BASRAN Baltic Sea RYLA 2026  in Palanga, Lithuania, September 3-5, 2026

Youth Leadership for the Future 

of the Baltic Sea 

Program:  See the whole program here: 

Language: English

2nd September, Wednesday

Arrival day. Practical information. How to reach Palanga!

3rd September, Thursday

Excursion “I am changing – the sea is changing”. 

A tour of the Baltic Sea Animal Rehabilitation Center (BJGRC)

Interactive and educational activity

Through attractive dystopian stories of animals in the Baltic Sea in 2050, we will engage RYLA participants in creating a more sustainable environment, starting with changes in everyday activities.

4th September, Friday

Marine Research Institute at the Klaipeda University. 

Visiting Klaipeda Science and Technology Park.

5th September, Saturday

Rotariada opening ceremony 

Meeting BASRAN. Presenting solutions.

BASRAN workshop at Rotary Action Summit 

6th September, Sunday

Departure day

Where:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZP2QhDfHHkd4NnC99

Accomodation:

https://www.manahotels.lt/palanga/lt - rooms are already prebooked.  

Price: 

Participant fee 400 € – hotel, catering, activities are included. 

Participants must book and pay for traveling by themselves.

Who can participate in the Baltic Sea RYLAs?

-  2-3 young people (aged 18-30) from each Baltic Sea country

-  5 additional Lithuanian participants will be invited  

-  4 Rotarians as instructors and camp leaders

Our point is that we would like the individual participants to establish ties across national borders through this RYLA and so that they in the long run can make a greater effort to improve environmental quality and living conditions for animals/biodiversity and people in and around the Baltic Sea.

Preferably graduates or students from science faculties. 

How to apply?

REGISTER HERE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8AOj04isXflbC0cTi7QmKjyqzqUL55JwTtDXG-yT6Oo1www/viewform?usp=preview

Registration deadline 15th May 2026!

The organizers will contact registered and selected participants by June 10th.

How to reach Palanga?

Travel to Palanga by Plane – Arriving at Palanga Airport (PLQ). Palanga International Airport (PLQ) is the closest airport to the event location.

From the airport to Palanga city centre:

• Bus / Shuttle:
There are regular bus and shuttle services between the airport and Palanga city centre. The ride takes roughly 10–15 minutes. Follow signs in the arrivals area to the bus stop.

• Taxi / Ride-hailing:
Taxis and ride-hailing services (e.g., Bolt) are available just outside the arrivals terminal. A taxi to Palanga centre normally takes 10–15 minutes.

! Alternately, consider flying to Kaunas (KUN) or Vilnius (VNO) - then take bus/train to Palanga (approx. 4–5 hours).

Travel to Palanga from Klaipėda by Ferry. If you are arriving by ferry to Klaipėda, here’s how to continue to Palanga:

Arriving in Klaipėda:

• Ferries arrive at Klaipėda ferry port (terminal for international routes, e.g., from Sweden).
• Once you disembark, you can travel onward to Palanga.

🚍 From Klaipėda to Palanga:

1. Bus:
• Regular buses run from Klaipėda bus station to Palanga.
• The ride is approximately 30–45 minutes.
• Tickets can be bought at the station or onboard.

2. Taxi / Ride-hailing:
• Taxis from Klaipėda ferry port directly to Palanga take around 30–40 minutes.
• Recommended if you have luggage or arrive late.

💡 Helpful Tips for Participants

• Plan your arrival date a day before the event starts (recommended 2 Sept) to avoid delays.

• Check local bus schedules in advance, especially if arriving later in the evening.

• If arriving via Klaipėda port, confirm which terminal your ferry arrives at (some long-distance routes have dedicated passenger terminals).

• Save offline maps or transport apps in case of limited mobile data.