15-day motorcycle tour from Klaipeda / to Tallinn (incl. ferry from Kiel / to Lübeck-Travemünde).

Motorcycle Tour · Lithuania

The Great Baltic Motorcycle Tour - 15 days

Motorcyclists set different priorities than car drivers when planning their trip: the journey is the destination, and so the route largely follows the scenic byways. Three national parks alone are on your route, as is the Estonian island of...


How long?
15 days
When?
Sommer
Price
€ 1.400 / person

15-day motorcycle tour from Klaipeda / to Tallinn (incl. ferry from Kiel / to Lübeck-Travemünde).

The Baltics motorcycle tour starts with the evening ferry from Kiel to Klaipeda – your motorcycle travels on board at no extra cost. As a self-guided tour without a guide, you set your own pace, follow a detailed route description with GPS data and stay in standard or comfort-category hotels. This motorcycle tour through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is a classic Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn motorcycle tour connecting all three capitals over 15 days, passing through four national parks and reaching the Estonian island of Saaremaa, before the return ferry from Helsinki brings you back to Lübeck-Travemünde.

Highlights

Ride the Curonian Spit

This Curonian Spit motorcycle tour leads along the spit road through open forests and past dunes to the fishing village of Nida. The peninsula is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ranks among the quietest stages of the entire tour.

Discover Saaremaa Island

On this Saaremaa Island motorcycle tour you visit the medieval castle of Kuressaare, the windmills near Angla and the Kaali meteorite crater. A full day is available for luggage-free exploration of the island.

Four Parks, One Journey

The Aukstaitija National Park motorcycle tour leads through dense forests and past crystal-clear lakes in eastern Lithuania. Along with three further national parks, this landscape defines the natural highlight of your entire route.

Ride Your Own Motorcycle

This own-motorcycle tour brings you to Klaipeda by ferry from Kiel. Motorcycle transport is included in the price, so you head straight into the Baltic adventure with no extra costs and complete freedom on the road.

Lahemaa National Park

The Lahemaa National Park motorcycle tour reveals dreamy fishing villages, manor houses, moors and long beaches near Tallinn. As Estonia's oldest national park, it offers a peaceful close to the tour before arrival in the capital.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1

Germany

Starting your Baltics motorcycle tour with embarkation in Kiel.

Day 1: Arrival in Kiel
Day 1 · Germany

Day 1: Arrival in Kiel

The Baltics motorcycle tour begins with your individual arrival in Kiel and evening embarkation. The ferry departs for the Baltics at around 21:00; you spend the night comfortably on board and ease into the start of the tour.

Stage 2

Day 2–6

Lithuania

Five stages take you from the coast near Klaipeda into the Lithuanian interior.

Day 2: Klaipeda
Day 2 · Lithuania

Day 2: Klaipeda

On this Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn motorcycle tour, Klaipeda is your first stop in the Baltics. In the evening you explore the historic old town with its Theatre Square, the Ännchen von Tharau fountain and the half-timbered houses typical of the region.

Day 3: Curonian Spit (approx. 100 km)
Day 3 · Lithuania

Day 3: Curonian Spit (approx. 100 km)

Today's Curonian Spit motorcycle tour leads along the spit road through open forests and gentle dunes to Nida. The peninsula is a nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site; the fishing villages of Nida and Juodkrante invite you to stop and rest.

Day 4: Klaipeda – Silute – Vilnius (approx. 350 km)
Day 4 · Lithuania

Day 4: Klaipeda – Silute – Vilnius (approx. 350 km)

On your own-motorcycle tour you ride along the Memel River through small towns to Vilnius. Ancient castle mounds recall the former defensive line; the day's destination is the Lithuanian capital with its winding alleyways.

Day 5: Aukstaitija National Park (approx. 310 km)
Day 5 · Lithuania

Day 5: Aukstaitija National Park (approx. 310 km)

The day tour leads through the Aukstaitija National Park in eastern Lithuania, past crystal-clear lakes and dense forests. The geographical centre of Europe lies along the route, before you return to Vilnius for a second night.

Day 6: Vilnius – Trakai – Siauliai (approx. 260 km)
Day 6 · Lithuania

Day 6: Vilnius – Trakai – Siauliai (approx. 260 km)

This onroad Baltic motorcycle tour stage passes through Trakai with its island castle and the popular provincial town of Kedainiai, heading to the Hill of Crosses. Thousands of crosses mark this historically significant pilgrimage site near Siauliai.

Stage 3

Day 7–8

Latvia

Two stages lead through Kurzeme to the capital Riga.

Day 7: Siauliai – Kuldiga – Riga (approx. 340 km)
Day 7 · Latvia

Day 7: Siauliai – Kuldiga – Riga (approx. 340 km)

On your way through the Latvia motorcycle tour section you cross the Kurzeme region and stop in historic Kuldiga with its well-preserved town centre. Via Sabile and the seaside resort of Jurmala you reach the capital Riga in the evening.

Day 8 · Latvia

Day 8: Riga

A full day for exploring Riga: the cathedral, St Peter's Church, the Blackheads' House and Riga Castle define the old town, while the Art Nouveau facades of the new town invite a photo stop.

Stage 4

Day 9–13

Estonia

Five stages lead via Saaremaa and Tartu to the capital Tallinn.

Day 9 · Estonia

Day 9: Riga – Gauja National Park – Saaremaa (approx. 400 km)

This Saaremaa Island motorcycle tour begins with a stop at the Gauja National Park and the Turaida castle ruins. Via the former Hanseatic town of Pärnu with its wooden villas you reach the island of Saaremaa and your accommodation in Kuressaare.

Day 10 · Estonia

Day 10: Saaremaa Island (approx. 140 km)

A free day on Saaremaa takes you to the medieval castle of Kuressaare, the five windmills near Angla and the Kaali meteorite crater – perfect for a luggage-free ride across the island.

Day 11 · Estonia

Day 11: Saaremaa – Tartu (approx. 340 km)

On the Estonia motorcycle tour the route today heads through the south of the country to Tartu, the oldest city in the Baltics. The sculpture of the 'Kissing Students' on Town Hall Square is the unofficial landmark of this university city.

Day 12 · Estonia

Day 12: Tartu – Lake Peipus – Lahemaa (approx. 280 km)

This Lahemaa National Park motorcycle tour stage follows the shores of the vast Lake Peipus, past the Russian Orthodox monastery of Kuremäe, and arrives at Estonia's oldest national park right on the northern coast.

Day 13 · Estonia

Day 13: Lahemaa National Park – Tallinn (approx. 100 km)

After a circuit through Lahemaa with its fishing villages, manor houses and glacial boulders you reach the Estonian capital on this Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn motorcycle tour. The medieval old town around Town Hall Square invites a leisurely stroll.

Stage 5

Day 14

Finland

Brief stopover in Helsinki on the return ferry.

Day 14 · Finland

Day 14: Departure via Helsinki

The Kiel–Baltics ferry crossing begins its return leg today: first by ferry to Helsinki, then in the late afternoon onward towards Germany. You spend the night again comfortably on board.

Stage 6

Day 15

Germany

Arrival and end of your Baltics motorcycle tour in Lübeck-Travemünde.

Day 15 · Germany

Day 15: Arrival in Lübeck-Travemünde

After a peaceful last day at sea, your Baltics motorcycle tour ends in the evening in the port of Lübeck-Travemünde. From here each rider sets off on their individual journey home on their own motorcycle.

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Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

9
  • Ferry passages Kiel - Klaipeda and Helsinki - Lübeck-Travemünde in a 2-bed cabin inside (bunk beds) with shower/WC (without board)
  • Ferry passages Virtsu - Kuivastu - Virtsu
  • Ferry passage Tallinn - Helsinki (without cabin)
  • Motorcycle transport on all ferry passages
  • 12 nights in hotels of the chosen category in rooms with bath or shower/WC
  • Breakfast
  • GPS data and route description (see More details)
  • Map material
  • one travel book per room

Not included

5
  • Parking fees
  • Ferry and national park fees Curonian Spit (approx. 13 Euro)
  • Optional excursions and sightseeing - bookable in advance (everything else payable on-site)
  • Local taxes
  • Everything that is not specified under included services

Optionally bookable: cabin upgrades on the ferry crossings and private, German-language city walks in Klaipeda and Riga (approx. 2 hours each). These additional services can be added directly when booking your Baltics motorcycle tour.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the tour is rated easy and is ridden mainly on asphalt roads. For this onroad Baltic motorcycle tour, some riding practice on your own motorcycle is sufficient.

Departure is in the evening from Kiel, with your motorcycle travelling on board at no extra cost. After the overnight crossing you arrive in Klaipeda the following evening.

Yes, this is a self-guided Baltics motorcycle tour without a tour guide. You receive GPS data and a route description and ride at your own pace.

The tour spans 15 days including both ferry crossings, covering around 2,500 kilometres through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

You stay in standard or comfort-category hotels, each with breakfast and usually a central location in the cities visited.
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