Description
We invite you to an exciting boat trip at the river Mēmele!
Mēmele captivates, allowing to enjoy the unspoiled tranquility of nature and beautiful landscapes! At the beginning of the route, the stream will be calm, but in Bauska, the Mēmele River reveals its character with small rapids!
The boat trip will start at Vecsaules beach, shortly after the beginning, on the left bank of the river, you will see the Viļa Plūdoņa house ‘Lejnieki,’ located in the ancient Zemgale rural estate.
Further, the route will lead to and through Bauska, where on the left side, you can see the chicken factory ‘Lielzeltiņi,’ and while passing through the city, you can admire the old town from the river side, as well as the Freedom Monument.
We will boat along the Lejasdzirnavu dam and Bauska castle to the place where the great Lielupe River is formed by the confluence of Mūsa and Mēmele rivers.
Then a short distance along the Lielupe River until we reach Jumprava, where the trip will end.
Trip length: 16km
Trip duration: 5 hours
INFORMATION:
1) The route is easy, with moderate stream, suitable even for beginners and families with children.
2) The day before the trip, by 12:00, you will receive an informative email from Ozolaivas!
3) The trip may be canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions or if less than 3 boats are registered.
4) A break by the riverbank, snacks must be provided by yourselves!
5) We provide transportation for drivers from the finish to the starting point.
Registration at least 24h before the event!
Weather forecast in Bauska HERE!
