Lithuania & Latvia: Vilnius to Riga
8 Days
Starting From
$4,745.00
11 Days
Starting From
$6,195.00
per person, double occupancy
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If you dream of discovering a destination before anybody else, the Baltics are the place to go! On this one-of-a-kind walking vacation, you’ll explore many diverse landscapes in Latvia and Lithuania—including the Curonian Spit’s unique 60-mile sandbar, the boreal forest and river valley of Gauja National Park, and the vast wetlands at the Great Ķemeri Bog. Without the crowds, you’ll find Baltic cities a pleasure to explore. Visit the fascinating Trakai Island Castle beside Lake Galvė and learn to make traditional kibinai during a cooking class. In the charming village of Beržoras, you’ll make new friends as your leaders invite you into a local home for a lunch. With the late-night sun of high summer lighting your way, it’s easy to find the energy to see it all!
Highlights
- Take in sights straight out of the pages of a fairy tale as you visit magnificent Baltic castles and grand, historic palaces, nestled in beautiful settings.
- Follow scenic trails into the national parks of Trakai, Curonian Spit, Žemaitija, Gauja, and Kemeri.
- Share a traditional lunch with a local family in their lakeside home.
- Pay a visit to an amber museum to learn about the traditions surrounding this treasured gem and craft your own keepsake in the workshop.
- Tour one of Europe’s largest markets guided by a Latvian chef, sampling fresh bread, cheese, and more, treating your senses as you explore.
Positive Impact
Country Walkers is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
Accommodations
Linger Longer with a Tour Extension
2025 Pre-Trip Extension - Vilnius
- One night at the Hotel Pacai
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
1 Nights From
$
145
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $95
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Vilnius right by having a Country Walkers representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Pacai
2025 Post-Trip Extension - Tallinn
- Two nights at the Hotel Telegraaf
- Flight from Riga, Latvia to Tallinn, Estonia
- Airport car service
- Daily breakfast
- City information
2 Nights From
$
545
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $295
This morning, drive from your hotel to Riga International Airport, where you’ll board a 50-minute flight to the enchanting capital of Estonia. Arrive in Tallinn midday and travel to your hotel in the heart of the medieval Old Town. This historical 19th-century building makes an elegant home base, perfectly placed within easy walking distance of all the local sights and historic attractions. This afternoon and evening, set off to explore the city on foot, or settle in for a relaxing treatment at the hotel spa.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After your included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation is provided to Tallinn’s airport based on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Telegraaf
My wife and I toured Lithuania and Latvia with two friends, two guides, and about a dozen other travelers. We had an excellent experience. The places we visited were interesting and not always typical tourist attractions. Our guides were exceptionally attentive and caring. I was always confident that they were looking out for our best interests. They chose walks that were appropriate for our ages and physical conditions, and frequently split the group as needed into slower and quicker groups.
Lithuania & Latvia: Vilnius to Riga
One of my best trips the guides were fantastic and the pace was good
Lithuania & Latvia: Vilnius to Riga
Expert Local Leaders
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Rita Repele
Equally at home in her hometown of Riga and the forests of the Latvian countryside, Rita is a consummate adventurer. With skills in five languages, Rita loves to explore different landscapes and cultures-and has a passion for learning and discovery which she delights in sharing with guests.
Valdis Ceics
Born in Riga, Latvia’s cosmopolitan capital, Valdis is one of the most knowledgeable companions you could ask for as you explore stunning Latvian landscapes. He has been guiding visitors throughout his home country since 2015. A traveler himself, he’s enjoyed backpacking and hiking in different parts of the world, but he is happiest on the familiar pathways of his native land that he knows so well. In addition to his enduring love of the natural world, Valdis is a history and culture buff and could spend hours sharing his in-depth knowledge about Latvia, from its bustling Hanseatic days to its 1991 independence.
Kristina Sadauskiene
Though guiding is Kirstina’s first passion, she wears many hats. Born in Northern Lithuania, she now lives in the seaport town of Klaipeda. Her degree in communications led her to the world of public relations for Lithuania’s theater world. She writes about local culture and history and has written two books about two of her favorite towns: Klaipeda and Biržai. Needless to say, she brings her encyclopedic knowledge to her work as a guide. She has been guiding since 2014 and loves nothing more than sharing her country with curious travelers—and learning from them, too! In her spare time, Kristina enjoys reading, cycling, going on long walks, and spending as much time as she can outdoors.
Viktorija Ivancenko
Viktorija Ivancenko is passionate about exploring the world-and learning about its history. A dedicated student of cultural history and anthropology, Viktorija loves nothing more than chatting with the people she meets and learning about their lived experiences. Viktorija enjoys guiding because it allows her to meet new people, swap stories, and enjoy walking in the landscapes she loves best.
Mindaugus Jucius
Originally from Lithuania, Mindaugus Jucius is a licensed Baltic guide who loves to introduce travelers to the beauty of his homeland. Having grown up in Soviet-occupied Lithuania, Mindaugas loves to share his perspective on the evolution of Baltic history and culture. A true nature-lover. Mindaugas enjoys hiking, cycling, and mountain climbing and is always open to exploring new horizons and sharing his knowledge with fellow travelers.