Day Trips from Klaipeda to Curonian Spit National Park

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

When in Klaipeda, one of the most thorough ways to explore the Curonian Spit without missing any of it is to book this private tour. Your guide and driver take care of all the logistics so you don’t need to navigate or stress out on the details. Sit back and relax in your minibus or car while you visit hotspots like Amber Bay, the Dead Dunes, Thomas Mann Museum, and much more, all the while hearing local legends from your guide.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage site of Curonian Spit National Park, where the elements carved out this narrow strip of land over millions of years, on this small-group canoe tour. Discover migrating dunes, wildlife, and old fishing villages, as you make your way to the Pervalka Lighthouse. Glide through the waters on a cedar canoe, indulge in a delicious picnic, and immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery over the course of the day.

Discover the stunning beauty and rich cultural heritage of Klaipeda and the Curonian Spit with our expertly guided shore excursion. From massive dunes and charming seaside resorts to fascinating museums and noteworthy attractions, this is one of the most unique and unforgettable tours in Europe.

The tour begins with a ferry ride to the Curonian Spit, where you will get acquainted with its main attractions. You will see dunes, resort villages Juodkrante and Nida, visit the Cormorants and Herons colony, Thomas Mann Museum. There will be time for a lunch break in Nida (not included). After 6 hours by bus, you will return to the port, from where you can walk to the Old Town on your own to inspect it.