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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – Baltic Explorer

A 14-day flight-free adventure by train, ferry, and road through Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, and the Curonian Spit.

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About this journey

What to expect on this trip

Suffering under both German and later Soviet occupation, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union the once more independent states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were enthusiastic proponents of the European project and have since joined the NATO alliance.

The miserable grey of Soviet conformity has gone, in some cases quite literally as new paints and colours arrived from the west to once more embellish traditional wooden houses.

The capitals of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius once subdued under communist authoritarianism are now lively cultural hubs, hives of economic activity, eager to further progress and expand.

This Baltic group tour travels by land and sea to explore three different countries with diverse national characteristics which not only share a seashore but also a major segment of their contemporary history.

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The journey

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – Baltic Explorer

What makes this trip special

Drawn from the full tour dossier — the standout days, encounters and views our specialists keep coming back to.

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The highlights

  • Helsinki Morning Walk

    Begin with a morning exploration of Helsinki's Market Square, Senate Square and Cathedral, the Church in the Rock, and Sibelius Park with a local guide, before boarding the evening ferry to Tallinn.

  • Tallinn Old Town

    Explore one of Europe's finest walled medieval cities, with a panoramic tour through Pirita and a walking exploration of Tallinn's atmospheric streets, tiered city layout, and historic architecture.

  • Lahemaa National Park, Palmse Manor and Narva

    Spend a full day in Lahemaa National Park, walking the Viru Bog boardwalk and visiting 18th-century Palmse Manor and the traditional Altja Fishermen's Village. Continue to Narva for an underground visit to the casemates of Victoria Bastion and a VR experience of the city.

  • Turaida Castle and Sigulda, Latvia

    Stop at the Latvian Gauja National Park, visiting the workshop of amber craftsman Harijs Jakobsons, Turaida Castle, Gutman's Cave, and the ruins of Sigulda Castle. Take a cable car over the Gauja Valley for spectacular views.

  • Riga Art Nouveau District and Old Town

    Explore Riga's Central Market and elegant Art Nouveau district with museum entrance, then walk the cobbled Old Town lanes, gothic towers, and grand squares of the Baltic's largest capital.

  • Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

    Stop at the haunting Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, where more than 100,000 crosses have been planted since the 1831 Uprising in defiance of Soviet rule, before continuing to Klaipeda.

Trip highlights for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – Baltic Explorer

Full itinerary · 14 days

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Dates & prices

Choose your departure

Reserve your place with a £350 per-person deposit; the balance is due 70 days before departure. Prefer your own space? A single room is available on every departure.

  • Departure
    29 May 202711 Jun 2027
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    £3,485 pp
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  • Departure
    10 Jul 202723 Jul 2027
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    £3,485 pp
    Single supp. +£455
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What's included

What your tour price covers

Included in the price

  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Overland transport throughout with professional driver
  • All accommodation
  • Services of English-speaking guide / tour leader
  • Meals as listed
  • Entrance fees for sites listed as part of the itinerary

Budget separately for

  • International flights (, contact , us, for expert advice and a quote)
  • Any airport taxes
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa – when required
  • Drinks
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips (Discretionary)
Before you go

Essential information

Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.

Foreign Office travel advice

We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Estonia Travel Advice, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Estonia that we visit on our tours.

Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.

For additional official guidance, travellers may also refer to:

Please note this information applies primarily to British citizens — nationals of other countries should check the current position with their respective government travel authority.

Voices from the road

What travellers say about us

Independently verified reviews from travellers who joined Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – Baltic Explorer. Rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ reviewers.

The local guides were exemplary. Very thoughtful for our needs. They are all knowledgeable, friendly and they became good friends. The guides and drivers were always on time and totally reliable doing absolutely the best for us. Perfect.
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Beryl Rowe, UK

London to the Baltics by rail and sea. A very different holiday, lot of effort put in, before and during. Great not to fly, and to use a small company. Well done and thank you.
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Marie, 5

A great itinerary with lots of free time to do your own explorations Fantastic itinerary exploring very interesting cities with some time in the country side. The guides were all very good. Kristiina (Estonia) and Margita (Latvia) were exceptional. Their enthusiasm were contagious. Accommodation was of a very standard standard.
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Traveller from the UK

Consistently high quality of trip arranged for me by your company.
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John Pearce, UK

This is the 3rd time I've travelled with U.D. and , as before, I had a very pleasant time. We were able to do virtually everything we wanted to do and the guides were helpful and enthusiastic. As I said though, I found the Lithuanian guides' English especially a bit limited. But I must emphasise that this was not a huge impediment. |The only other adverse comment I would make is that I felt you could have perhaps let us know how many travellers were in the group. While it wouldn't make any difference to the quality of the holiday it would have been nice to know!
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Claire Woodforde, UK

London to Baltic States by train and ferry. What an adventure. Olaf was amazing. He couldn't have been more helpful and concerned for our wellbeing. He sorted out all the problems with great skill
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Traveller from the UK

Although the trip was amazing, perhaps have longer stays and shorter journey. It was very tiring. Our guide, Olaf was brilliant. He couldn't have done more to make our holiday better. He is a remarkable young man. You are very lucky to have him on your team.
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Traveller from the UK

We really enjoyed our rail adventure to the Baltic States. Olaf is a first class tour leader. He is unflappable, resourceful and friendly in equal measure. He was always available if anyone in the group needed him and his creation of a shared Whatsapp group was an inspired way of giving us important information.
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Traveller from the UK

Because it was an amazing holiday and so interesting with all the history, much of which I didn't know. It was very humbling as well, when we in the west were having an easy time and the Baltic States were going through such hardship. The guides were excellent and the balance of sightseeing to relaxation was just right. It worked well to start in the North in Helsinki and work our way south, seeing the differences between the countries and the similarities. They all certainly knew what they were talking about. There was also lots to do after the official sight seeing.|The only thing we would have liked to have done was have another sauna. We booked one in Helsinki and that was the only one we had. We never found out about booking one in Riga or Vilnius ~ it would have been nice to have a list of places to try.
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David Heyworth, France

Jason was very helpful and the booking process was quick and easy. UD offers itineraries that many competitors do not. I thoroughly enjoyed both trips I've taken with them. While they may not suit everyone, I have happily recommended the Senegal tour to fellow travellers.
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Bernice Hird, UK

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Common questions

Things travellers usually ask

  • How many travellers will be in my group?

    Maximum 12 travellers — that's the cap on every Undiscovered Destinations small-group tour. Small enough to eat in a local family home; large enough to share the wonder with other like-minded travellers.

  • Can I travel solo?

    Yes — there's no compulsory single supplement on our small-group tours. You get your own room at no extra cost. About 60% of UD travellers come solo, so you'll be in good company.

  • How fit do I need to be?

    Fitness requirements vary by itinerary, from gentle to demanding. The day-by-day tour dossier sets out walking distances, terrain and any altitude so you know what to expect. If you have specific concerns, speak to our team before booking — they can talk you through a typical day.

  • When are the next departures?

    The next available departures are 29 May 2027; 10 July 2027. See the "Choose your departure" table further up the page for the full schedule and per-departure pricing.

  • What's included in the tour price?

    Included items vary by tour — see the full list above. On this trip, expect: Arrival and departure transfers; Overland transport throughout with professional driver; All accommodation; and more. International flights and travel insurance are not included.

  • Where exactly does this trip go?

    This tour visits Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Each destination has its own page with practical information, climate, and the attractions our specialists recommend — linked from the itinerary above.

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