Irklenčių turas Merkio upe (S. Varėna - Perloja) 07-26 | goSUP

We invite you to a goSUP paddleboard tour on the Merki River! Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city - recover your strength before the new week surrounded by nature.

MERKYS. It is perfect for those who want to go on their first trip or swim with their children in the rivers of Dzūkija. The wide father of the Dzūkija rivers calmly floats its waters towards the Nemunas. While swimming, you will not encounter many obstacles that require sudden maneuvering, you will simply enjoy swimming and the beauty of nature around you. Merkys attracts hikers with clear, unpolluted water, wooded coasts alternating with wild meadows.

TIME. Please arrive before 11.00, a minibus will arrive to take you all to the starting point, we will be waiting there with all the equipment prepared for you. We start with a briefing, during which you will hear all the necessary information: how to properly get on the paddle board, how to swim correctly, what to do if you fall, which route to swim and other important rules of behavior on the water. The instruction takes about 15 minutes, then you will be swimming. The length of the route is about 13 km, which is about 3 hours. swimming down the river. You should plan up to 4 hours for the whole tour. (with preparation, instructions, packing after the hike).

PLACE. We meet in the town of Perloja, near the church in the center of the town. Link to the map https://goo.gl/maps/a2hsDcdtQQ52 We will leave the cars here, the bus will take you to the starting point, so when you arrive you will immediately be close to your cars.

CLOTHING. Wear loose, sporty clothes that won't interfere with wading into the water (you can also roll up your pants:) Choose clothes depending on the weather, if the weather promises to be cooler - have warmer clothes. Swimming will take place in nature, so don't forget to take mosquito repellent, sunscreen and drinking water. We recommend having dry clothes in the car in case you accidentally fall (very unlikely, but better to be prepared).

PRICE. The price of the Merkis river tour is EUR 45 (the price includes: instruction, all necessary equipment, transportation from the finish to the starting place).
In case of very unfavorable 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 moved to another date by mutual agreement. In this case, the tour participants are informed by contacting them personally on the phone specified during the purchase of tickets.

PARTICIPANTS. Paddleboard tour is open to persons from 14 years of age. with an accompanying adult. Exceptions are made for goSUP school students. We remind you that during the tour the accompanying instructor does not swim together.

Participation in the tour is prohibited for persons under the influence of alcohol or other substances. The organizers reserve the right not to provide the service to such persons and not to refund the money for the paid ticket.

If the tour takes place, but the client does not come to it and does not contact the administration in advance (24 hours before the start of the tour) due to his non-arrival (24 hours before the start of the tour), the money paid for the ticket will not be refunded. The purchased ticket is valid only for the tour whose date is indicated on the ticket. The money for the purchased ticket is refunded only if the tour is cancelled. In order to change tickets, an exchange fee of EUR 5 is applied. You can exchange tickets for the next tour no later than 24 hours before the departure. until the start of the round.

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