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98 Reviews

4.5 out of 5

Sharon Ruschkowski

Reviewed July 2016

Cycling the Baltics

Cycling in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for 10 days.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Holocoust Museum in Lithuania, just outside Vilnius was absolutely humbling and eye-opening. This history was not something I was aware of and the museum was extensive about the history of the Lithuanian Jewish people's treatment at the hands of the Nazis, as well as the Lithuanian people's struggles and persecution during the Soviet occupation.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lukas was great. He was so knowledgable about the Region and shared it enthusiastically. He made sure everything went smoothly and that everyone arrived at their destination.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you bring bug spray for the first days of cycling in the National park in Estonia. Also, make sure you have rain gear.

Suggestions

The trip was great. Not too physical, but at the same time enough cycling every day. This is a perfect trip for a balance between culture and activity.

Katrina Edmunds

Reviewed June 2016

Biking in the Baltics

A fun trip as always with a lovely group of people and an excellent leader. Loved all three capitals and the other cities we citied as well as the countryside we cycled through.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling in the Lahemaa National Park to the lovely Park Hotel. Cycling along the Curonian Spit. All 3 capitals especially Riga and Villnius. Tallin was a little spoilt by the noisy hen/stag parties and the cruise shippers.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vaida was excellent - Knowledgeable about all 3 countries not just her own, with excellent English, and a really friendly fun way about her. Our first driver/mechanic Edgar was also excellent despite speaking no English.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Would recommend anyone who is gluten and dairy-free take some breakfast food with you if like me you like a traditional as opposed to continental breakfast. Also the airline didn't provide any food despite Exodus specifying my dietary needs.

Suggestions

I would recommend the trip avoids Tallin on a weekend or changes hotel to one less noisy.

Karin Schweitzer

Reviewed June 2016

Cycling in the Baltics

Vaida is an exceptional tour guide, I would go on any trip with her. The biking was great and the areas were beautiful. Really get a nice sense of the country. But we had beautiful weather, very lucky. The one thing I would change is the hotel in Kleipeda; it was so terrible it almost ruined the trip for me. Also, vegetarians need to make arrangements – bring protein bars, etc, because it is mostly meat and fish.

Most Inspirational Moment

Most inspirational moment of the trip was along the roads around Lake Peipsi. Beautiful houses.

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was exceptional, I would follow her on any trip.

Pamela Pulford

Reviewed June 2016

Cycle the Baltics

A fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of these countries. The cycling is leisurely with frequent stops and comfort breaks. The scenery is varied with forest, coast, beach and countryside. The towns and cities visited have fabulous architecture and superb restaurants. We were lucky enough to have perfect weather for the whole trip and to experience the Jazz and Blues festival at Klepida, not to mention the best tour leader ever.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most moving experience of the trip was being invited to join a young man who was about to propose to his girlfriend in the main square in Vilnius, Eventually 1000 people assembled and witnessed the proposal. She accepted his proposal and everyone was so happy!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vaida was the best tour leader I have ever had. She was caring and considerate and always concerned for everyone in the group's welfare. She organised everything well including the restaurants which she joined us at each night. Her knowledge of each of everywhere we visited was amazing and nothing was too much trouble for her.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Leave your hairdryer at home they are provided everywhere.

Ann Marie Belsey

Reviewed June 2016

Great way to see the Baltics!

A lot is packed into this trip and that is a good thing. The changes from city to countryside to beach to city allows you to fully appreciate the diversity of nature that the Baltics have. The cities are interesting historically and architecturally.

Most Inspirational Moment

- The northern Estonian coast - Riding along the beach

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent! And excellent again!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go with an open mind. Don't expect fine hotels - they are OK, comfortable and well situated. If you want 5 star this is not for you.

Suggestions

We had a change of drivers. Edgar - the first one was great. The second one was rubbish in comparison. He didn't care about the bikes and every day with him one or more people had a damaged bike which slowed things down as they needed to be repaired. He wasn't where he should be on a number of occasions.

Reviewed April 2016

Baltic Cycle Tour

I did the first one back around 2002. It was fantastic. I had a great time. I shared my accom with a Scot from Glasgow, who was an interesting character, I’ll leave it at that. We started in Vilnius and ended in Tallinn. By the look of the 2016 course guide it looks similar to 2002, just in reverse. There were only 5 of us, including Paulius our local leader from Klaepedia. The scenery was great. Lots of stone cottages, stone walls and roosting storks on farmhouse chimneys. The pace was nice and easy, no big hills to negotiate although a few long gradual climbs, that got the cardio system pumping. Back then you needed a separate visa to enter Latvia, but not the other 2 countries. This may have changed, if not don’t think you can wing it at the border. It cost me a lost day in Vilnius, Lithuania while I negotiated with the Latvian embassy to get a visa after paying “an emergency process fee” in USD to the official who finally issued my visa.

Most Inspirational Moment

Making contact with my relatives in Lithuania for the 1st time, and then meeting up them after the cycling tour was over and having a fantastic time with my uncle, aunts, cousins and their kids.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Probably covered it in my summary

Suggestions

Oliver Leicester

Reviewed August 2015

Cycle The Baltics

Pleasant cycling across 3 countries. Flat, green landscapes. Amazing history and culture in the 3 capital cities

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking around Tallin, Riga and Vilnius. Staying in some great hotels. Cycling on quiet roads. Not seeing any British stag parties in the cities!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lucas was great - very informative and a good sense of humour

Advice for Potential Travellers

You may want to spend an extra night at the start and/or end to see Tallinn and Vilnius in more depth.

Suggestions

A good selection of beers to try out on this trip...

Rosemary Hyde

Reviewed August 2015

Cycle the Baltics

An excellent family cycling trip, with plenty of time to appreciate the endless countryside (as well as the cities) of the Baltic States.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting the old cities of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vaida was an outstanding group leader, totally dedicated to her role, and very caring with the children. She went well beyond what we expected for a guide. Tadas, our driver was also excellent, and very reliable, in his own quiet way - following behind the bikes in his van if anyone needed help, and getting the bikes ready each morning.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip works well for families (we were the first Exodus family trip), but best for older, rather than younger teenagers, who can find cycling each day a bit repetitive, and don't always have the stamina. Weather can be quite variable - just like the UK - so plan for sun, cloud and rain. Hire bikes were fine - newish hybrid bikes with standard brakes and 24 speeds, quite heavy but reliable and ideal for the cycling conditions.

Suggestions

The middle of the day when we cycled along Lake Peipsi was a bit tedious - a long straight road, cycling into the wind (but the start and the end, cycling through old Russian villages was fascinating) - perhaps this could be altered to cater for family groups? It would also be good to see more of Latvia by bike - we didn't visit the area around Cesis, although this is appears on the Exodus itinary. If you have the time - fly out a day early to explore more of Tallinn - it is a beautiful city, and a half day was barely enough to do it justice.

William Lang

Reviewed July 2015

cycling the baltics

an easy ride

Most Inspirational Moment

nothing in particular it was all interesting

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was excellent very proffesional and hard working. very knowlwdgeable about all 3 countries

Advice for Potential Travellers

its not the most demanding of rides

Suggestions

Valerie Garwood

Reviewed July 2015

Cycle the Baltics

A most enjoyable and informative holiday. The tour leader Lukas was very knowledgeable on the history of the three countries and was passionate in sharing that knowledge.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through villages where the locals were all industriast in growing flowers and vegetables in their very tidy and neatly laid out gardens.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lukas was exceptional in the amount of knowledge that he had to hand each day, in respect of which ever country we were in at the time. He was always conscious of health & safety and aware of the various abilities of his group. Lukas was anxious that we were informed of the best eating places and went the extra mile by taking us to them and joining us on several occasions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure that you choose a holiday suited to your ability if looking for an adventure holiday, this will ensure that you and your fellow travellers take the most enjoyment on offer.

Suggestions

The Baltic cycle ride was an education and most enjoyable, some days had some rather long distances with very similar scenery and conditions (tall pine trees) . I would have preferred more stops if possible in villages etc.

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