Ula-Merkys-Nemen rivers (organised)

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A fairy tale world...

Fascinating kayaking route leading through three rivers of different nature, which runs almost entirely through the picturesque and the largest in Lithuania the Dzūkija National Park. True wildness of nature, small villages on the banks of rivers, many unique species of flora and fauna.

The route is 110 km, quite difficult. Daily sections from 13 to 21 km, totally 110 km.

Uła (Ūla) - winds among pine forests in the deep valley with high sandy banks, crossing the Dajnawska Forest with inland dunes, many fallen trees, bends and turns.

Merkys – distinguishes itself for the beauty of the banks and the cleanness of water. The river is twice wider than The Ula River, it has quite fast current.

Nemunas - the biggest river in Lithuania (937 km), which flows through the valley of 1-4 km width and creates several large meanders, it has quite slow current, there are almost no shallow, hilly banks.

DZUKIJOS NATIONAL PARK

It is Lithuania’s largest national park (55.900 ha). The biological diversity, the flora and fauna are unique in this territory.

Here are 147 types of flora and fauna entered in to the Red book (endangered species).

The villages, distinguishing for the archaic layout, old cottages and stockyards are bulging out in the thickness of pinewoods. Here you can hear the people of Dzūkija singing, and see the old handicrafts – weave, basketry, and wild-hive beekeeping.

The ethnographical museum of the biggest Lithuanian village Marcinkonys tells about the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and handicraft of the Dzūkija people.

When

UMN1 26.06 - 03.07.2010* book

UMN2 10.07 - 17.07.2010 book

UMN2 24.07 - 31.07.2010 book

UMN4 21.08 - 28.08.2010* book

*Bargain price – 30 zł discount

Programme

1st day - 7 a.m. – arrival in Augustow (SZOT company - location), going to Dubičiai – kayaking through Ula river (14 km)

2nd day - Krokšlys – Pauosupe (20 km)

3rd day - Pauosupe – Mančiagire (15 km)

4th day - Mančiagire – Gruda (21 km)

5th day - Gruda – Merkine (17 km)

6th day - Merkine – Nietiesos (15 km)

7th day - Nietiesos – Krikštonys (15 km)

8th day - Krikštonys – Nemunaitis (13 km); coming back to Augustow.

Price:

399 zł/person

I option – group of min. 8 people.

789 zł/person

II option – with a guide and transportation of luggage; group of min. 15 people.

The price includes:

Seating in a double tourist kayak with the equipment.
Transportation service of people and kayaks.
Admission fee for Dzūkija National Park.
Insurance.
II option (additionally): lifeguard – courier care, campsite fee and transport of luggage.

Additional information:

You should take your identity card or passport.
Accommodation on campsites (no showers, only dry toilets).
Luggage transportation service and meals (for the whole group) possible.
It is possible to organise the trip gor a group at any time.
Free car parking in Augustow or picking up from the railway/bus station.
Minimum number of participants – 8.
It is possible to come earlier or extend the stay (SZOT campsite or the Lesnik Hotel** accommodation).
You should take: tent and carrimat, sleeping bag, sun-hat, light hiking shoes, warm clothes, swimsuit, raincoat and, of course, good mood!

Extra paid:

It is possible to visit Vilnius (without guide) before the trip – 50 zł/person.
Additional payment fot SZOT SINGLE kayak – 65 zł .
Hire of 2-3-person tent (igloo-type) – 109 zł/trip.
Hire of carrimat – 11 zł/trip.
Hire of professional waterproof kayak bag – 14 zł.
Hire of gas cylinder – 45 zł/trip.