Visaginas

Nature & Adventure

After meeting at Visaginas, transfer for 30 minutes to the tour's starting place at Luodis Lake. Once there, be provided with a kayak, life-vest, and paddle, before your guide runs you through a safety briefing. It's then time for you to fully immerse yourself in wild nature. The itinerary goes primarily through the Šventoji River's waters, beginning and finishing in the lakes. The time spent kayaking on this tour is approximately 5 hours, which allows you to truly experience and appreciate the beauty of the untouched nature of the Gražutės Regional Park. As lunch time arrives, head to the shore of the picturesque Lake Asavas. There, hot tasty tea, snacks, and a delicious lunch are waiting for you. You can also bathe in the crystal clear waters of the nearby lake to swim, or choose to rest for a bit. Following lunch, continue traveling down the Šventoji River, enjoying the sound of grasshoppers, the chirping of birds, and the tender lapping of the waves against the boat. Your tour ends as you arrive to an ancient water-mill at Tiltiškės, from where you take a comfortable 40-minute transfer back to Visaginas.

Starting at the bike den in Vilties, Visaginas, enjoy a short meet and greet with your instructor before heading off towards Karačiunka lake. Your professional local guide will lead you through the wildest and swampiest corners of the Ignalina region, visiting old-timey atmospheric villages like Gerkonys, Rojus and others. Here, you will have the opportunity to sneak a peek at the lifestyle of the modern Lithuanian countryside. Half-way through the tour there will be a stop at a meadow with picturesque views over the lake and forests. It's time for you to enjoy the surroundings over a cup of hot tea after a picnic lunch and off you go. In Old Dūkštas you'll visit Piliakalnis - get ready to visit the site of an ancient settlement and hear some interesting facts about the history of this place. Take some time for a short break before you set-off further up and down the hills, along the picturesque lakes and old-timey villages. Prepare to pedal a little more after this short break before you finish at the original starting location.

Are you planning a trip to Lithuania and looking for authentic things to see and do? Or you are already in the country and have a free day, which you'd like to spend a little differently? Or maybe you are certain that you would like to take a walk in the forest and along the lakes, but don't have enough time and knowledge for planning your route? Then, you should join a full-day guided hiking tour at Gražutės Regional Park with a traditional sauna at the end. This hiking trail will take you through dense forests, picturesque lakes and spongy swamps, allowing you to relax and recharge. Gražutės Regional Park can be reached by train or coach from Vilnius in 2 to 2.5-hours. The tour will start right from the Visaginas railway station, which is also a meeting point for this tour. A local guide will lead you on a 10 kilometer hike through dense forests, along beautiful lakes and close to spongy swamps. Expect to hear about the local flora and fauna, pick some edible herbs and berries along the way (in summer) and possibly spot some wildlife. In winter, you will be immersed in a snowy forest fairytale, walk on frozen lakes and enjoy the silence of sleeping nature. Halfway through the hike you will stop for lunch with your guide showing you how to prepare a traditional lunch over a campfire while encouraging you to learn and take part in the cooking. This will also be an opportunity to take a refreshing swim in the open waters of a wild lake in the summer, or enjoy a bit of sledging in winter. After lunch, you'll take a final stretch to the location of the sauna. There, you will enjoy a relaxing 3-hours in a cosy and warm atmosphere, feel the heat of the traditional sauna and taste some sauna-special tea, brewed with local herbs. Your guide will show you how to make the most of this sauna experience. After the sauna, you will be taken back to Visaginas town, or a Visaginas railway station, by private transfer. You can then catch a return train to Vilnius, or plan for an extra day spent in Visaginas, for example, to take an excursion to Ignalina nuclear power plant or a training simulator of the power plant's control room.

A perfect tour for nature lovers wanting to get off the beaten tourist track while in Lithuania. A guided hiking tour in Gražutės Regional Park will let you fully appreciate Lithuanian beauty. Hear the whispering wind in the crowns of trees, inhale the tangy smell of pines, give your eyes and mind an opportunity to unwind and refuel. Enjoy the healing powers of the surrounding nature, and experience a deluxe feeling of calmness. Gražutės Regional Park can be reached by train or coach from Vilnius in 2 to 2.5-hours. The tour will start right from the Visaginas Railway Station, which is also a meeting point for this tour. A local guide will lead you on a 10 kilometer hike through dense forests, along beautiful lakes and close to spongy swamps. Expect to hear about local flora and fauna, pick some edible herbs and berries along the way and possibly spot some wildlife. There will also be a stop for lunch, during which your guide will show you how to prepare a traditional lunch over a campfire, encouraging you to learn and take part in cooking. This is also an opportunity to take a refreshing swim in open waters of a wild lake. The tour will end at the same spot as you started, Visaginas Railway Station, from which you can catch a return train to Vilnius. Alternatively, you could plan for some extra time to spend in Visaginas, for example, take an excursion to Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant. Families with children and dogs are welcome on this tour.

Start your adventure at the bike den in Vilties. Here, you'll receive your very own Fat bike, helmet and receive a brief safety briefing to ensure the day goes smoothly.  Riding a fat bike instead of a regular mountain bike allows you to get through otherwise impassable woodland areas such as muddy off-road, iced and snowy hills and swampy terrain. However, the low pressure in the bike's tires also means that riding such a bike is physically demanding. Ride your bike very fast, down and up the hills, close to swamps, lakes, and high lake shores. Inhale the tangy etheric smells of pine trees, feel the fresh air on your fingers and don't forget to look around! There will be a few stops to enjoy the nature views and catch your breath. Finish the tour at the same place you started.

Starting at the so-called “Bike Den” meeting point in Visaginas, meet your guide and head off towards the Smalvos lake riding an all-terrain fatbike. Cycle through dense forests, along beautiful lakes, and up and down hills. In winter, immerse yourself in a snowy forest fairy tale and enjoy the silence of sleeping nature in the Gražutė Regional Park. The first stop of the day will be at a meadow with picturesque views over the lake and forests. It's time for you to enjoy the surroundings over a cup of hot tea with a snack and be inspired by the atmospheric natural scenery. Hear local stories and legends, learn interesting facts about the native flora and fauna, and possibly spot some wildlife. Your hot tea and snacks will support you through the next phase of your ride. Make the final stretch to the location of the sauna where you’ll enjoy a relaxing 3 hours in a cozy atmosphere. Feel the heat of the traditional sauna and taste some special tea brewed with local herbs then enjoy a delicious hot lunch cooked over open fire. Your guide will show you how to take the most of the sauna experience and in summer you can take a refreshing swim in the open waters of a wild lake, or test yourself by jumping into an ice hole in the winter. After the sauna, you’ll be taken back to Visaginas town or train station by a private transfer. You can then catch a return train to Vilnius or plan for an extra day spent in Visaginas enjoying the beauty, quietness, and rich cultural life.

The tour begins at the local partner's 'bike den.' You'll receive your bike with headlights, a helmet, and get a safety briefing. Then, head off towards Smalvos lake. Riding a fat bike instead of a regular mountain bike will give you extra traction and let you reach high speeds. You'll be able to whiz through puddles, sand, and mud easily. The low pressure in the bike's tires also means that riding such a bike will be physically demanding. This tour is suitable for those who feel very comfortable on a bike and exercise regularly. Experience the forest in the darkness of the night. Ride your bike up and down hills close to swamps and the lake shore. Inhale the tangy smells of pine trees, feel the fresh air on your fingers and don't forget to look around. Enjoy some hot tea during one of the picturesque stops.  Finish the tour at the same place as it started.

Riding a fat bike instead of a regular mountain bike allows you to get through otherwise impassable woodland areas, such as swamps and muddy off-road paths. You'll be able to explore many of the secret forest areas that not many people can get to easily. However, low pressure in the bike's tires also means that riding such a bike is physically demanding. By choosing this tour, you will re-energise by opening up a new outdoor activity for yourself. It is an opportunity to test your limits and take a well-deserved break from everyday routine. The starting point for this tour is at the so-called "bike den" in Visaginas, which is only a 2-minute ride from a thick pine forest, and a 5-minute ride from the boundary of the Gražutės Regional Park. Once at the meeting point, you'll receive a full safety briefing before being given a fat bike, helmet and a high-visibility vest. You will then head off towards the Smalvos Lake. On this tour you will visit Smalvo peninsula, the beavers' den, cranes' houses and observe the headwaters of the Smalvos river. Half-way through the tour there will be a stop at a meadow with picturesque views over the lake and forests, where it will be time for you to enjoy the surroundings over a cup of hot tea with a snack. Prepare to pedal a little more after this short break in order to finish the tour in the same place as you started.