Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Explore Trakai Island Castle on this winter kicksledding adventure.
Cruise across Trakai's frozen lakes on this traditional kicksled excursion. Offering the ideal balance between sightseeing and hands-on fun, travel through the snowy landscape in style - stopping to visit the 14th-century island settlement itself.
Location
This activity is run and operated from Trakai (Trakai National Park). Local landmarks include Trakai island castle, Užutrakis manor house, Lake Galvė, Peninsular castle & more... Pick-up from Vilnius included.
Activity
Meet your guide in the city centre for this full day kicksledding excursion in Trakai National Park. Take a day out from Vilnius to explore Europe's only historical park - learning more about the area's medieval legacy and stunning natural surrounding. Explore a true winter wonderland as you travel across Trakai - sledging through snowy forest trails and cruising over frozen lakes. Reaching the castle, you'll get a guided tour of this unique 14th-century settlement - the site of Lithuania's first capital. At the end of the tour, you will have a chance to warm up with hot tea and local Karaim pie! Your return transport will be waiting to take you back to central Vilnius (approx. 30min).
Conditions
This activity operated from December - March and is suitable for most ages and abilities. Please come prepared with snow boots and winter outerwear.
Highlights include:
- Forest and frozen lake trails in Trakai
- Trakai Island Castle
- Hot tea and traditional pie in local Karaim restaurant
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off in Vilnius
- Park Fees
- Guide & Sled Rental
- Snack & Tea
- Comfortable Clothing
- Winter Outerwear
- Snow Boots