Itinerary
- Day 1
Klaipėda
You'll arrive in Klaipėda and head to your hotel on your own since the transfer isn't included. After checking in, you can relax and grab dinner at the hotel if you'd like, or explore the area nearby.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (OLD MILL HOTEL)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at the hotel
- Day 2
Seaside Regional Park - Palanga
Meet your guide at 9:00 a.m. and take a minivan to Seaside Regional Park to start hiking along the coast toward Palanga. You'll pass the Dutchman's Cap, a 24-meter cliff with views of the Baltic Sea. Once in Palanga, there's time to check out the Botanical Park, Amber Museum, or walk the J.Basanavicius pedestrian street with shops and cafes. The 470-meter pier is also worth a look. Later, head back to Klaipėda by public bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (OLD MILL HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Minivan transfer to Seaside Regional Park
- Hiking tour along Lithuanian Seaside to Palanga resort
- Visit to Dutchman's Cap coastal cliff
Optional Activities
- Visit Botanical Park
- Visit Amber Museum
- Explore J.Basanavi čius pedestrian street
- Walk on the 470 m pier
- Dinner at the hotel
Landmarks Dutchman's Cap Palanga Botanical Park Amber Museum Palanga Pier - Day 3
Curonian Lagoon - Ventė Cape
A minivan takes you inland where you'll hike along country roads and forest trails toward the Curonian Lagoon. You'll walk through Nemunas River delta Regional Park, following the Minija River past Minija village, known locally as the Venice of Lithuania because the houses sit on both sides of the river with no bridges between them. By evening you'll reach your hotel at Ventė Cape on the lagoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (VENTAINĖ)
Included Activities
- Minivan transfer inland
- Hiking along Curonian Lagoon and forest trails
- Hiking in Nemunas River delta Regional Park
- Walk past Minija (Ming ė) village
Optional Activities
- Dinner at the hotel
Landmarks Nemunas River delta Regional Park Minija (Ming ė) village Ventė Cape - Day 4
Nida
Start the day hiking to Ventė Cape to visit the ornithology museum and bird ringing station, then climb the 19th century lighthouse for views of the lagoon and sand dunes. Over a million birds migrate through here annually, making it a great spot for birdwatching. In the evening, take a boat across to Nida and walk through the resort village to check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NERIJA)
Included Activities
- Hiking to Ventė Cape
- Boat trip across Curonian Lagoon to Nida
Optional Activities
- Visit ornithology museum
- Visit 19th century lighthouse
- Dinner at the hotel
Landmarks Ventė Cape Lighthouse Ventė Cape Ornithology Museum Ventė Cape Bird Ringing Station - Day 5
Nida
You have the day free in Nida, a former fishing village with the Baltic Sea on one side and the Curonian Lagoon on the other. Walk through the sand dunes to reach white sand beaches for swimming, or visit attractions like the Fisherman's House, Thomas Mann's summer house, or the Amber Gallery. Come back to the hotel whenever you'd like for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NERIJA)
Optional Activities
- Walk along sand dunes to the Baltic Sea
- Swimming in the Baltic Sea
- Visit Fisherman's House
- Visit Thomas Mann's summer house
- Visit Amber Gallery
- Dinner at the hotel
Landmarks Fisherman's House Thomas Mann's Summer House Amber Gallery - Day 6
Dead Dunes
A minivan takes you to the Dead dunes where you hike through Nagliai nature reserve. This landscape is unusual, with steep sand dunes and hollows formed when four villages were buried in sand centuries ago. You can finish in Pervalka or Preila, passing birdwatching towers along the way. If you're up for more, there's an optional 13 km hike back to Nida that includes climbing Vecekrugas Dune at 67 meters, then return by bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NERIJA)
Included Activities
- Minivan transfer to Dead Dunes
- Hiking on trail through Nagliai strict nature reserve
Optional Activities
- Continue hiking to Preila instead of Pervalka
- Hike extra 13 km from Preila to Nida along Curonian Lagoon
- Climb Vecekrugas Dune (67 m)
- Public bus return from Preila to Nida
- Dinner at the hotel
Landmarks Dead (Grey) Dunes Nagliai Strict Nature Reserve Horse Cap Lighthouse Karvai čiai Bays Vecekrugas Dune - Day 7
Klaipėda
Take a public bus to Juodkrantė and hike a loop route through natural and cultural sites on the spit. You'll start at Amber Bay, walk through primeval forest, then explore the Hill of Witches with its wooden sculptures of Lithuanian legends. An acid forest shaped by one of Europe's largest cormorant colonies is also on the route. In the afternoon there's time to relax at local restaurants or swim at the beach. Later, take a speed boat back to Klaipėda (or choose a minivan transfer instead).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (OLD MILL HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Speed boat from Juodkrant ė to Klaipėda (or minivan transfer)
Optional Activities
- Hiking circular route in Juodkrant ė
- Visit Amber Bay
- Explore Hill of Witches with wooden sculptures
- Walk through acid forest
- Spend afternoon in local restaurants
- Relax on white sand beach
- Swimming in the sea
- Dinner at the hotel
Landmarks Amber Bay Hill of Witches - Day 8
Klaipėda
Have breakfast at the hotel and your tour ends. If you want to stay longer in Lithuania, that's something you can arrange.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Lithuania
