From Vilnius: Day Trip to Curonian Spit National Park
ID: GYG106165-151489
Category:
Country: Lithuania
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Take a day trip to the gem of the Lithuanian landscape - the Curonian Spit National Park, which is a 98 kilometer long peninsula between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Bay formed more than 5000 years ago by the sea surge and streams, sand and wind.
Start with an early morning pick-up from your centrally located Vilnius hotel and drive to the Lithuanian seaside for 4-hours.
There, you will experience the haunting atmosphere in the cormorants colony, have a look at the characters of the famous Lithuanian sagas and fairy tales on the mysterious Hill of Witches and walk on beautiful moving sand dunes, probably the largest in Europe.
You will also have time to explore the cultural center of Curonian Spit - Nida village. See sand dunes with rare flora, littoral forest with centuries old trees and hand planted hill pines, white sand beaches, as well as urban infrastructure, streets, embankments, the Old Town with the architecture typical of this region and the scent of freshly smoked fish will make an indelible impression on you. In the evening, drive back to Vilnius.
Highlights
- Get an unforgettable impression with its windblown dunes, bright pine forest and authentic homesteads
- Admire the object, which has received the global community recognition and was included on the UNESCO World Heritage list
- Know more about Lithuanian sagas and fairy tales
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tour lasts about 14-hours
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Vilnius centrally located hotel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
