Baltic cycling holiday

by Responsible Travel
Region
Baltics
Duration
9 Days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Experience all three of the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as part of the same holiday. This is a small group tour, ideal for solos & couples, offering an alternative to large group travel with the advantage of a group leader. It allows for easy exploration of big sights while discovering unique one-off experiences and local festivals. The tour can cater for vegetarians but not vegans. The company can assist travellers wishing to reach their holiday by rail and offers a small discount. The holiday visits Ventes Ragas Ornithological Station, an important site for bird migration studies that promotes learning, understanding, and preservation of birdlife. Entrance fees support their work, as do fees for Curonian Spit National Park and Lahemaa National Park. The tour supports the Beaver Ben ecological project, where disadvantaged children participate in environmental protection, cleaning shores of the Baltic Sea. Cycle tourism is promoted to reduce environmental impact and pressure on sites, fostering interaction with local people. The company has a litter programme, trains staff in responsible tourism, and works towards a sustainable office environment. They support Cool Earth to protect rainforest and indigenous communities. The holiday encourages visitors to eat in local eateries, try local dishes and drinks, and stop at local shops for supplies, spreading spending. Locally owned hotels are used, employing local people and sourcing local produce. The company partners with a locally-owned Lithuanian company and employs local Tour Leaders who share cultural and historical insights with passion. Expert training is provided to staff. In rural areas, locally run hotels provide alternative employment. Cultural sites like Trakai Historical National Park are visited to understand local history and traditions. Opportunities to buy handcrafted amber goods from makers are available. The Beaver Ben ecological project provides disadvantaged children with a sociable summer break, personal development, and environmental awareness.

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What's Included

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About the Baltics

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.