Anyksciai & Aukstaitija Park day trip small group tour

Anyksciai's narrow gauge railway and the tallest church in Lithuania

A small group day trip from Vilnius to Anyksciai in Aukstaitija Regional Park, led by an English-speaking guide with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The itinerary covers the narrow gauge railway museum, an ethnographic museum with lunch, a walk among the treetops, and the tallest Lithuanian church, with stops at a partisan memorial park and the famous devil's stone on the drive back to the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Anyksciai Regional Park

• Pick up from central hotel
• Drive to Ukmerge district
• Visit Great Battle partisans park
• Arrive in Anyksciai
• Visit Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
• See Stone Painting exposition
• Visit Ethnographic museum and lunch
• Walk among treetops
• Visit tallest church in Lithuania
• Drive back to Vilnius

The experience

Hotel pickup from central Vilnius starts the morning, and the drive heads into Ukmerge district toward Aukstaitija Regional Park. A stop at the Park dedicated to the partisans of the Great Battle sets the historical context before arrival in Anyksciai itself, where the narrow gauge railway museum and stone painting exposition introduce the region's distinctive character. The group is small enough that the pace stays manageable and the guide can answer questions without rushing through the stops.

Lunch happens at the ethnographic museum, which gives time to absorb the traditional crafts and local life on display. After eating, the day shifts to the outdoors: a walk among the treetops offers a different angle on the landscape, and then the group visits the tallest church in Lithuania. The drive back to Vilnius includes a pass by the famous devil's stone, a natural landmark that closes the loop on the region's geology and folklore.

The whole day runs nine hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you leave early and return in the evening. An English-speaking guide leads throughout, so the history and details come through without translation gaps. The group stays small, which changes how the stops feel compared to a coach full of people.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Vilnius.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• entrance to the narrow gauge railway museum and stone painting exposition.
• access to the ethnographic museum.
• the treetop walk experience.
• entry to the tallest church in Lithuania.
• stops at the partisan memorial park and the famous devil's stone.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Discover Lithuania

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Vilnius means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to reach Anyksciai and the park, and the small group size keeps the pace closer to what a guide can actually explain rather than what a coach can fit into nine hours.

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Top questions

What is the narrow gauge railway museum in Anyksciai?

The narrow gauge railway museum in Anyksciai displays the history and equipment of Lithuania's narrow gauge rail lines, which once connected remote rural areas. It is one of the main stops on the tour and gives a concrete sense of how the region was linked to the wider country.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is eaten at the ethnographic museum during the tour, but food and drinks are not included in the tour price, so you will need to purchase your meal there.

Can I bring an infant on this tour?

Infants are welcome. Specialized infant seats are available, and infants can also sit on an adult's lap during the drive. Travelers with poor cardiovascular health should note that the day involves walking and outdoor time at several stops.