Walks of the Baltics and Finland
Overview
Highlights
- Discover three Baltic states and Finland in 12 days
- Visit Koguva, the best-preserved ancient village in Estonia
- Hike the Sääretirp trail, one of the most famous trails in Hiiumaa
- Walk the width of the Venta Rapids
- Walking around Līču-Laņģu sandstone cliffs
- Visit fascinating capital cities and charming towns
- Explore Saaremaa Island
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Trip includes
- All breakfasts
- All accommodation (see below)
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Free group arrival and departure transfers available
Itinerary
We begin in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and our tour starts at the hotel. There’s a welcome briefing with our leader in the evening and free time to explore the city after. Accommodation: City Hotels Algirdas (or similar)
We start with a tour of the Vilnius highlights, taking in the old town and its main churches; historic monuments, such as the Gates of Dawn; Vilnius University, the oldest in Lithuania; and Cathedral Square. There’s free time for lunch in Vilnius, then we hop in a tr...
Take a 185mi (300km) transfer (approximately four hours) to Zemaitijos National Park for a walking adventure. Our hike takes us to Plokstine, a one-time Soviet missile base and now the Cold War Museum. Here, we can see inside underground bunkers and learn about the Co...
This morning, we cross the border into Latvia, driving to Kuldīga, said to be the prettiest town in the country. Here we see the Venta Rapid, a wide cascade of water, and enjoy a walk along its width. In spring and autumn, when spawning fish migrate upstream, you can ...
This morning, we drive (approximately 1hr 40min) to Gauja National Park, the largest and oldest national park in Lativa. Our route takes us along natural, little-known trails to the Līču–Laņģu sandstone cliffs. We can also visit Turaida Castle (optional), which is hom...
We depart today for Estonia, with a transfer (approximately five-hour drive and 30-minute ferry) to Saaremaa, the largest of more than 2,200 islands in the country. Around 28mi (45km) from Riga, we stop in the town of Saulkrasti, where we walk along the seashore board...
Today, we explore the second largest island in Estonia, Hiiumaa, which forms part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is devoid of noise or light pollution. After a one-hour ferry transfer and bus trip, we start our trail to the end of Sääretirp, a thin headland with ho...
Today, we head to Tallinn, but not before a chance to properly explore Saaremaa. We visit: the Kaali Crater, formed by a meteorite just 7,500 years ago; the Angla Windmill Park, home to a historic Dutch-style mill built in 1927; the 13th-century Karja Church; and the ...
This morning, we have a walking tour of Tallinn to feel the aura of the 14th and 15th centuries that survived intact in a maze of medieval walls and towers, soaring church spires and winding streets. It includes the main historic and architectural monuments: Toompea P...
Take a transfer (approximately 15 minutes) to the ferry, crossing the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, Finland (approximately 2hr 10min), arriving in the green and lively Finnish capital. We transfer (approximately one hour) to Sipoonkorpi National Park, an expanse of classic ...
In the morning, we embark on a sightseeing tour, which takes us past the harbours, into the center of Mannerheim Street and past the Parliament Building, Finland Hall, Market Square, Sibelius Monument, Rock Church, and the striking glass, steal and wood structure of t...
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and begin our return journeys home. If you’d like a little more time to explore the Finnish capital, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.
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If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.
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From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started
Cancellation charge
Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 100% of the total holiday cost.
For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:
Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)
Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.
179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.
119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.
89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost.
59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.
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