Three-day route
1. Aiseta River – Kiauna River – Žeimena River (Lake Aisetas to Liūlines km.)
- ~16.1 hours
- ~48.1 km
You’ll visit the Kiauna Landscape Reserve and meet the demonstrative Swans of Gilučio and Sekluočio lakes. You’ll pass through Švenčionėliai, which was almost destroyed by fire over 100 years ago but rebuilt within decades. The town was known for its good railway connections and industrial city. After reconstruction, it survived the consequences of World War II. Read more
2. Būka River – lakes – Žeimena River (to Švenčionėliai)
- ~19.4 hours
- ~58.2 km
You’ll visit the 7 islands of Lake Baluošas, the famous Šuminai village, wash in the stream of Ginučiai water mill, and visit the ancient Palūšė church with its bell tower. You can climb Puziniškis mound. You’ll also pass through the Žeimena ichthyological reserve, Labanoras regional park, and historical Švenčionėliai.
3. From Lake Uteno, Būka River to Lake Dringis (Vaišniūnai camp)
- ~10.5 hours
- ~31.4 km
You’ll visit the island-rich Lake Baluošas, the famous Šuminai village, wash in the stream of Ginučiai water mill, and visit the ancient Palūšė church with its bell tower. You can climb Puziniškis mound. Būka is one of the cleanest and most forested rivers in Lithuania. At the end of the journey, you’ll enter Lake Dringis, known for its winding shores with many bays.
