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Latvia & Lithuania: The Baltics

Guided Biking

Starting from 7 days at

$4,495

The sandy reaches of the Curonian Spit make for spectacular cycling—and you won’t find another bicycling vacation that explores this unique ecosystem. Pedal the Baltic coast, learn how to polish amber, discover Latvian castles, and drink in the beauty of this unspoiled destination.

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Lithuania & Latvia: Vilnius to Riga

Guided Walking

Starting from 8 days at

$4,745

If you dream of discovering a destination before anybody else, the Baltics are the place to go! On this one-of-a-kind walking vacation, you’ll explore the Curonian Spit, discover the boreal forest of Gauja National Park, and enjoy home-hosted meals with your new local friends.

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Discover Latvia

For a small country, Latvia offers an impressive amount of wide-open space. Nature lovers will delight in the pristine beauty of its countryside, while fans of the cosmopolitan will be enchanted by its largest city, Riga.

From Gothic spires to elaborate Art Nouveau buildings and a picturesque Old Town, Riga is an urban masterpiece. The largest of the Baltic capitals, it features everything from fine dining restaurants to hip bars and world-class museums. Wander its curving, cobbled streets to find lush parks, castle ruins, winding canals, and endless charm.

Outside of Riga, Latvia’s countryside is spectacularly unspoiled. Half of Latvia is covered in wild forest, with meadows, marshland, and sandy coast making up the rest. Thousands of lakes are dotted throughout the country, and countless waterways make breathtaking recreation areas, as well as homes for wildlife. 500 km of coastline offer everything from white sand beaches to steep cliffs and sandstone outcrops.

Abundant farmland contributes to the locally-sourced heart of Latvian cuisine. Traditional meals are hearty affairs, with a heavy emphasis on meat and potatoes. Latvian markets are a great place to sample local favorites, from smoked fish to local cheeses and in-season foraged foods like berries and mushrooms. Don’t forget to sample some local beer—Latvia has an impressive array of microbreweries producing top-quality brews.

Country Highlights

Stroll through the heart of historic Riga
Explore the country’s romantic wooden houses in charming coastal villages.
Admire the view as you cycle through a bucolic countryside and along the Baltic coast.
Discover Riga’s iconic Art Noveau styled buildings

Jurmala

A short distance from Riga, this beloved seaside resort is an idyllic getaway. Originally a cluster of fishing villages, it offers miles of sandy beaches as well as a vibrant culture. From beautifully constructed timber cottages to a world-class concert hall, there’s something for everyone here.

Musical Heritage

Latvian folk songs (Dainas) date back thousands of years. Their lyrics portray ancient bits of wisdom through mythology and legend. Once a part of daily life, they are now part of a proud cultural heritage celebrated through local song and dance festivals.

Mushroom Picking

From late August to mid October, locals head to the woods to partake in the local tradition of mushroom foraging. Carrying woven baskets and pocket knives, friends and families search the forest floor together for delicious funghi, which they will later cook, preserve, or eat fresh in traditional dishes.

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We started in Vilnius and biked our way through the beautifully groomed farms lands and forests of the Baltics, through Riga, and ended in the jewel of the Baltics, Tallinn. The youthful guides were fantastic, and highlighted the uniqueness of the Baltics, taking us along the hiways, but also the byways, through the country side, the farms and fields and forests, through the colorful cobble-stoned towns, and taking us to fantastic restaurants and overnite stays. The trip was patterned after USAID and State Department tours, using many of the same excellent facilities used for their dignitaries. The Baltics is special and its culture interwoven with Russian, Scandinavian, German cultures, a unique blend. I've been on about 8+ tours, and I rate this near the top.

Dorothy, The Woods Resort, West Virginia

Latvia & Lithuania: The Baltics

Great trip! Interesting countries, terrific guides, nice scenery, and fascinating history in this little area of Europe. The bike routes were well planned and the bikes themselves (we used e bikes) were terrific. The trip is rated Easy but I was really glad to have an e-bike for some sections, particularly the rolling hillside through Lithuania. We also enjoyed the food and the included tours, and the accommodations were all very good—especially the Kempinski in Vilnius and the Grand Palace Hotel in Riga! Don’t hesitate to book this trip!

Patricia Z, Washington, DC

Latvia & Lithuania: The Baltics

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Cycling the Untamed Beauty of the Baltics

Here at VBT, we’ve fallen in love with the Baltics—tidy city streets and gorgeous coastal and pastoral bike rides make our new Latvia & Lithuania: The Baltics Guided Tour an...