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Unique Ice Fishing Experience on the Curonian Lagoon Do you fancy something unusual for your next trip? We are pleased to be able to offer you this exciting trip featuring both night and day ice fishing experience on the Curonian Lagoon, combined with a visit to Lithuania's  beautiful and atmospheric capital city, Vilnius. Why Lithuania for your Ice Fishing experience? pure and unspoilt natural beauty closer than the US cheaper than Scandinavia stay on the longest sand spit in Europe fantastic fishing you've probably never been here before! Oh and don't worry about getting cold, just do as the locals:  take a bottle of local vodka with you to warm you up! WHERE: Lithuania is the southernmost of the three Baltic States (the other two being Latvia and Estonia) and is snuggled between Latvia, Poland, Russia and Belorussian on the south coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital is Vilnius with the incredible UNESCO listed Old Town.  More baroque buildings than any city, other than Rome, and a fascinating selection of bars, clubs and restaurants (many of them in 15th century cellars). Nida, located on the western edge of Lithuania, a couple of miles from the Russian border, and close to the mid-point of the Neringa Spit, is a natural sand spit and nature reserve with rolling dunes and pine forests.  The spit separates the Baltic Sea from the beautiful Curonian Lagoon, with a wealth of fish waiting to be caught by you! BURBOT (Lota Lota) With its elongated body, the only freshwater cod is almost eel like in appearance.  Sadly extinct from the UK, the Burbot spawns in mid-winter under the ice and can grow up to 20kg. Also known as Dogfish or Freshwater Cod. SMELT (Osmerus eperlanus): The highlight of the trip is Nightfishing on the frozen lagoon under an oil lamp.  A truly unique and unforgettable experience. Before swimming up Lithuania's longest river, The Nemunas, to spawn in the spring, the Smelt gather in the Curonian Lagoon, where for centuries they have been fished by appreciative locals in midwinter as a source of fresh food.  You can expect to catch tens, if not hundreds, of these, all of which can be cooked on the ice while fishing!  Goes down perfectly with a glass of local vodka! While fishing, do not be surprised to hear locals create an "hypnotic orchestra" by tapping sticks under the water to lull the smelt into their nets. PIKE (Esox Lucius) One of the most popular sports fish throughout Europe.  Catching them on a beautiful open frozen lake in the wilds of Western Lithuania has to be a better story than the eternal "one that got away"!. SCHEDULE: Day 1: Arrival at Vilnius and transfer to Neringa Spit.  Relax in your traditional Lithuanian Guest House before going out for your Nightfishing Session.  An experience not to be forgotten. Day 2: Hearty Breakfast to prepare for the day ahead, then wrap up warm as you head off for your day's ice fishing:  Burbot, Pike, Perch and many others.  Get there for dawn for sunrise over the ice.  Magical. In the evening, enjoy a traditional sauna & a roll in the snow (optional), then you watch your catch get cooked in front of you, before you eat it.  Best downed with a local beer or vodka.  For those wanting a second bite of the Smelt, we can arrange for you to have a second Nightfishing session. Day 3:  Day's fishing on the lagoon.  Lunch brought to your "Ice Spot"  Evening:  head on to World Heritage listed Vilnius with optional group feast in vaulted cellar. Day 4:  Day in Vilnius - optional activities can be arranged confirmed. Day 5: Time to catch up on the souvenirs and lunch, before return flight Package includes: All transfers in Lithuania 2 nights guest house accommodation in Nida & full breakfast Fishing & Safety Equipment Lunch hand delivered to your fishing spot English speaking guide on hand at all times Local expert for fishing Apres fishing sauna 2 nights accommodation & breakfast in Vilnius (3*) Tour of the Historic Old Town of Vilnius Price: 369 EURO per person Departure dates to be confirmed between end January to March.