Kayaking in Lithuania by Druskininkai
Guided kayak tours in Lithuania near Druskininkai: info@dzukijosuoga.lt +37069963565
Kayaking in Lithuania on the rivers of the Dzūkija National Park is great family fun. Canoe trip in Druskininkai nature will give you a perfect day with beautiful scenery. A guided kayak tour is an excellent way to see natural monuments for groups with kids.
Some rivers of Dzūkija land are quiet and shallow, others are swift and winding.Villa “Dzūkijos uoga” will offer a suitable canoe or kayak trail in Southern Lithuania that matches your skills: whether you are a family with small children or a group of extreme sports enthusiasts.
Vacation villa “Dzūkijos uoga” organizes the rental of kayaks with safety equipment. The owners of the holiday home arrange kayak hire, transportation of the holiday makers and a full canoe trip in the wild nature of the national park. Hosts always instruct and guide the group as needed. Safety is the most important thing!
Canoeing tour can last from a couple of hours to a whole day. This is a good thing to do in Druskininkai on a hot summer day.Let’s get wet!
Kayaking in Dzūkija National Park
Video: family kayaking in Dzūkija National Park – Lithuania. Contact us for guided canoe trip near Druskininkai : info@dzukijosuoga.lt +37069963565
Dzukija National Park sugests many kayaking routes of varying lengths and difficulty levels.The park is located near the Druskininkai SPA resort, within 100 km distance from Vilnius and from Kaunas.
Dzukijos uoga kayak rentals offers individual canoe and raf trips for groups from 4 to 20 people. The staff can arrange pickup from Druskininkai or another agreed location nearby.
We have extensive experience in organizing guided kayak tours for families with small children.Not to mention, we kindly invite you to spend some time in our stylish vacation cottage in a pine forest overlooking the lake.
Guided canoeing tours around Druskininkai
Canoeing in South Lithuania
Grūda kayaking trails in Dzukija National Park
Gruda is a rather narrow but fast-flowing river of the Dzūkija National Park. It goes through forests and meadows of Druskininkai surroundings. The most impressive part of the Gruda kayaking route is the last 5 kilometers, before it joints the Merkys River. This section is recommended for advanced water tourists only.
The best Grūda kayak routes in Southern Lithuania:
– Darzeliai- Marcinkonys (around 2 hours by kayak)
– Marcinkonys- Kasetos ( 4-5 hours of canoeing)
– Kasetos-Puvociai ( 2-2,5 hours kayak route)
In the dry season, the Gruda River becomes very shallow, and in some places it is not even passable. Before entering, always check if the river is suitable for kayaking.
In general, the Grūda kayak routes are not recommended for families with small children.
On a cool day, after kayaking on the chilly waters of this river, it is advisable to consider a warm wood-fired banya.
Guided kayaking tours in Druskininkai
Merkys river canoe trip with kids
Merkys is a calm and relatively shallow Lithuanian river in the Dzūkija National Park.
Guided kayaking tours here are a good choice for families with young kids looking for a canoeing experience near Druskininkai, Lithuania.
We can offer experienced local guides for family canoe trips on the Merkys River with children under 12 years old.
The Merkis flows through pine forests, crossing several wooden villages along the way. During the tour, you can make a stop for swimming and a picnic.
It can take a whole day for Druskininkai guests. The most popular canoe routes on the Merkys River:
– Senoji Varena-Perloja (about 3 hours of kayaking)
– Perloja- Merkys/Skroblus confluence (around 5-6 hours in canoes)
– Delta of Ula – Merkys/Grūda confluence (1,5 kayaking hours )
– Merkys/Grūda confluence – A4 bridge over Merkys river (1,5 hours of rawing)
– Merkys/Skroblus confluence-Merkine (2-2,5 hours)
Merkys flows in very mushroomy places. So you can also look for wild mushrooms along the way.
Kayaking routes in Lithuania
Ūla river canoeing tour
The Ula River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Lithuania.
The shores are sandy and high, the current is strong, the views are picturesque. Ula is the perfect choice for experienced kayakers.
There are several campsites and ethnographic villages along the route. The Ula passes through the Dzukija National Park in Southern Lithuania.
The river is popular with local tourists, so the number of kayakers is strictly limited here. Kayaking on the Ula River requires a permit
One day permit costs between €6-10 per person.Kayak rental companies located near Druskininkai can deliver it to you together with canoes.The best kayak routes on the Ula River in Southern Lithuania:
-Kasetos-Zervynos (around 4 hours of kayaking)
-Zervynnos-Trakiskiai (nearly 5 hours of rowing)
-Zervynos-Manciagire (about 2 hours)
-Manciagire-Trakiskiai (3-3,5 hours)
-Trakiskiai-Mardasavas -further on Merkys river till Puvociai (3,5-4 hours)
Contact the landlords of your Lithuania holiday lettings for pricing.
Map of the best kayak trails & scenic canoe routes
Map of the best kayak routes in Southern Lithuania. The most spectacular canoe trails in Dzūkija National Park and Druskininkai surroundings. Kayaking map in Merkys, Ūla and Grūda rivers with recommendations.
Family rafting tours around Druskininkai
“Dzukijos uoga” organizes rafting tours for families vacationing in Druskininkai Lithuania: info@dzukijosuoga.lt +37069963565
There are no places for whitewater rafting in Lithuania. Therefore, rafts are mainly used for recreational family sailing.The best rafting routes in Southern Lithuania go along the Merkys and Nemunas rivers. The guests of our Druskininkai self catering accommodation can book the attraction directly from the hosts.
Rafting trip is a good alternative to the beach on a hot summer day. It’s much better on a raft. You have the same sun and water as the beach, but you also get the changing vivid scenery.Family boat tour can be combined with many other natural attractions and fun things to do in Lithuania.
Water robs you of energy, so you’ll be hungry after the tour. Just ask your raft guides in advance about the best places to eat around Druskininkai .
Canoe & kayak rental in Druskininkai, Lithuania
Kayak rentals and canoeing tours for families with kids. Contact “Dzūkijos uoga” for Druskininkai attractions: info@dzukijosuoga.lt +37069963565
The kayak season in Lithuania starts in May and ends in September or early October. During the active period, Dzukijos uoga kayak rental is open I-VII from 8:00 to 20:00. We organize guided kayaking tours in several languages, including English.
The price of kayak rental depends on the size of the group and the exact date.Safety equipment is always included in the price.In any case, if you want to escape the crowd, Monday through Thursday are the best weekdays for kayaking in the Druskininkai area.
The best way to get to Dzūkija National Park from Druskininkai is to rent a car. You can book a car at KAYAK.
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Contact vacation villa “Dzukijos uoga” for prices. We offer kayak tours and accommodation in a stylish forest cottage for groups from 8 to 18 pers.Only one group of vacationers is accepted at a time.
