05 May 2027
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Escorted tour
Walks of the Baltics & Finland: Vilnius to Helsinki – 12 Days
Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki with walks in national parks and on the Estonian islands, in a group of up to 16.
12 days
From £2,160
Tour overview
This 12-day small-group tour combines the Baltic capitals with gentle walks in national parks, on islands and along the coast, from Lithuania to Finland. Groups have between 4 and 16 travellers aged 16 and over, with a tour leader throughout. You travel by private bus and ferry, and stay eleven nights in mostly three- and four-star hotels: two in Vilnius, one in the seaside city of Liepāja, two in Riga, two in Kuressaare on Saaremaa, two in Tallinn and two in Helsinki. Breakfast is included daily, with a welcome dinner.
In Vilnius you tour the baroque old town before visiting Kernavė, Lithuania's ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, walking in Neris Regional Park and seeing the red-brick island castle at Trakai. A drive west takes you to Žemaitija National Park for a hike and a visit to Plokštinė, a former Soviet nuclear missile base turned Cold War museum.
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In Latvia you visit Kuldīga, said to be the country's prettiest town, with the Venta Rapid, Europe's widest waterfall, and a vineyard tasting, before reaching Riga for a guided walk among its Art Nouveau buildings and medieval lanes. A coastal walk at Saulkrasti and lunch in Pärnu lead to the Estonian island of Saaremaa, with its Kaali meteorite crater, windmills and Kuressaare Castle, and a day exploring peaceful Hiiumaa, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with historic lighthouses.
In Tallinn a walking tour takes you through the medieval upper and lower towns and into the creative Kalamaja district and Balti Jaam market. A ferry across the Gulf of Finland brings you to Helsinki, with a walk in Sipoonkorpi National Park and a visit to the old wooden town of Porvoo, before a sightseeing tour of the Finnish capital and a free afternoon.
The physical rating is medium, with walks of a few hours on mostly easy trails. This trip suits active travellers who want to combine the Baltic capitals with nature, islands and fresh air. The mix of capitals, forests, islands and coastline gives a rounded picture of the region, with the long light of the northern summer.
Trip highlights
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Kernavė and Trakai island castle (Day 2)
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A Cold War missile base in Žemaitija (Day 3)
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Kuldīga's Venta Rapid (Day 4)
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Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands (Days 6–8)
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Tallinn's medieval old town (Day 9)
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Sipoonkorpi National Park and Porvoo (Day 10)
Your route
16 stops from Vilnius to Porvoo
- Vilnius Days 1–2
- Kernavė Day 2
- Zemaitijos National Park Day 3
- Liepaja Day 3
- Kuldīga Day 4
- Riga Days 4–5
- Turaida Castle Day 5
- Saulkrasti Day 6
- Pärnu Day 6
- Kuressaare Days 6–7
- Kärdla Day 7
- Kaali Crater Day 8
- Tallinn Days 8–9
- Helsinki Days 10–12
- Sipoonkorpi National Park Day 10
- Porvoo Day 10
Why choose this tour
Four countries' capitals plus national parks and islands on foot. Lesser-known corners of the Baltics with a small group.
Best suited to
- Active travellers who enjoy walking
- Nature lovers
- Travellers interested in Cold War history
- Solo travellers looking for a group
Day-by-day itinerary
12 days from Vilnius, Lithuania to Helsinki, Finland
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Day 1 · Vilnius Arrive in Vilnius
Meet the group for a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Comfort Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Vilnius, Kernavė, Trakai Vilnius, Kernavė and Trakai
Tour Vilnius, walk at Kernavė and see Trakai Castle.
- Hotel
- Comfort Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Plokštinė, Liepāja Žemaitija National Park
Hike in the national park and visit the Cold War Museum.
- Hotel
- Liva Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Kuldīga, Riga Kuldīga to Riga
See the Venta Rapid and taste local wine on the way to Riga.
- Hotel
- Islande Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Riga Riga on foot
A guided walking tour of the city.
- Hotel
- Islande Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Saulkrasti, Pärnu, Kuressaare To Saaremaa
A coastal walk, lunch in Pärnu and the ferry to Saaremaa.
- Hotel
- Staadioni Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Hiiumaa, Kärdla Hiiumaa
Explore Hiiumaa and its historic lighthouses.
- Hotel
- Staadioni Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Kaali Crater, Tallinn Saaremaa to Tallinn
See the Kaali Crater, then travel to Tallinn.
- Hotel
- Go Hotel Shnelli or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Tallinn, Kalamaja Tallinn
A walking tour of the old town and Kalamaja.
- Hotel
- Go Hotel Shnelli or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Sipoonkorpi National Park, Porvoo, Helsinki Helsinki, Sipoonkorpi and Porvoo
Ferry to Helsinki, a forest walk and a visit to Porvoo.
- Hotel
- Original Sokos Hotel Albert or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Helsinki Helsinki
A sightseeing tour and a free afternoon.
- Hotel
- Original Sokos Hotel Albert or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Helsinki Trip ends in Helsinki
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Vilnius (2 nights) Comfort Hotel or similar
- Liepāja (1 night) Liva Hotel or similar
- Riga (2 nights) Islande Hotel or similar
- Kuressaare, Saaremaa (2 nights) Staadioni Hotel or similar
- Tallinn (2 nights) Go Hotel Shnelli or similar
- Helsinki (2 nights) Original Sokos Hotel Albert or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 11 nights in hotels
- Meals 11 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Private bus, island ferries and the Tallinn–Helsinki ferry
- Vilnius tour, Kernavė and Trakai
- Žemaitija National Park and the Cold War Museum
- Kuldīga with a vineyard tasting, and walking tours of Riga and Tallinn
- Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Sipoonkorpi, Porvoo and a Helsinki tour
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Vilnius and from Helsinki
- Meals not included 10 lunches and 10 dinners
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want long, challenging hikes — walks are moderate
- You want many meals included — mostly breakfasts
- You dislike long drives — some transfers take several hours
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–12 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Day 1
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Departures & prices
From £2,160 per person, twin share, tour only. 15 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £2,575 (single supplement from £416).
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19 May 2027
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06 Sept 2028
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How hard are the walks?
Moderate walks of a few hours on mostly easy trails, coastal paths and forest tracks.
Which countries do we visit?
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland.
How long are the drives?
Some transfers take four to five hours, broken up with stops and walks.
When does the trip run?
From late spring to early autumn.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need a visa for these countries for a short holiday stay.
How many people travel together?
Between 4 and 16 travellers aged 16 and over, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary