Self Guided Walking Holiday in Lithuania and Latvia

Arriving to Vilnius. OPTIONAL Airport transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Vilnius. If you arrive earlier - take an easy walk around the old town. Otherwise, you can book an extra day to explore Vilnius more.

Today you will explore a regional park which is within Vilnius city boundaries. You will take a short train ride, will walk along the river, walk up and down some hills and through the forests - and everything without really going out of town. Pristine Pavilniai Regional Park is a protected area that includes the 65 m height Puckoriai exposure at the Vilnia river valley. 20 thousand years old formations are visible from the lower side after 1 km easy hike from a restaurant located in a former mill. Walking 4 h, 10 km. Public transport: Vilnius train station - Pavilnio st. (7 min).

Today after a short train ride you will find yourself in the cosy medieval town surrounded by picturesque lakes and forests. Trakai, located 30 km from Vilnius is a historical capital of Lithuania and it’s beauty leaves no one indifferent. Locals take a day trip there and we invite you for one as well. See Trakai Castle, lakes and beautiful views around. Trakai used to be a medieval residence of Lithuanian Grand Dukes. Once a significant and powerful town, nowadays the town is enjoying tranquility and the status of summer resort with its only 5000 residents. The town is also famous for it's Karaim community living here since the 14th century who make "kibinai" the best local pastries in the area. This day offers two hikes to choose - a shorter one around the Trakai town and peninsula and a longer one with an extension to Varnikai Reserve that will lead you through an old forest and meadow offering nature lovers an opportunity to enjoy spectacular views and the rich natural biodiversity found here. Walking: Short route - 2 h, 7 km Long route - 5 h, 15 km Public transport: Vilnius train station - Trakai. Private transfer: Trakai - Countryside accommodation. Luggage transfer from Vilnius to Countryside accommodation.

On this day you will move to the Western coast of Lithuania and explore Klaipeda surroundings. Early morning a private transfer will pick you from Countryside and take you to Vilnius train station to catch your 4 hour train to Klaipeda. Train journeys let you avoid highways and get a glimpse of the Lithuanian countryside. Upon arrival to Klaipeda, you will drop your luggage at the hotel and stretch your legs before going on a breathtaking walk on the Baltic sea coast. The afternoon offers you a very spectacular 7 km circular walk along the Baltic sea coast. You will walk through a thick forest, discover ancient hillfort, have a glimpse to a WW2 fortifications and bunkers lying just on the sandy beach and discover The cliff of the Dutchmans Cap (a parabolic dune emerged 24.4 m from the sea) which is constantly eroded by the beat of the waves and falls to the seaside by the slant of 20-22 meters height. Private transfer from Countryside to Vilnius train station - 30 min. Train from Vilnius to Klaipeda - 3,5-4 hours. Walk in Karkle along the Baltic sea shore - 7 km, 3 hours. Public transport or taxi (not included) - from Hotel to Karkle for a walk.

Your private transfer will pick you and your luggage in the morning from Klaipeda and you will be dropped at the Grey dunes – another picturesque trail in the Nagliai nature reserve (get a ticket from the ranger - 2-5€). There you will start the day’s walk and will be going further south along the coast of Curonian lagoon to Preila. Before entering Pervalka village you can have your picnic lunch in front of the smallest beacon in Lithuania which is also one of the most picturesque places in all Curonian spit. From Preila you have an option to continue walking along the lagoon coast until Nida (another 12 km), but if it is too challenging, you can take a local bus from Preila bus stop and get to Nida by bus. Hiking for the day: 6 hours (15 km, elevation gain – 47 m) Additional hike: Preila-Nida (12 km)

In Nida you can decide if you want to have a more relaxed day while resting on the beach or follow our prepared route that lets you enjoy the highlights of this unique resort town. There are many different paths in Nida that you can follow, but on our route you will not miss the most important sites - such as a wonderful Parnidis dune with a breathtaking view of 360 degrees, Nida lighthouse, Baltic sea coast, ancient cemetery and the memorial museum of Nobel prize winner in literature Thomas Mann. Hiking for the day: 10 km, 4-5 hours.

On this day the private transfer takes you to Klaipeda bus station where you will catch the bus to Riga. Afternoon at leisure in RIga. Transfer time from Nida to Klaipeda: 1 hour Bus ride from Klaipeda to Riga: 5 hours