MIGHTY SANDS - Premium guided canoe tour at Curonian spit National Park
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Pervalka
Embark on a premium guided canoe tour at Curonian Spit National Park. Explore migrating dunes, wildlife, old fishermen villages, and the iconic Pervalka Lighthouse. Experience the beauty of nature and indulge in a memorable cedar canoe paddling adventure.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Curonian Spit / Kursiu Nerija National Park - The Curonian Spit stretches from the Sambian Peninsula on the south to its northern tip next to a narrow strait, across which is the port city of Klaipėda on the mainland of Lithuania. The northern 52 km long stretch of the Curonian Spit peninsula belongs to Lithuania, while the rest is part of the Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. The width of the spit varies from a minimum of 400 m in Russia (near the village of Lesnoy) to a maximum of 3,800 m in Lithuania (just north of Nida).
- Pervalka - Pervalka Lighthouse (Lithuanian: Pervalkos švyturys) - a lighthouse located in Pervalka on the Curonian Spit, located in between the Curonian Lagoon (to the east) and the Baltic Sea (to the west); located in Lithuania.[2]
The lighthouse operates automatically - by flashing in a white glare. The lighthouse’s base is built on stone; with the lighthouse’s cylindrical shape made out of sheet metal[3] - with the current lighthouse built in 1900.[4]
What's Included
- National Park fees included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Essential canoeing gear: personal flotation devices, dry bags, paddles
- Comfortable seating: set of chairs provided
- Exclusive hand made cedar strip canoe
- Guidance by a professional English-speaking guide
- Enjoy tea and coffee on the tour
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off service
- All ferry transport fees covered
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This slender stretch of land has been crafted by the elements – wind, water, and sand – since time immemorial. Today, this natural marvel goes by the name of Curonian Spit and proudly holds the title of a UNESCO world heritage site.
There’s much to admire here: the ever-moving sand dunes, the diverse fauna, the ancient fishing settlements, and not forgetting, the Pervalka Lighthouse. We are confident that the blend of awe-inspiring natural scenes, rich cultural and historical legacy, coupled with a remarkable cedar canoe sailing journey, sets this tour apart.
Grab the opportunity to explore an extraordinary location in a memorable manner. Steer your cedar strip canoe towards the shifting sand dune. Relax in our chic outdoor seating and savour our famous Wet Weim picnic basket.
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Swimming skills are required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions (strong wind). If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Tour is organised by “Wet Weim Adventure Company”
Location
Pervalkos g. 15
Pervalkos gatvė
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Monika
Jul 30, 2023
Our second experience - surely not the last! - This was our second experience with Wet Weim and it was as brilliant as the first one.
Janis - the guide and the person behind Wet Weim - is as always kind, genuinely interested and passionate, and caring.
The views were breathtaking. Being a Lithuanian I have visited Kuršių Nerija many times before, but I saw the Dunes very differently and it was truly a unique sight.
Canoeing itself was very pleasant. Janis ensured we travelled when the wind and waves were mild so that we could all comfortably paddle aroud.
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Kittyathome
Jun 27, 2023
Fantastic! Whole-heartedly recommend - We went on the Mighty Sands tour, and what a fantastic day we had. Neither of us had had any recent experience in canoeing, but all our concerns dissipated thanks to our fabulous guide Janis – as smart and patient and informed about this beautiful part of the world as anyone you could wish.
Highlights included canoeing past a lighthouse, stopping at the foot of a dramatic wall of sand set against the blue sky, and paddling past beds of reeds where innumerable hidden birds called out to each other. Even more memorable was our delicious picnic… complete with fresh coffee and chocolates. Whole-heartedly recommended!
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87sara
Jun 7, 2023
Amazing experience! - I absolutely loved this experience as from the booking till the moment of the drop off at the hotel the communication with Wet Weim went perfectly!
The beauty of the Curonian Spit is something that one needs to experience and doing it through the water os an unique and special way of doing so, that i would really recommend to everyone.
Although i never canoed in my life, with the guidance of our guide, i enjoyed every second of our tour.
Be sure to also book the picknick so hou can enjoy s bit of luxury after your hard work!
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Johannestill
Jul 27, 2022
Fantastic tour in wonderful environment - We had a wonderful tour with Janis at the National Park. Janis was a perfect guide and the nature was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommended!
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Q1698kbmattb
Jul 14, 2022
An exceptional experience and unique perspective of Klaipeda - We booked this the day before we arrived in Klaipeda as part of a cruise. Janis was very clear and communicative over email which was very reassuring in the build up. He picked a group of us up from our ship and drove us to a remote and tranquil area to canoe (in phenomenal boats he had made himself) along the Curonian spit.
Janis taught us how to paddle in a canoe compared to a kayak and got us out on the water. The surroundings were beautiful and we got to see lots of wildlife. Janis took great photos of all the boats and also used his drone to create some really impressive birds eye view photos. On the way back we stopped on the beach for a picnic he had prepared. It's a fair few hours on the water so be prepared for a bit of a workout. Janis drove us back to the cruise ship after.
This is a brilliant opportunity to make your holiday or cruise stop extra special. Janis is a fantastic guide, incredibly helpful and well prepared. Would definitely recommend.
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Brittany
May 19, 2022
Amazing guide and incredible views - Janis was an amazing tour guide and the views were incredible. Janis was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to quickly teach us how to canoe. It was a little windy of a day, but the views of the lighthouse, dunes and shoreline were completely worth it. We would do this tour again in a heartbeat.
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Jodyb472
Sep 8, 2021
Fun day!! - We enjoyed this tour with Janis. He is very professional and his handmade canoes are beautiful. We had a lovely picnic on the shore and were even able to have a quick visit to Nida. Thank you Janis for a fun day!!
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591annikar
Sep 6, 2021
Perfect tour! - I had an amazing tour! The guide Janis is very very friendly and super easy to talk to. The landscape is just stunning and it was very interesting to learn about wildlife at the curonian spit.
Although i was the only one who booked the tour for that exact day it took place which i really apprechiate! I can fully recommand going on a tour with WetWeims when in Lithuania!
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Dotdotzero
Aug 9, 2021
Highlight of our trip - Wonderful experience and a highlight of our trip. Very well organised and the views were fantastic! Thanks Janis for a great day out!
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Tatjanac198
Jul 25, 2021
A must do experience - Loved the experience- beautiful spots, good company, lovely picnic. A unique way to explore Curonian spit. Would do it again! Thank you, Janis! :)
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