LAKE DISTRICT FAT BIKING TOUR
5 days/4 nights
from 599 Eur
5 days / 4 nights
Medium
~120 km
2-10 people
Visaginas
This is an exhilirating Fat Biking adventure through the heart of Lithuania's beautiful Lake District.
Explore hidden forests and woodlands that are rarely visited, cycle around picturesque lakes and go off-road testing your limits deep into some of the country's most remote and wild nature spots.
By night, rest up with a hearty dinner and a sauna in your cosy guesthouse and toast the day's adventures.
Riding a fat bike instead of a regular mountain bike allows you to get through otherwise impassable woodland areas, such as swamps and muddy off-road. You'll be able to explore many of the secret forest areas, that not many people can get to easily. However, low pressure in the bike's tires also means that riding such bike is physically demanding.
Explore hidden forests and woodlands that are rarely visited, cycle around picturesque lakes and go off-road testing your limits deep into some of the country's most remote and wild nature spots.
By night, rest up with a hearty dinner and a sauna in your cosy guesthouse and toast the day's adventures.
Riding a fat bike instead of a regular mountain bike allows you to get through otherwise impassable woodland areas, such as swamps and muddy off-road. You'll be able to explore many of the secret forest areas, that not many people can get to easily. However, low pressure in the bike's tires also means that riding such bike is physically demanding.
What you will get of this adventure
- Take a break from busy life and smartphones
- Meet local people and get to know their culture and traditions
- Reconnect with nature's clear water and unadultered forests
- Swim in crystal clear rivers and lakes
- Combine physical activity and recreation
- Fat bike cycling
- Enjoy organic food cooked over open fire
- Improve your stamina and general health
- Get inspired
Detailed description
Arrival to Visaginas and a transfer to a cosy guesthouse in Gražutės Regional Park, short introductory fatbike ride in the evening, dinner.
We start our day with some light morning exercise, followed by delicious breakfast. After breakfast we set off on a cycling tour around nearby lakes – Trilypis, Skaidrys, and Šventas. All of these lakes are part of Smalvas conservation area, which was designed to protect some of the rarest species of birds and plants in Lithuania.
The nature here is dominated by pines, green mosses, and picturesque lakes formed following the Ice Age. There will be a stop for some rest and a lunch over an open fire halfway through the route. This is also a perfect opportunity to test the open lake waters and enjoy a refreshing swim in hot weather.
After the stop we'll continue our way following a number of picturesque lakes and a river Šventoji. Some hills and wetland areas will be present, adding a bit of spice and action to our journey. Arriving at the guesthouse closer to the evening. Dinner and rest.
The nature here is dominated by pines, green mosses, and picturesque lakes formed following the Ice Age. There will be a stop for some rest and a lunch over an open fire halfway through the route. This is also a perfect opportunity to test the open lake waters and enjoy a refreshing swim in hot weather.
After the stop we'll continue our way following a number of picturesque lakes and a river Šventoji. Some hills and wetland areas will be present, adding a bit of spice and action to our journey. Arriving at the guesthouse closer to the evening. Dinner and rest.
Greeting the morning with light exercise and yummy breakfast. Today we'll cycle alongside Antalieptės reservoir. The reservoir is made up from 26 lakes, which were artificially joined together to form a single lake, powering up a hydroelectric power station at Antalieptė. The reservoir is full of little islands, majority of which are a natural habitat for variety of bird species.
The route will run through Salakas village, where you'll get an opportunity to visit Gražutės Regional park visitor centre, including an ethnographic exhibition of the Salakas region, an exhibition about the Regional Park's natural environment and a Sea Museum. This is also a perfect timing to enjoy your packed lunch.
After lunch we pedal en-route to Aukštaitijos National Park and arrive to a traditional guesthouse in the evening. Now it's time for dinner, sauna and rest.
The route will run through Salakas village, where you'll get an opportunity to visit Gražutės Regional park visitor centre, including an ethnographic exhibition of the Salakas region, an exhibition about the Regional Park's natural environment and a Sea Museum. This is also a perfect timing to enjoy your packed lunch.
After lunch we pedal en-route to Aukštaitijos National Park and arrive to a traditional guesthouse in the evening. Now it's time for dinner, sauna and rest.
In the morning after breakfast we cycle to the Ginučiai water mill through the vast park's area - passing by numerous lakes and through the forest. Lunch break at Ginučiai. Then stopping at Ladakalnis, a pagan worship hill with a stunning view of 6 different lakes. Legends say that sacrifices to the Balts' goddess of life Lada were made on top of this hill.
We then cycle through some of the wildest parts of Aukštaitijos National park, while learning more about the legends and stories connecting us with the natural sights we pass by, such as fresh water stream and dark small lakes Laumiakys and Laumekelis.
Upon arrival at a final guesthouse in Palūšė village, we enjoy delicious dinner, optional sauna and share our final tour experiences with each other.
We then cycle through some of the wildest parts of Aukštaitijos National park, while learning more about the legends and stories connecting us with the natural sights we pass by, such as fresh water stream and dark small lakes Laumiakys and Laumekelis.
Upon arrival at a final guesthouse in Palūšė village, we enjoy delicious dinner, optional sauna and share our final tour experiences with each other.
Take it easy with a delicious breakfast and rest, go for a morning swim, or take a short morning ride before departure. Transfer to Ignalina train station from which you can get a connection to Vilnius or Kaunas airport.
What's included
AccommodationAccommodation in traditional guesthouses for 4 nights in rooms for 2-4 persons with shared facilities
GuideEnglish/Russian speaking local guide
TransferTransfer from Visaginas to the guesthouse on day 1
MealsFull-board meals on days 2, 3 and 4, dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 5
EquipmentFat bike and equipment rental
Additional servicesSauna on days 3 and 4
Entry ticket to the regional park.
Transportation of personal belongings between accommodations
FlightsFlights to and from Lithuania are not included.
Vilnius airport is the most convenient choice, as very good public transport links connect it to Visaginas, from where the tour departs, however you can also get to Visaginas from Kaunas airport and Riga airport (in Latvia).
InsuranceAll passengers must ensure that they are covered by an adequate travel insurance.
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