Lithuania and Poland Cycle
10 Days Starting in Vilnius, Lithuania and ending in Warsaw, Poland
Visiting: Vilnius, Druskininkai, Dzukija National Park, Wigry National Park, Augustow, Warsaw
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LBP
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 18
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure through the picturesque landscapes of Lithuania and Poland with the "Lithuania and Poland Cycle" tour. This journey takes you through the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Vilnius and Warsaw, offering a blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty. Cycle along the serene Nemunas River, explore the vast Dzukijos and Biebrza National Parks, and ride the scenic "Green Velo" cycle path. Enjoy guided tours, including a walk through Vilnius Old Town and a loop ride around Wigry Lake. With comfortable 3-star accommodations, delicious meals, and a bilingual guide, this tour promises an enriching and active holiday experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Vilnius
Location: Vilnius
Accommodation Name: Hotel
On arrival in Vilnius, make your way to the joining hotel (or we can assist with an arrival transfer on request, please ask for our rates), where you'll stay for 2 nights. Vilnius has been Lithuania's capital for more than 600 years. There will be a city tour tomorrow morning however depending on when you arrive, we recommend taking a walk through the old town. In the evening at 7.30 pm there will be a welcome meeting with your guide.
Day 2 : Visit Vilnius And Trakai, Cycle Around Lake Glave (23Km/14Mi)
Location: Vilnius
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we head out for a guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town. Set on the Vilnia river and with its historic centre awash with beautiful buildings and cobblestone streets, Vilnius has a wonderful ambience.
In the afternoon we transfer to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, where our first cycle tour starts, on gentle hills around Galve lake. At Trakai you may visit (optional) the 14th Century island castle built on a small island in the lake. Return to Vilnius for overnight.
Coach transfer: approx 55km/34mi
Day 3 : Cycle Alongside The Nemunas River To Druskininkai (32 Or 48Km/20 Or 30Mi)
Location: Druskininkai
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we transfer by minibus to Merkine, where we get on our bikes to ride to Druskininkai, one of the best climatic and wellness spring resorts in Europe. We'll cycle via Liškiava, famous for its 17-18th Century Dominican monastery complex on the banks of the Nemunas River. On arrival in Druskininkai, there's free time at the resort or you can take an optional loop a ride in the woods. Dinner at the hotel (included). We spend two nights here.
Coach transfer: approx 100km/62.5mi
Day 4 : Transfer Then Cycle In Dzukija National Park (52Km/32.5Mi)
Location: Dzukija National Park
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning we transfer to Dzukija National Park, the largest park in Lithuania. 90% of the park is covered with pine forests and it's one of 13 wild PAN parks in Europe. Here we'll cycle through the woods and ethnographical villages. In the afternoon we'll visit Grutas Park, which has a unique distinction of being the place where all unwanted statues of Lenin were taken after Lithuania regained its independence from the Soviet Union.
Coach transfer: approx 55km/34mi
Day 5 : Cross The Border Into Poland, Cycle Via Suwalki To Wigry National Park (55Km/34Mi)
Location: Wigry National Park
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we transfer across the border to Poland. Once in Poland, we start cycling on rolling hills, enjoying picturesque views to beautiful lakes and the Polish countryside. Wigry National Park is our destination. En route we visit Suwalki, the largest town and the capital of the historical Suwalki region. Check into the hotel, our base for two nights. Dinner at the hotel (included).
Coach transfer 85km/53mi
Day 6 : Loop Cycle At Wigry National Park (47Km/29Mi)
Location: Wigry National Park
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we'll enjoy a loop ride on marked trails around Wigry Lake, the largest (with 15 islands), one of the deepest (73m) and most beautiful lakes in the Podlaskie Voivodeship region. En route we'll explore a former monastery, built by the Camaldolese monks in the 17th Century. The complex, complete with a church and 17 hermitages, is spectacularly located on a peninsula in the lake. Later we'll ride back to the hotel.
Day 7 : Transfer To Augustow, Cycle On The Greenvelo To Biebrza National Park (57Km/36Mi)
Location: Augustow
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, a short transfer takes us to Augustow, a small but appealing town that's the gateway to the Suwalki region at the Netta River. Today we cycle along the 'Green Velo' (cycle path) to Biebrza National Park, which protects vast and relatively untouched fenlands. Its forests and marshes support a unique variety of plants, wetland birds including eagle-owls and cranes, and mammals such as elk and beavers. On arrival in Goniadz, check-in and dinner (included) at the hotel.
Coach transfer: 28km/17.5mi
Day 8 : Cycle The Royal Route Through Biebrza National Park, Transfer To Warsaw (39Km/24Mi)
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we will cycle along the Royal Route (Polish: Trakt Królewski) through Biebrza National Park, before transferring to Warsaw, capital of Poland. Check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour on foot of Warsaw Old Town. Dinner in a local restaurant (included).
Coach transfer: 180km/112mi
Day 9 : Explore Warsaw By Bike (36Km/22Mi)
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
On our final cycle we'll explore Warsaw beyond the Old town and Central district, riding on both sides of the river Vistula through many green areas of Warsaw, by some cultural and historic landmarks that you may choose to visit individually without bikes this afternoon. Early afternoon drop off the bikes and farewell your tour guide and driver. Free time in the afternoon to explore Warsaw.
Day 10 : Trip Concludes
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trip concludes in Warsaw after breakfast. We can assist with booking extra nights on request.
What's Included
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Accommodation
8 nights in 3 star hotels -
8 breakfasts and 4 dinners
The breakfast and dinners are provided at your overnight hotel or a local restaurant. Breakfast will generally be buffet style with breads, cheese, some meats, spreads and perhaps yoghurt and muesli. There will also be juice, coffee, and tea.
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8 nights in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
During the trip you will be accommodated in 3 star hotels, specially chosen for their location and service. Rooms will typically be twin share with a private bathroom.
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Information pack
One set per room booked, including GPS tracks.
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Luggage transfer
1 piece maximum 20 kg and 1 small day pack, supplement applies for excess.
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Hybrid bike rental
Hybrid bike rental with pannier, helmet and lock (electric bike available - supplement applies).
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Bilingual tour guide
English and German speaking, available from days 2-8.
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Support vehicle
A support vehicle will be available during the tour.
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Welcome briefing and welcome drink
A welcome briefing and welcome drink will be provided.
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Mineral water during cycle days
Mineral water will be provided during cycle days.
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Internal transfers
Internal transfers as described by air conditioned coach or minibus.
What's Not Included
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Travel to Vilnius and from Warsaw
Travel to the starting point in Vilnius and from the endpoint in Warsaw is not included.
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Meals not listed as included, drinks
Any meals and drinks not listed as included are excluded.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
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Tips for tour guide/s and driver
Tips for the tour guide/s and driver are not included.
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Single room supplement
A supplement will apply if you book a single room.
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Transfers not listed as included
Any transfers not listed as included are excluded.
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Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
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Entrance fees not listed as included
Any entrance fees not listed as included are excluded.
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Excess luggage
A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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Items of a personal nature
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry are not included.
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Lunches, 4 dinners, drinks
Lunches, 4 dinners, and drinks are not included.
Accommodation
8 nights in 3 star hotels. During the trip you will be accommodated in 3 star hotels, specially chosen for their location and service. Rooms will typically be twin share with a private bathroom. Included meals are taken at the hotel or a nearby restaurant and drinks are available for purchase through the restaurant. Most hotels will have wifi although it may be limited to the lobby. Air conditioning in hotels in this region is not commonplace.
Grading
The trip is introductory to moderate and requires a good level of fitness to fully participate in the cycling. Daily biking routes are mainly on low traffic roads and range from 25 to 57km/16 to 36mi, with the possibility to cycle more km on some days. The terrain is flat most of the tour except a few gradual hills in Lithuania around Trakai and Merkine, and Wigry National Park. The walking in towns is along cobbled streets. The trip is van supported with transfers included on most days, as shown.
What You Carry
During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
Mode of Transport
Internal transfers as described by air conditioned coach or minibus. The trip is van supported with transfers included on most days, as shown.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
During the trip, you will be accommodated in 3-star hotels, specially chosen for their location and service. Rooms will typically be twin share with a private bathroom. Most hotels will have Wi-Fi, although it may be limited to the lobby. Air conditioning in hotels in this region is not commonplace.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Breakfast will generally be buffet style with breads, cheese, some meats, spreads, and perhaps yogurt and muesli. There will also be juice, coffee, and tea. Dinners are provided at your overnight hotel or a local restaurant.
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Is there a support vehicle available during the tour?
Yes, a support vehicle will be available during the tour.
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What kind of bike is provided for the cycling tour?
A hybrid bike rental with pannier, helmet, and lock is provided. An electric bike is also available for an additional supplement.
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Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, there are guided walking tours of Vilnius Old Town and Warsaw Old Town included in the itinerary.
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What is the level of difficulty for this cycling tour?
The trip is graded as introductory to moderate and requires a good level of fitness to fully participate in the cycling. Daily biking routes range from 25 to 57 km (16 to 36 mi) and are mainly on low traffic roads. The terrain is mostly flat except for a few gradual hills in Lithuania around Trakai and Merkine, and Wigry National Park.
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What should I carry during the cycling days?
During the cycle day, you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone, and water. A small daypack that can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
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Are there any entrance fees included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to Grutas Park of Soviet Sculptures in Lithuania and Wigry Monastery in Poland are included.
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Is there an emergency contact available during the tour?
Yes, an emergency hotline will be available during the tour.
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What kind of internal transfers are included in the tour?
Internal transfers as described are by air-conditioned coach or minibus. The trip is van supported with transfers included on most days, as shown in the itinerary.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.