Transport

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All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 7 Breakfasts

Accommodation

7 nights standard hotel

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader’s ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

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Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip In Tallinn, Estonia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Join Trip In Tallinn, Estonia

Our tour of the Baltics starts in the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. The city itself is something of fairytale wonder, perched on a hill overlooking the sea and with a charming medieval old town that’s earned itself UNESCO World Heritage status. For those arriving in time today, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for a welcome meeting followed by the option to go for dinner. There are no activities planned today, so you re free to arrive at any time. If you d like an airport transfer, you’ll need to arrive into Tallinn Airport (TLL), around a 20-minute drive from our hotel. If you miss the meeting, our tour leader will catch you up ASAP. Tallinn is a walkable city so if your flight arrives earlier, you might like to stretch your legs and explore. Take a stroll down the cobbled streets that lead to the bustling town square and marvel at the 14th-century town hall.
Day 2 Day 2: Explore Lahemaa National Park To Look For Beavers And Learn How To Bog Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore Lahemaa National Park To Look For Beavers And Learn How To Bog Walk

This morning, we’ll start with a short walking tour of Tallinn’s enchanting Old Town. Walking through the cobbled streets, the colourful houses show off influence from the German, Scandinavian and Russian periods of Tallinn’s history, we’ll pass by them and wander towards the old merchants quarter and the busy town square. Afterwards, we’ll travel east to Estonia’s largest national park, Lahemaa National Park. As well as its abundant nature, the park also celebrates Estonia’s culture heritage and is home to ancient fishing villages and 17th-century manor houses. Today, we’ll walk the Beaver Trail, discovering the diversity of plant and animal life and looking out for beaver dams along the Altja River Valley. If we re lucky, we might see the beavers themselves. Our walk ends in the 400-year-old fishing village of Altja and, after a lunch break, we’ll learn to bog walk in traditional shoes. Tonight, we’ll spend the night in the national park in a beautifully converted distillery. Today’s Beaver Trail walk covers 4 kilometres/2.5 miles and is expected to take around 2 hours along gently undulating forest tracks. The afternoon bog walk covers 6 kilometres and is expected to take around 3 hours.
Day 3 Day 3: Travel To Cesis And Walk To Gauja River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Travel To Cesis And Walk To Gauja River

Today, we’ll cross the border into Latvia and rive to Cesis in the Gauja National Park, a three-and-a-half-hour drive away. Gauja National Park is the biggest in the country and has been given the nickname the Latvian Switzerland thanks to its rolling hills. Within the park, you can find the valleys of the Gauja River as well as over 500 historical sites including forts, castles, and windmills. The medieval town of Cesis is over 800 years old and its 13th-century castle was the main stronghold of the Livonian knights who ruled Latvia and Estonia during medieval times. This afternoon, we’ll take a forested nature trail through the park to the Gauja River and Gauja Rocks. The 5 kilometre/3.1 mile walk should take around 2 hours and the terrain is slightly hilly and forested.
Day 4 Day 4: Walk In Gauja National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Walk In Gauja National Park

This morning, we’ll drive to Sigulda to walk another nature trail through the forests and river valleys of the Gauja National Park. Our route will take us past the ruins of the Livonian medieval fortress and the neo-gothic castle ending at the 13th-century Turaida Castle. Along the way, we’ll take a ride in a cable car to get a view of the forest from above. In the afternoon, we’ll journey on into Latvia to its capital, Riga. On arrival, we’ll take a walking tour to get acquainted with the city. Riga is a very walkable destination, with most of its must-sees in one area - we’ll take advantage of this and tick off the Freedom Monument, Gunpowder Tower, Saint Jacob’s Church and the cathedral along the way. Today’s walk covers 8 kilometres/5 miles and should take around 3.5 hours. The terrain is undulating and forested.
Day 5 Day 5: Explore The Wetlands Of Kemeri National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Explore The Wetlands Of Kemeri National Park

This morning, we’ll drive west to Kemeri National Park, which was founded in 1977 to preserve the local wetlands, coastal lakes, and dunes. We’ll take a walk along the raised boardwalk above the wetlands, discovering the distinctive mosses, bog pine trees and small pools and lakes. We’ll then return to the seaside and spa resort of Jurmala for lunch. Jurmala has drawn tourists for years thanks to its curative mineral waters and therapeutic mud. After lunch, we’ll continue south and cross the border into Lithuania. We’ll continue for around six hours to Klaipeda before taking a ferry to Nida on the Curonian Spit, our base for the next two nights. Today’s walk covers 4 kilometres/2.5 miles and is expected to take around 1.5 hours. The terrain is flat.
Day 6 Day 6: Walk Through The Dunes And Pine Forests Of Curonian Spit
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Walk Through The Dunes And Pine Forests Of Curonian Spit

Today we’ll begin to explore the wild landscapes of the Curonian Spit. The Curonian Spit National Park is a 98-kilometre-long sand dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Chains of sand dunes up to 60 metres high, breaking waves, pine forests and old Curnonian houses all make up this UNESCO Heritage Site. We’ll take an 11 kilometre/6.8 mile walk through the varying landscapes of the national park. Our walk is expected to take around 3.5 hours and the terrain is mainly flat and sandy with some forested areas.
Day 7 Day 7: Walk Around Lake Galve And Trakai Castle, Travel To Vilnius, Lithuania
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Walk Around Lake Galve And Trakai Castle, Travel To Vilnius, Lithuania

We have a long journey ahead of us today, around six hours, to Trakai, the former home of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Located on a peninsula in Lake Galve, Trakai is famous for its 15th-century castle, which sits on its own island. We’ll stretch our legs with a scenic walk around the town and the castle. After our castle visit, we’ll make the short journey onwards to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. On arrival, we’ll take a short walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, taking in the ancient university, the cathedral, and the Gate of the Dawn. Today’s walk covers 4 kilometres and is expected to take around 2 hours. The terrain is mostly flat with forested trails in some parts.
Day 8 Day 8: Trip Ends In Vilnius, Lithuania
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trip Ends In Vilnius, Lithuania

Our tour of the Baltic capitals ends at our hotel in Vilnius. There are no activities planned today, so you re free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you d like a hotel transfer, you’ll need to depart from Vilnius International Airport (VNO), around a ten-minute drive from the hotel.

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Itinerary of your trip Walk Estonia, Latvia And Lithuania

Day 1: Join Trip In Tallinn, Estonia

Day 2: Explore Lahemaa National Park To Look For Beavers And Learn How To Bog Walk

Day 3: Travel To Cesis And Walk To Gauja River

Day 4: Walk In Gauja National Park

Day 5: Explore The Wetlands Of Kemeri National Park

Day 6: Walk Through The Dunes And Pine Forests Of Curonian Spit

Day 7: Walk Around Lake Galve And Trakai Castle, Travel To Vilnius, Lithuania

Day 8: Trip Ends In Vilnius, Lithuania

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