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Overview

Kayak near an old medieval castle, cycle along the famous Curonian Spit, taste local beer – you can do it all on this 6-day adventure around Lithuania. This tour includes everything you need for a complete experience, from comfortable accommodation to transportation to entrance tickets. Don’t miss your chance to discover Lithuania in six days!

Highlights

  • Cycling around Curonian Spit
  • Death Hollow – impressive dead sand dunes
  • Kayaking in Trakai Lake
  • Trakai Castle – medieval Grand Duke residence
  • Vente Ornithology Station

You’ll start your adventure in Vilnius, where you’ll taste local craft beer and tour Uzupis, a district drenched in bohemian spirit and unique people. From there on out, it gets even more exciting! You’ll kayak around an old medieval castle in Trakai, explore an island located in Nemunas River Delta, cycle along the Curonian Spit, and a whole lot more. To make your adventure as pleasurable as possible, you’ll be provided with top-class accommodation, travel in a comfortable coach and have guides for all of your activities. Be prepared to see what Lithuania has to offer  it’s impressive! 

  • Personal Experience
  • Trusted Tour Operator
  • Small group
  • Local Guides
Availability April - Sept
Duration 6 day
Departs from Vilnius
Difficulty Easy Suitable for most people in fair condition.
Accommodation Included
Meet on Location No
Pick Up Yes

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What's included

Included

  • Accommodation in comfortable hotels/guesthouses + breakfast
  • Guided walking tours (in Vilnius and Nida)
  • Beer tasting
  • 1 homemade dinner (in Rusne)
  • Entrance and guided tour in the ornithology station
  • Kayaking in Trakai
  • Tour guide on days 2, 3 and 5
  • Bike and helmet rental fees
  • Luggage transfer for the cycling trip
  • All entrance tickets and taxes for the Curonian Spit
  • Bus transfer from Vilnius - Klaipeda

What to bring

  • Comfortable hiking shoes

Not Included

  • Flight tickets
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals and drinks not specified as included
  • Travel insurance
  • Pre and post- tour accommodation
  • Gratuities
  • Optional tours and activities

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Itinerary

PREREQUISITES

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  • Anyone under 18 years of age must join the tour with an immediate family member. 
  • You have to be capable of cycling approximately 65 km (40 mi) in one day. 
flowing river neat uzupis district in vilnius

Today is all about the spirit and must-visit places of the capital city, Vilnius. Your guide will introduce you to spectacular Gothic and Baroque churches, the Cathedral Square, the Jewish Quarter and other architectural landmarks. Up next is Uzupis, a district the locals admire wholeheartedly. Over the years it has attracted a community of artists and bohemian spirits who then declared their independence – take your passport and have it stamped! 

Afterwardthe two most experienced beer geeks in town will take you on a tasty journey! The beer you’ll try during this beer tasting isn’t your average beertrust us. 

Day Highlights
  • Walking tour of Vilnius Old Town and Uzupis with a local guide – 3 hours
  • Local beer tasting (minimum age 20 years old).
  • Overnight stay in Vilnius
  • No transportation
small group kayaking in trakai near the castle

You’ll start your day strong by kayaking on Trakai LakeThe town itself is peaceful and the sights do not disappointThe surrounding nature guarantees tranquillity and Trakai Castle, which sits in the middle of the lake, takes you back many centuriesIn medieval times, it was home to Lithuanian Grand Dukes, and today it is a museum. You will paddle through three interconnected lakes – about 11 km (6.8 mi) or 2.5 hours –  before you stop for lunch on one of the islets. 

Our tour guide will then pick you up and you take off on a long drive all the way to Rusne Island – the only island in Lithuania located in a river delta. You’ll spend your night at a cozy local homestead and get to know your fellow adventurers better over a homemade dinner.

Day Highlights
  • Kayaking in Trakai Lake with a picnic (in a small group)
  • Private transfer, 320 km (199 mi), approx. 4 hours
  • Visit to Rusne Island
  • Homemade dinner and overnight stay at a local homestead in Rusne
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This day is all about road tripping! As you drive through the villages of the Curonian lagoon, you’ll make stops at several noteworthy locations. The first one is Aukstumala raised bog, a stunning peatland rich in biodiversity. Up next is Vente Cape, the westernmost part of Lithuania known for its active bird migration. We will pay a visit to Vente Ornithology Station, where bird ringing takes place.  

In the afternoon, we will arrive at Klaipeda, a port city with a lovely old town. You’ll have plenty of time to explore and get a feel for its unique atmosphere. 

Day Highlights
  • Sightseeing in Aukstumala bog
  • Visit to Vente Ornithology Station
  • Afternoon and overnight stay in Klaipeda
  • Private transfer along the way, 100 km (62 mi), approx. 2 hours
curonian spit beach view in nida at baltic sea

Day four will be challenging yet certainly rewarding. Today you will cycle across Lithuania’s most precious piece of land – the Curonian Spit. You’ll hand over your luggage to the driver and pick up your bikes early in the morning. A short bike ride and you’ll find yourself enjoying a short yet picturesque ferry ride. 

On the other side of the lagoon is where the challenge begins. Today we will cycle approximately 65 km (40 mi) on a bike path through forests, sand dunes and tiny resort towns with Nida as our final destinationJuodkrantePreila and Pervaka – three resort towns that used to be fishing villages –  will be our main stops along the way. Your belongings will be waiting for you in a comfortable Nida B&B, where you’ll get some well-deserved rest.

Day Highlights
  • Ferry over to Curonian Spit
  • Cycling to Nida (approx. 65 km (40 mi)) with a local guide
  • Evening and overnight stay in Nida
colorful houses in nida near the sea

Today we explore Nida, a town righteously known to be a true gem. It’s a day of tranquil sights, unexpected discoveries and quiet reflection. A local guide will meet you in the center of the town and you will proceed through its streets lined with colorful wooden houses.  

Soon after you will find yourself surrounded by serene drifting sand dunes, a one-of-a-kind landscape. It’s not just the unmatched nature but also the tragic historical circumstances that distinguish this place. Many people who were imprisoned in a French military camp located there from 1870 to 1872 died due to exhaustion and harsh conditions. 

On the other side of the dunes a lovely pine forest and Nida lighthouse await. For a small additional fee, you can enter the lighthouse and see the white sand beach of Nida from up high! 

Day Highlights
  • Hiking in Nida
  • Visit to Nida lighthouse (entrance fee not included)
  • Overnight stay in Nida
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For the first part of the day, take your time to explore Nida. Enjoy a relaxing morning at the beach, have lunch at one of the local restaurants or simply walk around the town  whatever you fancy! In the afternoon, a comfortable coach will pick you up and take you back to Vilnius, which is where we say our goodbyes 

Day Highlights
  • Morning in Nida
  • Private transfer, approx. 370 km (230 mi)