Lithuania Seaside Bike Tour | Self-Guided Cycling along the Baltic Coast
Discover the Curonian Spit National Park, Palanga Resort & Nemunas River Delta.
Embark on a cycling journey along the Baltic coastline, starting and ending in the historic port city of Klaipėda. Following well-signposted bike paths—including Lithuania’s famed Seaside Cycle Route—you will explore the stunning UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit National Park, the golden sand dunes of Nida, the lively beach resort of Palanga, and the peaceful wetlands of the Nemunas River Delta.
Self-Guided Cycling with Onboard Orientation & Daily Support
Enjoy the independence of self-guided cycling with the safety net of professional local support. Before hitting the trail, a personalized briefing ensures you are fully prepared with route orientation, maps, and digital GPS tracks. As you cycle through flat terrain, quiet country roads, and dedicated coastal paths, your luggage is transported seamlessly ahead to your next hotel, leaving you free to focus entirely on the journey.
ROUTE
Starting and ending in the historic port of Klaipėda, this circular route weaves through some of Lithuania’s most captivating natural treasures. You’ll ride through fragrant coastal pine forests to the Baltic resort of Palanga, cross countryside meadows inhabited by white storks, and explore the peaceful wetlands of Rusnė Island in the Nemunas Delta. The journey culminates on the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit—reached via a scenic lagoon boat crossing—where you’ll cycle past massive moving sand dunes, rare bird colonies, and traditional wooden fishing villages.
Distance & Terrain: Approx. 250 km total. Exceptionally flat and easy-going throughout, with only gentle, short inclines among the coastal dunes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Klaipėda
Arrive in Klaipėda and make your own way to the hotel (transfer not included). After check-in, enjoy some free time to explore this historic port city at your leisure.
Day 2: Klaipėda – Palanga – Klaipėda
~58 km / 36 miles
After the tour briefing, set off along the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route towards the popular resort of Palanga. The route passes through Giruliai Forest and the Seaside Regional Park, once used as a Soviet military training area. Along the way, you can visit the Dutchman’s Cap, a 24-metre-high coastal cliff, and Plazė Lake. In Palanga, explore the Botanical Park, the Amber Museum, J. Basanavičius pedestrian street with its cafés and restaurants, and the 470-metre pier stretching into the Baltic Sea. Return to Klaipėda following the same or a slightly different route.
Day 3: Klaipėda – Šilutė
~47 km / 29 miles + ~40 km / 25 miles by minibus
A short minibus transfer takes you inland, where today’s cycling begins. Ride along peaceful country roads towards Šilutė, a region known for having one of the largest populations of white storks in Europe, Lithuania’s national bird. En route, stop in the village of Švėkšna to visit its historic estate, beautiful park and impressive neo-Gothic Church of St. Jacob the Apostle.
Day 4: Šilutė – Rusnė Island – Šilutė
~44 km / 28 miles
Today’s circular ride explores Rusnė Island, the only island in Lithuania, located within the Nemunas River Delta Regional Park. Visit Rusnė village and see the monument dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and his close friend Hermann Kallenbach. From the banks of the Nemunas River, you can see Russia’s Kaliningrad region just 100 metres away. Continue cycling around the island, enjoying its unspoilt nature, birdwatching towers and the 19th-century lighthouse at Uostadvaris Harbour.
Day 5: Šilutė – Nida
~33 km / 21 miles cycling + ~14 km / 9 miles by boat
Cycle to Ventė Cape, home to a museum of ornithology, one of Europe’s first bird-ringing stations and a 19th-century lighthouse overlooking the Curonian Lagoon and its impressive sand dunes. Every year, around one million birds migrate through this area. Afterwards, board a boat to cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida before cycling to your hotel.
Day 6: Free Day in Nida
~10 km / 6 miles
Enjoy a free day to discover Nida at your own pace. This former fishing village lies on the Curonian Spit, between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon, and is one of Lithuania’s most beautiful seaside resorts. Cycle or walk through the impressive sand dunes and visit highlights such as the Fisherman’s House, Thomas Mann’s summer residence and the Amber Gallery.
Day 7: Nida – Juodkrantė – Klaipėda
~57 km / 36 miles
Follow the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit on a paved cycling path back to Klaipėda. Along the way, you can stop to explore the Dead Dunes, observe colonies of grey herons and cormorants, visit the Hill of Witches with its many wooden sculptures inspired by Lithuanian folklore, or simply relax on the sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea. At the end of the ride, take the local ferry from Smiltynė to Klaipėda’s Old Town before cycling to your hotel.
Day 8: Klaipėda – Departure
Your tour ends after breakfast. If you wish, you can arrange a transfer to Palanga Airport, the international ferry terminal or the bus/train station, or extend your stay with additional nights in Klaipėda.
Extend Your Stay
Additional nights can be organized on request.
Getting to Klaipėda (Departure Point)
By Plane: Fly into Palanga International Airport (PLQ), located just 35 km north of Klaipėda. Palanga Airport offers direct connections to major European hubs such as Copenhagen, Riga, Dublin, London, and Amsterdam.
By Ferry: Direct ferry routes operate into the Port of Klaipėda from Germany and Sweden.
By Train/Bus: Frequent direct bus and train connections are available from Vilnius or Kaunas to Klaipėda Central Station.
How to book this tour
We require a deposit of 25% of the tour price per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure.
Included
- 7 nights with breakfast
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Minibus transfer Klaipėda – Veiviržėnai
- Boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida
- Individual information package (one per room): tour program with route description, maps and city guides
- Support: Service-hotline
NOT Included
- Dinners.
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- Tourist taxes.
- Anything not specifically listed under the Included section.
Choose the option that best fits your schedule and start planning your cycling journey.
Check available options
Departures & Prices
Prices are per person in a double room 2026. 2027 available on request.
Departures from 16 May to 3 September subject to availability.
Please contact us to confirm the exact departure date
Low Season
1 may – 15 jun | 27 ago – 30 sep
Cat. B
665€
Cat. A
745€
Options & Supplements
✓Cat. B
+360 Single room
✓Cat. A
+400 Single room
High Season
16 junio – 26 agosto
Cat. B
725€
Cat. A
795€
Options & Supplements
✓Cat. B
+400 Single room
✓Cat. A
+460 Single room
Accomodation
Carefully selected to ensure comfort, quality, and a relaxing and unforgettable journey.
Category A (4★/3★ hotels) or Category B (3★ hotels), including breakfast.
Additional nights Klaipėda
Prices per person, including breakfast
Category B
Double Room 115 €
Single room 105€
Category A
Double Room 139€
Single room 129€
BIKES
You can choose to rent a bicycle. Below you’ll find the essential information for rent options.
Trekking bike
79 €
E-bike
199 €
Aluminium gravel bike
119 €
Carbon gravel bike
199 €