Latvia

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.

I can't think of a single thing to criticize about the trip. The three leaders were friendly, gracious and attentive. We got a nice introduction to the history and culture of these countries without it being overly detailed. The accomodations were top notch and meals superb. The countryside beautiful with little to no traffic. Do prepare for some rain. I have no problem recommending this bike tour of Lithuania and Latvia.