Next session: Sun, 25 May 2025, 11:00
On the morning of the weekend, we invite you to join our SUP tour on the Merkís River.
We will be paddling along the lower reaches of the Merkís River, from Puvoči to the legendary Merkinė Castle Mound. This is a very fun route, the Merkys has already gathered its tributaries and is flowing faster, but there are hardly any obstacles on the way, so the route is safe for first-time paddlers.
TIME. Please arrive before 11.00 am, a minibus will arrive to take you all to the starting point, where we will be waiting with all the equipment ready for you. We will start with a briefing, during which you will hear all the necessary information: how to get on the paddle board, how to swim correctly, how to behave in case of a fall, which route to take and other important rules of behaviour on the water. The briefing takes about 15 minutes, then you will swim. The route is about 13 km long, which is about 3-4 hours of swimming down the river. For the whole expedition you should plan up to 5 hours (with preparation, instructions, packing after the trip).
LOCATION. We meet in the town of Merkine at the Merkine Mound, in the parking lot
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DESIGN.Dress in loose, sporty clothes that won't make it difficult to get into the water (you can also roll up your trousers).Choose your clothes depending on the weather, if the weather is cooler, bring warmer clothes. It is recommended to wear special footwear or sports shoes when swimming in cool weather. The swim will take place in the open air, so don't forget to bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen and drinking water. We recommend to have dry clothes in the car in case you accidentally fall (the chances are very low, but it's better to be prepared).
COST. The cost of the Merkiss River Tour is 40 Eur (price includes: instruction, all necessary equipment, transport from the finish to the starting point).In case of very unfavourable weather conditions (storm, thunderstorm or other dangerous natural phenomenon), which may endanger the participants of the event, the event may not take place at the scheduled time and may be postponed to another date by mutual agreement.
PARTICIPANTS. The paddleboarding tour is open to persons aged 10 years and over accompanied by an accompanying adult. PLEASE CONTACT THE ORGANISERS BY PHONE BEFORE PURCHASING A TICKET FOR CHILDREN, AS THE QUANTITY OF CHILDREN'S ROWERS IS VERY LIMITED.
Please note that the accompanying instructor does not accompany the children on the tour.
The tour is not allowed for persons under the influence of alcohol or other substances. The organisers reserve the right to refuse service to drunk persons and not to refund the ticket.
If the tour takes place but the client fails to attend and does not contact the administration at the contact details on the ticket in advance (24 hours before the start of the tour), the ticket will be considered used. The ticket purchased is valid only for the tour date indicated on the ticket. Refunds will only be issued if the tour is cancelled. If you wish to exchange your tickets, an exchange fee of EUR 5 applies. You can exchange your tickets for another tour up to 24 hours before the start of the tour.