Skip to content
Vacantier

Activity Klaipeda, Lithuania

Curonian Spit (Neringa) Day Trip from Klaipeda – Small Group Tour

5.0 (11 reviews) 8 h 40 min Free cancellation
Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Curonian Spit (Neringa) Day Trip from Klaipeda – Small Group Tour

About this activity

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

Day Trips Nature and Wildlife Tours Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Ports of Call Tours Shore Excursions

At a glance

Duration
8 h 40 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 19 people
People per booking
1–19
Guide
English
Operated by
Neringa Tours

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Onboard Wi-Fi
  • Included: Entry to the Thomas Mann Museum
  • Included: Entry to the Dead Dunes
  • Included: Lagoon boat trip (from April 18 to October 18 for groups of 4 or more)
  • Included: English-speaking local guide
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Curonian Spit national park fee
  • Included: Round-trip ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit (skip-the-line)

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch (smoked fish at Tik pas Joną, approx. €10 per person)

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min Admission included

    Take a ferry across the Curonian Lagoon to the Curonian Spit.

  2. Curonian Spit / Kursiu Nerija National Park

    Passing by

    Enter the Curonian Spit National Park, a UNESCO-listed natural area known for its unique sand dunes and coastal landscapes.

  3. Amber Bay

    10 min

    Visit Amber Bay, a historic site where amber was first discovered in the 19th century, now known for seasonal reed sculptures and cultural traditions.

  4. Hill of Witches

    one hour

    Walk through the Hill of Witches and explore wooden sculptures inspired by Lithuanian mythology and folklore.

  5. Herons and Cormorants Colony of Juodkrante

    10 min

    Visit the Juodkrantė Heron and Cormorant Colony, home to one of the largest bird colonies in the region.

  6. The Dead Dunes

    one hour Admission included

    Explore the Grey Dunes (Dead Dunes), one of the largest moving dune areas in Europe.

  7. Stop 7

    10 min

    Stop at the Lithuanian–Russian border area.

  8. Nida Dunes

    15 min

    Enjoy panoramic views of the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon while experiencing the scale and power of the dunes.

  9. Sun Clock

    5 min

    See the Parnidis Dune Sundial and learn how this unique monument works.

  10. Stop 10

    25 min Admission not included

    Visit Tik pas Joną, a popular spot among locals and visitors, known for its freshly smoked fish. Free time for lunch.

  11. Stop 11

    one hour Admission included

    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).

  12. Promenade of Nida

    10 min

    Enjoy a relaxing walk along the Nida promenade, passing traditional fishermen’s houses, decorative weather vanes, and charming residential streets.

  13. Thomas Mann Museum

    25 min Admission included

    Visit the Thomas Mann Museum, the former summer house of the famous writer, featuring exhibitions about his life and work.

  14. Beach Of Nida

    15 min

    Walk along the Baltic Sea coast and enjoy a long stretch of white sandy beach and calm waters.

  15. Klaipeda Old City

    50 min

    Explore Klaipėda Old Town, known for its German-style architecture, narrow medieval streets, and historical atmosphere. See highlights such as Theatre Square and local sculptures.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your guide will be waiting for you by the DFDS building in a silver Neringa Tours van.

End point

  • The tour ends either near your hotel in the city center, if you are staying there, or back at the original meeting point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 11 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Activities, prices and reviews are from Viator. Booking and payment happen on Viator; Vacantier may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Curonian Spit (Neringa) Day Trip from Klaipeda – Small Group Tour

Pick a day to see the times and the price

See dates

We use cookies

Necessary cookies keep the site running and cannot be switched off. With your consent we also load Google Analytics, which tells us how the site is used, and our affiliate partners' scripts (Travelpayouts, Kiwi.com), which set cookies to credit us with bookings made through us. Details in the Cookie Policy.

  • Necessary

    The session, form protection, signing in, your chosen currency and this choice. The site does not work without them.

    Always on

  • Analytics

    Google Analytics. Counts visits and which pages and offers are used, so we know what to improve. It never receives your name, email or account.

  • Marketing and affiliate

    The Travelpayouts scripts and the Kiwi.com flight search. They set their own cookies, through which the partner knows you came from Vacantier.