Kayak tour in Trakai is a perfect combination of nature, history and paddling on some of the most picturesque lakes of Lithuania. Island Castle, Užutrakis Manor and best kept secrets on and off the beaten path. The tour is safe and suitable for beginners. Swimming skills are essential, paddling experience is not necessary.
3-hour kayak tour includes lunch picnic on the island. This is the best season to enjoy tranquillity of Trakai!

Trakai used to be a medieval residence of Lithuanian Grand Dukes. Once a significant and powerful town, nowadays Trakai is enjoying tranquillity. The town is located next to Vilnius (about 25 km) and surrounded by several beautiful lakes. The main attraction is the Island castle which was initiated by Lithuanian Grand Duke KÄ™stutis in 14th century, finished and mostly used as a residence by his son Grand Duke Vytautas in the first half of 15th century. The picturesque Užutrakis manor house and park by French landscape architect Édouard François André is another must visit point on the shore of Lake GalvÄ—. Trakai is also famous for its traditional Karaites community which was brought here from Crimea by Vytautas and settled here in the 15th century. All that and also ruins of the Peninsular castle, small islands and tranquillity of Lake Skaistis you will be able to see and experience while taking a kayak tour on the lakes around Trakai.

The route takes you on 3 interconnected lakes. The distance is about 9 km which makes 2 hours of active paddling. The rest of the time we will use for coffee & cake break, for a short walk through the park of Užutrakis Manor and of course for paddling around the Island Castle.

The tour is safe and suitable for beginners. Swimming skills are essential and some paddling experience would be useful too but not necessary. The lakes around Trakai are usually very calm. However we can change our route depending on weather conditions.

Trakai - Vilnius County, Lithuania