (known as Memel for many years) which boasts a rich, turbulent history from 13thC. A similar tour with shorter cycling distances is designed for families (ask for a quote).

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Day 1: Arrive in KlaipėdaArrive in Klaipėda. Individual trans-fer to the hotel (not included). Over-night in Klaipėda.

Day 2: Along the Seaside Cycle Route to Palanga, ~58 km/36 mi.Information welcome meeting and bicycle collection at the hotel, where you will be greeted by local tour operator. Cycle to Palanga resort (Botanical Park & Amber Museum) and back along cycle route lead-ing through Giruliai Forest and the Seaside Regional Park. Overnight in Klaipėda

Day 3: Klaipėda-Švėkšna-Šilutė, ~ 44km/28 mi., bus ~40 km/25 mi.Transfer by minibus to the inland where start your cycling ride on pic-turesque countryside roads through Pamarys meadows to Šilutė. En route stop in Švėkšna village to explore the

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newly built asphalt cycle trail rolling through a Landscape Park of the Elblag Upland (hilly terrain). Over-night in Elblag.

Day 8. Elblag - Malbork - Gdansk, ~ 32 km/20 mi., by minibus ~ 120 kmTake a half day cruise along the El-blag Canal - the famous early tech-nical masterpiece (not included) or cycle to Buczyniec. Afternoon transfer to Gdansk for overnight. En route stop in Malbork (Marienburg), a former capital of Teutonic Knights, which is famous for the largest me-dieval fortress in Europe.

Day 9: Gdansk (Danzig)Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning city tour. End of the tour.

Day 1: Klaipėda (Memel) Individual arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Klaipeda.

Day 2: Along the Curonian Spit to Nida, ~ 57 km/36 milesCrossing the lagoon by ferry and cy-cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. En route you can visit the Hill of Witches, observe a colony of grey herons and cormorants and stop off at the “Dead” sand dunes. Overnight in Nida.

Day 3: Along the Curonian Spit to Zelenogradsk, ~ 56 km/35 milesToday´s bike route leads you through the Russian part of the Curonian Spit National Park. En route explore the Baltic Coast with picturesque dunes, the “dancing” forest and an ornitho-logical museum. Overnight in Zele-nogradsk.

Day 4: Svetlogorsk & Yantarny, ~ 50 km/31 miles, by minibus 50 kmMinibus transfer to Svetlogorsk, a traditional seaside Spa town with im-pressive 60 m high coastal cliffs. To-day’s cycling takes us through Sam-

bian peninsula to Yantarny, the town named after Amber in Russian. Trans-fer to overnight place in Kaliningrad.

Day 5: Kaliningrad (Königsberg) – on foot and by minibus (no cy-cling)Morning guided tour of Kaliningrad, a former German city of Königsberg, capital of East Prussia where Prus-sian kings were crowned. Afternoon free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Kaliningrad.

Day 6: Along GreenVelo Route to Frombork, ~ 32 km/20 miles, by minibus 50 kmMinibus transfer to Poland where start cycling to Frombork, famous for its Cathedral - the city’s oldest original building and the Museum of Mikolaj Kopernik. Overnight in From-bork.

Day 7. Hilly GreenVelo Route & El-blag, ~ 42 km/26 milesCycle to Elblag along the pictur-esque coast of Vistula Lagoon to El-blag (mainly flat terrain) or party on

9 days self-guided bike tour from Klaipėda to Gdansk (Code: SG18x)

On this tour you will discover three cities well known for their rich history: Klaipėda (Memel), Kaliningrad (Koenigsberg) and Gdansk (Danzig). The Baltic Coast cycle route leads you from Lithuania across the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad into Poland. The tour begins in the Lithuanian seaport of Klaipėda and takes you along the Curonian Spit with many swimming opportunities on the way to Kaliningrad, the former Koenigsberg. This city has been extensively redeveloped since the war to become a true Soviet city - don’t miss your opportunity to see it. From Russia you enter Poland and cycle in Pomerania. After touring the impressive Malbork Castle, built by the Teutonic Knights, your tour ends in Gdansk - a city with over 1000 years of history. Nowadays it’s an important European seaport with a spectacular Old Town. Since 2019, Kaliningrad Region is easily accessible by citizens of 53 countries with free of charge e-Visa!

Three countries tour along the Baltic Coast (the Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad and Gdansk)

Lithuania – Russia (Kal iningrad distr ict) – Poland

Length: Cycling ~ 269 km/168 miles, by minibus ~246 km; 9 Days/8 Nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 32 to 57 km (20–36 miles) each day with a possibility to cycle more kilometres on some days. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour except a few gradual hills on the Curonian Spit in Lithuania and hilly coastal terrain in the Landscape Park of the Elblag Upland, Poland.Arrival & departure information / TransfersFerry terminal: KLAIPĖDA (ferries from Kiel & Rostock, Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden;Airports: PALANGA (35 km / 22 mi. away from Klaipėda) & GDANSK Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)From Palanga airport: 49,- EuroFrom Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- EuroTo Gdansk airport: 35,- Euro

ACCOMODATION3* middle-range hotels

2020 TOUR DATES*SG18x-1. 16.06 – 24.06.2020SG18x-2. 07.07 – 15.07.2020SG18x-3. 28.07 – 05.08.2020SG18x-4. 18.08 – 26.08.2020SG18x-5. 08.09 – 16.09.2020*This tour is available on any other date May–September with min. 4 people!

TOUR PRICES (per person)Price in double/twin room 999,- EuroPrice in single room 1249,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 8 nights stay at hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Ĕ 8 x breakfast Ĕ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus Ĕ Luggage transport as per itinerary Ĕ Guided city tours in Kaliningrad & Gdansk

(entrance fees on own costs) Ĕ Official invitation for Russian visa Ĕ 24 hours emergency hotline Ĕ Information package (one per room)

Optional Extras (price per person) Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with pannier 85,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with pannier 225,- Euro Ĕ Rent of handlebar bag with map/smartphone

holder (Ortlieb) 15,- Euro Ĕ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) 125 Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast

in Klaipėda 3* / Gdansk 3* Double/Twin room 43,- Euro / 50,- Euro Single room 75,- Euro / 89,- Euro

Discounts for extra bed in Double/Twin room - 15 %Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people

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Cycle the Baltics with National Parks of Lahemaa & the Curonian Spit

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Tour distances: cycling ~341 km /213 mi., by coach/minibus ~1107 km, by boat ~14 km11 days / 10 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade:We rate this trip Easygoing to Moderate. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley & Otepää region) and dead flat most of the tour.Arrival & departure information /TransfersAirports: Tallinn/ VilniusTransfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) From Tallinn/ to Vilnius Airport 30,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3–4* middle-range hotels

2020 TOUR DATES*Every Wednesday from May 27 to September 2, 2020*This tour is available on any other date May–September with min. 4 people!

TOUR PRICESPrice in double/twin room per person 1155,- EuroPrice in single room 1545,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Ĕ 10 x breakfast Ĕ Guided city tours in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius Ĕ Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned

minibus Ĕ Luggage transport Ĕ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon from Nida Ĕ Individual information package (one per room) Ĕ GPS Tracks

Optional extras (price per person): Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with a back pannier

99,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 280,- Euro Ĕ Half board (6 x 3-course dinners, except capital

cities) 149,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Tallinn 4* /

Vilnius 3* (with breakfast) Double/twin room 55,- Euro/ 45,- Euro Single room 99,- Euro/80,- Euro

Discounts for extra bed in double/twin roomChildren under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 25 %Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people

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, in-cluding the three capital cities – Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius – with their old towns designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Featuring the National Park Lahemaa, Otepää Lakeland, the beautiful Gauja River valleys and the Curonian Spit which was previously closed to visitors; nowadays it is often called the Lithuanian Sahara. This trip is a self-guided one, but the whole route, except Jurmala and the Curonian Spit, you will be an accompanied by a minibus with bike trailer, your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel, and you can take part in city tours lead by professional guides.

Day 1: Arrive to TallinnIndividual arrival in Tallinn. Guided city tour. Overnight in Tallinn.

Day 2: National Park LahemaaMeeting with your driver. After bus transfer you shall begin your first bike trip through National Park La-hemaa, which is one of the last un-spoiled regions of the Baltic coast. Overnight in Sagadi.(Cycle ~53 km, bus ~90 km)

Day 3: Along Lake Peipsi to TartuMorning transfer by bus to Mustvee. Cycle along Peipsi lake to Varnja. You reach your hotel after bus transfer to Tartu, a famous university town. (Cy-cle ~50 km, bus ~160 km)

Day 4: Through the „Estonian Switzerland“ to Sigulda After bus transfer to Otepää, a lovely place with many lakes, start your cy-cling through the so-called „Estonian

Switzerland“. Transfer to Sigulda, in Latvia for overnight. (Cycle ~28 km, bus ~235 km)

Day 5: Gauja National Park & RigaCycling through Gauja National Park, en route enjoy spectacular views of the Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, Turaida castle and the oldest church in Latvia (1205). Afternoon transfer to Riga, where a guided tour of the charming Old Town awaits. Overnight in Riga. (Cycle ~17 km, bus ~50 km)

Day 6: Riga & Jurmala Beach, The morning is free to explore Riga. Then cycle on a bike path to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States. You may cycle along the beach and bath in the sea – its well worth it! Take a train back to Riga (30 min) for over-night. (Cycle ~35 km, train ~25 km)

Day 7: Hill of Crosses & the Sea-side Cycle RouteTransfer by bus to Lithuania Sea-side. En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Cycle along the Baltic Coast to Klaipėda, en route stop in Palanga (Botanical Park & Amber Museum). Overnight in Klaipeda. (Cycle ~42 km or 32 km, bus ~290 km).

Day 8: Curonian Spit National ParkCrossing the lagoon by ferry and cy-cling along the Curonian Spit to Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. En route you can visit the Hill of Witches, watch a colony of

grey herons and cormorants; explore the “Dead” sand dunes on foot. Over-night in Nida. (Cycle ~57 km)

Day 9: Crossing the Curonian LagoonTake a morning boat across the Cu-ronian Lagoon to the continent (~1.5 hrs). Cycle to Ventė Cape to explore bird observatory and the 19thC light-house. Transfer by bus along the Ne-munas River to Kaunas (overnight). (Cycle ~31 km, bus ~185 km, boat ~ 14 km)

Day 10: Trakai island castle & capital VilniusMinibus transfer to the Lake District where start cycling through pictur-esque countryside on gentle hills. Arrive in Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Finish the tour with a transfer to Vilnius and guided tour of the Old Town. (Cycle ~20 km, bus ~97 km)

Day 11: Tour ends in Vilnius Individual departure after breakfast.

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Day 5: Saaremaa IslandEnjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin-sula famous for its lighthouse. You may also visit Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics. (Cycle ~46 km, by minibus ~40 km)

Day 6: Saaremaa & TallinnTake a morning ride to the Kaali me-teorite crater which is listed on the world’s giant craters listTransfer by bus to Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. (Cycle ~30 km or ~40 km, by minibus ~210 km, by ferry 6 km)

Day 7: National Park Lahemaa After a short minibus transfer go for a circular bicycle ride through National

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Day 1: Arrive in RigaIndividual transfer to the hotel (not included). Overnight in Riga.

Day 2: Riga & Jurmala Seaside Meeting at the hotel with our rep-resentative, bicycle collection and guided tour of Riga Old Town. In the afternoon free time or cycling on a bicycle path to Jurmala, return by train back to Riga. (Cycle ~30 km, by train 25 km).

Day 3: Riga & Gauja National ParkTransfer to Saulkrasti, where start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia. Cycling through Gauja National Park. Over-night in Sigulda. (Cycle ~40 km, by minibus ~50 km)

Day 4: Sigulda-SaaremaaTransfer to Saaremaa. Cycle on pic-turesque road along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Mändjala or Kuressaare, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays. (Cycle ~38 km, by minibus ~330 km, by ferry ~6 km).

Park Lahemaa which is one of the last unspoiled regions of the Baltic coast. The National park is a nature lover’s paradise. There are dense woods, marshes, lakes and waterfalls to discover. (Cycle ~53 km, by mini-bus ~90 km)

Day 8: Along the Russian border & Lake Peipsi to TARTU Morning transfer by bus to Mustvee where you’ll begin a pleasant bicycle trip along Peipsi Lake. En route, you’ll pass fishing villages. You reach your hotel after a bus transfer to Tartu, a famous, historic university town. (Cy-cle ~50 km, by minibus ~160 km)

Day 9: OTEPÄÄ (“Estonian Swit-zerland”) Transfer to Otepää, a beautiful place with many lakes, start your cycling to Sangaste which is famous for its 19th century romantic castle built in the style of Windsor Palace. Transfer back to Riga in Latvia. (Cycle ~ 28 km, by minibus ~ 285 km)

Day 10: RigaBreakfast at hotel. End of the tour.

10 days self-guided circular cycling tour from Riga (Code SG14)

Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour in-cludes the two capital cities – Riga and Tallinn – with their Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; and the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa. Start and finish the tour in Riga, travel on to Estonia in the north, experience a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside for an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these quite different countries. This trip is a self-guided one, but the whole route, except Jurmala, you will be an accompanied by a minibus with bike trailer, your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel, and you can take part in city tours (Riga, Tal-linn) lead by professional guides.

Tour distances: cycling ~325 km/203 mi., coach/minibus ~1165 km, by boat ~12 km10 days/9 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We rate this trip as Moderate one. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 20 to 57 km (13-36 miles). The terrain is varied and rolling with a few gradual hills (a few steep ups and downs in Otepää region and the Gauja River valley and dead flat most of the tour.Arrival & departure information /TransfersAirport: Riga (www.riga-airport.com) Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)from/to Riga airport 35,- Euro

ACCOMODATION3–4* middle-range hotels

2020 TOUR DATES* – Low seasonSG14-01. 22.05. – 31.05.2020SG14-02. 29.05. – 07.06.2020SG14-03. 05.06. – 14.06.2020SG14-15. 28.08. – 06.09.20202020 TOUR DATES* – High seasonSG14-04. 12.06. – 21.06.2020SG14-05. 19.06. – 28.06.2020SG14-06. 26.06. – 05.07.2020SG14-07. 03.07. – 12.07.2020SG14-08. 10.07. – 19.07.2020SG14-09. 17.07. – 26.07.2020SG14-10. 24.07. – 02.08.2020SG14-11. 31.07. – 09.08.2020SG14-12. 07.08. – 16.08.2020SG14-13. 14.08. – 23.08.2020SG14-14. 21.08. – 30.08.2020*This tour is available on any other date May–September with min. 4 people!

TOUR PRICES/person (low/high season)Price in double/twin room 1069,-/ 1099,- Euro Price in single room 1399,-/ 1469 - Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 9 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Ĕ 9 x breakfast Ĕ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus Ĕ Luggage transport Ĕ Guided tours in Riga and Tallinn Ĕ A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island Ĕ Information package (one per room) Ĕ GPS Tracks

Extra services (price per person): Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier 95,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 260,- Euro Ĕ Rent of handlebar bag 20,- Euro Ĕ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) 124,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Riga 4* (B&B)

Double/twin room 50,- Euro Single room 89,- Euro

Discounts for extra bed in double/twin roomChildren under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 25 %Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people

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Church, Krimulda. Overnight in Sig-ulda. (cycle ~40 km, minibus ~100 km)

Day 8: Saaremaa IslandMorning transfer to the largest Es-tonian island of Saaremaa. Travel on picturesque road along the Baltic Sea Coast to Angla village where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Kuressaare, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays at the seaside. (cycle ~38 km, minibus ~330 km, ferry 6 km)

Day 9: Saaremaa Island Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin-sula famous for its lighthouse and picturesque seaside. (cycle~46 km, minibus ~40 km)

Day 10: Saaremaa Island & Tallinn Cycle to the Kaali meteorite crater. En route stop in Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, famous for the medi-eval Episcopal Castle from 13thC. Transfer by bus to Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of the Old Town. Overnight in Tallinn. (cycle~40  km, minibus ~210 km, ferry 6 km)

Day 11: TallinnBreakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

Day 1: Arrive to VilniusWelcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 2: Vilnius & Trakai island castle City tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithu-ania for more than 600 years. After-noon trip to Trakai, the former capi-tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Then cycling through picturesque countryside on gentle hills and transfer by coach to the hotel in Kau-nas. (cycle ~35 km., minibus ~75 km)

Day 3: Crossing the Curonian LagoonMorning transfer along the Nemu-nas River to the coast. In the after-noon cycling to Ventė Cape where is a bird observatory and the 19thC lighthouse. Take a boat across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida. Overnight in Nida. (cycle ~31 km, minibus ~185 km, boat ~14 km)

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Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park From Nida cycling on the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit. En route to Klaipėda you may stop at the “Dead” sand dunes, visit Juodkrantė settlement and go swim-ming in the Baltic Sea. Overnight in Klaipeda. (cycle ~57 km)

Day 5: The Seaside Cycle Route & Hill of Crosses Cycle through the Seaside Regional Park to Palanga where is a Botanical Garden and Amber Museum. Trans-fer to Riga (Latvia). En route stop at the Hill of Crosses, an unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Overnight in Riga. (cycle ~32 km, minibus ~290 km)

Day 6: Riga & Jurmala BeachMorning guided tour of a medieval hanseatic town of Riga. In the af-ternoon free time in Riga or cycling to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long white sand beaches. Take a train back to Riga (30 min; not included). (cycle ~30 km, by train ~25 km)

Day 7: Riga & Gauja National Park Transfer to Saulkrasti, where you may visit the Latvian bicycle museum. Cy-cling through Gauja National Park to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Lat-via. En route enjoy spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gutmana cave, Turaida castle and the oldest Latvian

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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, including the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their old towns designated by UNESCO 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 variety of towns, villages and landscapes, and get an excellent feel for the different characters of these distinctive countries. The tour begins in Vilnius where you get your tour maps with detailed program and route description. Next day your rental bikes will be ready for your first ride in Trakai. This trip is a half-guided tour during the whole trip, except the Curonian Spit and Jurmala, our driver with a mini-bus and bike trailer is with you and you can take part in city tours (Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lead by professional guides. Our driver will transport your luggage every day to the next hotel.

Cycle the Baltics with Saaremaa Island, the Curonian Spit & Gauja National Park

ITINERARY (cycling ~358 km / 224 miles, by bus ~1245 km, by boat ~26 km, by train ~25 km)

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 31 to 57 km (19–36 miles). The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour.Arrival & departure information /TransfersAirports: Vilnius / TallinnTransfers: (price for one way up to 3 people) From Vilnius / to Tallinn Airport 30,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3-4* middle-range hotels

2020 TOUR DATES* – High seasonSG11-01. 22.06 – 02.07.2020SG11-02. 29.06 – 09.07.2020SG11-03. 06.07 – 16.07.2020SG11-04. 13.07 – 23.07.2020SG11-05. 20.07 – 30.07.2020SG11-06. 27.07 – 06.08.2020SG11-07. 03.08 – 13.08.2020

2020 TOUR DATES* – Low seasonSG11-09. 17.08 – 27.08.2020SG11-10. 24.08. – 03.09.2020*This tour is available on any other date May-September with min. 4 people!

TOUR PRICES (low/high season)

Price per person in double room 1125,-/ 1155,- EuroPrice in single room 1499,-/ 1545,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 10 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes Ĕ Breakfast daily Ĕ Transfers by air-conditioned minibus Ĕ Luggage transport as per itinerary Ĕ Guided tours in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn Ĕ Boat trips across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida Ĕ A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island Ĕ Individual information package (one per room) Ĕ GPS Tracks

Optional extras (price per person): Ĕ Rent of Trekking bicycle with a pannier 99,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 280,- Euro Ĕ Half board (excl. Vilnius, Riga & Tallinn) 149,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation in Vilnius 3* /

Tallinn 4* (with breakfast) Double/twin room 45,- Euro/ 55,- Euro Single room 80,- Euro/ 99,- Euro

Discount for Extra bed in double/twin room – 25 %Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people!

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Day 1: Arrive in RigaIndividual transfer to the hotel (not included). Overnight in Riga.

Day 2: Riga & Jurmala Seaside Meeting at the hotel with our repre-sentative, bicycle collection, guided tour of Riga Old Town. In the after-noon free time or cycling on a bicy-cle path to Jurmala, return by train back to Riga. (Cycle ~30 km, by train 25 km).

Day 3: Riga & Gauja National ParkTransfer to Saulkrasti, where start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia. Cycling through Gauja National Park. Over-night in Sigulda. (Cycle ~40 km, by minibus ~50 km)

Day 4: Sigulda-SaaremaaTransfer to Saaremaa. Cycle on pic-turesque road along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where

paradise. (Cycle ~53 km, by minibus ~90 km)

Day 8: Along Lake Peipsi to TARTU Morning transfer by bus to Mustvee where you’ll begin a pleasant bicycle trip along Peipsi Lake. En route, you’ll pass fishing villages. You reach your hotel after a bus transfer to Tartu, a famous, historic university town. (Cy-cle ~50 km, by minibus ~160 km)

Day 9: Travel to St. PetersburgGo by minibus to St. Petersburg in Russia. En route you may stop at Puhtitsa Dormition Convent in Kuremäe. (No cycling, by minibus ~ 335 km)

Day 10. St. Petersburg - the ‘Ven-ice of the North’Guided walking city tour to see the historical centre of St. Petersburg. Af-ternoon free on your own for visiting museums, going on a boat trip in the Neva River and canals or exploring one of St. Petersburg suburbs – Pe-terhof, famous summer residence of the Russian tsars, etc.

Day 11: St. PetersburgBreakfast at hotel. End of the tour.

the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Mändjala or Kuressaare, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays. (Cycle ~38 km, by minibus ~330 km, by ferry ~6 km).

Day 5: Saaremaa IslandEnjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Penin-sula famous for its lighthouse. You may also visit Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics. (Cycle ~46 km, by minibus ~40 km)

Day 6: Saaremaa & TallinnTake a morning ride to the Kaali me-teorite crater which is listed on the world’s giant craters listTransfer by bus to Tallinn. Check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. (Cycle ~30 km or ~40 km, by minibus ~210 km, by ferry 6 km)

Day 7: National Park Lahemaa After a short minibus transfer go for a circular bicycle ride through National Park Lahemaa which is one of the last unspoiled regions of the Baltic coast. The National park is a nature lover’s

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11 days self-guided cycling tour from Riga (Code SG14ru)

Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour in-cludes the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa, the two capital cities – Riga and Tal-linn, and St. Petersburg, also known as the ‘Cultural Capital of Russia’. Old towns of both capital cities and historical centre of St. Petersburg are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Start the tour in Riga, travel on to Estonia and further to Russia in the north, experience a wide variety of towns, vil-lages and countryside. Since 2019, Leningrad Region of Russia with St. Petersburg is easily accessible by citizens of 53 countries with free of charge e-Visa! This trip is a self-guided one, but the whole route, except Jurmala & St. Petersburg, you will be an accom-panied by a minibus with bike trailer, your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel, and you can take part in city tours (Riga, Tallinn, St. Petersburg) lead by professional guides.

Tour distances: cycling ~297 km/186 mi., coach/minibus ~1215 km, by boat ~12 km11 days/10 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We rate this trip as Moderate one. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 20 to 57 km (13-36 miles). The terrain is varied and rolling with a few gradual hills (a few steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley and dead flat most of the tour. Arrival & departure information /TransfersAirport: Riga / St. PetersburgTransfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)from Riga/to St. Petersburg airport 35,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3-4* middle-range hotels

2020 TOUR DATES – Low seasonSG14ru-01. 22.05 – 01.06.2020SG14ru-15. 28.08 – 07.09.20202020 TOUR DATES – High season H1SG14ru-02. 29.05 – 08.06.2020SG14ru-05. 19.06 – 29.06.2020SG14ru-06. 26.06 – 06.07.2020SG14ru-07. 03.07 – 13.07.2020SG14ru-08. 10.07 – 20.07.2020SG14ru-09. 17.07 – 27.07.2020SG14ru-10. 24.07 – 03.08.2020SG14ru-11. 31.07 – 10.08.2020SG14ru-12. 07.08 – 17.08.2020SG14ru-13. 14.08 – 24.08.2020SG14ru-14. 21.08 – 31.08.20202020 TOUR DATES – High season H2SG14ru-03. 05.06 – 15.06.2020SG14ru-04. 12.06 – 22.06.2020*This tour is available on any other date May–September with min. 4 people!

TOUR PRICES/person (low/H1/H2 season)in double/twin room 1295,-/ 1325,-/ 1475,- Euroin single room 1750,-/ 1820,-/ 2125,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 10 nights stay in hotels (rooms with WC/shower) Ĕ 10 x breakfast Ĕ Transfers by air-conditioned coach /minibus Ĕ Luggage transport Ĕ Guided tours in Riga, Tallinn & St. Petersburg Ĕ A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island Ĕ Official invitation for Russian visa Ĕ Information package (one per room) Ĕ GPS Tracks

Extra services (price per person): Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier 85,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 235,- Euro Ĕ Rent of handlebar bag 18,- Euro Ĕ Half board (5 x 3-course dinners) 124,- Euro Ĕ Pre-tour accommodation in Riga 4* (with breakfast)

Double/single room 50,- / 89,- Euro Ĕ Post-tour accommodation in St. Petersburg 4* (B&B)

Double/twin room 83,-/98,-/133,- Euro Single room 165,-/195,-/265,- Euro

Discount for Extra bed in double/twin room – Children under 5 yrs. old – free of charge, from 5 yrs. old – 15 %Minimum group size – 2 or 4 people!

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Day 1: VilniusArrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer to your hotel (not included). Over-night in Vilnius.

Day 2: Vilnius & Trakai Castle, ~32 km/19 mi.Collection of rental bikes at the ho-tel. Morning free to explore Vilnius. Then cycling to Trakai, a former capi-tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for its 14thC island castle. Overnight in Trakai.

Day 3: Trakai – Kaišiadorys – Kaunas, ~46 km/ 30 mi.+train (~30 min.)Cycling on a picturesque, rolling road through the land of lakes and hills, pass Elektrėnai and finish in Žąsliai, where you’ll take a train (not includ-ed) for a half-hour ride to Kaunas, the second largest city and former Lithuanian capital from 1919–1939. where take a train (30 min, not in-cluded). Overnight in Kaunas.

Day 4: Along the Nemunas River to Panemune Castle, ~75 km/47 mi.Morning free to explore the Old

Town of Kaunas, then cycling along the Nemunas River and take a ferry across the river to Vilkija. Continue cycling along the river to impressive Panemune Castle (16-17thC). Over-night in Panemune Castle.

Day 5: Panemune Castle – Jurbar-kas – Tauragė, ~60 km/38 mi.Continue cycling along the river to Jurbarkas. Then cycle through the woods towards Tauragė, passing the Viešvilė Nature Reserve. Overnight in Tauragė.

Day 6: Tauragė – Žemaičių Naum-iestis – Šilutė, ~60 km/38 mi.Cycling on local, country roads to Šilutė, passing small villages and set-tlements. Overnight in Šilutė.

Day 7: Šilutė – Kintai – Ventė – Nida, ~33 km/21 mi or 48  km/ 30 mi. +14 km by boatCycle to Ventė Cape (19thC light-house & Ornithological Station). Crossing the Curonian Lagoon by

boat to Nida, one of the most beau-tiful resorts in Lithuania, located on the Curonian Spit. Overnight in Nida.

Day 8: Along the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda, ~58 km/36 mi.Explore Nida. Then cycle on an as-phalt bike path through woods along the Curonian Spit to Klaipeda (en route the Dead Dunes, a colony of grey herons & cormorants, the Hill of Witches). Overnight in Klaipėda.

Day 9: KlaipėdaBreakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

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9 days self-guided cycling tour from Vilnius to Klaipėda (Code SG2)

Cycling from Vilnius through changing countryside & towns, this route takes cyclists through a little-known, fascinating corner of Europe. The tour begins in the capital Vilnius and leads to Trakai & its 14thC island castle before heading towards Kaunas, a former Lithuanian capital. Follow the Nemunas River from Kaunas to the coast, cross the unique Curonian lagoon by boat to the beautiful resort, Nida. Cycle along the spit to explore its treasures before taking a ferry back across the lagoon to the historic coastal town of Klaipeda (known as Memel for many years) which boasts a rich, turbulent history from 13thC. Nowadays, it’s a bustling, modern town with a wide range of cafes & restaurants & many annual festivals, e.g. jazz, folklore.

Cycling in Lithuania – from the capital to the seaside & the Curonian Spit National Park

Tour distances: cycling ~364 km /226 mi., by train ~40 km, by boat ~14 km., 9 days / 8 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We rate this trip as moderate level. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads, only a few stretches are on main roads with more car traffic, and cycle paths range from 30 to 68 km (19–42 miles). Some stretches along the Nemunas River will be on roads with more traffic. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days around Vilnius, Trakai and on the Curonian Spit..Arrival & departure information / TransfersAirports: Vilnius & Palanga (35 km/22 mi. away from Klaipėda).Ferry terminal: Klaipėda (ferries from Kiel & Rostock, Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden)Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)From Vilnius airport: 30,- Euro To Palanga airport: 49,- Euro To Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3–4* middle-range hotels

2020 TOUR DATESJuly & August: dailyJune: start on Monday, Thursday & SundayThe tour is possible on any other date May–June & September with a boat supplement for crossing the Curonian Lagoon.

TOUR PRICES (per person)Price in double/twin room 495,- EuroSingle room 760,- EuroSeason supplement in DBL (23.06–31.08) 30,- EuroSeason supplement in SGL (23.06–31.08) 60,- EuroBoat supplement (01.05.–23.06. & 31.08.–30.09):2–3 people – 115,- Euro 4–5 people – 60,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: 8 nights stay at the hotels (rooms with WC/shower), 8 x breakfast, Boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon, 24 hours service hotline, Individual information package (one per room), GPS TracksOptional extras:

Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with handlebar bag 99,- Euro Ĕ E-bike/Pedelec (Bosch) with a pannier 245,- Euro Ĕ Half board (8 x 3-course dinners) 199,- Euro Ĕ Luggage transport (up to 8 people) 499,- Euro Ĕ Bus ticket Klaipeda–Vilnius 30,- Euro (+ 5,- Euro/

bike) Ĕ Train ticket Klaipeda-Vilnius 25,- Euro/ 2nd class

(+ 10,- Euro/bike) or 30,- Euro/3rd class Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in

Vilnius 3* / Klaipėda 3* Double/twin room 45,- / 43,- Euro Single room 80,-/ 75,- Euro

Discount for extra bed in DBL room – 15 %Minimum group size – 2 people

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plore beautiful nature and extensive system of water canals with polders made in the East Prussian times. Overnight in Polessk.

6. Day: Polessk – Kaliningrad (Königsberg) ~65 km/41 mi.Today there’s a beautiful bike ride which, from time to time, passes through shaded lanes lined with trees. Arrival in Kaliningrad, former Königsberg, the previous capital of East Prussia. Overnight in Kalinin-grad.

7. Day: Kaliningrad – Svetlogorsk ~ 55 km/35 mi.Free morning or whole day to dis-cover Kaliningrad. Afternoon cycling or take a later train to Svetlogorsk, an old spa town with 60 meter high coastal cliffs. Overnight in Svetl-ogorsk.

8. Day: Svetlogorsk – Yantarnyj – Zelenogradsk ~75 km/47 mi.Cycling trough West Sambia to Yan-tarnyj, which means “amber” in Rus-sian and everything here is related to the amber business. Then cycle to Zelenogradsk (overnight), a popular seaside resort with elegant old villas.

1. Day: Klaipėda (Memel)Arrival in Klaipėda. Individuall trans-fer to your hotel (not incl.) Overnight in Klaipėda.

2. Day: Klaipėda – Šilutė ~63 km/ 39 mi. Information briefing at the hotel. Get rental bikes and cycle on country and forest roads to Šilutė (overnight).

3. Day: Šilutė – Pagėgiai ~53 km/ 33 mi.Explore Šilutė and cycle on country roads to Pagėgiai for overnight.

4. Day: Pagėgiai – Sovetsk – Sesnovka ~73 km/46 mi. Cycle over the Queen Louise Bridge to the Russian border which you cross and enter the Russian enclave within the EU. Explore Sovetsk, for-merly Tilsit, known for its rich tradi-tions of cheese production (Tilsit cheese). Finish the ride at hotel in Sosnovka.

5. Day: Sosnovka – Matrosovo – Polessk ~61 km/38 mi. Cycle to Polessk where you may visit the castle ruins from the 17th C. Then you can do a return cycle trip along the Curonian lagoon to ex-

12 days self-guided cycling tour from/to Klaipėda (Code: SG5)

Discover the Baltic Sea coast in Lithuania and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad by cycling around the Curonian Lagoon. On this tour you will experience traditional country life when cycling in the Nemu-nas River Delta region, explore the Curonian Spit National Park with its former fishermen’s villages, an impressive, unique landscape of dunes and enjoy typical, shady East Prussian tree lined avenues. Eve-rywhere you’ll discover traces of rich culture and fascinating history, especially in Russian towns like Sovetsk (Tilsit) and Kaliningrad, the former Koenigsberg, which has been redeveloped after the war to become a true Soviet city - don’t miss your chance to experience it. The tour begins & ends in the Lithua-nian coastal town of Klaipėda.

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Cycling around the Curonian Lagoon (the Curonian Spit & Kaliningrad District)

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Length: Cycling ~ 561 km/351 mi.12 Days/11 Nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We rate this trip easygoing to moderate. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths of the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days on the Curonian Spit.Arrival & departure information / TransfersFerry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel & Rostock (DE), Karlshamn & Trelleborg (SE))Airport: Klaipėda/Palanga (35 km/22 mi. away from Klaipėda). Regular flights from Copenhagen (DK), New! Stockholm (SE) and Dublin (IE), Oslo (NO), Riga (LV), Warsaw (PL) ,London (UK) & Dortmund (Wizzair)Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)From/to Palanga airport: 49,- EuroFrom/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- Euro

ACCOMODATION3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses

2020 TOUR DATESDaily 01.05–30.09. 2020TOUR PRICES (per person)Price in double/twin room 699,- Euro Price in single room 1149,- EuroSeason supplement (20.06–25.08) in double/twin room 60,- Euro in single room 100,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: 11 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms with WC/shower), 11 x breakfast, official invitation for Russian visa, passport fee for registration in Kaliningrad (RU), 24 hours service hotline, individual information package (one per room)Optional extras (price per person):

Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier 110,- euro Ĕ Rent of bike tacho (min.4 functions) 10,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 280,- Euro Ĕ Rent of cyclecross bike with a pannier 225,- Euro Ĕ Rent of 2 panniers (Ortlieb, ~40l) 30,- Euro Ĕ Half board (9 x 3-course dinners) 199,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in

Klaipėda 3* All days/ On 24–26 July, 2020 (Sea Festival) Double/twin room 43,- / 63,- Euro Single room 75,-/ 150,- Euro

Ĕ Luggage transport (price per group up to 8 people) 799,- Euro

Discount for extra bed in DBL room – 15%Minimum group size – 2 people

9. Day: Along the Curonian Spit to Lithuania ~ 56 km/35 mi.The tour takes you along the Russian part of the Curonian Spit. En route you can explore the Baltic Coast with picturesque dunes, the “dancing” for-est and an ornithological museum. Overnight in Nida.

10. Day: Free day in NidaFree day to explore Nida which is one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. You can go swimming, sunbathing or simply strolling around this former old fishermen’s village, walking along impressive sand dunes, visiting the Fisherman’s House, the Amber Gallery, etc.

11. Day: Nida – Juodkrantė – Klaipėda, ~ 60 km/38 mi.Cycling on an asphalt bike path (part of the Seaside Cycle Route) which takes you along the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda. En route you can ex-plore the “Dead” sand dunes on foot, watch a colony of grey herons and cormorants, visit the Hill of Witches, etc. Overnight in Klaipėda.

12. Day: KlaipėdaBreakfast at the hotel. Individual de-parture or extended stay in Klaipėda.

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with several, welcoming pubs on the shore. Overnight in Pavilosta.

Day 5. Pavilosta-Jūrkalne-Kuldiga, ~63 km/38 miCycle to Jurkalne along a very pictur-esque coastline with quiet, unspoiled beaches. Arrrive in Kuldiga, a former capital of Kurzeme Duchy, now fa-mous for the Old Town with charming atmosphere; Ventas Rumba, the wid-est waterfall in Europe, and Riežupe sand caves. Overnight in Kuldiga .

Day 6. Kuldiga-Renda-Kandava, ~60 km/ 38 miCycle to Kandava along the Abava River. En route pass through Sabile village famous the most northern open-air vineyard in the world, reg-istered in the Guinness Book of Re-

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Tour distances: cycling ~363 km /227 mi., by train ~20 km8 days / 7 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: Cycle routes mainly on roads with little traffic and cycle paths (more traffic on road to Liepaja, Latvia). Routes range from 25 to 75 km (15–47 miles) each day. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour. Arrival & departure information / TransfersFerry terminal: Klaipėda (from Kiel & Rostock, Germany; Karlshamn & Trelleborg, Sweden) / Riga (Stockholm, Sweden)Airports: Palanga (35 km/22 mi. away from Klaipėda) & Riga Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 persons).From/to Palanga airport: 49,- EuroFrom/to Klaipėda ferry terminal: 30,- EuroFrom/to Riga airport: 35,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses

2020 TOUR DATESDaily 01.05–30.09.2020TOUR PRICES (per person)Double room 445,- Euro Single room 695,- EuroSeason supplement (15.06–25.08) in double/single room 20,- Euro

TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 7 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms

with WC/shower) Ĕ 7 x breakfast Ĕ 24 hours service hotline Ĕ Individual information package (one per room) Ĕ GPS Tracks

Optional extras: Ĕ Trekking bike with handlebar bag 99,- Euro Ĕ E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier +tacho 220,- Euro Ĕ Rent of cyclecross bike with a pannier 185,- Euro Ĕ Bicycle tachometer (min. 4 functions) 10,- Euro Ĕ A pair of waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, 40 l) 22,- Euro Ĕ Rent of helmet (size S, M, L, XL) 10,- Euro Ĕ Half board (7 x 3-course dinners) 174,- Euro Ĕ Luggage transfer (group up to 8 people)

440,- Euro Ĕ Bus ticket Riga–Klaipeda 29,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in

Klaipeda 3* / Riga 4* (per person) Double/Twin room 43,-/ 50,- Euro Single room 75,-/ 89,- Euro

Discount for extra bed in DBL room - 15 %Minimum group size – 2 people

Cycling in western Lithuania & Latvia

8 days self-guided cycling tour from Klaipėda to Riga (Code: SG3)

A cycle tour through some of the most beautiful areas of Lithuania before crossing into Latvia to explore its hidden treasures. The journey begins by cycling along a famous Lithuanian route along the Baltic coast. The route continues through beautiful countryside in Latvia with its constantly changing land-scape, small villages & old towns to end in the former Hanseatic port of Riga.

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Day 1. KlaipėdaIndividual arrival in Klaipėda and transfer to your hotel (not included). Overnight in Klaipėda.

Day 2. Klaipėda-Palanga ~29 km/ 18 miCollection of rental bicycles at the hotel. Cycle on asphalt cycle path through the Seaside Regional Park to Palanga resort, famous for its Botani-cal Park and Amber Museum. Over-night in Palanga.

Day 3. Palanga-Nica-Liepaja, ~76 km/ 47 miCycle on picturesque cycle path along the Baltic Sea Coast to Šventoji where you’ll cross the river over a cable bridge. Then cycle on the main road and cross the border into Latvia. Overnight in Liepaja.

Day 4. Liepaja-Vergale-Pavilosta, ~57 km/36 miExplore the Old Town of Liepaja. Cycle on picturesque road to Pa-vilosta, which is a small fishing port

cords. The winemaking tradition in Sabile dates back to the 16th century. Overnight in Kandava.

Day 7. Kandava-Tukums-Jurmala-Riga, cycle ~78 km/49 mi, by train 20 kmCycle to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States, well known for its curative mud, mineral waters and 32 km long white sand beach (possible to cycle on the beach). From Jurmala take a train or cycle to Riga. Over-night in Riga

Day 8. RigaFree time in Riga and departure home.

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many forests and meadows. Arrive in Padise where you can explore the cloister ruins and climb its tower to see the Estonian landscapes. Over-night in Padise.

Day 8. Padise – Keila-Joe – Tallinn (~65 km/41 mi)Follow the signposted cycle route towards Tallinn; en route you can stop to explore Keila-Joe waterfall, Tabasalu and Rannamõisa Cliffs, also you can visit Rocca al Mare Open Air Museum. Overnight in Tallinn .

Day 9. Free time in TallinnIndividual departure home.

Day 1. RigaIndividual arrival in Riga and transfer to your hotel (not included). Over-night in Riga.

Day 2. Riga – train to Sigulda – Turaida – Birini (~23 km/14 mi.)Collect rental cycles at your hotel and take a train to Sigulda (~1h). The cycle route leads through the Gauja River national park known for its im-pressive sandstone cliffs and caves, hilly landscape, thick forests and castles. En route you can visit Turaida castle complex, the oldest Latvian church, Krimulda, look at Birini Man-or house. Overnight in Birini.

Day 3. Birini - Limbaži – Ainaži (~88 km/55 mi.)Continue cycling through pictur-esque countryside of Vidzeme region to the Baltic coastline. En route look at Igate Manor house and the Red Cliffs at the Salaca River . Overnight in Ainaži.

Day 4. Ainaži – Häädemeeste – Pärnu (~70 km/44 mi.)Crossing the Estonian border and continue cycling on the old coastal road in the direction of Pärnu. From Häädemeeste you may go on smaller and longer gravel road or join the Via Baltica highway at Rannametsa. Ar-rive in Pärnu, Estonia’s most popular

Cycling in western Lithuania & Latvia

Tour distances: cycling ~475 km /295 mi., by train ~ 53 km.9 days / 8 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: Cycle routes mainly on roads with little traffic and cycle paths. Bicycle route is flat, except for a few undulations in the Gauja River valleys (LV) and between Padise and Tallinn (EE).Arrival & departure information / TransfersAirports: Riga (www.riga-airport.com) / Tallinn (www.tallinn-airport.ee)Ferry terminals: RIGA (ferries from Stockholm, Sweden) / TALLINN (ferries to Stockholm, Sweden, & Helsinki, Finland).Transfers: (price for one way up to 3 people)From Riga airport or ferry terminal 35,- EuroTo Tallinn airport or ferry terminal 30,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3* middle-range hotels and guesthouses (rooms with WC/shower)

2020 TOUR DATESDaily 01.05–30.09.2020

TOUR PRICES (per person)Double/Twin room 535,- EuroSingle room 855,- EuroSeason supplement (15.06–15.08) 50,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 6 nights stay at 3–4* hotels Ĕ 2 nights stay at guesthouses Ĕ 8 x breakfast Ĕ 24 hours service hotline Ĕ Individual information package (one per room) Ĕ GPS Tracks

Extra services (price per person): Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with handlebar bag

119,- Euro Ĕ Bike tacho rental (min. 4 functions) 10,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 295,- Euro Ĕ Rent of 2 waterproof panniers (Ortlieb, ~40 l)

25,- Euro Ĕ Half board (8 x 3-course dinners) 299,- Euro Ĕ Additional nights Rīga 4 * (incl. breakfast)

Double room: 50, - Euro Single room: 89, - Euro

Ĕ Additional nights Tallinn 4 * (incl. breakfast) Sun.-Thu./ Fr.-Sat.) Double room: 59,- Euro / 65,- Euro Single room: 95,- Euro / 110,- Euro

Ĕ Luggage transport (price per group up to 8 people) 599,- Euro

Discount for extra bed in DBL room – 15 %Minimum group size – 2 people

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Cycling along the Baltic coast to Tallinn

9 days self-guided cycling tour from Riga to Tallinn (Code: SG4)

This cycle tour leads along the Baltic coast from the Art Nouveau capital city, Riga, through a National Park passing numerous, sleepy fishing coastal villages, little known beaches & Spa towns towards Tal-linn. A rewarding cycle tour along flat cycle ways in the invigorating air & natural beauty of the Baltic coastline.

spa resort. Overnight in Pärnu.

Day 5. Pärnu – Tostamaa – Varbla (~75 km/46 mi.)Cycle along the Baltic Coast follow-ing the national cycle route No.1 and EuroVelo signs. En route you will pass several resort villages popular among holiday makers because of the 60-km beach. Overnight in Varbla.

Day 6. Varbla – Lihula – Haapsalu (~92 km/57 mi.)Cycle on a winding road around Matsalu Bay which is one of the most important wetland bird areas in Eu-rope protected as Matsalu National Park. Arrive in Haapsalu, a pictur-esque summer resort. Overnight in Haapsalu.

Day 7. Haapsalu – Padise (~59 km/36 mi.)Cycle on the old Haapsalu-Tallinn road which has very little traffic,

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as a nature lovers’ paradise. Also you can visit an old wool factory or the Hiiumaa museum in Kaasari. Then your route goes to Sõru harbour and by ferry to Saaremaa Island (15 km/1¬hr). Overnight in Leisi.

Day 6: Across Saaremaa Island to Kuressaare, ~51 km/32 mi.Today’s cycle route passes the Angla windmills and the Kaali meteorite crater, which is the most impressive natural monument in Estonia. Cycle to Kuressaare (overnight), the capi-tal of Saaremaa and home to the 13thC bishopric castle.

Day 7: KuresaareFree day in Kuresaare for exploring the bishopric castle, cycle to Järve beach and sand dunes - popular place for swimming and sun bath-ing, or take a longer ride to Sõrve peninsula which is very interesting for nature lovers, hikers and swim-mers.

Day 8: Koguva & Muhu Island, ~78 km/49 mi.Cycle on secondary roads and a 3 km long dam connecting the islands of Saaremaa and Muhu. En route to overnight place in Koguva village

Day 1: Arrive in TallinnIndividual arrival in Tallinn and transfer (not included) to your hotel. Overnight in Tallinn.

Day 2: Tallinn-Padise, ~65 km/41 mi.Collect your bikes and start cycling out of Tallinn on the EuroVelo route along the northern seacoast. En route explore Türisalu Cliffs and Padise monastery ruins. Overnight in Padise.

Day 3: Padise – Haapsalu, ~55 km/35 mi.Cycle on road with little traffic, but many forests and meadows. Arrive in Haapsalu (overnight), a traditional summer resort, with its picturesque small, wooden houses, castle ruins and beautiful sea promenade.

Day 4: Hiiumaa Island, ~38 km/24 mi.Cycle to Rohuküla (10 km) to catch a ferry to the beautiful Estonian island of Hiiumaa (22 km/1.5 hrs). Continue cycling to Kärdla, a “capital city” (overnight)

Day 5: Kassari & Saaremaa Island, ~63 km/40 mi.Enjoy the ride across Hiiumaa Is-land’s wild beauty which is known

you can stop to see the Maasi for-tress ruins, small windmills, an os-trich farm, etc.

Day 9: Along the Western Sea-coast, ~58 km/36 mi.Continue the tour through Muhu Island to Kuivastu harbour, take a ferry (7 km/25 min) to the mainland and cycle along the coast through a nature reserve to Varbla (overnight).

Day 10: Varbla – Pärnu Resort, ~70 km/44 mi.Last cycling day followa the seaside road passing a golf course and the sandy Valgeranna beach. Arrive in Pärnu (overnight) - Estonia’s summer capital & seaside resort, famous for many green parks, sandy beaches, etc.

Day 11: Pärnu – bus to TallinnLeave your bikes at the guesthouse & take a public bus (not included) to Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. Free time to explore Tallinn (over-night).

Day 12: Tallinn – end of the tourFree time in Tallinn.

Tour distances: cycling ~480 km/300 mi, ferry 44 km, 12 days/11 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We grade this trip as easy to moder-ate. Daily signposted biking routes, mainly on roads with little traffic and cycle paths in towns. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some cycling days between Tallinn and Padise. 3 ferries be-tween the Estonian islands are planned on this tour (pay locally).Arrival & departure information / TransfersAirport: Tallinn (www.tallinn-airport.ee) Ferry terminal: Tallinn (regular ferry lines from Hel-sinki (FI) & Stockholm (SE))Transfer: (price for one way for up to 3 people)From/to Tallinn airport: 30,- Euro

ACCOMODATION2–4* star hotels and guesthouses

2020 TOUR DATESDaily 01.05–30.09.2020

TOUR PRICES (per person) with 2 nights at 2* hotel / 4* hotel in Kuresaare

Price in double/twin room 835,- Euro/ 935,- EuroPrice in single room 1130,- Euro/ 1330,- EuroSeason discount (September) 50, - Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 11 nights stay at the hotels/guesthouses (rooms

with WC/shower), Ĕ 11 x breakfast Ĕ 24 hours emergency hotline Ĕ Individual information package (one per room)

Optional extras: Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with handlebar bag 135,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 299,- Euro Ĕ Luggage transfers (up to 6 people) 625,- Euro Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in

Tallinn 4* (price per person per night Sun-Thu/ Fri-Sat) Double/twin room 59,- Euro/ 65,- Euro Single room 95,- Euro/ 110,- Euro

Discount for extra bed in DBL room– 15 %Minimum group size – 2 people

12-days self guided cycling tour from/to Tallinn (Code: SG9P)

Estonia is characterised by its unique natural landscapes and traditional hospitality. Vibrant cities, desert beaches, peace and the unspoiled beauty of the countryside - a paradise for cyclists. But it’s the Estonian islands which are the jewels of the country. You’ll spend your holiday on these islands which are amongst the most beautiful that the Baltic Sea has to offer. Lighthouses and windmills are the land-marks of these islands. To begin your journey, you will get to know the Estonian capital Tallinn. This tour then takes you from Haapsalu to the second largest island Hiiumaa before crossing to the biggest island, Saaremaa. En route back to the mainland, you’ll cycle on the island of Muhu & from there into the sum-mer capital of Estonia, Pärnu.

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Day 1: Arrive in TallinnOvernight in Tallinn.

Day 2: Tallinn – Helsinki – Porvoo, ~60 km /37 mi+ferryFerry will take you to Helsinki, from where you start this tour towards St. Peterburg. Quiet bike road will lead you to the second oldest city in Finland – Porvoo famous for its red shore houses (overnight).

Day 3: Porvoo – Kotka, ~82 km / 51 mi. Cycling to Kotka, en-route passing Loviisa, a small seaside town with authentic old wooden houses, market square and the Bonga Castle. Arrival in Kotka, which is home to the Finish Maritime Museum and the Maretarium. Overnight in Kotka.

Day 4: Kotka – Vyborg (Russia), ~124 km / 77 miA bike road continues all the way to Finland’s oldest garrison town Hamina. Continue cycling on a small and twisty road to the Russian bor-der and further to the city of Vyborg, birthplace of world-famous Jean Si-belius. Overnight in Vyborg.

Day 5: Vyborg – Luzhki, ~70 km / 43 mi. The route from Vyborg to

night in Kingissepp.

Day 9: Kingissepp – Toila (Esto-nia), ~80 km / 50 miCycle to Ivangorod and cross the border to the Estonian town Narva, which is a melting pot of Estonian and Russian cultures. Continue cycling to Toila, en route pass by Narva-Jõesuu resort with a large sandy beach, and Sillamäe, an industrial town which was closed for visitors in former soviet times. Overnight in Toila.

Day 10: Toila – Vihula, ~100 km  / 62 mi. The road to Vihula is on the top of the cliff with amazing views to the Baltic Sea. You will pass Es-tonia’s highest waterfall in Valaste and romantic Saka Spa Hotel (coffee break!). Finish the ride of the day in Lahemaa National Park. Overnight in Vihula.

Day 11: Vihula – Tallinn, ~105 km / 65 mi. Continue the tour towards Tallinn. En route you may visit Sagadi and Palmse Manor houses, explore Viru Bog and Jägala Waterfall, and then cycle around the old mine to Maardu. From there, cycle on a bike path to Tallinn for the last overnight.

Day 12: Tallinn – end of the tour

Luzhki is on a secondary road, close to the shores of Baltic Sea. Primorsk, the second largest Russian port on the Baltic Sea, once belonging to Finland, has some well-preserved Finnish heritage worth visiting. Overnight in Luzhki.

Day 6: Luzhki – St.Peterburg, ~110 km / 68 miCycle to St. Peterburg, the highlight of this tour. On the way you will pass summer resorts and fine sand beach-es for refreshing swim. With its nu-merous palaces, museums, churches, restaurants and cafes, St. Petersburg needs more time. It is recommended to stay there more than 1 night. Over-night in St. Petersburg (not included).

Day 7: St. Peterburg – Peterhoff, ~33 km / 20 miAfter short ride from St. Peterburg, you will reach Peterhoff. The palace and the gardens with numerous fountains, are the main sights there. Plan some hours for the visit. Over-night in Peterhoff.

Day 8: Peterhoff – Kingissepp, ~115 km / 71 miThe way from Peterhoff to Kingis-sepp is a cycling day with no inter-esting sights on the way except a few small Russian villages. Over-

12-days self-guided round cycling tour from/to Tallinn (Code: SG12P)

One tour, three countries! Enjoy this bike tour around the Finish Gulf and discover Finland, Russia and Estonia on very scenic routes at the Baltic coast. The tour includes the National Park Lahemaa, which is one of the last unspoiled places in the Baltic Sea Region, two capital cities – Tallinn and Helsinki, and the highlight of the tour – St. Petersburg, also known as the ‘Cultural Capital of Russia’. Tallinn old town and historical centre of St. Petersburg are designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Start the tour in Tallinn (or Helsinki), travel by ferry to Helsinki where start your cycling trip around the Finish Gulf. Since 2019, Leningrad Region of Russia with St. Petersburg is easily accessible by citizens of 53 countries who can apply on-line for free of charge e-Visa.

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Tour distances: cycling ~884 km/553 mi, 12 days/11 nights

TOUR INFORMATIONCycling grade: We grade this trip as moderate to difficult, and suitable for experienced cyclists who can carry their own luggage on bikes and can do ~100 km/63 mi and more each day. Daily biking routes, mainly on roads with little traffic (more traffic on roads in Russia) and cycle paths in Finland and Estonia, ranging from 33 to 124 km (21–78 miles) each day. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some cycling days.Arrival & departure information / TransfersAirport: Tallinn (www.tallinn-airport.ee) Ferry terminal: Tallinn (regular ferry lines from Helsinki (FI) & Stockholm (SE))Transfer: (price for one way for up to 3 people)From/to Tallinn airport: 30,- Euro

ACCOMMODATION3–4* star hotels

2020 TOUR DATESDaily 01.05–30.09.2020

TOUR PRICES (per person)Price in double/twin room 955,- EuroPrice in single room 1425,- Euro

THE TOUR INCLUDES: Ĕ 10 nights stay at the hotels (rooms with WC/

shower), Ĕ 10 x breakfast Ĕ Official invitation for Russian visa Ĕ 24 hours emergency hotline Ĕ Individual information package (one per room) Ĕ GPS tracks

THE TOUR DOESN’T INCLUDE: 1 night in St. Petersburg, arrival/departure transfers, lunches & dinners, bike rent, luggage transport (not possible), ferry tickets, entrance to museums, Russian visa, tips

Optional extras (price per person): Ĕ Rent of trekking bike with a pannier 135,- Euro Ĕ Rent of E-bike/Pedelec with a pannier 299,- Euro Ĕ Rent a pair of waterproof panniers (40 l) 30,- Euro Ĕ Rent of handlebar bag with map holder 20,- Euro Ĕ Sending a bike to Helsinki, Finland 70,- Euro Ĕ Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki ~30–45,- Euro

(+6,- Euro for a bike) Ĕ Pre/post-tour accommodation with breakfast in

Tallinn 4* (price per night Sun-Thu/ Fri-Sat) Double/twin room 59,- Euro/ 65,- Euro Single room 95,- Euro/ 110,- Euro

Discount for extra bed in DBL room – 15 %

Minimum group size – 2 people

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• informing the participants about the travel docu-ments such a passport, visa, customs, foreign ex-change and sanitary regulations of the countries they are visiting.For non-compliance with the above-described provi-sions the tour operator shall be liable to participants.

9. Limited liabilityThe liability of the tour operator is limited. BBT acts only as an agent for the customers and performs the following functions: provides hotel and other ac-commodation services, restaurant and other public catering services, excursions and transportation services and is not responsible for any unforeseen incidents such as injury, loss, damage or delay, in cases of higher violence, governmental orders or sig-nificant policy changes (wars, riots, natural disasters, epidemics, etc.), or reasons that are not under the control of the tour operator. The tour operator is not responsible for additional costs incurred as a result of the schedule change, and for other similar incidents, which have not been caused by the tour operator. Rarely, we come to a situation where we have to change the programme, or the place of accommoda-tion without notice. We ask for your understanding on this matter.

10. ComplaintsIf you feel you have a reason to complain on our ser-vices, please write us immediately. Please do it at the latest one month after the end of your tour. The seat of the operator is relevant in case of legal arguments.

11. Contact Details of tour operator:BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL, uab Owner & director: Saulius RužinskasNaujoji Uosto Str. 3, LT-92120 Klaipeda, LithuaniaTel. + 370 46 300145E-mail: reservation@bbtravel.ltInternet: www.balticbike.lt

IMPRINT:Printing house: DRUKA, uabDesign: DRUKA, uab / A. ZybartėPhotos: S. Ružinskas, A. Gaidamavičius, E. Vaškaitis, www.thorstenbroenner.deCopyright © 2020 Baltic Bike Travel

General Terms and Conditions, Baltic Bike Travel, uab (BBT)1. Booking & confirmationBooking and confirmation is in written form. Receiv-ing from us a written confirmation means that the tour is going to take place. With the confirmation you shall receive the tour information with a list of hotels, travelling tips (pre-departure information) and the bill.

2. Bikes Comfortable trekking bike (optional 7-speed Shi-mano hub gears with back-pedal break or 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears with free wheel; optional frame of different size with a crossbar or low lady‘s/unisex) with a waterproof pannier and helmet is included in the package price of BBT guided group tours (G1, G1E, G5, G8). On all other tours you can bring your own bike or you can rent from BBT a trek-king bike and extra equipment (odometer, water-proof panniers, helmet, child or cargo trailer, etc.). It is also possible to rent an E-bike/Pedelec for most tours (it is included on guided tour G1E). Please let us know when reserving your tour, what type of BBT bike and size (your height in cm), which optional ex-tras you choose (size of helmet or your head in cm is needed if you require our rental helmet).During the tour, each participant is financially re-sponsible for the rental bicycle (in case of damages or losses).

3. PaymentThe first installment is 50% of the tour price and is paid as bank transfer to BBT bank account or by cred-it card via PayPal upon receiving the confirmation. The remaining amount is to be paid at the latest two weeks before the tour. All bank transfer payments must be affected “without charge for beneficiary” as no “bank charges” have been included in the tour prices. In case of PayPal payment, 4% administration fee will apply.Payments will only be accepted in EUR to PayPal account paypal@bbtravel.lt or preferable by bank transfer to:

BALTIC BIKE TRAVEL, uab Address: Naujoji Uosto Str. 3, LT-92120 Klaipeda, LithuaniaBank: SWEDBANK, ABAddress: Konstitucijos Av. 20A, LT-03502 Vilnius, LithuaniaSWIFT: HABALT22 IBAN: LT147300010112671706

4. DiscountsChildren up to 5 years old in double room sharing

bed with parents - travel for free. People from 5 years old in double room with extra bed:– 25% from double room price (on tours with fixed departure dates G1, G1E, SG1, SG7, SG11, SG14) – 15% from double room price (on all other guided and self-guided tours).

5. Supplementary chargesA surcharge of 20% is applied for services during the night hours (23:00–6:00) and during bank holidays.

6. Number of participants On tours (G1, G5,G8) with one guide the group size is up 19 people, but groups can be up to 25 people if escorted by two multilingual guides. New group tour for e-bikers (G1E) will be run with one billingual guide and up to 15 people.All BBT cycle tours (group and individual on fixed de-parture dates and all other self-guided tours), except guided tours G1E, G5, G8 & GX2, are guaranteed from 2 people! The tours G1E, G5 & G8 are guaran-teed from 6 people.All guided tours G1, G1E, G5, G8 and self-guided tours offered on fixed departure dates (SG1, SG7, SG11, SG14, SG14ru, SG18x) are available for exclu-sive groups on any other dates during the season (May-September), but with larger minimum group size. Please contact BBT for prices and other condi-tions.

7. Cancellations In case you have to cancel your reservation, please be aware that we have already started our work and have carried certain costs. The following cancellation fees will be charged by BBT:•resignation after the written confirmation – 50 EUR per person• 56–36 days before departure – 10% of the price• 35–22 days before departure – 25% of the price• 21–15 days before departure – 35% of the price• 14–8 days before departure – 50% of the price• 7–1 day before departure – 80% of the price• in case of cancellation on the day of departure or “No-Show” – 90% of the price

8. Liability The tour operator is liable for: • selection of service providers and supervising of services, • gathering the services altogether,• description of services in catalogues or brochures,• processing of travel reservations,• organization, reservation and confirmation of the travel services,

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www.balticbike.lt