7-Day self-guided supported bike tour along the Nemunas Delta & the Curonian Spit
Highlights
Klaipeda, Palanga, Šilutė, Nida, Rusnė
Locations Covered
Klaipeda, Palanga, Šilutė, Nida, Rusnė
bird, nature, cultural, cycling
Tour Type
bird, nature, cultural, cycling
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
English, German, Lithuanian, Russian
Languages
English, German, Lithuanian, Russian
Description
This tour offers a great opportunity to explore Klaipeda, the Curonian Spit, and the most popular Lithuanian seaside resort Palanga whilst riding a bicycle at your own pace. Most cycle tracks are asphalt lanes that stretch along the Baltic coast, with several miles-long rides in the forest or on country roads. This is an even-surface trip with several hills and slopes only. Additionally, part of this route follows the international Euro Velo 10 and Euro Velo 13 tracks.
This is a self-guided supported trip, allowing you to explore the destinations independently while receiving all the necessary support. Our driver will transport your luggage to the next hotel or location, ensuring you can travel light. You will have access to detailed maps to assist with your exploration, and should any issues arise, we are here to take care of everything for you.
Additional 250 euros will be added to the total price if you are travelling alone.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Klaipeda
Arrival in Klaipeda. Meet and greet with the guide.
- A walking tour around Klaipeda.
An overnight stay in Klaipeda.
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Day 2: Klaipeda-Palanga-Klaipeda. (55 km (approx. 34 miles) long bike ride)
You will leave the hotel on your bicycles and ride all the way to Palanga. The cycle track stretches across the Seaside Regional Park.
On your way, you make a stop next to the largest precipice of Lithuania called the Dutchman’s Cap. Palanga is the most popular seaside resort in Lithuania. It is home to the historic Tiskeviciai Palace and the Amber Museum. Tourists enjoy leisurely walks along the pedestrian promenade which leads onto the bridge to the sea.
An overnight stay in Klaipeda.
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Day 3:Klaipeda-Vente Cape-Silute. (36 km (around 22 miles) long bike ride and 30 km (around 19 miles) on a bus)
In the morning, you will have a transfer to the Klaipeda region of Memelland. The cycle track starts in Silute, from where you will be going to Rusne, the largest island of Lithuania.
On your way, you will pass the historic Bismarck colony, which used to be inhabited by swamp dwellers.
Having reached the town of Rusne, you will be cycling to Uostadvaris and pay a visit to an old lighthouse to admire the wonderful nature.
Our next stop is Rusne, where you will be able to grab some freshly smoked fish sold by the local fishermen.
After the trip, you will return to Silute.
An overnight stay in Silute.
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Day 4: Silute-Vente Cape-Nida. (30 km (about 19 miles) long bike ride and about an hour-long trip on a ship)
On this day, the trip will take you all the way to the Nemunas Delta, which is home to a nature reserve.
While cycling there, you will make a stop at a mesmerising Aukstumala marsh.
Next, you will be going to Vente Cape, where you will visit the bird ringing station and find out about millions of birds passing through this magic place every season.
Afterwards, you will be sailing on a ship to Nida and pass the Curonian Spit.
An overnight stay in Nida.
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Day 5: Nida (15 km (approx. 9 miles) on a bike)
Today is all about getting to know Nida – the pearl of the Baltic coast.
You will have the chance to visit the great Parnidis Dune, the summer residence and museum of the Nobel prize-winning author Thomas Mann and the local amber gallery, old fishermen cemetery, and the museum of a historic artists’ colony.
After a hearty lunch, it is high time to take a dip in the sea or a pleasant walk around Nida.
An overnight stay in Nida.
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Day 6: Nida-Klaipeda (55 km (about 34 miles) long bike ride)
This part of the trip involves a bike ride on the international Euro Velo 10 and Euro Velo 13 tracks. The bike paths have just been renovated and are of really good quality. This is considered to be one of the most impressive cycle routes in Lithuania, stretching along both the Curonian Lagoon and the sea.
On our way, you will visit the so-called dead dunes, a spooky cormorant colony, and the Hill of Witches.
Subject to weather conditions, you will be also provided with an opportunity to take a swim in the sea.
Arrival at Smiltyne.
An overnight stay in Smiltyne or Klaipeda.
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Day 7: Departure
Individual departure or extension of the trip.
What's Included
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
5 to 8 | /person |
9 to 16 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |