Home > Tours > Europe Tours > Eastern Europe Tours > Walk Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Walk Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

No Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor

Walk Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

No Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Our Price From 2,587 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 60 Per Person
 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Tallinn
 Trip Finishes
Vilnius
8 Day Walk Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Itinerary (Explore)
Countries Explored: Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia
Our Price From 2,587 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 60 Per Person
 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Tallinn
 Trip Finishes
Vilnius
8 Day Walk Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Itinerary (Explore)
Countries Explored: Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia
Trip Style
Walk & Trek
Departures
Accommodation
Comfortable
Max. Group Size
16
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
ELL
Trip Style
Walk & Trek
Departures
Accommodation
Comfortable
Max. Group Size
16
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
ELL

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Explore's 8 Day Walk Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. This walking trip visits the three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Discover their cultural heritage and explore their national parks. Walk along the Curonian Spit, search for ruins of medieval fortresses hidden in forests and walk across bogs.
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Explore's 8 Day Walk Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. This walking trip visits the three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Discover their cultural heritage and explore their national parks. Walk along the Curonian Spit, search for ruins of medieval fortresses hidden in forests and walk across bogs.

Itinerary

Our tour of the Baltics starts in the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. The city itself is something of fairytale wonder, perched on a hill overlooking the sea and with a charming medieval old town that's earned itself UNESCO World Heritage status.

For those arriving in time today, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for a welcome meeting followed by the option to go for dinner. There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to arrive at any time. If you\ d like an airport transfer, you'll need to arrive into Tallinn Airport (TLL), around a 20-minute drive from our hotel. If you miss the meeting, our tour leader will catch you up ASAP.

Tallinn is a walkable city so if your flight arrives earlier, you might like to stretch your legs and explore. Take a stroll down the cobbled streets that lead to the bustling town square and marvel at the 14th-century town hall. Stay: Park Inn Central 4 (Comfortable)

This morning, we'll start with a short walking tour of Tallinn's enchanting Old Town. Walking through the cobbled streets, the colourful houses show off influence from the German, Scandinavian and Russian periods of Tallinn's history, we'll pass by them and wander towards the old merchants\ quarter and the busy town square.

Afterwards, we'll travel east to Estonia's largest national park, Lahemaa National Park. As well as its abundant nature, the park also celebrates Estonia's culture heritage and is home to ancient fishing villages and 17th-century manor houses. Today, we'll walk the Beaver Trail, discovering the diversity of plant and animal life and looking out for beaver dams along the Altja River Valley. If we\ re lucky, we might see the beavers themselves.

Our walk ends in the 400-year-old fishing village of Altja and, after a lunch break, we'll learn to bog walk in traditional shoes. Tonight, we'll spend the night in the national park in a beautifully converted distillery.

Today's Beaver Trail walk covers 4 kilometres/2.5 miles and is expected to take around 2 hours along gently undulating forest tracks. The afternoon bog walk covers 6 kilometres and is expected to take around 3 hours. Stay: Sagadi Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

Today, we'll cross the border into Latvia and rive to Cesis in the Gauja National Park, a three-and-a-half-hour drive away. Gauja National Park is the biggest in the country and has been given the nickname the Latvian Switzerland thanks to its rolling hills. Within the park, you can find the valleys of the Gauja River as well as over 500 historical sites including forts, castles, and windmills. The medieval town of Cesis is over 800 years old and its 13th-century castle was the main stronghold of the Livonian knights who ruled Latvia and Estonia during medieval times.

This afternoon, we'll take a forested nature trail through the park to the Gauja River and Gauja Rocks. The 5 kilometre/3.1 mile walk should take around 2 hours and the terrain is slightly hilly and forested. Stay: Kollona Cesis (Comfortable) (B)

This morning, we'll drive to Sigulda to walk another nature trail through the forests and river valleys of the Gauja National Park. Our route will take us past the ruins of the Livonian medieval fortress and the neo-gothic castle ending at the 13th-century Turaida Castle. Along the way, we'll take a ride in a cable car to get a view of the forest from above.

In the afternoon, we'll journey on into Latvia to its capital, Riga. On arrival, we'll take a walking tour to get acquainted with the city. Riga is a very walkable destination, with most of its must-sees in one area - we'll take advantage of this and tick off the Freedom Monument, Gunpowder Tower, Saint Jacob's Church and the cathedral along the way.

Today's walk covers 8 kilometres/5 miles and should take around 3.5 hours. The terrain is undulating and forested. Stay: Rixwell Konventa Seta Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

This morning, we'll drive west to Kemeri National Park, which was founded in 1977 to preserve the local wetlands, coastal lakes, and dunes. We'll take a walk along the raised boardwalk above the wetlands, discovering the distinctive mosses, bog pine trees and small pools and lakes. We'll then return to the seaside and spa resort of Jurmala for lunch. Jurmala has drawn tourists for years thanks to its curative mineral waters and therapeutic mud.

After lunch, we'll continue south and cross the border into Lithuania. We'll continue for around six hours to Klaipeda before taking a ferry to Nida on the Curonian Spit, our base for the next two nights.

Today's walk covers 4 kilometres/2.5 miles and is expected to take around 1.5 hours. The terrain is flat. Stay: Jurate Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

Today we'll begin to explore the wild landscapes of the Curonian Spit. The Curonian Spit National Park is a 98-kilometre-long sand dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Chains of sand dunes up to 60 metres high, breaking waves, pine forests and old Curnonian houses all make up this UNESCO Heritage Site.

We'll take an 11 kilometre/6.8 mile walk through the varying landscapes of the national park. Our walk is expected to take around 3.5 hours and the terrain is mainly flat and sandy with some forested areas. Stay: Jurate Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

We have a long journey ahead of us today, around six hours, to Trakai, the former home of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Located on a peninsula in Lake Galve, Trakai is famous for its 15th-century castle, which sits on its own island. We'll stretch our legs with a scenic walk around the town and the castle.

After our castle visit, we'll make the short journey onwards to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. On arrival, we'll take a short walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, taking in the ancient university, the cathedral, and the Gate of the Dawn.

Today's walk covers 4 kilometres and is expected to take around 2 hours. The terrain is mostly flat with forested trails in some parts. Stay: Amberton Vilnius Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

Our tour of the Baltic capitals ends at our hotel in Vilnius.

There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you\ d like a hotel transfer, you'll need to depart from Vilnius International Airport (VNO), around a ten-minute drive from the hotel. (B)

Our tour of the Baltics starts in the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. The city itself is something of fairytale wonder, perched on a hill overlooking the sea and with a charming medieval old town that's earned itself UNESCO World Heritage status.

For those arriving in time today, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for a welcome meeting followed by the option to go for dinner. There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to arrive at any time. If you\ d like an airport transfer, you'll need to arrive into Tallinn Airport (TLL), around a 20-minute drive from our hotel. If you miss the meeting, our tour leader will catch you up ASAP.

Tallinn is a walkable city so if your flight arrives earlier, you might like to stretch your legs and explore. Take a stroll down the cobbled streets that lead to the bustling town square and marvel at the 14th-century town hall. Stay: Park Inn Central 4 (Comfortable)

This morning, we'll start with a short walking tour of Tallinn's enchanting Old Town. Walking through the cobbled streets, the colourful houses show off influence from the German, Scandinavian and Russian periods of Tallinn's history, we'll pass by them and wander towards the old merchants\ quarter and the busy town square.

Afterwards, we'll travel east to Estonia's largest national park, Lahemaa National Park. As well as its abundant nature, the park also celebrates Estonia's culture heritage and is home to ancient fishing villages and 17th-century manor houses. Today, we'll walk the Beaver Trail, discovering the diversity of plant and animal life and looking out for beaver dams along the Altja River Valley. If we\ re lucky, we might see the beavers themselves.

Our walk ends in the 400-year-old fishing village of Altja and, after a lunch break, we'll learn to bog walk in traditional shoes. Tonight, we'll spend the night in the national park in a beautifully converted distillery.

Today's Beaver Trail walk covers 4 kilometres/2.5 miles and is expected to take around 2 hours along gently undulating forest tracks. The afternoon bog walk covers 6 kilometres and is expected to take around 3 hours. Stay: Sagadi Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

Today, we'll cross the border into Latvia and rive to Cesis in the Gauja National Park, a three-and-a-half-hour drive away. Gauja National Park is the biggest in the country and has been given the nickname the Latvian Switzerland thanks to its rolling hills. Within the park, you can find the valleys of the Gauja River as well as over 500 historical sites including forts, castles, and windmills. The medieval town of Cesis is over 800 years old and its 13th-century castle was the main stronghold of the Livonian knights who ruled Latvia and Estonia during medieval times.

This afternoon, we'll take a forested nature trail through the park to the Gauja River and Gauja Rocks. The 5 kilometre/3.1 mile walk should take around 2 hours and the terrain is slightly hilly and forested. Stay: Kollona Cesis (Comfortable) (B)

This morning, we'll drive to Sigulda to walk another nature trail through the forests and river valleys of the Gauja National Park. Our route will take us past the ruins of the Livonian medieval fortress and the neo-gothic castle ending at the 13th-century Turaida Castle. Along the way, we'll take a ride in a cable car to get a view of the forest from above.

In the afternoon, we'll journey on into Latvia to its capital, Riga. On arrival, we'll take a walking tour to get acquainted with the city. Riga is a very walkable destination, with most of its must-sees in one area - we'll take advantage of this and tick off the Freedom Monument, Gunpowder Tower, Saint Jacob's Church and the cathedral along the way.

Today's walk covers 8 kilometres/5 miles and should take around 3.5 hours. The terrain is undulating and forested. Stay: Rixwell Konventa Seta Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

This morning, we'll drive west to Kemeri National Park, which was founded in 1977 to preserve the local wetlands, coastal lakes, and dunes. We'll take a walk along the raised boardwalk above the wetlands, discovering the distinctive mosses, bog pine trees and small pools and lakes. We'll then return to the seaside and spa resort of Jurmala for lunch. Jurmala has drawn tourists for years thanks to its curative mineral waters and therapeutic mud.

After lunch, we'll continue south and cross the border into Lithuania. We'll continue for around six hours to Klaipeda before taking a ferry to Nida on the Curonian Spit, our base for the next two nights.

Today's walk covers 4 kilometres/2.5 miles and is expected to take around 1.5 hours. The terrain is flat. Stay: Jurate Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

Today we'll begin to explore the wild landscapes of the Curonian Spit. The Curonian Spit National Park is a 98-kilometre-long sand dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Chains of sand dunes up to 60 metres high, breaking waves, pine forests and old Curnonian houses all make up this UNESCO Heritage Site.

We'll take an 11 kilometre/6.8 mile walk through the varying landscapes of the national park. Our walk is expected to take around 3.5 hours and the terrain is mainly flat and sandy with some forested areas. Stay: Jurate Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

We have a long journey ahead of us today, around six hours, to Trakai, the former home of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Located on a peninsula in Lake Galve, Trakai is famous for its 15th-century castle, which sits on its own island. We'll stretch our legs with a scenic walk around the town and the castle.

After our castle visit, we'll make the short journey onwards to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. On arrival, we'll take a short walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, taking in the ancient university, the cathedral, and the Gate of the Dawn.

Today's walk covers 4 kilometres and is expected to take around 2 hours. The terrain is mostly flat with forested trails in some parts. Stay: Amberton Vilnius Hotel (Comfortable) (B)

Our tour of the Baltic capitals ends at our hotel in Vilnius.

There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you\ d like a hotel transfer, you'll need to depart from Vilnius International Airport (VNO), around a ten-minute drive from the hotel. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Discover the Baltic States with six easy walks in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
  • Explore the pristine national parks of the Baltics
  • Discover the cultural heritage of the region

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

  • Discover the Baltic States with six easy walks in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
  • Explore the pristine national parks of the Baltics
  • Discover the cultural heritage of the region

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
About Explore!
About Explore!

Launching in 1981, Explore offer trips from over 130 countries - from classic small group tours. Read more

Explore Leaders
Explore Leaders

Explore's leaders are more than just your typical guide. They're your local expert are are passionate about sharing their expertise with you. Read more

Where do we Stay?
Where do we Stay?

The places Explore stay are every bit as important as the sights they visit and the things you do. Read more

About Explore!
About Explore!

Launching in 1981, Explore offer trips from over 130 countries - from classic small group tours. Read more

Explore Leaders
Explore Leaders

Explore's leaders are more than just your typical guide. They're your local expert are are passionate about sharing their expertise with you. Read more

Where do we Stay?
Where do we Stay?

The places Explore stay are every bit as important as the sights they visit and the things you do. Read more

Play Youtube Video

Brochure

Small Group Adventures

Explore Small Group Adventures (2024-25)

Take a small group tour with us and you'll be joined by like-minded travel companions as well as a skilled Tour Leader with in-depth knowledge of your destination. Choose from over 350 expertly-designed itineraries in more than 100 countries worldwide. You’ll visit the must-see highlights as well as places not on the typical tourist trail, and leave...more feeling that you've really explored.

Brochure

Small Group Adventures

Explore Small Group Adventures (2024-25)

Take a small group tour with us and you'll be joined by like-minded travel companions as well as a skilled Tour Leader with in-depth knowledge of your destination. Choose from over 350 expertly-designed itineraries in more than 100 countries worldwide. You’ll visit the must-see highlights as well as places not on the typical tourist trail, and leave...more feeling that you've really explored.

Availability

Exclusive Savings
Saturday 25 May 2024
Saturday 01 Jun 2024
Status
From: $2,860 $2,803
Save $57 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 08 Jun 2024
Saturday 15 Jun 2024
Status
From: $2,640 $2,587
Save $53 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 03 Aug 2024
Saturday 10 Aug 2024
Status
From: $2,640 $2,587
Save $53 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 31 Aug 2024
Saturday 07 Sep 2024
Status
From: $3,020 $2,960
Save $60 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 14 Sep 2024
Saturday 21 Sep 2024
Status
From: $2,640 $2,587
Save $53 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 25 May 2024
Saturday 01 Jun 2024
Status
From: $3,400 $3,343
Save $57 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 08 Jun 2024
Saturday 15 Jun 2024
Status
From: $3,180 $3,127
Save $53 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 03 Aug 2024
Saturday 10 Aug 2024
Status
From: $3,180 $3,127
Save $53 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 31 Aug 2024
Saturday 07 Sep 2024
Status
From: $3,560 $3,500
Save $60 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 14 Sep 2024
Saturday 21 Sep 2024
Status
From: $3,180 $3,127
Save $53 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 24 May 2025
Saturday 31 May 2025
Status
From: $2,760 $2,705
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 07 Jun 2025
Saturday 14 Jun 2025
Status
From: $2,760 $2,705
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 21 Jun 2025
Saturday 28 Jun 2025
Status
From: $2,760 $2,705
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 02 Aug 2025
Saturday 09 Aug 2025
Status
From: $2,760 $2,705
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 30 Aug 2025
Saturday 06 Sep 2025
Status
From: $2,760 $2,705
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 13 Sep 2025
Saturday 20 Sep 2025
Status
From: $2,760 $2,705
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 24 May 2025
Saturday 31 May 2025
Status
From: $3,330 $3,275
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 07 Jun 2025
Saturday 14 Jun 2025
Status
From: $3,330 $3,275
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 21 Jun 2025
Saturday 28 Jun 2025
Status
From: $3,330 $3,275
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 02 Aug 2025
Saturday 09 Aug 2025
Status
From: $3,330 $3,275
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 30 Aug 2025
Saturday 06 Sep 2025
Status
From: $3,330 $3,275
Save $55 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Saturday 13 Sep 2025
Saturday 20 Sep 2025
Status
From: $3,330 $3,275
Save $55 Enquire
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you enquire. Additional savings may apply. We guarantee the lowest price in Australia. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Explore. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Explore. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

Similar Tours

9 Day Cycle Romania (Explore)

9 Days Bucharest Bucharest

Operated By: Explore

From 2,793
Save 59
9 Day Cycling the Baltic States (Explore)

9 Days Vilnius Tallinn

Operated By: Explore

From 3,195
Save 65
9 Day Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun (Explore)

9 Days Reykjavik Reykjavik

Operated By: Explore

From 6,870
Save 145
9 Day Northern Spain Explorer (Explore)

9 Days Madrid Barcelona

Operated By: Explore

From 3,561
Save 389