Cape Vente canoe tour: Paddle to remote bird habitats

Paddle into bulrush where 170 bird species shelter and rest

A guided canoe tour at Cape Vente in the Nemunas Delta Regional Park where you paddle shallow waters of the Curonian Lagoon to reach remote bird habitats inaccessible by foot. The tour includes a morning briefing and canoe technique practice, coffee break with snacks, professional guide, photos taken by your guide and drone, and hotel pickup. It runs nine hours and operates in all weather.

The experience

You start at the local marina with a briefing and practice session to learn basic canoe strokes before paddling out. After roughly forty minutes on the water, you'll stop for coffee and snacks, then move into the shallow waters of the Curonian Lagoon where the bulrush and water lilies create shelter for millions of birds migrating through the region each season. The guide brings binoculars and knows where to find them: depending on the time of year, you might see red-necked grebes, bitterns, white-tailed eagles, Montagu's Harriers, cormorants, swans and any of the 170 species recorded here.

The canoe itself is handmade cedar strip, and you'll paddle to multiple spots throughout the day to maximize sightings. Your guide photographs you paddling and also captures aerial shots with a drone. On the return, depending on tide and weather, you may visit the Uostadvaris Lighthouse built in 1876 or the Cape Vente ornithological station, which has a modern exhibition and observation tower. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English or Russian.

What’s included

• Morning coffee or tea with snacks and bottled water.
• professional guide in English or Russian.
• personal flotation device, paddle, binoculars and dry bag.
• handmade cedar strip canoe.
• photos taken by your guide and drone.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

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AgesAdult (17 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 16 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 29 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Wet Weim Adventure Company

Is this one for you?You paddle the canoe yourself throughout the day, so this suits travelers who want to move through the landscape under their own power rather than watch from a stationary boat. The nine-hour commitment and remote shallow-water access mean you'll reach bird habitats most visitors never see, but it requires swimming ability and comfort spending a full day in a small boat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 16 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What birds am I likely to see on the Cape Vente canoe tour?

The Curonian Lagoon hosts 170 bird species total. Depending on the season, sightings include red-necked grebes, bitterns, white-tailed eagles, Montagu's Harriers, cormorants and swans. Your guide knows the migration patterns and where to paddle for the best views.

Do I need to know how to paddle a canoe before booking?

No. The tour starts with a briefing and practice session at the marina where you'll learn basic canoe strokes before heading out on the water.

What's included in the nine-hour tour?

The tour includes a handmade cedar canoe, paddle, personal flotation device, binoculars and dry bag; a professional English or Russian-speaking guide; morning coffee or tea with snacks and bottled water; photos taken by your guide and drone footage; hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather, but if strong wind makes conditions unsafe, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Will I visit the Cape Vente ornithological station?

The station visit depends on tide and weather conditions on the day of your tour. When conditions allow, you'll see its modern exhibition and observation tower. The Uostadvaris Lighthouse (built in 1876) may also be included on the return route.