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Around the Curonian Lagoon

Along the Lithuanian seaside

Route

Tour profile / level 1

Mostly bike paths, some field paths.

Day 1: Klaipeda

Individual arrival in Klaipeda.

Day 2: Klaipeda - Palanga - Klaipeda, approx. 58 km

9 am information meeting at your hotel where you will be greeted by our local representative. Cycle to Palanga resort along the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route leading through Giruliai Forest and the Seaside Regional Park. On route explore the Dutchman’s Cap – a 24-meter-high coastal cliff and Plaze Lake. In Palanga you can visit the Botanical Park and Amber Museum, cycle along J.Basanavius pedestrian street with many cafes & restaurants and explore the 470m pier heading into the Baltic Sea.

Day 3: Klaipeda - Silute, approx. 47 km + 40 km bus

Transfer by minibus to the inland where start your cycling ride on picturesque countryside roads through Pamarys meadows to Šilute. This region is known as a land of storks and the White Stork truly deserves it’s place as Lithuanian’s national bird. On route stop in Švekšna village to explore the estate with the beautiful park and impressive neo-gothic church of St.Jacob the Apostle.

Day 4: Rusne Island & Nemunas River Delta, approx. 47 km

Explore Šilute, a town named after "Šilokarema" (a pub in the pine forest) and go for a return cycling trip to Rusne Island, Lithuania’s only island, located in the Nemunas River Delta Regional Park. When you stand on the bank of the Nemunas River in Rusn, you see the Russian oblast of Kaliningrad just 100 metres across the river. On route you can explore a traditional fisherman’s smallholding at the Rusne museum, the old water pumping station and the 19th C lighthouse in Uostadvaris Harbour.

Day 5: Silute - Nida, approx. 33 km + ferry ride

Cycling to Vent? Cape where you may visit a renowned bird ringing station with a museum of ornithology and the 19th C lighthouse which has a panoramic view of the unique landscape including a glimpse of the glistening Curonian Spit sand dunes. Today, one million birds pass through the station each migratory period. Take a boat to cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida. Arrive in Nida followed by a bike ride to the hotel.

Day 6: Nida, day of rest

Free day in Nida which is an old fishmen’s village on the Curonian Spit washed by the Baltic Sea from one side and the Curonian Lagoon from other side. Today Nida is the largest settlement of the town of Neringa and one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Cycle or walk along impressive sand dunes and visit the most popular places of interest – the Fisherman’s House, the summer house of famous German writer Thomas Mann, and the Amber Gallery.

Day 7: Nida - Klaipeda, approx. 58 km

Cycling on an asphalt bike path of the Seaside Cycle Route which takes you along the Curonian Spit to Klaipeda. On route you can explore the "Dead" sand dunes on foot, watch a colony of grey herons and cormorants, visit the Hill of Witches which houses a hundred fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures of Lithuanian legends scattered along a forest path, swim in the Baltic Sea or, relax, take the sun on golden beaches. Arrival in Smiltyne, where you take a ferry to the old Town of Klaipeda.

Day 8: Klaipeda

Individual departure or extension.

Services

  • 7 nights in rooms with private facilities

  • Daily breakfast

  • Bus transfer day 3

  • Luggage transfer, day 3 (Klaipëda-Šilutë), 5 (Šilutë-Hafen-Nida) and 7 (Nida-Klaipëda)

  • Boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida

  • Maps and information material per room

  • GPX - Tracks

  • Emergency number

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
    S1   29.05. - 29.05.24
    WED
    S1   08.06. - 19.06.24
    every WED/SAT
    S2   26.06. - 10.07.24
    every WED/SAT
    S2   24.07. - 24.07.24
    WED
    S2   31.07. - 31.07.24
    WED
    S2   07.08. - 17.08.24
    every WED/SAT
    S1   28.08. - 28.08.24
    WED

    Extras

    Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults
    0-2,99 years -100%
    3-99 years/ season 1 - fix rate 506
    3-99 years/ season 2 - fix rate 557
     
    Bicycle & equipment
    8-/24-speed-bike 79
    E-bike 169
    Trailer 89
    Tagalong 49
    Child seat 19
    Helmet rental 5
       
    Additional night
    Klaipeda 3* (dbl/sgl) 48/85
       
    Transfer per way
    from/to airport Palanga (max 3 people) 65
    from/to ferry station Klaipeda (max 3 people) 39
    from/to airport Palanga (3-7 people) 99
    from/to ferry station Klaipeda (3-7 people) 65

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation

    Hotel samples

    Selected, cozy inns and hotels of the 3 star category, which are characterized by their very special personal touch. They are comfortable, often in a design typical of the region and convey a very authentic vacation experience.


    Klaipeda: Old Mill Hotel***
    Šilutė: Gilija***
    Nida: Nerija*** or Nidos Banga***


    Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

    Bicycle

    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    The offered bikes are touring bikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.

    You can choose between the following bikes:

    • 8-speed-bike with hand brake and backpedal brake
    • 24-speed-bike with hand brake
    • E-bikes

    E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

    By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain. With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times. Acclivity can be handled easily. 

    IMPORTANT: please reserve ebikes early, as they are only available in very limited numbers.


    Bicycle breakdowns

    Breakdowns can happen even with new wheels and by best servicing. In a few hotels/guest houses we have some bikes on stock if you need to change them during the trip.


    Private bicycles

    You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Palanga (PLQ)
    You can fly to Palanga either via Copenhagen (with SAS) or via Riga (with Air Baltic).

    After arriving at the airport in in Palanga, you can reach the hotel in Klaipeda in different ways:

    • By car/minibus: booked in advance (the driver will wait for you at the airport with the nameplate in hand). Prices see in pricelist
    • By cab: the airport is about 35 km from the hotel. Cab costs to the hotel: about € 25-30. (cab reservation is recommended)
    • By bus (No. 100): This goes to the central bus station in Klaipėda. (More info can be found at www.klaipedatransport.lt). From there, take bus no. 8 to the "Senamiesčio" ("Old Town") stop, get off and walk 900 meters to the hotel.

    Arrival by car

    Parking garage at arrival hotel, approx. € 5-10/day, no reservation possible, payable locally


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Klaipeda
    The hotel is approx. 3 km away from the train station. The best way is to take a taxi; costs approx. € 5,-. You can take the public bus No. 8, get off at Senamiesčio (Old town) bus stop and walk 900 metres to the hotel.


    Transfer

    from Palanga airport/ferry station Klaipeda see via "Dates and Prices".


    Participants

    Minimum: 2 persons

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    Travel stories

    5,4 of 6 Stars | 1
    This was our first holiday in Lithuania and we found it a very good introduction to the country. Hotels were all of an acceptable standard, some much better than this. All were well located for local restaurants. We had some excellent meals out...H.R. 07/18
    5.4 09.07.2018 | Helen R. Around the Curonian Lagoon

    Enjoyable, good value cycling holiday

    This was our first holiday in Lithuania and we found it a very good introduction to the country. Hotels were all of an acceptable standard, some much better than this. All were well located for local restaurants. We had some excellent meals out using ...
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    • Luggage transport 6
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