Location:
Baltic Republics lie on the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe..

Area:
Latvia - 64,589 sq km
Lithuania - 65,300 sq km
Estonia - 45,227 sq km

Population :
Latvia - 733,000
Lithuania - 549,000
Estonia - 391,000

Capital:
Latvia - Riga
Lithuania - Vilnius
Estonia - Tallinn

Language:
Latvia -Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian
Lithuania - Lithuanian, Polish, Russian.
Estonia - Estonian, Russian, Ukrainian
Religion:
Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox

TIme GMT: +3 hours

Currency:
Latvian: Lat
Lithuania: Litas
Estonian: Kroon

Cycling in the Baltic Republics

The Baltic Republics comprised of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are all very different countries. Latvia is flat and forested and the poorest of the three states. Primarily agricultural on a small individual scale.

Lithuania with its more gentle rolling plains and extensive forests. A young population with spectacular design flare, architecture and my favourite out of the three countries.

Estonia is the richest of the three countries and the center for Amber. The Baltic states have strived to gain their independence with many moving museum expressing their painful struggle for today's freedom. more

Duration & Dates
15 days
16th - 31st August 2003

Accommodation:
Primarily Half board, staying in 2/3 star hotels.

Cycling Style :
Approx 40 - 70km, primarily on tarmac roads. Some roads are a little rough and steep

What’s included:
Return flight from the UK to Baltic Republics
Full backup support
All listed events

Tour Highlights
Vilnius - World heritage site
Zemaitija National Park
Riga
Tartu
Tallinn

Cycling details
LHD/RHD: Left
Traffic: Very considerate drivers
Bike Shops: Few and far between
Terrain: Good Roads with a few exceptions.