Lithuania

Aukštaitija Kayak Trip (Self-Guided)

7 days

Trip Snapshot

7 days travel starting in Vilnius. On the first nights enjoy the comfort of the capital city and discover it's beauty. Your journey leads to Trakai. Do a guided kayak trip and explore historical sites such as Island Castle and Užutrakis Manor, feel tranquility of Trakai National Park and its crystal clear lakes with number of islands. Afterwards continu to Aukštaitija National Park and start the self-guided kayaking tour. Paddle the most picturesque river in the national park, pass some remote traditional villages and enjoy tranquility of the lush woods. Explore picturesque lakes Lūšiai, Šakarvai and Žeimenys. No visit of Aukštatija will be complete without seeing the iconic wooden church of Palūšė from the early 18th century. Stay at a comfortable guesthouse on your trip.

Trip Type:

Departure City:Vilnius
End City:Vilnius
Age Range:17 - 70 years
Operated in:English
Physical Difficulty:Average

Travel Styles: Kayak & Canoe · Meet local people.

Things you will do

Kayaking on remote lakes and rivers of Aukštaitija National Park
Guided kayak tour in Trakai National Park
Accommodation in traditional homesteads and guesthouses *Note:
Iconic wooden church of Palūšė
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Itinerary

Day 1: Vilnius

Day 2: Vilnius – Trakai (Paddling distance approx. 11 km) – Ginučiai (Aukštaitija National Park)

Day 3: Būka river – Ginučiai (Paddling distance approx. 20 km)

Day 4: Ginučiai – Meironys (Paddling distance approx. 18km)

Day 5: Meironys – Kaltanėnai (Paddling distance approx. 16 km)

Day 6: Kaltanėnai – Švenčionėliai (Paddling distance approx. 18 km)

Day 7: Vilnius

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