9 days tour

The Commonwealth Self-Guided Cycling Tour: Lithuania – Polan

The Commonwealth Self-Guided Cycling Tour: Lithuania – Polan

This tour includes:

Guide

Guided tours in Vilnius and Warsaw (any entrance fees are payable individually)

Transport

Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned mini/-bus Luggage transport as per itinerary

Others

Emergency contact numbers for our English or German speaking representatives Individual information package (city guides, maps, programme and route description) GPS Tracks

Accommodation

8 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes

Meals

Breakfast daily

Hygieneprotocol

All participants must be vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19, and having EU Digital COVID Certificate or similar document proving the vaccination or recovery!

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

travel insurance is mandatory

Others

All lunches and dinners Tips

Optional

Arrival transfer from Vilnius Airport by car or minibus Departure transfer to Warsaw Chopin or Modlin Airport by car or minibus Rental of trekking bicycle or E-bike/Pedelec (VDV), all supplied with a waterproof back pannier and handlebar bag with a plastic cover for GPS/smartphone (Ortlieb) and tachometer (1 x booking) Rental of a helmet (please send your head size in centimetres or helmet size: S, M, L, XL) – 10 EUR per person 4 dinners (3 courses with coffee/tea) package at the hotels or local city restaurants (1 x Druskininkai, 1 x Gavrych Ruda, 1 x Goniadz, 1 x Warsaw) PRE/POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Vilnius COMFORT HOTEL LT *** or similar Hotel in Warsaw METROPOL*** or similar

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Itinerary of your trip The Commonwealth Self-Guided Cycling Tour: Lithuania – Polan

  • Day 1 Day 1: Friday (Lithuania): Vilnius
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Friday (Lithuania): Vilnius

      Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Individual transfer to the hotel (not included) and check-in at the hotel for 2 overnight stays. 19:00 (7:00 pm) welcome meeting with Baltic Bike representative.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Saturday (Lithuania): Vilnius & Trakai (Cycling ~49 Km/31 Miles, By Minibus ~32 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Saturday (Lithuania): Vilnius & Trakai (Cycling ~49 Km/31 Miles, By Minibus ~32 Km)

      After breakfast a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. In the afternoon transfer to Užutrakis where start your first cycle ride on gentle hills around Galvė lake back to Vilnius. En route you may visit Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for the 14thC island castle built on a small island in Lake Galvė.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Sunday (Lithuania): Along The Nemunas River To Druskininkai Resort (Cycling 48 Km/30 Miles, By Minibus ~100 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Sunday (Lithuania): Along The Nemunas River To Druskininkai Resort (Cycling 48 Km/30 Miles, By Minibus ~100 Km)

      Transfer by minibus to Merkinė. Cycle ride to Druskininkai which is one of the best climatic and wellness springs resorts in Europe. Today’s cycle route goes via Liškiava famous for its 17-18thC Dominican monastery ensemble on the Nemunas River bank. Arrive in Druskininkai, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays. Afternoon free in the resort or going for a circular ride in the woods. Optional dinner at the hotel (not-included).

  • Day 4 Day 4: Monday (Lithuania): Dzūkija National Park By Bike (Cycling ~65 Km/41 Miles, By Minibus ~45 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Monday (Lithuania): Dzūkija National Park By Bike (Cycling ~65 Km/41 Miles, By Minibus ~45 Km)

      Morning transfer to Dzūkija National Park, the largest park in Lithuania overgrown with pine forests (90% of the territory) and one of 13 wild PAN parks in Europe. Here begins your cycle route through the woods and ethnographical villages. Afternoon trip to Grūtas Park, which has a unique distinction of being the place where all unwanted statues of Lenin were taken after Lithuania regained its independence from the Soviet Union. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Tuesday (Lithuania-Poland): Suwalki Lakeland & Town (Cycling ~55 Km/34 Miles, By Coach ~85 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tuesday (Lithuania-Poland): Suwalki Lakeland & Town (Cycling ~55 Km/34 Miles, By Coach ~85 Km)

      Morning bus transfer to Poland. After crossing the border start your cycling on rolling hills with picturesque views to beautiful lakes and Polish countryside. Wigry National park is your destination. En route visit Suwałki, the largest town and the capital of the historical Suwałki region. Check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays. Optional dinner at the hotel (not-included). 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Wednesday (Poland): Wigry National Park (Cycling ~47 Km/29 Miles)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Wednesday (Poland): Wigry National Park (Cycling ~47 Km/29 Miles)

      Circular bike tour on marked trails around Wigry Lake which is the largest with 15 islands, one of the deepest (73 m) and most beautiful lakes in Podlasie region. En route you may explore a former monastery, built by the death-obsessed Camaldolese monks in 17thC. The whole complex, complete with a church and 17 hermitages, is spectacularly located on a peninsula in the lake. 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Thursday (Poland): Augustow & Biebrza National Park (Cycling ~57 Km/36 Miles, By Coach ~28 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Thursday (Poland): Augustow & Biebrza National Park (Cycling ~57 Km/36 Miles, By Coach ~28 Km)

      Short transfer to Augustow, a small but appealing town, the gateway to the Suwałki region at the Netta River. Today your cycle rode goes along the GreenVelo route to Biebrza National Park which protects vast and relatively untouched fenlands with a unique variety of plants, rare wetland birds and mammals such as Elk and Beaver. Arrive in Goniadz, check-in at the hotel. Optional dinner at the hotel (not-included).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Friday (Poland) Goniadz – Warsaw (Cycling ~39 Km/24 Miles, By Coach ~180 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Friday (Poland) Goniadz – Warsaw (Cycling ~39 Km/24 Miles, By Coach ~180 Km)

      Morning is dedicated for the final cycling ride along the Royal Route (Polish: Trakt Królewski) through Biebrza National Park and then transfer by minibus to Warsaw, capital of Poland. Check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Warsaw Old Town. Optional dinner in local restaurant (not-included).

  • Day 9 Day 9: Saturday (Poland): Warsaw
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Saturday (Poland): Warsaw

      Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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