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Northern Europe Motorcycle Tour - Aug 2026

Tour Overview

Three countries, three UNESCO-listed capital old towns, one Baltic coastline — and the kind of wide, forested roads that make a Yamaha MT-09 or BMW R1300 GS feel like they were built specifically for this journey. Northern Europe's Baltic States are among the most underrated motorcycle destinations in the world: cultured, affordable, and utterly free of tourist crowds.

August in the Baltics means long evenings that barely darken, perfect road temperatures and the quiet satisfaction of riding between medieval cities that most of the world hasn't discovered yet. Tallinn's perfectly preserved old town gives way to Jurmala's pine-fringed Soviet beach resort, then Riga's extraordinary Art Nouveau streetscapes, the forested gorges of Gauja National Park, the surreal Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, and finally the Baroque grandeur of Vilnius. This is Europe at its most unhurried — and most rewarding.

Route Map

Northern Europe tour route map
Overview of the tour route (tap to open full size).

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day Date Route Activity Distance
Day 1 Aug 2026 (TBA) Tallinn Arrival, bike handover. Walk the UNESCO Old Town — Toompea Castle, medieval towers, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Welcome dinner.
Meals included — Dinner
Day 2 Tallinn → Pärnu → Häädemeeste Estonian coastal highway. Pärnu spa resort town, beach dunes and the quiet rhythm of the Baltic shore at its most Estonian.
Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
180 km
Day 3 Häädemeeste → Cape Kolka → Jūrmala Cross into Latvia. Cape Kolka — where two seas meet in a wilderness of wetlands. Pine forests to Jūrmala's extraordinary Soviet-era beach resort.
Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
210 km
Day 4 Jūrmala → Riga Short run into the Art Nouveau capital. Central Market, Blackheads House, the famous Alberta Street facades. Afternoon to explore freely.
Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
50 km
Day 5 Riga → Sigulda → Cēsis Gauja National Park — sandstone cliff gorges, Turaida Castle, medieval ruins at Cēsis. Latvia's most dramatic landscape.
Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
120 km
Day 6 Cēsis → Rundale Palace → Lithuanian border Rundale Baroque palace (Latvia's Versailles), rolling farmland and border crossing into Lithuania at Bauska.
Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
160 km
Day 7 Border → Hill of Crosses → Vilnius The iconic Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai — over 100,000 crosses in a field; one of Europe's most profound pilgrim sites. Evening arrival in Vilnius.
Meals included — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
280 km
Day 8 Vilnius UNESCO Baroque old city — Gediminas Tower, Gate of Dawn, St. Anne's Church. Farewell dinner. Airport transfers.
Meals included — Breakfast

Motorcycle Options

  • Yamaha MT-07 available on this tour
    Yamaha MT-07
  • Yamaha MT-09 available on this tour
    Yamaha MT-09
  • Moto Guzzi Stelvio available on this tour
    Moto Guzzi Stelvio
  • BMW R 1300 GS available on this tour
    BMW R 1300 GS
  • Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer available on this tour
    Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer

Tour Inclusions

  • Motorcycle rental (MT-07 / MT-09 / BMW R1300 GS / Triumph Tiger 900) with insurance & fuel
  • 7 nights design hotel twin-share in Baltic capitals
  • Daily breakfast + welcome dinner (Tallinn) & farewell dinner (Vilnius)
  • MotoRover tour manager + local guide throughout
  • Support vehicle + dedicated mechanic
  • GPS device & route maps
  • Airport transfer (Tallinn arrival + Vilnius departure)
  • Tour merchandise
  • GST & TCS included

Optional Services

  • Single Room Supplement €480
  • Extra Night in Copenhagen (Twin) €180
  • Extra Night in Copenhagen (Single) €150

Tour Exclusions

  • International flights (India ↔ Tallinn / Vilnius — typically INR 50,000–65,000 return)
  • Most meals (est. €25–35/day — Baltic cities are affordable)
  • Riding gear & helmet
  • Personal travel insurance (from India, budget roughly INR 3,000)
  • Schengen visa when applicable — often around INR 9,000 including service fees
  • Personal expenses (alcohol, tips, shopping)
  • Single room supplement (optional) — from €380 when available; confirm at booking

Tour Details

Food and Water

Breakfast and Lunches (Veg/Non-Veg) on all days

Accommodation

On twin-sharing basis. Single room upgrade available

Total Travel Distance

Approximately 1,125 Kms

Riding / Driving Time

4-5 hours every day with multiple breaks

Terrain

100% Paved roads

Air Connectivity

Vilnius and Tallinn are well connected to major European airports

Weather Forecast

Enjoy a mild weather and bright sunlight from 6am to 8pm. Average day temperature is about 22 degree Celsius while the nights are chilly.

Additional Costs

Air Tickets - INR 75,000 Onwards
Schengen VISA - INR 12,500
Travel Insuarance - INR 2,000
Dinners - INR 10,000 - 15,000
Fuel - Approx INR 13,000

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