Lithuania & Latvia: Vilnius to Riga
8 Days
Starting From
$4,545.00
11 Days
Starting From
$5,945.00
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionIn the Baltics’ rural traditions, undiscovered history and modern outlook are an enticing blend.
Sea, sky, and sand: the universe is reduced to three elements as you survey the Bay of Amber and the 60-mile sweep of dunes at Curonian Spit. Whistling winds, waving grasses, and a boardwalk that leads to what feels like the world’s edge—a landscape you never imagined. Then again, you’re learning to expect the unexpected in Lithuania. Fascinating folk traditions and indelible sights fill each day’s walk, from the legend-inspired woodcarvings on Witches’ Hill to Trakai’s red-sandstone island castle. Yesterday a farm-to-table lunch near a Bronze Age hillfort, today the chance to craft your own amulet from native amber at a local jeweler’s gallery. Across the border, Latvia awaits; scenic wetlands, country palaces, and Saturday’s chef-led tour through the converted zeppelin hangars of Riga’s food market. When you’re hiking in the Baltics, every step reveals new horizons.
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
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Vilnius
- One night at the Hotel Pacai
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
1 Night 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.
Please note: The July departure coincides with the end of the Lithuanian Song & Dance Festival (June 29-July 6). This is a lively time to be in Vilnius, with parades, craft festivals, and folk demonstrations throughout the city. More information can be found at https://www.dainusvente.lt/en/.
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
2024 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 $495
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
One of my best trips the guides were fantastic and the pace was good
Latvia & Lithuania: Vilnius to Riga
This was an enlightening experience being introduced to the culture and people of these two countries of which I knew very little. The sumptuous meals ranged from the traditional foods of these countries to the contemporary creative cuisine including such surprises as horseradish ice cream (delicious!). The charm and magnificent architecture of the old cities along with the wooded hiking trails made this a diversified and delightful adventure.
Latvia & Lithuania: Vilnius to Riga
Expert Local Guides
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.