12-days (incl. arrival and departure) motorcycle tour around the Baltic States – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Tour starts and ends in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Total distance about 3000 km, mostly on paved roads.
Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and other sightseeings of the region: Curonian spit, Cold War museum, Livonian Swiss, Peipus Lake.
Tourists are provided with Suzuki DL1000 V-strom, Yamaha MT-09 Tracer or Kawasaki 650 Versys motorbikes.
Riders on their own bikes are welcome, please ask for special conditions.
Selected 3-4* hotels.
Tour dates: August 9-20, 2025
Besides riding itself, this tour puts an accent on discovering history, culture and traditions of the region and is led by motorcycle traveler and “Baltics expert” Dmitri Rittschik, English/German speaking tour giude with 15 years of experience.
Price of the tour – from 2590 EUR. Minimum number of the guests – 5. With less guests tour starts against surcharge.
3000 km of history and tradition in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia!
Day 1, Saturday
Arrival, transfer from the airport to a 4* hotel in center of Vilnius. Acquaintance with guide and fellows moto-tourists.
Day 2, Sunday
Short tour around Vilnius. Highlights: Trakai castle, river driven ferry across Neris, city tour in Old City of Vilnius. Same accommodation, 150 km/100 mi.
Day 3, Monday
Ride from Vilnius to the Western Lithuania. Highlights: Old city of Kaunas, Valley of castles along the Neman river. Finish in Klaipeda. 330 km/210 mi.
Day 4, Tuesday
Discovering the Curonian spit and Curonian lagoon. Nida, Vente cape and lighthouse. 200 km/125 mi. Same accommodation.
Day 5, Wednesday
From Klaipeda to Sigulda. Highlights: Cold War museum, Hill of Crosses, entering Latvia. Finish in Sigulda. 360 km/230 mi.
Day 6, Thursday
Rest day in Sigulda. Highlights: three castles of medieval Segewold, bobsleigh track, Gutman's cave, St. John's church in Cesis. Same accommodation. 85 km/50 mi.
Day 7, Friday
Ride from Latvia to Estonia. Highlights: Entering Estonia. The highest hill of the Baltics, Post road and Estonian road museum. Finish in Tartu, 260 km/160 mi.
Day 8, Saturday
Back to the sea. Highlights: Peipus lake, Viinistu, Jägala waterfall and Old City of Tallinn. 300 km /190 mi.
Day 9, Sunday
Ride to Riga. Highlights: Türisalu cliff, Haapsalu castle, Pärnu and sandy beaches of the Baltic sea. 440 km/270 mi.
Day 10, Monday
Rest day in Riga. Highlights: Motormuseum and Riga's Old town.
Day 11, Tuesday
Ride from Riga to Vilnius. Winding roads of Lithuanian province, Berschinka, the rally special stage. Finish in Vilnius, 350 km/220 mi.
Day 12, Wednesday
Departure.
The Baltic States consist of three countries of Europe – Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia and are often regarded geografically, historically and culturally as one region. They were once part of the Soviet Union, but they were among the first to break away in 1990—91.
Geographically, the three Baltic States have much in common. Forests and lakes cover a vast amount of the countryside; there are 2,800 lakes in Lithuania alone, many of them glacial. This landscape defines the roads of the region: winding, going up and down in hilly areas and straight to the horizon in the lowlands closer to the sea.
The region is very historical, with ancient castles and hill forts, some dating back to the 1200s. Region was a scenery of long confrontation between local people and the Teutonic Knights in medieval ages and between western and eastern European empires in the 16-20 centuries. The culture of the region combines local traditions with Polish, Russian, German and Scandinavian influences.
All three Baltic States are members of European Union (since 2004) and Schengen area (since 2007).
Lithuania
Area: 65 km2 (25 sq mi)
Population: 3.000.000 (84% Lithuanians, 6,6% Poles, 5% Russians, 4,4% others)
Capital: Vilnius (known since 1323)
Official language: Lithuanian
Religion: Roman Catholic, Orthodox
Currency: EUR
Time zone: UTC +2 (in summer +3)
Climate: temperate mild, ranging between maritime and continental, average July temperature 16 °C (61 °F).
Latvia
Area: 64,5 km2 (25 sq mi)
Population: 2.200.000 (62% Latvians, 27% Russians, 11% others)
Capital: Riga (known since 1201)
Official language: Latvian
Religion: Evangelical Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Orthodox
Currency: EUR
Time zone: UTC +2 (in summer +3)
Climate: temperate mild, ranging between maritime and continental, average July temperature 20 °C (68 °F).
Estonia
Area: 45 km2 (17,5 sq mi)
Population: 1.300.000 (69% Estonians, 25% Russians, 6% others)
Capital: Tallinn (known since 1147)
Official language: Estonian
Religion: Evangelical Lutheran, Orthodox
Currency: EUR
Time zone: UTC +2 (in summer +3)
Climate: temperate mild, ranging between maritime and continental, average July temperature 16,3 °C (61,3 °F) on the Baltic islands to 18,1 °C (64,6 °F) inland.
| 1 person, 1 motorbike, single accommodation | – 2590 Euro |
| 2 persons, 1 motorbike, double accommodation | – 3690 Euro |
| 1 person, 1 motorbike, double accommodation | – 2250 Euro |
| Additional side panniers | – 60 Euro |
| Surcharge for Suzuki DL 1000/Yamaha Tenere 700 | – 200 Euro |
If there are less then 5 guests, tour can start. With 4 guests, surcharge 150 €/person.
When coming on Your own motorbike, please ask for special price.
To secure the participation 30% advance payment at least 60 days before the tour starts is required.
Due payment 15 days before the tours starts.
Cancellation fees: 60-30 days 200 €, 30-15 days 350 €, less than 15 days 30% of the tour price.
Refundable deposit for the motorbikes is to be paid on receiving the motorbike.
Deposit 500 € for the motorcycle, refundable if motorcycle returned without damages caused by accident or carelessness of the rider.
Airport transfer.
10 days of rental of a Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom / Yamaha Tenere 700 / Yamaha MT-09 Tracer / Kawasaki 650 Versys motorbike.
Motorbike insurance according to the European Union regulation.
11 nights at 3-4* hotels, single accommodation as standard.
11 breakfasts and 9 lunches
Farewell dinner incl. soft drinks on the last day of the tour
Guidance and support during the whole tour (English and/or German).
Ferry fees.
Museum entrance tickets, eco-taxes, parking fees.
Foto/Video made by the guide during the tour.
Tickets to and from Vilnius, Lithuania.
Fuel.
Lunch on day 10, dinners (if not mentioned. We will recommend restaurants with national and European cuisine).
Tips.
Traveller’s Medical insurance.
Souvenirs etc.
We provide our guests with motorbikes Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, Yamaha MT-09 Tracer, Yamaha Tenere 700 and Kawasaki 650 Versys. Friendly and easy to manage, these motorbikes have economical engines with high torque, excellent wind protection, and comfortable seats and are fit for a long-distance ride. Motorbikes are equipped with top-cases. Further luggage possibilities are for surcharge, please contact us in advance.
(Colour and equipment of the motorbikes may differ from those on pictures!)
Day 1, Saturday
Arrival, transfer from the airport to a 4* hotel in center of Vilnius. Aquaintance with guide and fellows moto-tourists, walk through Vilnius' Old town.
Day 2, Sunday
After the breakfast and short briefing we will go on a small tour around Vilnius. We will visit the medieval Trakai castle, once the residence of mighty Lithuanian dukes, the ancient capital of Lithuania Kernavė, and cross the Neris river on the ferry driven by the river itself. After lunch – city tour in Old Vilnius. Accommodation in the same hotel.
Day 3, Monday
The route of the second day's travel leads us to the West, to the shore of the Baltic sea. We will take a fast motorway, have coffee in the old town of Kaunas, and continue on a scenic road in the valley of Neman River, often called the valley of castles, referring to 200-years long war between Lithuanians and German crusaders.
Lunch in medieval environment of Panemune Castle will give us strength to finish this long day on the shore of the Baltic sea, in the city of Klaipeda with its well-preserved German aura.
Day 4, Tuesday
In the morning we will take a ferry to Curonian spit and ride this natural wonder to the resort town of Nida. We will climb the highest sand dune to get a gorgeous look over the Baltic sea and Curonian lagoon.
After visit on the Spit we will continue on the mainland, discovering the traces of German past of the region and visiting the Vente lighthouse.
Finally, we return to Klaipeda.
Day 5, Wednesday
This day will bring us to two major highlights of our trip.
The first in a Cold War museum, located in a former Soviet missile base hidden in the middle of forest. We learn about the the history of nuclear confrontation between US and Soviet Union and see the original missile silo.
Next stop will be famous pilgrimage site with tens thousand of crosses, brought by people as a sign of prayer or thankfulness, covering a hill and its surroundings.
After that we will continue to the border of Latvia and end the day in a cozy resort town of Sigulda.
Accomodation in a 3* hotel.
Day 6, Thursday
Today we explore area of Sigulda, which is called "Livonian Switzerland" for it high hills and deep valleys. We will mostly walk, giving some rest to our motorbike after long ride on previous day. Sigulda is famous for its winter-sports center, especially bobsleigh. We will visit the unique bobsleigh-track (and yes! we will walk down the half-tube!), hosting highest-ranked international sledge and bob races and a sand cave, where the walls are covered with inscriptions; the oldest of them dates back to the 17th century. We will also hear a local tragic love story of Turaida Rose. After taht we will have a short ride to nearby town of Cesis, once the capital of Livonian order and residency of its Master. Accommodation in the same hotel.
Day 7, Friday
We leave Sigulda early in the morning and will change the motoway to narrow back roads, then to a bigger highway again, and will enter Estonia. Winding road in the hills and forests will bring us to Suur Munamägi, the highest point of the Baltics. Then we will go the historical post route (which shape is now under preservation) and visit the Estonian road museum, displaying the development of the regional roads and historical cars and mechanisms. We will finish in Tartu, vibrant city famous for its University and cozy city centre. Accommodation iin 4* hotel.
Day 8, Saturday
We start the engines and ride the Estonian back roads to the Lake Peipus, the fifth biggest in Europe. After that we will ride a scenic road to medieval Rakvere and make there a coffee break. Then we will reach the shore of the Baltic sea and make a stop in Viinistu, which will be our most northern point of the whole tour. We will also visit Jägala waterfall and end the day in Tallinn, capital of Estonia. A city tour and dinner in the Tallinn Old city will end our day. Accommodation in 4* hotel.
Day 9, Sunday
This is longest day roue of our tour - but it worth it. In the beginning we will visit the 35-meters high Türisalu cliff, overlooking the sea, then we will take a winding back road which will bring us to Haapsalu. We make a short visit to the medieval castle and learn the legend of the White Lady. WE will continue on the coastal road Via Baltica, cross the Latvian border and reach Riga, the biggest city, frequently called capital of the Baltics. Accommodation in a 4* hotel.
Day 10, Monday
After the marathon of the previous day we will spent the day in gorgeous Riga. In the morning we will go to
the Motormuseum, which is a must for us petrol heads. A unique collection of historic and racing cars and motorbikes is waiting for us. In the afternoon we will discover the beautiful Riga during the city tour. Same accommodation.
Day 11, Tuesday
Our tour gets to the end. Today we start in Riga and go back to Vilnius, where we started our tour more than a week ago. After crossing the border to Lithuania we find ourselves on the probably the most beautiful roads of the Baltics: winding former rally special stage Berzhinka, roller coaster-like section between Alanta and Moletai and the old Moletai road, which provides gorgeous view on field, forest and lakes landscape. In the afternoon we will reach Vilnius, say "goodbye" to our motorbikes and have a farewell dinner in a small Lithuanian traditional cuisine restaurant. Accommodation in a 4* hotel.
Day 12, Wednesday
Departure. See You on the next tours!
This tour is not a sport event. We do nothing what goes beyond the rules of the road. All roads we go are paved, exception – several short sections of gravel roads, which we pass carefully on low speed (totally about 15 km during the whole tour). Cruising speed is about 90-110 km/h, going down to 60-80 km/h on local winding roads. Average day distance is about 200-350 km (exception Day 5, distance about 550 km, can be shortened on the request of the group). Rainy weather and side wind is possible.
We suggest bringing your riding clothes, which you are used to (helmet is mandatory). Shoes has to be suitable for walking short distances and climbing the staircases. Take a sweater and a light jacket, since it can be rather cold in the evenings.
Life and traveling in Baltic states are rather safe, but still it doesn’t mean that You can leave Your purse on the table in restaurant or helmet on the tank of Your bike. Traffic is well-ordered and even unhurried. Road pavement is mostly of good quality. Credit cards are accepted practically everywhere, but keeping some amount of cash is always recommended.
To enter Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia EU citizens and citizens of most European countries require only ID-card. US and Canadian citizens require a valid passport.
