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Spend a day exploring the Curonian Spit, a 99-kilometer sand-dune peninsula between Lithuania and Russia, separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Join a 6-hour tour from Klaipeda with a local guide to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the impressive Nida sand dunes, visit charming fishing villages, and discover the region’s unique landscapes. Learn about the Curonians and their traditions while travelling in a small, comfortable group.
Plan:
1. Start in Klaipeda (cruise ship terminal)
2. Ferry to the Curonian Spit
3. Amber Bay
4. Hill of Witches
5. Cormorant colony
6. Nida Dunes & Sundial
7. Nida promenade
8. Nida beach
9. Return to Klaipeda
10. Klaipeda Old Town overview
11. End at the cruise ship terminal
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will confirm the exact tour start time a few days before your cruise ship arrives, based on the ship’s schedule.
We pick up passengers from the Klaipeda Cruise Terminal. After exiting through the cruise terminal gates, please turn right. A Neringa Tours van or minibus will be waiting for you there.
Itinerary
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1
Take a ferry across the Curonian Lagoon to the Curonian Spit.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Curonian Spit / Kursiu Nerija National Park (Pass by)
Wonderful dunes, nature preserved site, rich and dramatic history, welcoming people, lots of small souvenir shops, smoked fish, tasty beer.
Admission ticket free -
2Amber Bay
Amber Bay is associated with the beginning of amber mining around 1855. when the bottom of the Curonian Lagoon was deepened and they found amber. Nowadays, reed sculptures are being built through Jonine. They stay up to the equinox and then have a celebration to burn them.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A walk in the forest along a collection of quite nice and impressive wood-carved sculptures. They were made about 40 years ago and depict themes from the Lithuanian mythology.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Herons and Cormorants Colony of Juodkrante
Visit the Juodkrantė Heron and Cormorant Colony, home to one of the largest bird colonies in the region.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Nida Dunes
Enjoy panoramic views of the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon, experience the impressive scale and power of the dunes, and discover how the unique Parnidis Dune Sundial works.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Promenade of Nida
A nice promenade along the village. Take a look into the fishermen houses and the typical weather vanes, carved by the locals. Get back through one of the inner streets: you will see beautiful houses, with absolutely stunning gardens!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Beach Of Nida
Beautiful setting and a long, seemingly everlasting, beach of white sand and calm seas.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Take a ferry across the Curonian Lagoon back to Curonian Spit.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Klaipeda Old City
Explore Klaipėda Old Town, known for its German-style architecture, narrow medieval streets, and historical atmosphere. See highlights such as Theatre Square and local sculptures.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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