From Warsaw to Vilnius: Nature & Culture Bike Tour – self-guided bike tour

Day 1. Warsaw

Arrival in Warsaw on your own. At around 4:00 PM, you will meet with a representative from Nature Travel who will provide you with the necessary information. Later, there will be a meeting with the guide at the hotel reception. You will explore the history of the city and be guided through the Old Town with the guide. Overnight stay at the hotel in Warsaw.

Included in the price: Guided tour of Warsaw.

Day 2. Warsaw – Białowieża Forest

Distance: by Bus ca. 230 km, by bike ca. 23 or 40 km

After breakfast, you will take a bus ride (approximately 3 hours long) to the Białowieża Primeval Forest. In the afternoon, you will embark on your first cycling tour, which is an easy route to warm up, leading through the primeval forest. You can choose a longer or shorter route to cycle to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel Białowieski*** SPA & Wellness.

Day 3. The unique Białowieża. Guided tour of Białowieża

Distance: ca. 27 km, duration ca. 7 hours

For those who want to thoroughly explore Białowieża and its surroundings, we offer an optional tour with a local guide who will show you the most interesting places and tell you the history of the village. The entire trip takes about 7 hours. After breakfast at the specified time, a guide will be waiting for you at the hotel reception. You will travel with the guide to Polana Białowieska and then to the Castle Park. You will learn about the history of this place and visit the interactive Nature Museum of the Białowieża National Park, where you can see the animals living in the forest. After the theory part, you can see the wild nature of the Białowieża Forest with your own eyes. You will enter the strict protection area where you will leave your bikes and visit the strict reserve of the Białowieża National Park on foot. Entrance is only possible with a licensed guide. The next stage of the day’s journey is a visit to the Bison Reserve, where you can see the aforementioned bison, as well as deer, roe deer, Polish ponies, and with a little luck, even wolves. On the way back to the hotel, you will also visit an interesting and magical place in the heart of the forest – the Place of Power. There are many theories about this place, which you will learn from the accompanying guide. It is certain that there is a circle of boulders and trees that grow unnaturally. After returning to the hotel, dinner will be waiting for you.

Included in the price: Guided tour of Białowieża.

Day 4. Białowieża – Kruszyniany – Kopna Góra -Supraśl –Białystok

Distance: by bus ca. 110 km, by bike ca. 41 km or 52 km

After breakfast, you will take a bus to Kruszyniany (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes). This village is popular among tourists because of its local Tatar minority. Here, you can try traditional Tatar dishes. In Kruszyniany, you will visit the mosque with an English-speaking guide. You can then choose to continue your journey on the Green Velo Trail to reach Supraśl, which is approximately a 52 km bike ride. Alternatively, you can opt for a shorter and easier route through Krynki, where you can see the largest roundabout in Poland, the ruins of the grand synagogue, and the preserved building of the Caucasian Synagogue. You will depart in Poczopek, where you can make another stop to visit the Silvarium, a forest park.

In the next town, Kopna Góra, there is an arboretum, a botanical garden combined with a forest park. Your destination, the charming town of Supraśl, is reached by riding through the Knyszyn Forest, where you may encounter various wildlife, including bison. Supraśl holds the status of a spa town due to the essential oils from the coniferous trees in the Knyszyner Forest. It is also a popular tourist destination because of its picturesque location and the noteworthy interactive Icon Museum.

At the appointed time in Supraśl, a driver will be waiting to take you to Białystok (approximately 20 km). You will stay overnight at a hotel in Białystok.

Day 5. Białystok – Tykocin – Kiermusy – Biebrza National park – Suwalki

Distance: by bus ca. 130 km, by bike ca. 45 km

After breakfast, you will take a bus to Tykocin (approximately 30 km), where a guide will be waiting to lead you through the town and share its interesting history with you. You will begin your cycling journey today with a visit to the village of Kiermusy near Tykocin, situated between the Narwiański National Park and Biebrza. It is worth stopping here for a moment to see the first private bison reserve in Poland. You will then proceed to the former Tsar’s Road. Along the route, there are numerous viewpoints and pedestrian bridges. Take a moment to admire the Biebrza Valley, and while cycling, you must remain attentive as an elk could jump out of the bushes at any time, indicated by numerous signs along the route.

Continuing, you will encounter a low peat bog and the characteristic vegetation that grows there. After the cycling journey, you will take a bus to Suwałki (approximately 100 km). You will stay overnight at a hotel or guesthouse in Suwałki or the surrounding area.

The price includes a guided tour of Tykocin.

Day 6. Suwalki – Wigry Monastery – Canoe trip on the Czarna Hańcza River

Distance: by bus ca. 30 km, by bike ca. 25 km

After breakfast, you will cycle to the Wigry Monastery. Following a break for those interested in exploring the monastery, a canoe trip of approximately 2 hours is planned on the Czarna Hańcza River. After the canoeing excursion, you can return to the hotel either by bus or by bike, depending on your chosen route (either 30 km or 20 km). You will spend the night at a hotel or guesthouse in Suwalken or the surrounding area.

Day 7. Suwalki – Nemunas river – Kaunas

Distance: by bus ca. 150 km, by bike ca. 50 km

In the morning bus transfer to Lithuania. You will cycle today along Nemunas river. You will spend the night at a hotel in Kaunas.

Day 8. Kaunas – guided tour in Trakai and Vilnius

Distance: by bus ca. 120 km, by bike ca. 12 oder 35 or 36 km

The day will start with a bus transfer to the Lake District of Lithuania. You will arrive in Trakai, known for its famous Gothic island castle from the 15th century located on Lake Galve. Upon arrival, you can spend time exploring Trakai or choose one of the three available bike routes around the lakes. After a guided tour of Trakai, it is just around 30 kilometers by bus to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. You will experience Vilnius with a city guide, taking a tour of the city and a walk through the Old Town. In the evening, a festive farewell dinner will await you at an Old Town restaurant with Lithuanian specialties. You will spend the night at a hotel in Vilnius.

Day 9. Departure from Vilnius

After breakfast, the tour concludes. You can choose to depart individually or extend your stay as per your preferences.

Trip price 2026:

1 person in DBL/HP – 1400 EUR

Single room surcharge – 250 EUR

E-bike – Eco-bike or similar: 180 EUR

Unibike rental bike: 50 EUR

Rental bike 7-speed included in the price

Additional accommodation in Warsaw and Vilnius is available upon request.

Services:

• Half-guided tour: Nature Travel’s accompanying vehicle along the route (luggage transport, breakdown service, assistance in emergencies) is present throughout. The Nature Travel representative (constantly reachable by phone) speaks English or German and is your on-site contact.
• 8 nights in good, country-specific hotels and guesthouses in double/single rooms with private shower and toilet.
• Breakfast, 2 dinner in Białowieża.
• The first meal service: dinner on the arrival day.
• The last meal service: breakfast on the departure day.
• Local taxes.
• Mineral water available on cycling days.
• All transfers as per the program in an air-conditioned minibus/bus.
• Guided tours of Warsaw, Białowieża Primeval Forest, Tykocin, Vilnius, and Trakai (including entrance fees).
• Paddle tour on the Czarna Hańcza River.
• Luggage transfer/accompanying bus/breakdown service.
• Assistance hotline.
• Map of the area and detailed route descriptions with GPS tracks.
• Minimum group size: 4 people

Not included in the price:

• Travel to the tour starting point.
• Extension nights.
• Bike Rental
• Travel luggage, accident, health, liability, and trip cancellation insurance.
• Private travel expenses