Individual bike tour along the Nemunas Delta and the Curonian Spit (7 days)
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.
Trip agenda:
Day 1. Arrival in Klaipeda. Meet and greet with the guide. A walking tour around Klaipeda. An overnight stay in Klaipeda.
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. A 55 km (~34 miles) long bike ride back and an overnight stay in Klaipeda.
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, where swamp dwellers lived and potatoes were grown. 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.
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.
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. 15 km (~9 miles) long bike ride. An overnight stay in Nida.
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 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.
Day 7. Individual departure or extension of the trip.
Additional information:
Low season: 01.05-15.06 and 01.08-30.09
- 26.05-31.05.2024
- 01.06-08.06.2024
- 01.09-07.09.2024
High season: 15.06-31.08
- 16.06 – 22.07.2024
- 23.06 – 29.06.2024
- 30.06 – 06.07.2024
- 14.07 – 20.07.2024
- 21.07 – 27.07.2024
- 04.08 -10.08.2024
- 11.08 – 17.08.2024
- 18.08 – 24.08.2024
Individual bike tour along the Nemunas Delta and the Curonian Spit price per person low season 01.05-15.06 and 01.09-30.09
- 535,- Eur DZ
- 250,- Eur supplement for a single hotel occupancy
Individual bike tour along the Nemunas Delta and the Curonian Spit price per person high season 16.06-29.08
- 585,-Eur DZ
- 280,- Eur supplement for a single hotel occupancy
You are welcome to book a tour on other dates subject to a group size of no less than 4 people.
Inclusive off:
- 6 nights in hotels with breakfast
- Briefing and walking tour in Klaipeda on Day 1
- Baggage transfers from hotel to hotel
- Bus transfers, according to the program
- Ferry tickets from Uostadvaris to Nida
- Information leaflets and maps
Additional services:
- Rent of a bicycle with the carrier – EUR 11 per day
- Rent of an electric bicycle with 7 gears -EUR 25 per day
- Additional night and breakfast in Klaipeda:
- Double room – EUR 89,
- Single occupancy – EUR 79,
- Transfers to the airport in Palanga – EUR 45,
- Transfer to the ferry terminal in Klaipeda – EUR 25,
- Transfer to the bus/train station in Klaipeda – EUR 25,
- Meals or drinks during the trip
- Entrance to museums and attractions
Note:
- The smallest number of participants – 2 people
- You are free to select tour dates from May to October.