The Baltic Countries: Fly & Drive Adventure for Families

Having a well planned self drive itinerary for traveling with your family will turn your journey into a delightful experience and magical adventure. If you don’t want to spend much time on the road, which can be challenging for small children, choose a Baltic adventure.

In Lithuania, we suggest visiting not only the capital, Vilnius, or the medieval Trakai with its island castle, but also exploring the Anyksciai region. This area is designed for families with children offering a tree-top walking path, a labyrinth park, a mountain coaster on Kalita hill, the Narrow-gauge railway museum and many other attractions.

Latvia will greet you with Tervete Nature Park, home to a delightful wooden dwarf village with open doors to all little curious travelers. Traveling further north, don’t forget to stop in Tartu at AHHAA Science Center, to discover the science laws and experiments.

Highlights in Baltics:

Explore Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, Baroque city of the North, together with entertaining Illusions Museum, Museum of Energy and Technology, Toy Museum, and other family friendly attractions.
Visit Riga, home to the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the Baltics. Additionally, enjoy attractions such as the Riga Zoo, the Riga Motor Museum, and the Laima Chocolate Museum and workshop.
Discover Tallinn, the great example of medieval architecture with modern twists outside of the Old Town. Tallinn features PROTO Invention Factory, home to virtual reality experiences, the Seaplane Harbour Museum with an actual submarine on display, or Estonian Museum of Natural History.
Visit smaller cities with captivating history: Trakai, with a medieval castle on the island, Jurmala, the summer capital of Latvia, offering pristine yellow and beaches, great pedestrian promenades and numerous playgrounds for children.

Experiences in Baltics:

Discover Anyksciai, a perfect family retreat destination that offers such attractions as tree-top walking path, a labyrinth park, a mountain coaster on Kalita hill, the Narrow-gauge railway museum, the Horse Museum with various educational programs, and an adventurous barefoot walking trail in the forest.
Explore Tartu AHHAA Science center, the biggest science center explaining the origin of natural things and scientific laws.
Go on an adventure in Sigulda on the only bobsleigh and luge track in the Baltics or get on a cable car over Gauja River.
Visit Tervete Nature Park, home to a delightful wooden dwarf village with open doors to all little curious travelers, small bakeries right at the heart of the park, and trains that bring you from one place to another.
Explore underground Vejini lakes, taking a glimpse at the underground life.
Explore Rummu Quarry, the former limestone mining site, now submerged by water fit for scuba diving and rafting.

Unique Stays in Baltics:

After a long day of adventures and exploration, relax at various SPA hotels with water amusement parks in Druskininkai, Anyksciai, Jurmala, Parnu and others.
Venture spending the night in a treehouse 5-6 meters above the ground or in a cave as if you lived in fairytale Hobbiton at Tervete National Park.
Spend relaxing stays at Latvian manors of Lielupe, Berghoff, Virka, Skrunda and many others.
Enjoy SPA escapes at Estonian castles of Wagenkull, Sangaste, Vihula, Padaste and others.
Baltics offers numerous glamping possibilities in various camping sites to enjoy nature and feel the comforts of everyday life.
If you want to spend the night as close to the Baltic sea as possible, choose to stay in unique places on the beachfront at Kolka Cape.

Travel Advisor Recommendations

“Experience various landscapes and activities in the Baltics. Breathe in the clean, lush forest air in Anyksciai and go for adventures in forest parks or viewing tower, go underground to explore the Vejini lakes in Latvia, go rafting or kayaking at Rummu quarry and witness submerged former mining buildings. Finally, after a long day filled with knowledge and exploration, relax at one of numerous Baltic SPA hotels with water amusement zones.”, – says Jolita Rezgyte, Travel Advisor at Estravel.

The Baltic countries provide a safe environment for exploration. Traveling through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia you will drive relatively short distances, find familiar yet new tastes at local restaurants and plenty of new discoveries in cities and nature. We are happy to adjust the itineraries to your needs and expectations, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of Baltic countries.