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A wonderful opportunity to explore the borderland of Lithuania and Poland, a land of gentle hills, sandy plains, vast primeval forests, crystal clear lakes and deep river valleys.
The tour starts in the Lithuanian capital city Vilnius and finishes in the Polish capital city Warsaw, both cities famous for their Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The tour program also includes Druskininkai Spa Resort and Dzūkija National Park in Lithuania, cycling around Suwalki Lakeland with Wigry and Biebrza National Parks in Poland. Experience a wide variety of towns, villages and countryside offer an excellent introduction to the very distinct characters of these two different countries which had a common history known in the 16th -18th centuries as the Polish – Lithuanian Commonwealth.
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Itineraries
DAY 1 (self guided itinerary)
Arrive in Vilnius
Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Individual arrival to the hotel (not included).
DAY 2
Vilnius and Trakai (49kms/31miles, by minibus 32 km)
After breakfast a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After a visit to the 14th century island castle built on a small island in Lake Galvė you start your first cycle ride on gentle hills around lake Galve.
DAY 3
Trakai ~ Druskininkai (48kms/30 miles, by minibus ~100km)
Transfer by minibus to Merkinė. Cycle ride to Druskininkai which is one of the best climatic and wellness springs resorts in Europe. Today's cycle route goes via Liškiava famous for its 17-18thC Dominican monastery ensemble on the Nemunas River bank. Arrive in Druskininkai, check into the hotel for two overnight stays. Afternoon trip to Grutas Park, wich has a unique distinction of being the place where all unwanted statues of Lenin were taken after Lithuania regained its independence from the Soviet Union.
DAY 4
Dzukija National Park (42 km/26 miles, by minibus ~45km)
Dzūkija National Park iks the largest park in Lithuania overgrown with pine forests (90% of the territory) and one of 13 wild PAN parks in Europe. Your cycle through the woods and villages en route to to Grūtas Park, which has a unique distinction of being the place where all unwanted statues of Lenin were taken after Lithuania regained its independence from the Soviet Union! Afternoon free in the resort or going for a circular ride in the woods.
DAY 5
Suwalki Lakeland and Town (47kms/29 miles, by minibus ~95km)
After crossing the Polish border you start cycling on rolling hills with picturesque views to beautiful lakes and Polish countryside. Wigry National park is your destination. En route you visit Suwałki, the largest town and the capital of the historical Suwałki region.
DAY 6
Wigry National Park (47kms/29 miles)
A wonderful circular cycle on marked trails around Wigry Lake which is the largest with 15 islands, one of the deepest (73 m) and most beautiful lakes in Podlasie region. En route explore a former monastery, built by the death-obsessed Camaldolese monks in 17th Century. The whole complex, complete with a church and 17 hermitages, is spectacularly located on a peninsula in the lake
DAY 7
Augustow town and canal (55 km/34 miles, ~67 km by minibus)
Cycling along the Green Velo route to Augustow, in route passing by several lakes and Augustow canal. Augustow is a small but appealing, the gateway to the Suwalki region at the Netta River and Augustow Canal bearing the town’s name. After a short bus transfer, arrive in Goniadz.
DAY 8
Biebrza national park and Warsaw (39km/24 miles, ~180 km by minibus)
The morning is dedicated for a cycling ride along the Royal Route (Polish: Trakt Królewski) through Biebrza National Park and then you take a transfer by coach to Warsaw, capital of Poland. Guided tour of Warsaw Old Town.
Day 9
Warsaw by bike (optional cycling 36km / 22 miles)
Free day in Warsaw. Optionally you may join (not included) a guided cycling tour beyond the Old town and Central district riding on both sides of the river Vistula through many green areas of Warsaw by some cultural and historic landmarks that you may choose to visit individually without bikes that afternoon.
Day 10
Warsaw
Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.
- 9 nights stay in hotels, including all taxes (group & self guided tours)
- Breakfast daily (group & self guided tours )
- Welcome meeting with a glass of beer or wine (group tours only)
- 3 x dinners (3 courses; 1x Druskininkai, 1x Wigry, 1x Goniadz) (groups tours only)
- Farewell 3-course dinner in Warsaw (groups tours only)
- English speaking guide escort on days 2-9 (groups tours only)
- Rent of trekking bicycle with waterproof pannier (+ helmet on request / should be ordered in advance) (groups tours only)
- Transfers as per itinerary (group & self guided tours)
- Excursions as shown in itinerary (groups tours only)
- Entrance to Grūtas Park of Soviet Sculptures, Wigry Monastery (groups tours only)
- Visitor’s fee of Wigry National Park (groups tours only)
- Individual information package (city guides, maps and program) (group & self guided tours)
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The nearest arrival airport is Vilnius Airport.
For the departure flight, we recommend Warsaw Chopin Airport or Warsaw Modlin Airport.
Transfers can be arranged to and from the airport:
- Arrival transfer from Vilnius Airport by car for 1-3 people - 65 EUR per transfer
- Arrival transfer from Vilnius Airport by minibus for 4-7 people - 75 EUR per transfer
- Departure transfer to Warsaw Chopin Airport by car for 1-3 people - 65 EUR per transfer
- Departure transfer to Warsaw Chopin Airport by minibus for 4-7 people - 95 EUR per transfer
- Departure transfer to Warsaw Modlin Airport by car for 1-3 people - 130 EUR per transfer
- Departure transfer to Warsaw Modlin Airport by minibus for 4-7 people - 175 EUR per transfer
2025 Group guided Tour Price
€1820 per person sharing
€2170 single occupancy
2025 Self guided Tour Price
€1320 per person sharing
€1670 single occupancy
2025 Tour dates (Group and self guided tour):
June 20
July 25
August 22
Other dates available from May- September
with a minimum 6 people (self guided tour)
with a minimum of 14 people (guided tour)
VILNIUS
In Vilnius we aim to stay in COMFORT HOTEL LT***
DRUSKININKAI
The classic-style REGINA HOTEL*** is located in the heart of Druskininkai. Right next to the hotel - Vilnius Pedestrian Alley, Druskininkai Aqua Park, Druskininkai Health Spa, cable car. There is a play area for children.
WIGRY NATIONAL PARK
HOTEL NAD WIGRAMI *** is a facility that provides services at a high level. It is directed to people looking for picturesquely situated places among beautiful and unique landscapes, distinguished by exceptional hospitality and a unique atmosphere.
BIEBRZA NATIONAL PARK
The unique atmosphere of the BARTLOWIZNA HOTEL*** interior is created by a unique collection of clocks, paintings and porcelain. The gastronomic base consists of Bartla's Court and Bartla 's Inn with an interesting interior arrangement referring to the richness of the surrounding nature.
WARSAW
METROPOL HOTEL*** offers comfortable and mode rooms in central Warsaw. They are complemented by a range of facilities including free Wi-Fi and renovated restaurant, bar and lobby area. Great location.