What is a Self-Guided Tour? A self-guided tour does not come with a tour guide, but the tour operator does arrange for the following: - Friendly, comfortable accommodation along the route - All accommodation includes breakfast - Moves your luggage every day from hotel to hotel - Provides excellent, easy to follow route directions and maps - Walking and cycling friendly route on good, well-marked roads and trails - 24/7 Service hotline with tour operator - Will rent suitable bikes (road, hybrid, and e-bike (where possible)) Self-guided tours allow you to leave when you want, stop and sightsee at your leisure, and arrive at the next stop at your own pace.
Dear Traveller, Jan-Pol is a leading self-guided holiday operator based in Krakow, Poland. Among other things we specialize in self-guided walking and cycling holidays as well as private guided tours. With over 25 years of experience we share a passion for adventure and discovery with our customers. Among our destinations are the most unique locations in the Carpathian Mountains, northern Mazury Lake District as well as best walking trails across Polish southern border in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Our itineraries guarantee a rewarding, safe and authentic holiday experience. Choose a self-guided or private guided tour that allows you to: - walk or cycle at your own pace with our tested and proven route notes, maps, and GPS devices - stay independent and enjoy flexibility to stop and discover places of interest - experience and taste authentic local culture, atmosphere, and cuisine - choose your travel companions and holiday start/end date - enjoy our 24/7 support and detailed travel materials - stay in small, family owned, quality hotels and inns. - start and end the tour in major Polish cities – Krakow, Wroclaw, Warsaw The itineraries offer either circular or linear routes. Also, for each itinerary we can provide a personal professional guide. The service includes luggage transfer between hotels. Marek Szwed Adventure Travel Specialist CONTENTS: ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ ÓÓ
Tatra Mountains and Dunajec River Gorge – walking (page 1) Bieszczady, Eastern Carpathians – walking (page 3) Warsaw and Bialowieza ancient forest - walking with bisons (page 5) Around the Tatra Mountains in Slovakia and Poland – MTB cycling (page 7) Zakopane and Dunajec river cycling route - cycling (page 9) Warsaw and best of Mazury Lake Distrcit – cycling (page 11) Tatra Mountains and Slovak Karst, Slovak Paradise National Park – walking (page 13) Wroclaw and Karkonosze Mountains in Poland and Czech Republic (page 15) Babia Gora (Witch Mountain) and Tatra National Park – walking (page 17) Tatra Mountains and Dunajec River Gorge winter experience – walking (page 19) Bieszczady , Eastern Carpathians winter experience – walking (page 21)
8 days / 7 Nights Highlights: · Kraków · Tatra Mountains · Zakopane · Dunajec Gorge · Highlander culture
Tatra Mountains and Dunajec River Gorge - walking Type [difficulty]: Moderate- Hiking/Nature/Culture
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 580 EUR 5 - 8 pax: 515 EUR 9 - 12 pax: 430 EUR single room supplement: 178 EUR
The Carpathian Mountains create a natural border between Poland and Slovakia. Their highest central part are the Tatra Mountains. This trip not only crosses two national parks but also follows picturesque Dunajec Gorge listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site. The small cities and villages capture the Highlanders way of life.
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels)
Day 1
Arrival to Kraków
Arrival and accommodation in a hotel in Krakow. Arrivale and afternoon sightseeing which shall include the: ÓÓ Krakow Old Town ÓÓ Royal Castle Hill ÓÓ Jewish Quarter. Overnight stay in Krakow Day 2
Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains
After breakfast a car provided by us will take you to Zakopane, a lively resort located at the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. After 2 hours you will reach the hotel situated close to the Tatra National Park entrance. There are several options to choose from for a hike, all of which are described in our materials. (Approximately 1 to 3 hours hike).
Overnight stay in Zakopane Day 3
The Tatra Mountains
A full day excursion to the Tatra Mountains. Among suggested routes are the peaks of Kopa Kondracka (2005 m), Czerwone Wierchy (2096 m) and Swinica (2301m). Our materials contain also difficulty grade of each route. (Approximately 4 to 8 hours hike)
Overnight stay in Zakopane 1
All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Spisz region and Slovakian Pieniny national park
Transfer to the Slovakian side of the Pieniny National Park. Today’s hike follows a rolling landscape and passes several interesting limestone formations. You will descend to the valley of Dunajec. (Approximately 6 hours hike)
Overnight stay in Sromowce Nizne Day 5
Pieniny Mountains
Walk starts through Dunajec Gorge. This narrow limestone valley is listed by UNESCO as World Natural Heritage Site and follows so called Pieniny Way to a spa town Szczawnica. The route can be optionally covered by wooden rafts operated by local Highlanders. (Approximately 3 hours hike)
Overnights stay in Szczawnica Day 6
Beskidy Mountains
Today you pass a village Jaworki, where a population of Greek-catholic Lemkos lived until the end of World War II. Today’s route leads through a range of mountains called Beskidy and ends up on the peak of Przehyba (1175 m). On the way you may also pay a visit to a nature reserve “Homole Gorge” with interesting rock formations. (Approximately 3 - 5,5 hours hike)
Overnight stay in mountain chalet on Prehyba peak Day 7
Rytro and Krakow
The last stage of the trek leads from Prehyba peak to Poprad valley, to a quiet summer vacation area around town of Rytro. Here ends the walking part of the trip. A car will transport you from here back to Krakow, where in the afternoon you can once again spend time on individual sightseeing. (Approximately 2,5 hours hike) Overnight stay in Krakow. Day 8
Kraków
Return home
Return home or individual stay extension.
Szczawnica
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Zakopane
Srmowce Nizne
8 days / 7 Nights Highlights: · Krakow · Bieszczady National Park · Mount Tarnica · Narrow-gauge railway · Wooden Lemkos’ churches
Type [difficulty]: Moderate - Hiking/Nature/Culture
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 595 EUR 5 - 8 pax: 540 EUR 9 - 12 pax: 515 EUR single room supplement: 189 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels)
Bieszczady Eastern Carpathians - walking
Bieszczady Mountains, with their highest peak Tarnica (1346 m) are the part of the Eastern Carpathian Mountains of Poland. This wonderful corner of Poland is considered to be a truly wild frontier once inhabited by Orthodox Lemkos who left unique examples of their wooden architecture and traditions. Bieszczady’s phenomenal nature, mountains covered by oak and beech forests and alpine meadows create an ideal destination for hikers and adventure seeking travelers. A day’s walk is between 4-7 hours moving at an easy pace.
Day 1
Arrival to Kraków
After arrival in Krakow you will have a chance to take a guided tour of the city visiting: ÓÓ Krakow Old Town ÓÓ Royal Castle Hill ÓÓ Jewish Quarter. Overnight stay in Krakow Day 2
Wetlina
Transfer to Wetlina in the Eastern Carpathians. From here you can take a moderate hike to a forest lake or take a ride with a narrow-gauge rail along the Solinka Valley. (Approximately 3 hours hike)
Overnight stay in Wetlina.
Day 3
Jaslo and Okraglik Peaks
Today you’ll take a trail ascending to Jaslo (1153m) and Okraglik (1101 m). You will hike along well maintained and marked trails through dense forests and alpine meadows. (Approximately 4 hours hike)
Overnight stay in Wetlina.
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All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Carpathian Meadows
Today’s route follows a trail through two Carpathian meadows (Poloniny) named Polonina Carynska and Polonina Wetlinska. (Approximately 6 hours hike)
Overnight stay in Ustrzyki Gorne. Day 5
Kremenaros Peak
Today our hike will take us to the peak of “Kremenaros” (1221 metres) located on the borders of Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine. (Approximately 5 hours hike)
Overnight stay in Ustrzyki Gorne
Day 6
Tarnica and Krzemien Peaks
This day’s stage reaches Tranica (1346 m), the highest peak in the area and Krzemien (1335 metres) close to the Ukrainian border. (Approximately 6 hours hike)
Overnight stay in Muczne. Kraków
Day 7
Day at leisure in Bieszczady Mountains
You can either spend a relaxing day in the settlement of Muczne or take a moderate walk in the area of the San valley river to a European bison reserve. (Approximately 3 hours hike)
Overnight stay in Muczne.
Day 8
Return home
Morning transfer to the Krakow airport or individual stay extension.
Muczne
Wetlina
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Ustrzyki Górne
7 days / 6 Nights
Warsaw and Białowieza ancient forest – walking with bisons
Highlights: · European bison reserve · Old-growth forest · Viskuly Palace in Belarus · Warsaw
Type [difficulty]: walking/cycling/easy
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 580 EUR 5 - 8 pax: 520 EUR 9 - 12 pax: 498 EUR single room supplement: 179 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels)
Walking paths cover the natural heart of Podlasie region - Bialowieza Forest - a proud, ancient forest that has already seen and survived many times, continuing and protecting its most valuable natural treasures. The whole area of the Bialowieza Forest on both sides of the Polish-Belarusian border was inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Thus, the Białowieża Forest was classified as the treasure of humanity, occupying an honorable place next to such natural wonders as the Himalayas or Easter Island.
Day 1
Warsaw
Arrival to Warsaw. Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 2
Bialowieza
Transfer to Bialowieza in Bialowieski National Park, a beautiful settlement among the forest, with many monuments from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Short walk around the area. Overnight in Bialowieza
Day 3
Bison reserve
Walk to bison reserve. On the area of approximately 27 ha, in conditions close to natural, all species of ungulates living in the Białowieza Forest bisons and large predators are presented. (Approximately 3-5 h walk) Overnight in Bialowieza.
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All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Bialowieza Forest
Walk with naturalist guide to closed reserve of Bialowieza Forest. This area is overgrown with a natural forest where all elements of nature are protected: soil, water relations, plants, animals, fungi, landscape and remnants of former human activity. (Approximately 3-5 h walk) Overnight in Bialowieza. Day 5
Droga Krolewska
Walk or cycle along ‚Droga krolewska’ (King’s Route) to Belarus to visit Belarsussian part of the forest and Viskuly palace where dissollution of the USSR was signed in 1991. (Approximately 3-5 h cycling). Overnight in Bialowieza
Day 6
Warsaw
Transfer to Warsaw. In the afternoon you will have a chance for individual sightseeing of the Warsaw’s Old Town. Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 7
Return home
Warszawa
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Belarus
Poland
Morning transfer to the airport or individual stay extension.
Białowieza
8 days / 7 Nights Highlights: · Kraków · Tatra Mountains · Zakopane · Strebskie Pleso Lake · Hot springs
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 5 - 8 pax: 9 - 12 pax: single room supplement:
Around the Tatra Mountains in Slovakia and Poland - cycling Type [difficulty]: MTB cycling [moderate cycling]
615 .EUR 590 EUR 545 EUR 186 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels)
The highest central part of Carpathian Mountains, the Tatra Mountains create a natural border between Poland and Slovakia and are often referred as the most compact alpine mountains in the world. During this cycling trip, you will get to know four geographical regions: Podhale, Orawa, Spisz and Liptow. The major part of the route runs through Slovakia. The route described below gives you the opportunity to cover it on comfortable paved and gravel roads crossing lively mountain resorts, lakes and mountain passes with unforgettable views.
Day 1
Arrival to Kraków
Arrival and accommodation in a hotel in Krakow. Introductory meeting and collecting of maps and travel materials. In the afternoon you will have a chance for individual sightseeing which shall include the: ÓÓ Krakow Old Town ÓÓ Royal Castle Hill ÓÓ Jewish Quarter. Overnight stay in Krakow Day 2
Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains (6km cycling)
Transfer to Zakopane, a lively resort located at the foothills of the Tatra Mountains Drive to Zab above Zakopane. Cycle to Zakopane through Gubalowka. (Approximately 1 h cycling) Overnight stay in Zakopane Day 3
The Zdiar (35-40 km cycling)
Today you cross Polish-Slovakian border in Lysa Polana. Then you cycle through beautiful Zdziarksa Pass with stunning view of Bielskie Tatra Mountains. (Approximately 6 h cycling) Overnight stay in Zdiar 7
All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Strbske Pleso (40 km cycling)
You move eastward passing Tatranska Lomnica with views of High Tatras. Followed by an overnight stay at a beautiful mountain resort by the lake. (Approximately 5 h cycling) Overnight in Strbske Pleso
Day 5
Liptovsky Mikulas (40-45 km)
Today’s route will be accompanied by the view of characteristic Krywan Mountain. (Approximately 5 h cycling) Overnight in Liptovsky Mikulas, town of famous Janosik, folk outlaw hero.
Day 6
Oravice (40-45 km)
Today you head around western part of Tatras. (Approximately 6 h cycling) Overnight in Oravice with hot spring complex. Chance to take relaxing bath
Day 7
Zakopane
In the morning you will head to Chocholow, which is a living wooden museum itself to cross the border there. Then you cycle to final destination-Zakopane. (Approximately 6 h cycling)
Kraków
Overnight in Zakopane. Day 8
Return home
Oravice
Zakopane
Transfer to Krakow. Return home or individual stay extension. Strbske Pleso Liptovsky Mikulas
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Zdiar
8 days / 7 Nights
Zakopane and Dunajec cycling route
Highlights: · Tatra mountains · Dunajec Gorge · Highlander culture · Krakow
Type [difficulty]: cycling [easy cycling]
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 5 - 8 pax: 9 - 12 pax: single room supplement:
650 EUR 620 EUR 581 EUR 184 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels)
This tour runs through villages and towns located in picturesque valleys and dales of the Tatra and Pieniny mountains. Most of the route follows the Dunajec - a mountain river. During this trip we visit two National Parks and three objects listed by UNESCO, including magnificent Krakow, and many other attractions which are not available to people traveling by car. Ideal for cyclists the tour follows quiet roads with wonderful views over surrounding mountain groups
Day 1
Arrival in Krakow
Arrival and hotel accommodation in Krakow - former Polsih capital. Overnight stay in Krakow
Day 2
Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains
Morning car transfer to Zab, the country’s highest village. Bicycle ride to Zakopanebeneath the High Tatras. Overnight stay in Zakopane (45 km cycling).
Day 3
Chocholow
Cyclel passing the villages of Dzianisz and Chocholow famous for their characteristic wooden buildings Today’s destination, Nowy Targ, is the capital of the Gorals, the Polish Highlanders. Overnight stay in Nowy Targ (55 km cycling
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All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Niedzica Castle
Today you will be able to stop at many places of interest including the 15th century wooden church in Debno as well as Niedzica which is dominated by a Hungarian castle. Overnight stay in Sromowce Nizne (61 km cycling). Day 5
Free day or visit to Slovakia
Loop to Slovakian Stara Lubovna castle The day can be spent relaxing at the hotel next to Dunajec canyon or cycling to ancient castle in Stara Lobovna on the Slovakian side of the border. Overnight stay in Sromowce Nizne Day 6
Dunajec Gorge
One of the highlights of the tour comes next – the canyon of Dunajec with limestone cliffs rising 200 metres or more above the river. You will cross the border with Slovakia on a bridge and go past The Red Monastery Most of today’s route goes through Slovakia. Overnight stay in Szczawnica in Poland. (65 km cycling).
Day 7
Return journey
Kraków
Return car transfer trip to Krakow. A good option of tour extensionis a trip to Wieliczka Salt Mine. Overnight stay in Krakow
Day 8
Return home
Morning transfer to the airport or individual stay extension. Nowy Targ
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Zakopane
Szczawnica Srmowce Nizne
8 days / 7 Nights Highlights: · Gizycko · Boyen Fortress · Mikołajki · Krutynia river · Warsaw
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 5 - 8 pax: 9 - 12 pax: single room supplement:
Warsaw and best of Mazury Lake District Type [difficulty]: Cycling [easy cycling]
590 EUR 584 EUR 520 EUR 164 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels and pensions)
Masuria is a region with a very rich history and considered one of the most beautiful places in Poland. In addition to the beautiful views, the Land of Great Lakes offers many interesting tourist attractions that are traces of its very interesting and turbulent history. It can be found in numerous monuments scattered throughout the region. The trails lead through field paths, the Piska Forest, you will pass old railway viaducts and historic huts, admiring the unusually charming lakes among the fields.
Day 1
Warsaw
Arrival to Warsaw. Introductory meeting and collecting of maps and travel materials. Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 2
Gizycko (10-15 km cycling)
Transfer to Gizycko. Cycle loop around Gizycko. The route leads through the less crowded streets of the city, next to the most important monuments, such as a swing bridge or the Prussian Boyen Fortress erected in the 19th century. (Approximately 3 h cycling) Overnight in Gizycko Day 3
Mikolajki (30km cycling, extended version 60km)
A beautiful route to Mikołajki leads along the western shore of Lake Niegocin, as well as through the landscape around Mikołajki. It leads through narrow and picturesque roads among trees, fields and meadows. (Approximately 5 h cycling) Overnight in Mikolajki. 11
All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Krutyn (20-25 km cycling)
A great route, packed with attractions. You move through beautiful forests in the Krutynia river valley, between Beldana and Mokry lakes. That route fascinates with its beauty not only canoeists but also cyclist. (Approximately 5 h cycling) Overnight in Krutyn. Day 5
Krutynia river
Paddling/kayak along Krutynia river or free day. (Approximately 5 h kayaking) Overnight in Krutyn.
Day 6
Mragowo (30 km cycling, another version 50 km)
Picturesque route leads through the fields and trees of the Piska Forest. Beautiful and diverse landscapes, natural attractions and monuments of wooden architecture make up the unique beauty of the bicycle trail. (Approximately 6 h cycling) Overnight in Mragowo.
Day 7
Warsaw
Transfer to Warsaw. In the afternoon you will have a chance for individual sightseeing of the Warsaw’s Old Town. Giżycko
Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 8
Mrągowo
Return home
Morning transfer to the airport or individual stay extension.
Mikołajki
Warszawa
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Krutyń
7 days / 6 Nights Highlights: · Krakow · Dobsinska Ice Cave · Slovakian Tatra Mountains · Karst landscape in Slovensky Raj
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 5 - 8 pax: 9 - 12 pax: single room supplement:
Slovak Paradise National Park - walking Type [difficulty]: Moderate - walking/Nature/Culture
580 EUR 535 EUR 501 EUR 178 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels and pensions)
Tatra Mountains and Slovak Karst,
Slovenský Raj (Slovak Paradise) is a tourist region in the eastern part of Slovakia, famous all over Europe, which has been a national park since 1988. It is a plateau with an average height of 800-1000 m, densely lined with steep, picturesque canyons and steams. You will have a chance to see main attraction there – Dobsinska Ice Cave. From there you move north up to Slovakian Tatras with its multitude of trails, beautiful flora and fauna and Tatra lakes (around 160).
Day 1
Hrabusice
Arrival to Krakow. Transfer to Hrabusice, Slovakia, village near Slovensky Raj National Park. Overnight in Hrabusice
Day 2
Dobsinka Ice Cave
Walk to village Stratena along Hornad river and Klastorisko. Afternoon visit to Dobsinska Ice Cave, one of the most valuable ice caves in the world. (Approximately 6-9 h hike) Overnight in Stratena
Day 3
Strbske Pleso
Transfer to Strbske Pleso. Chairlift to Chata Pod Soliskem an old mountain shelter. Walk to Predne Solisko peak (2093 m) with picturesque view to nearby peaks. (Approximately 2-4 h hike) Overnight in Strbske Pleso. 13
All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Mlynicka and Furkotska valleys
Hike along Mlynicka valley - a beautiful walk ended with the view of one of the prettiest Tatra waterfalls, a great place to relax. Walk to Furkotska valley, relax by Furkotny lake. (Approximately 5-7 h hike) Overnight in Strbske Pleso
Day 5
Stary Smokovec
Walk through Ostrva peak to Stary Smokovec. Ostrva is the peak in Mieguszowiecka Valley on the Popradzki Pond. In terms of trekking, it is not a great challenge, however, it offers excellent views to High Tatras. (Approximately 6-9 h hike) Overnight in Stary Smokovec
Day 6
Krakow
Kraków
Transfer to Krakow. In the afternoon you will have a chance for individual sightseeing which shall include the: ÓÓ Krakow Old Town ÓÓ Royal Castle Hill ÓÓ Jewish Quarter.
Overnight in Krakow
Day 7
Return home
Strbske Pleso
Stary Smokovec
Morning transfer to the Krakow airport or individual stay extension.
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Hrabusice
Stratena
7 days / 6 Nights Highlights: · Karkonosze Mountains · Szklarska Poręba · Karpacz · Szrenica · Wroclaw
Type [difficulty]: Moderate - Hiking/Nature/Culture
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 570 EUR 5 - 8 pax: 536 EUR 9 - 12 pax:. 490 EUR single room supplement: 181 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels)
Wroclaw and Karkonosze Mountains in Poland and Czech Republic
Karkonosze are the highest and undoubtedly the best-known range of the Sudetes. Thanks to a very well-developed tourist infrastructure (a network of tourist trails, mountain huts, ski facilities), they have been the destination of mountain hikers and skiers for centuries. On the ridge of the Karkonosze, there is a state border between Poland and the Czech Republic. During your trip you will be able to admire their unmistakable beauty, richness of nature’s peculiarities, stunning panoramas and unique atmosphere.
Day 1
Szklarska Poreba
Arrival to Wroclaw and transfer to Szklarska Poreba. Check in and optional short walk in the area. Overnight in Szklarska Poreba Day 2
Labski Peak
Walk to Labski Szczyt (1472 metres) on the main Karkonosze ridge. The walk follows a picturesque trail towards Sniezne Kotly and Czeskie Kamienie (1416 m) and marshland nature reserve. (Approximately 6-8 h walking) Overnight in Szklarska Poreba
Day 3
Szrenica
Transfer to the Rokytnice in the Czech Republic through Szklarska pass. Walk through the main Karkonosze/Sudety ridges towards Szrenica peak (1361m). Descend through mixed forest back to Szklarska Poreba. (Approximately 5-8 h walking) Overnight in Szklarska Poreba 15
All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Karpacz
Transfer to Borowice. The trail passes next to post glacial Wielki Staw lake and other glacial formations. Further along the trail are Strzecha Akademicka, one of the oldest mountain chalets in the area and several other lakes. Walks descends to Karpacz. (Approximately 4-7 h walking) Overnight in Karpacz. Day 5
Sniezka
Transfer to Velka Upa in the Czech republic on the south side of the Karkonosze and walk to Sniezka (1602 metres), the highest peak in Karkonosze chain. Walk towards Karpacz through large open space Rownia pod Sniezka with views of the neighbouring mountains. (Approximately 4-7 h walking) Overnight in Karpacz Day 6
Wroclaw
Morning car transfer to Wroclaw. In the afternoon you will have a chance for individual sightseeing which shall include the Old Town, and the oldest part of the city Ostrow Tumski formerly an island between branches of the Oder River. Overnight in Wroclaw
Day 7
Return home
Return home or individual stay extension.
Wrocław
Szklarska Poręba
Karpacz
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8 days / 7 Nights
Babia Gora and Tatra National Park - walking
Highlights: · Babia Gora National Park · Zakopane · Bielskie Tatra Mountains in Slovakia
Type [difficulty]: Moderate - Hiking/Nature/Culture
Price: 2 - 4 pax : 580 EUR 5 - 8 pax: 543 EUR 9 - 12 pax: 515 EUR single room supplement: 180 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels and pensions)
The trip starts in Zywiecki Beskid - the second highest mountains, in the Polish part of the Carpathians. The highest peak here is Babia Gora (1725m), which together with the Babiogorski National Park created here UNESCO biosphere reserve and provide tourists with an unforgettable experience. Then you go to central and highest part of Carpathian Mountains – The Tatras – the most beautiful and favourite among the walking routes in the country. Part of the trip covers routes in Slovakian part of the Tatra Mountains.
Day 1
Arrival to Kraków
After arrival in Krakow you will have a chance to take a guided tour of the city visiting: ÓÓ Krakow Old Town ÓÓ Royal Castle Hill ÓÓ Jewish Quarter. Overnight stay in Krakow Day 2
Zawoja
Drive to Krowiarki Pass. Walk to Babia Gora Stretching for 10 km with the highest peak of Zywiecki Beskid range (Approximately 4 to 6 hours walk) Overnight in Zawoja.
Day 3
Chocholowska Valley
Drive to Siwa Polana in Chocholowska Valley. Walk to Koscielisko through famous and beautiful Chocholowska and Koscieliska Valleys in the Tatra National Park. (Approximately 4 to 7 hours walk) Overnight in Koscielisko. 17
All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Zakopane
Walk to Zakopane through Malej Laki Valley and Kondracka Pass. It is recommend that guests take nice and quiet walk from the charming Strązyska Valley to the picturesque Siklawica waterfall at the foot of Giewont Mountain. (Approximately 4 to 7 hours walk) Overnight in Zakopane. Day 5
Five Lakes Valley
Walk to Gasienicowa Valley. The Valley is also called the Gasienicowe Lakes Valley - over 21 lakes are located in the in the magnificent Tatras. (Approximately 4 to 7 hours walk) Overnight in Zakopane. Day 6
Zdiar
Drive to Javorina, Slovakia. Walk to Zdiar, where a new, very scenic attraction in Slovakia was built, the “wooden path in the treetops”. (Approximately 4 to 7 hours walk) Overnight in Zdiar.
Day 7
Kraków
Bielskie Tatras
The Bielskie Tatras are made of a different kind of rocks than the High and Western Tatras, mainly from light limestones. You can take short walk i.e. to Makowa Valley. (Approximately 1 to 3 hours walk) Afternoon drive to Krakow. Day 8
Return home
Zawoja
Morning transfer to the Krakow airport or individual stay extension.
Koscielisko
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Zakopane
Zidar
8 days / 7 Nights Highlights: · Tatra Mountains in winter · Zakopane · Dunajec Gorge · Pieniny and Beskidy Mountains winter landscapes · Krakow
Tatra Mountains and Dunajec River Gorge winter experience - walking Type [difficulty]: Moderate – Winter walking/Nature/Culture
Price - hotels***: 2 - 4 pax : 578.EUR 5 - 8 pax: 548 EUR 9 - 12 pax: 510 EUR single room supplement: 181 EUR
Carpathian Mountains cover nearly all South of Poland and amaze with its diversity. This hiking tour takes you across three ranges of Carpathian Mountains – Tatras, Pieniny and Beskidy. You willl aslo pass through two national parks and along picturesque Dunajec Gorge listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site. During this trip you will hike the most interesting parts of The Polish Highlands.
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels)
Day 1
Arrival to Kraków
Arrival and accommodation in a hotel in Krakow. Introductory meeting and collecting of maps and travel materials. In the afternoon you will have a chance for individual sightseeing which shall include the Old Town, Market Square and the Jewish Quarter. Overnight in Krakow Day 2
Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains
Transfer to Zakopane, a lively resort located at the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Moderate walk along one of the Tatra valleys. (Approximately 1 to 3 hours walk) Overnight stay in Zakopane.
Day 3
The Tatra Mountains
A full day excursion to the Tatra Mountains. Among suggested routes are the peaks of Kopa Kondracka (2005m) or Gasienicowa Meadow. Our materials contain difficulty grade of each route. (Approximately 4 to 8 hours walk) Overnight stay in Zakopane 19
All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
The West Tatra Mountains
Short morning transfer to western part of the Tatra Mountains. Walk along Chocholowska valley which recently has been a set of several films. The destination is Iwaniacka Pass (1459 m). (Approximately 4 to 8 hours walk) Overnight stay in Zakopane Day 5
Spisz region
Transfer to Magura Spiska. Today’s walk follows Polish-Slovakian border. The route passes villages Velky Lipnik and comes to an end in Sromowce on the Polish side of Dunajec canyon. (Approximately 5 hours walk) Overnight stay in Sromowce Day 6
Pieniny Mountains
Transfer to Pieniny National Park, where the Dunajec Gorge starts. Today’s route follows the so called Pieniny Way to a spa town Szczawnica. The route can be optionally covered by wooden rafts operated by local Highlanders. (Approximately 3 hours walk) Overnights stay in Szczawnica Day 7
Beskidy Mountains
Today’s walk follows a trail along picturesque Homole Gorge and reaches Wysokie Skalki Peak (1050 metres). The trail follows main Pieniny ridge with views of all surrounding mountain groups. (Approximately 3 - 4 hours walk)
Kraków
Afternoon transfer to Krakow - Overnight stay in Krakow Day 8
Return home
Return home or individual stay extension. Srmowce Nizne Zakopane
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Szczawnica
8 days / 7 Nights
Bieszczady, Eastern Carpathians winter experience - walking
Highlights: · Krakow · Bieszczady National Park · Winter landscape of Poloniny (Carpathian meadows)
Type [difficulty]: Moderate – Winter walking/Nature/Culture
Price - hotels***: 2- 4 pax : 560 EUR 5 - 8 pax: 542 EUR 9 - 12 pax: 520 EUR single room supplement: 178 EUR
Accomodation type: (3 star hotels and pensions)
Bieszczady Mountains, with their highest peak Tarnica (1346 m) are the part of the Eastern Carpathian Mountains of Poland. This wonderful corner of Poland is considered to be a truly wild frontier once inhabited by Orthodox Lemkos who left unique examples of their wooden architecture and traditions. Bieszczady’s phenomenal nature, mountains covered by oak and beech forests and alpine meadows create an ideal destination for hikers and adventure seeking travelers.
Day 1
Krakow
After arrival in Krakow you will have a chance to take a guided tour of the city visiting: ÓÓ Krakow Old Town ÓÓ Royal Castle Hill ÓÓ Jewish Quarter. Optionally you can start the trip arriving to Rzeszow airport. Overnight stay in Krakow/Rzeszow Day 2
Wetlina
Transfer to Wetlina in the Eastern Carpathians. Moderate hike towards main Carpathian ridge. (Approximately 3 - 4 hours hike) Overnight stay in Wetlina.
Day 3
Polonina Wetlinska
Ascent to Wetlinska meadow, a large open space called Polonina with view of the whole Bieszczady range. Afternoon descent to Wetlina. (Approximately 4 - 5 hours hike) Overnight stay in Wetlina.
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All package prices include accommodation with breakfast, maps, travel materials, luggage transport and all transfers
Day 4
Carpathian Meadows
Short transfer and walk along Polonina Carynska with view of Tarnica - highest peak of Bieszczady. (Approximately 4 - 5 hours hike) Overnight stay in Ustrzyki Gorne.
Day 5
Kremenaros Peak
Today your hike follows to the peak Kremenaros (1221 m) located where borders of Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine meet. (Approximately 5 hours hike ) Overnight stay in Ustrzyki Gorne
Day 6
Tarnica and Krzemien Peaks
This day’s stage reaches Tranica (1346 m), the highest peak in the area and Krzemien (1335 m) close to the Ukrainian border. (Approximately 6 -7 hours hike) Overnight stay in Muczne. Kraków
Day 7
Day at leisure in Bieszczady Mountains
You can either spend a relaxing day in the settlement of Muczne or take a moderate walk in the area of San valley river, where you will have a chance to see former Orthodox Lemkos villages or you can be transferred to Krakow. (Approximately hours hike ) Overnight stay in Muczne/Krakow Day 8
Return home
Morning transfer to the Krakow airport or individual stay extension.
Muczne
Wetlina
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Ustrzyki Górne
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