Individual cycling tours
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The little known eastern regions of the BalticsLatvia, Lithuania (11 days)On this tour, you will visit the eastern regions of Latvia and Lithuania - areas that are little known among tourists, but very interesting in terms of diverse cultures and traditions that have for centuries been influenced by the proximity of Russia. Your tour will begin in Riga, and take you along the banks of Latvia’s largest river, the Daugava. You will bicycle all the way to the country’s second city, Daugavpils. Along the way you will see lovely rural landscapes, and you will have an opportunity to visit rural craftsmen and farmers to learn about their lives. Then you will cross the Lithuanian border and pass through the youngest Lithuanian city, Visaginas. It was build during Soviet times for the employees of the Ignalina nuclear power plant. Then you will spend three days on your bike to visit the national parks of the Augštaitija region. These feature many lakes and small water mills. Many of these have cosy pubs where you can enjoy the national dish of Lithuania - "cepelinai", washed down with local beer. Along the way you will pass through ethnographic villages, and you will have many opportunities for a swim in one of the many lakes. Finally, you will take the train to the Lithuanian capital city of Vilnius, where you will spend two nights. Read more about protected nature areas en route in the description below.
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1st day / ArrivalArrival in the Riga Airport / Transfer to the hotel.Pick up the info package with maps and detailed itinerary description at the hotel reception. Overnight in hotel in Riga. |
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2nd day / Riga - ĶegumsBreakfast at the hotel / pick-up the bicycles at the hotel.In the morning free time in Riga. Sightseeing of the Hanseatic Old Town, the Art Nouveau district, the Pārdaugava district and the Ethnographic open-air museum is reccommendable. In the afternoon take the train: Riga - Ķegums (45 km, 0.5 h) Overnight in a guesthouse in the surroundings of Ķegums. |
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3rd day / Ķegums - AizkraukleBreakfast at the guest house.Cycling: Ķegums - Aizkraukle (49 km, 100% Asphalt) The route leads along the river Daugava - in several places where the riverbanks are steeper one can see beautiful landscapes on the river valley. En route sightseeing of the charming small-town Jaunjelgava. Overnight in an appartment in the surroundings of Aizkraukle. |
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4th day / Aizkraukle - Jēkabpils(Breakfast should be organised byyourself)Cycling: Aizkraukle - Jēkabpils (50 km, 40% Asphalt, 60% gravel road) En route possibility to visit the biggest hydropower station in Latvia on the river Daugava in Pļaviņas, the Castle and the church in Krustpils and the town Jēkabpils. Overnight in a hotel in Jēkabpils. |
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5th day / Jēkabpils - DaugavpilsBreakfast at the hotel.Cycle to the train station in Krustpils (5 km). Take the train: Krustpils - Daugavpils (89 km, 1,24 h). Cycling through the city of Daugavpils (15 km, 100% Asphalt) Daugavpils is the second largest city in Latvia. Sightseeing of the Daugavpils fortress, which is one of the biggest fortification systems in the Baltics and the numerous churches of different confessions. Overnight in the hotel in of Daugavpils. |
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6th day / Daugavpils - VisaginasBreakfast at the guest house.Cycling: Daugavpils - Visaginas (54 km, 100% Asphalt) The route leads through the nature protection area of Augšzeme in Latvia and the Zarasai district in Lithuania which is rich with lakes. En route sightseeing of the newest town of Lithuania - Visaginas, which was build during the Soviet era specially for the Russian workers of the Ignalina nuclear power plant. Overnight in a guesthouse in the surroundings of Visaginas. |
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7th day / Visaginas - IgnalinaBreakfast at the guest house.Cycling: Visaginas - Ignalina (47 km, 100% Asphalt) Visit to the Ignalina nuclear power plant possible. Overnight in a guest house in the surroundings of Ignalina. |
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8th day / Aukštaitija National parkBreakfast at the guest house.Cycling: Ignalina - Paluše - Ginučiai - Ignalina (40 km, 88 % Asphalt, 12% gravel road) The route leads through the Aukštaitija National park, for which a hilly landscape with many lakes and ethnographic villages is typical. Visiting one of the oldest wooden churches in Lithuania. Swimming possibilities. Overnight in a guest house in the surroundings of Ignalina. |
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9th day / Ignalina - MoletaiBreakfast at the guest house.Cycling: Ignalina - Moletai (57 km, 100% Asphalt) Through the Labonoro Regional park with dense forests and many lakes. Overnight in a guest house in the surroundings of Moletai. |
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10th day / Moletai - Vilnius(Breakfast should be organised byyourself)Cycling: Moletai - Pabrade (45 km, 100% Asphalt) Cycling over the hilly landscape of Aukštaitija, an observation tower and many lakes en route where there are nice swimming possibilities. In the afternoon take the train: Pabrade - Vilnius Overnight in the hotel in Vilnius. |
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11th day / VilniusBreakfats.Free time in Vilnius. Transfer to the Vilnius Airport. Departure. (Or take the train or bus and drive to Riga) |
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Package price: 575,00 EUR per person*(*Minimum number of persons - 2. Phe price of the tour can change in case if the planned guest houses/hotels are fully booked and we have to reserve other accommodations)Services included in the package price:
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Information & booking - tel: +371 26433316, e-mail: lauku@celotajs.lv
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