Frequently
Asked Questions
Can I book just
the Activities?
Yes
of course! You don't need to book accommodation through us to book
the activities. You do however need to pay us a deposit to secure
the reservation of your chosen activity. Don't forget you can make
substantial savings by booking accommodation and activities together.
Is our money safe?
As laid down by European Union guidelines
we hold all monies paid to us in a trust account. We only take this
money after the holiday has finished. This ensures that in the very
unlikely event of our insolvency you will not lose out financially
and all money paid to us by you will be returned in full.
How do you make
your money?
We make our money by reselling accommodation
and activities to you. Because we have excellent relations with
our suppliers and buy in bulk we can pass on these great prices
to our customers. In most cases these prices are lower than if you
booked the hotels and activities suppliers yourselves.
Why don't you
offer flight inclusive packages?
In order for us to sell you airline
tickets we would first need to obtain an expensive ATOL license.
This cost would then only have to be passed on to you.
With the arrival of budget airlines to the Baltics it makes sense
to book the flights yourselves directly with the airline. Some travel
agencies will resell airline tickets with a mark up of 20% or more.
We really don't believe in wasting money unnecessarily.
When is the best
time to go?
Every
season has it's advantages. In summer there is the possibility to
enjoy the ubiquitous outdoor bars and cafes as well as the activities
only available in the warm months. However the winter offers a pulsating
nightlife agenda as the populations of the cities grow with the
return of their inhabitants from holidays and also the return of
the students! Both are eager for somewhere warm to party hard and
very very long into the night. The winter activities are just as
good if not better than those in summer as it's possible to experience
real bobsleighing, skiing and ice-fishing - all hard (almost impossible)
to find in warmer countries.
Do I need a Visa?
You
do NOT need a visa to visit Lithuania if you are a citizen of an
E.U. country, Norway, Switzerland, Canada or the USA. Don't forget
that passports need to be valid for at least another 6 months from
the arrival date. We've had at least 2 people either not getting
on the plane or spending the night in the cells in Vilnius Airport
before being put on the first plane home because of this - You've
been warned!
What's
the weather like?
Unlike
North Western Europe the seasons of the year are very distinct here.
April to September are warm and similar to the rest of central and
northern Europe. Temperatures in July and August can reach 35C/95F.
December can be very cold but January to March is freezing! However
these colder months bring with them clear blue skies and bright
sunshine - Cold doesn't mean it's not bright and beautiful.
What
language do they speak?
The
Lithuanian language represents an almighty challenge to master in
a couple of years let alone a few days! You'll be pleased to know
that English is widely understood and spoken and you'll have no
problems in bars, restaurants or shops especially in the Old Town.
What's good shopping
wise?
Things to buy here which are less
available at home are amber products and soviet relics. You know
that Lenin bust will look great on the mantelpiece!
What
about local currency?
There's
an abundance of ATM's all over the Vilnius and you'll never have
to look far to find one. It's probably better to either change cash
at the airport when you get here or withdraw from an ATM as buying
Lithuanian (Litas) currency in your home country will mean you'll
get a very unfavourable exchange rate. In fact we strongly advise
against buying Lithuanian currency anywhere apart from in Lithuania!
What
about getting around?
Getting
around is easy. The Soviet system's legacy is an excellent network
of trolleybuses and mikrobuses which cost a pittance to ride. Taxi's
are also extremely cheap compared to Western Europe and are plentiful.
Is
the internet available?
There
are many internet cafes and wireless hotspots around the city centres.
What about mobile
phones?
You
can avoid expensive roaming costs by buying a local SIM card.
The cost of a single text message back home will be just 0.07 EUR
and calls are charged at 0.40 EUR per minute.
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