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Water tourism is being successfully developed in Kaunas district. From the deck of the ship you can admire the beautiful landscapes and architecture of the towns.
From the historic Zapyškis by boat you can reach the prosperous resorts of the interwar period – Kulautuva and Kačerginė. Ships will dreamily take you to hilly Vilkija and Raudondvaris manor homestead.
Water tourism in Kaunas district means spending your free time on boats and ferries, in wake parks, renting kayaks, on sandy beaches.
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Ships and ferries
SHIP „ZAPYŠKIS“
Zapyškis pier
54.9290776272046, 23.6563740407302
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Unforgettable trips on the ship "Zapyškis" will dreamily take you away from everyday worries.
Cultural tourism enthusiasts will enjoy guided tours to Kačerginė and Kulautuva, during which they will rediscover these wonderful towns by the Nemunas.
For those in a hurry we offer short sightseeing tours from Zapyškis pier.
There is a possibility to rent a 25-seater boat for private events and personal celebrations.
Thematic educational trips with a guide "Lessons in a different way" for students are organized during all the sailing season.
Ship operates from May to September
Tickets sold on board and on www.kaunorajonas.lt
More information:
Tel. no.: +370 37 548118, +370 699 48833
E-mail info@kaunorajonas.lt
„Lessons in a different way“
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Edukacational trip to literary Kačerginė
Zapyškis–Kačerginė–Zapyškis
The ship "Zapyškis" will take the participants from the Zapyškis pier to Kačerginė.
The trip on a comfortable ship will not last long, during which it will be possible to listen to the story of the guide and admire the views of the beautiful nature. Upon arrival in Kačerginė, students will take part in a cognitive program during which they will learn why Kačerginė is still called literary. Is it true that famous writers Vincas Mykolaitis-Putinas, Jonas Biliūnas and Pranas Mašiotas walked down the Kačerginė paths leaving vivid creative traces?
Duration – 2,5 hours
Price – 10 Eur per person
Max number of participants – 22
The trip is intended for pupils in 5–12 grades
Educational trip to historic Kačerginė
Zapyškis–Kačerginė–Zapyškis
The ship "Zapyškis" will take the participants of this educational trip from the Zapyškis pier to Kačerginė.
An engaging guide story will carry the pupils into the interwar period. At that time, Kačerginė was granted the status of a resort. The construction of villas of impressive beauty fascinate guests of the town even today. Who are the people who lived, rested and worked surrounded by pine forests next to the Nemunas in Kačerginė? What traces has this left in Lithuanian culture and history? You can find out all this and more by taking a trip to the historic Kačerginė.
Duration – 2,5 hours
Price – 10 Eur per person
Max number of participants – 22
The trip is intended for pupils in 5–12 grades
Educational trip to Kačerginė with a naturalist
Zapyškis–Kačerginė–Zapyškis
The ship "Zapyškis" will take the participants from the Zapyškis pier to Kačerginė.
Pupils will be accompanied by the guide – a naturalist. The group will walk along the Springs Trail, also will enrich their knowledge of natural science, learn incredible facts about trees, birds and other forest dwellers, learn tricks on how not to get lost in the forest and recognize poisonous plants.
Duration – 2,5 hours
Price – 10 Eur per person
Max number of participants – 22
The trip is intended for pupils in 5–12 grades
Lesson of wellness and physical activity
Zapyškis–Kulautuva–Zapyškis
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The lesson starts with an easy exercise on the bank of the Nemunas. After that you will sail from Zapyškis to Kulautuva. You will hear about a healthy lifestyle during the trip on the ship.
Upon arrival in Kulautuva, pupils will have the opportunity to practically try out the elements of various sports under the open sky and refresh themselves with mineral water in the Kulautuva buvette.
Duration – 2 hours
Price – 10 Eur per person
Max number of participants – 22
The trip is intended for pupils in 4–12 grades
FERRY „Nevėžis“
Zapyškis pier
54.9290776272046, 23.6563740407302
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The ferry transports passengers and their bicycles across the Nemunas from Zapyškis to Kulautuva and back. It is a 25-seater boat connecting cycling routes on both sides of the river. The ferry accommodates 10 bicycles.
Operates from May to September
Thursday to Sunday
Tickets sold on board
Sailing schedules are published at the Zapyškis and Kulautuva piers and on website www.kaunorajonas.lt
More information:
FERRY „Vilkynė“
Vilkija pier
Vydūno al., Vilkija
55.03911817607338, 23.574892583865445
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River motor ferry „Vilkynė“ is the only ferry across the Nemunas in Lithuania that lifts pedestrians, cyclists and cars from Vilkija to Pavilkijys (Šakiai district) and back.
Working hours: from 7.00AM to 8.30PM
Operates from May to November
Tickets sold on board
More information:
Wake parks
„Kamanė Cable Park“
Pamario g. 18, Kulautuva
„Vanduo Marse“
Sausinės g. 20, Žemaitkiemis
Kayaks for rent
„Panerio poilsiavietė“
Panerio g. 17, Ginėnų k., Lapės
„Žemyn Dubysa“
Dubysos g. 10, Vilkijos apyl.
I. Zalenso stovyklavietė
Padubysio k., Vilkijos apyl.
„Skrieju Dubysa“
Kulautuva’s beach
Pamario g., Kulautuva
54.9359943761453, 23.647450413029752
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