Daytrip to Aukstaitija National Park
- Enjoy a refreshing getaway from the city
- Surround Yourself by exceptional nature
- Discover the ruins of the most important Lithuanian noble family residence
- Learn the secrets about ancient beekeeping
- Count 100 lakes on the way!
Get out to Aukstaitija national park, the natural paradise of deep, whispering forests and blue lakes. Visit the oldest in Lithuania national park, have a stroll in Lithuania’s Sherwood, see the stunning panoramas from the top of the hills and watchtowers and trace back the history to the ancient times.
In the morning you will be picked from Vilnius and will drive to Asveja regional park where you will visit Dubingiai town that lies on Asveja shore, the longest lake in Lithuania. You will see Dubingiai castle archaeological site that is now just the ruins, but used to be one of the most important and luxurious residences in the whole Grand Duchy of Lithuania and belonged to the Radvilos, the most influential noble family in Lithuania.
Later you will reach Labanoras wood, one of the most beautiful and biggest forests in Lithuania. Here you will climb the view tower that will open a panorama of even more forests and lakes.
You will continue your tour to Paluse village - which holds the official title of the capital of Aukstaitija National Park. Then we will climb Ladakalnis hill (we Lithuanians call it mountain) to admire the panorama of 6 surrounding lakes. The hill itself has a mythological significance and it is thought to be a sacred place of the Baltic goddess Lada, the mother of the world.
Later we will stop at Ginuciai hillfort and the water mill used for grinding the grain. It is the only mill that preserved the authentic 19th century equipment and you can learn about the old days bread making process and its long journey to our tables.
We will also visit the only beekeeping museum in Lithuania where we will see the examples of ancient beehives and learn about beekeeping tradition and rites in Lithuania, learn about different kinds of honey.
After delicious honey tasting you will turn back to Vilnius which you will reach in approximately 2 hours.
- Local knowledgeable guide
- Entrances to Ancient Beekeeping museum and Ginuciai Watermill
- Honey tasting workshop
- Transportation in a comfortable car or minivan
- Other meals or drinks
- More than 60 days before tour start date – 10% of tour price will be charged .10% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of booking and preparing your tour.
- 59-35 days before tour start date – 25% of tour price will be charged. 25% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of canceling any arrangements made for your tour.
- 34-22 days before tour start date – 75% of tour price will be charged. 75% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of canceling any arrangements made for your tour.
- 21-0 days before tour start day – 100% of tour price will be charged. 100% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of canceling any arrangements made for your tour.