Curonian Spit National Park Tour
Tour code: KLJ S001,
Duration: 6:00 hours.
Located approximately 1 hour (45 km) from Klaipėda is the small resort town of Neringa, situated in the beautiful nature of forests and sand dunes of the Curonian Spit National Park – a unique narrow peninsula with sand dunes and pine forests, separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Nothing else but Sahara…
After a short ferriage you will arrive to Juodkrantė and the “Hill of Witches”, where an ensemble of witches, devils and fairy tale monsters will invite you to get to know the fairy tales and legends of Lithuania.
Continuing to Nida, the central settlement and thought to be the oldest in Neringa, you will first stop and visit the Great Dune, which is 52 m high, a gives an opportunity to view a magnificent panoramic view to the dunes and the Baltic Sea.
Later the tour continues with a visit to Amber gallery located in the old part of the town that will tell you all there is to know about the amber: its origins, places where it can be found, processing and jewellery making as well as the exhibits from the “amber treasures of Juodkrantė”. During the walk through the centre of Nida you will see the old fishermen’s cottages, traditional fishing boats and weathervanes that depict the old times of Neringa life.
Upon arrival back to Klaipėda, short panorama bus tour takes you through the streets of 18th century in the Old Town, where traditional medieval urban layout is still clearly distinguishable.
What’s included: Transfer, Licensed guide.
Location: 45 km from Klaipėda city centre.
Availability: All year around.