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Our visit to Lithuania, the southernmost of the Baltic States, coincides with the peak of autumn migration. The country is located along the Baltic Flyway, with many migrants taking time to rest and feed up before continuing their journey. We will explore the Nemunas Delta, before crossing to the extraordinary Curonian Spit, a long, narrow (up to 3.8km wide) neck of land between the Baltic and the huge (1,619km2) freshwater Curonian Lagoon. Many migrants fly over or stop off on the spit - over the course of day it's possible to see thousands of birds overhead, all heading south for the winter. From here we'll then travel to the south of the country where Common Crane gather and ancient woods provide habitat for woodpecker and other forest birds.

  • Thousands of migrating geese, wildfowl, waders, raptors and passerines along the Baltic Flyway.
  • Explore Lithuania’s famous Nemunas Delta and Curonian Spit.
  • Gatherings of White-tailed Eagle.
  • Visit ringing stations that monitor the migration.
  • 7 species of woodpecker possible.
  • Enjoy some of Europe’s ancient woodlands.
  • Experience Common Cranes coming in to roost
  • Led by expert naturalist guides.
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The southernmost of the “Baltic States”, Lithuania is becoming an increasingly popular birding destination, owing to its unspoilt nature, excellent infrastructure and superb variety of species, some rare and localised. Wherever you go in the country, you are never far from an excellent birding site, be it one of the myriad lakes, forests, rich meadows or marshes. It is still under-watched, so some sites are out there waiting to be discovered.



The birding hub of the country is the south-west, particularly the Nemunas Delta, a maze of freshwater rivers and tributaries, reedbeds, channels, mixed forests and raised bogs and a veritable paradise for birds. The Delta spills into the huge Curonian Lagoon, replete with wildfowl and bordered by an extraordinary geographical quirk, the Curonian Spit, a narrow strip of dune-land that runs south-west for 98km into Russian Kaliningrad and is never wider than 3.8km. This can be superb for visible migration in autumn or spring.

Further inland, you can almost take your pick of taiga forest sites, but Aukštaitija National Park near Vilnius is both richly scenic and bird-filled.

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Accommodation will be in comfortable tourist hotels.

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All food is included in the tour cost.

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The focus will mainly be on birds, but we will also take time to look at other wildlife.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Itinerary image

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Lithuania in Autumn

Tour Code: LTU02

An 8-day birdwatching tour timed to coincide with the autumn migration along Lithuania's coastal regions.

£2,445

Flight Inclusive

£2,245

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

826kg CO2e

With International Flights

355.2kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Thousands of migrating geese, wildfowl, waders, raptors and passerines along the Baltic Flyway.
  • Explore Lithuania’s famous Nemunas Delta and Curonian Spit.
  • Gatherings of White-tailed Eagle.
  • Visit ringing stations that monitor the migration.
  • 7 species of woodpecker possible.
  • Enjoy some of Europe’s ancient woodlands.
  • Experience Common Cranes coming in to roost
  • Led by expert naturalist guides.

Summary

Our visit to Lithuania, the southernmost of the Baltic States, coincides with the peak of autumn migration. The country is located along the Baltic Flyway, with many migrants taking time to rest and feed up before continuing their journey. We will explore the Nemunas Delta, before crossing to the extraordinary Curonian Spit, a long, narrow (up to 3.8km wide) neck of land between the Baltic and the huge (1,619km2) freshwater Curonian Lagoon. Many migrants fly over or stop off on the spit - over the course of day it's possible to see thousands of birds overhead, all heading south for the winter. From here we'll then travel to the south of the country where Common Crane gather and ancient woods provide habitat for woodpecker and other forest birds.

Focus

The focus will mainly be on birds, but we will also take time to look at other wildlife.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Lithania & transfer Vente Cape
Day
2
Nemunas Delta
Days
3 - 5
Curonian Spit
Day
6
South Lithuania
Day
7
Punia Wood
Day
8
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What's Included?

Food

All food is included in the tour cost.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be in comfortable tourist hotels.

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Dates & Prices

2026

Flight Inclusive

£2,445

Land Only

£2,245

Single Supplement

£195

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2027

Flight Inclusive

£2,495

Land Only

£2,295

Single Supplement

£225

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2028

Flight Inclusive

£2,495

Land Only

£2,295

Single Supplement

£225

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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