Lithuania Coastal Cycle
8 Days Starting and ending in Klaipeda, Lithuania
Visiting: Klaipeda, Šilutė, Nida
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LTH
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Lithuania Coastal Cycle" tour and discover the enchanting landscapes, rich traditions, and folklore of Lithuania. This self-guided cycling adventure takes you through the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit, the picturesque Nemunas River Delta, and the vibrant city of Klaipeda. Enjoy cycling along the Seaside Cycle Route, exploring charming villages, and visiting historical sites like the Amber Museum and the Hill of Witches. With hybrid bike rental, luggage transfers, and detailed route notes provided, you'll have everything you need for a seamless journey. Experience the unique blend of old and new Europe as you pedal through this captivating Baltic nation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Klaipeda
Location: Klaipeda
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrive in Klaipeda, Lithuania’s third-largest city and main port, situated on the Dane River. After checking into your hotel, explore this former Prussian capital’s mix of new
and old including the cobbled Old Town with its distinctively German flavour. If you arrive early in the day you can visit the Curonian Spit.
Day 2 : By Bike Along The Seaside Cycle Route To Palanga, Return To Klaipeda (58Km/36Mi)
Location: Klaipeda
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning at 9am you will have an information meeting at your hotel where you will be greeted by our local representative. Today you will cycle to Palanga resort along the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route leading through Giruliai Forest and the Seaside Regional Park. En route you can explore the Dutchman’s Cap – a 24-metre-high coastal cliff and Plaze Lake. In Palanga you can visit the Botanical Park and Amber Museum, cycle along J. Basanavicius pedestrian street with many cafes and restaurants and explore the 470m pier heading into the Baltic Sea. Return to Klaipeda using the same or slightly different route.
Day 3 : Morning Transfer Inland, Cycle On Country Roads To Silute (47Km/29Mi)
Location: Šilutė
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning transfer by minibus inland to Veivirzenai, where you'll start cycling on picturesque countryside roads through Pamarys meadows to Šilute. This region is known as a land of storks and the White Stork truly deserves its place as Lithuania's national bird. En route you can stop in Švekšna village to explore the estate with its beautiful park and impressive neo-Gothic church of St Jacob the Apostle. Overnight in Šilute.
Bus transfer: 40km/25mi
Day 4 : Loop Cycle To Rusne Island In The Nemunas River Delta Regional Park (47Km/29Mi)
Location: Šilutė
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Šilute town and go for a return ride to Rusne Island, which is the only Lithuania’s island located in the Nemunas River Delta Regional Park. Be sure to visit Rusne village and find a new monument of famous Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi and his good friend Hermann Kallenbach. From there you can see the Russian oblast of Kaliningrad just 100 metres across the Nemunas river. Cycle around the island and explore its wild nature and beautiful views from birdwatching towers and the 19th C lighthouse in Uostadvaris Harbour. Return to Silute and your hotel.
Day 5 : Cycle To Vente Cape (33Km/21Mi) Then Boat Across The Curonian Lagoon To Nida
Location: Nida
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's cycle takes you to Vente Cape where you can visit a renowned bird ringing station with a museum of ornithology and the 19th century lighthouse which has a panoramic view of the unique landscape including a glimpse of the glistening Curonian Spit sand dunes. One million birds pass through the station each migratory period. Take a boat (14km) to cross the Curonian Lagoon and arrive in Nida, then ride to your hotel. Overnight in Nida.
Boat transfer: 14km/9mi
Day 6 : Free Day In Nida, Explore By Foot Or By Bike (10Km/6Mi)
Location: Nida
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You're free today to explore Nida which is a former old fishermen’s village on the Curonian Spit, washed by the Baltic Sea on one side and the Curonian Lagoon on the other. Today Nida is the largest settlement in Neringa region and one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Cycle or walk along impressive sand dunes, visit the most popular places of interest – the Fisherman’s House, the summer house of famous German writer Thomas Mann and the Amber Gallery. Overnight in Nida.
Day 7 : Cycle Along The Curonian Spit To Klaipeda (58Km/36Mi)
Location: Klaipeda
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will cycle on the paved bike path of the Seaside Cycle Route, which takes you along the Curonian Spit to Klaipeda. En route you can explore the “Dead” sand dunes on foot, watch a colony of grey herons and cormorants, visit the Hill of Witches which houses one hundred fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures of Lithuanian legends scattered along a forest path, swim in the Baltic Sea, or relax and take in the sun on golden beaches. After arriving in Smiltyne, you take a ferry to the Old Town of Klaipeda. Overnight in Klaipeda.
Day 8 : Trip Concludes
Location: Klaipeda
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip concludes this morning in Klaipeda after breakfast.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 star hotels -
7 breakfasts
Enjoy 7 breakfasts during your stay.
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7 nights in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
Stay in 3-star hotels for 7 nights with twin share rooms and ensuite facilities.
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Hybrid bike rental with helmet, handlebar bag and one tachometer per two bikes
Rent a hybrid bike with a helmet, handlebar bag, and one tachometer per two bikes. E-bike available for an additional supplement.
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Information pack with route notes and map
Receive an information pack with route notes and a map (one set per room), along with GPS tracks.
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Luggage transfer
Luggage transfer is included for one piece of luggage (maximum 20kg) and one small bag/backpack. A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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Boat trip across Curonian Lagoon to Nida
Enjoy a boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida.
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Transfer by minibus from Klaipeda to Veivirženai
Travel by minibus from Klaipeda to Veivirženai.
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Emergency hotline
Access to an emergency hotline for assistance.
What's Not Included
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Travel to and from Klaipeda
Travel to and from Klaipeda is not included.
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Meals not listed as included, drinks
Meals not listed as included and drinks are not covered.
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Travel insurance - mandatory
Travel insurance is mandatory and not included.
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Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday
A tour guide is not included as this is a self-guided cycling holiday.
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Bike Hire security deposit
A security deposit of Euro 100 for hybrid bikes or Euro 200 for E-bikes or Gravel bikes is required.
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Solo traveler or single room supplement
A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
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Entrance Fees, not listed as included
Entrance fees not listed as included are not covered.
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Transfers not listed as included
Transfers not listed as included are not covered.
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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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Excess luggage
Excess luggage beyond the included allowance is not covered.
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Items of a personal nature - eg. phone calls, laundry
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry are not included.
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Drinks, lunch and dinner each day
Drinks, lunch, and dinner each day are not included.
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Tour guide - this is a self guided trip
A tour guide is not included as this is a self-guided trip.
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Helmets
Helmets are not included.
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Entrance fees and transfers not noted as included
Entrance fees and transfers not noted as included are not covered.
Grading
The trip is graded moderate (grade 3). You will cycle on low traffic roads (some gravel ones), sandy forest trails and high-quality cycle paths of the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route. The terrain is dead flat most of the tour, except a few sand dunes on the Curonian Spit.
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
Travel includes hybrid bike rental with helmet, handlebar bag, and one tachometer per two bikes. Transfers by minibus and boat are also provided, along with luggage transfer services.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights in comfortable 3-star hotels, each offering twin share rooms with ensuite facilities, ensuring a relaxing stay after your daily adventures.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of bike is provided for the tour?
A hybrid bike rental with helmet, handlebar bag, and one tachometer per two bikes is provided. E-bikes are also available for an additional supplement.
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Is this a guided tour?
No, this is a self-guided cycling holiday. You will receive an information pack with route notes and a map, and there is an emergency hotline available.
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What kind of terrain can I expect during the cycling tour?
The terrain is mostly flat, with some gravel roads, sandy forest trails, and high-quality cycle paths. There are a few sand dunes on the Curonian Spit.
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What should I carry during the cycling day?
You should 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 additional costs I should be aware of?
Yes, additional costs include meals not listed as included, drinks, travel insurance, entrance fees not listed as included, transfers not listed as included, and a bike hire security deposit (Euro 100 for hybrid bikes / Euro 200 for E-bikes or Gravel bikes). A supplement will also apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
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What is the luggage transfer policy?
Luggage transfer is included, with a maximum of one piece weighing up to 20kg and one small bag or backpack. A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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What kind of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 3-star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities for 7 nights.
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Is travel insurance mandatory for this tour?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this tour.
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What is the difficulty level of this cycling tour?
The trip is graded as moderate (grade 3).
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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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Low Deposit
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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.