Curonian Spit (Neringa) Day Trip from Klaipeda – Small Group Tour
- 8h 40m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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 full-day tour from Klaipeda with a local guide to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See impressive sand dunes, visit charming fishing villages, and discover the region’s unique landscapes. Learn about the Curonians, their traditions, and taste local smoked fish while traveling in a small, comfortable group. Plan: 1. 9:30 Start in Klaipeda (DFDS Terminal) 2. Ferry to the Curonian Spit 3. Amber Bay (historic amber mining site) 4. Hill of Witches 5. Cormorant colony 6. The Dead Dunes 7. Russian–Lithuanian border (Lithuanian part) 8. Nida Dunes & Sun Clock 9. Smoked fish lunch at the local fish restaurant 10. Boat trip in the Curonian Lagoon (April 18 – October 18, for groups of 4+) 11. Nida promenade 12. Thomas Mann Museum 13. Nida beach 14. Return to Klaipėda 15. Klaipėda overview 16. 18:10 End at DFDS terminal
Inclusions
What's included
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Entry to the Thomas Mann Museum
- Entry to the Dead Dunes
- Lagoon boat trip (from April 18 to October 18 for groups of 4 or more)
- English-speaking local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Curonian Spit national park fee
- Round-trip ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit (skip-the-line)
What's not
- Lunch (smoked fish at Tik pas Joną, approx. €10 per person)
Itinerary
Take a ferry across the Curonian Lagoon to the Curonian Spit.
Enter the Curonian Spit National Park, a UNESCO-listed natural area known for its unique sand dunes and coastal landscapes.
Visit Amber Bay, a historic site where amber was first discovered in the 19th century, now known for seasonal reed sculptures and cultural traditions.
Walk through the Hill of Witches and explore wooden sculptures inspired by Lithuanian mythology and folklore.
Visit the Juodkrantė Heron and Cormorant Colony, home to one of the largest bird colonies in the region.
Explore the Grey Dunes (Dead Dunes), one of the largest moving dune areas in Europe.
Stop at the Lithuanian–Russian border area.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon while experiencing the scale and power of the dunes.
See the Parnidis Dune Sundial and learn how this unique monument works.
Visit Tik pas Joną, a popular spot among locals and visitors, known for its freshly smoked fish. Free time for lunch.
Take a one-hour boat tour on the Curonian Lagoon to view the Great Dunes and the Russian border from the water (available from April 18 to October 18 for groups of 4 or more).
Enjoy a relaxing walk along the Nida promenade, passing traditional fishermen’s houses, decorative weather vanes, and charming residential streets.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting for you by the DFDS building in a silver Neringa Tours van.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 19 travellers
- Operated by
- Neringa Tours
- 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
How it compares in Klaipėda
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 21 day trips we list in Klaipėda.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 21.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Klaipėda
Klaipėda is Lithuania's Baltic port, a city of half-timbered streets and shipyards and the gateway to the dunes and pine forest of the Curonian Spit.
Klaipėda lies where the Curonian Lagoon opens into the Baltic Sea, and it has been a harbour since the Teutonic Knights built a castle here in the thirteenth century. As Memel it belonged to Prussia and later Germany until the end of the First World War, and the half-timbered houses of the old town recall that era. In Theatre Square, the Simon Dach Fountain is topped by a figure of Ännchen of Tharau.
