Adventures In Poland

We begin our travels with a guided cycling tour around Warsaw. This tour will show us an in depth look at historical and cultural sites around the city such as the Palace of Culture and Science and provide panoramic views of the Warsaw skyline from the banks of the Vistula River.

We follow up our biking excursion with lunch at Hala Koszyki, a modern and energetic collective eatery, and a visit to the world’s first Vodka museum to learn about and taste the national drink of Poland.

Today we get into nature at Ojcowski National Park. Our day hike will take us through the park over natural bridges, into dark caves and across deep ravines. You won’t find rock formations like these anywhere else in the world.

After our day hike, we’re off to Krakow where we will have an easy guided walking tour through the Old Town. We will have plenty of time to meander through the old streets and explore the Jewish district of Krakow, Kazimierz, which today serves as the artistic center.

Today we head underground into the belly of the Kraków Market Square, which holds over 1000 years of archaeological history. You can observe the ancient market stalls that once stood in the city center and see artifacts that were buried in time.

In the afternoon, we dive underground again into the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This is a historic mine deep underground that boasts almost 200 miles of tunnels. There are many incredible things carved into the stone here, including an enormous underground cathedral. Wieliczka is a must see.

Zakopane is a picturesque mountain paradise for hiking, winter sports and mountain lovers of all kinds. In Zakopane, we will participate in a half day hike with a National Park ranger and guide. We will hike the Dolina 5 Stawów (or a trail best fit for our group's abilities). Our group will overnight in a mountain hut. Incredible mountain views, a wood burning fire and local delicacies - this is how we visit Zakopane.

The Tatra Mountains are steep and inviting. Today we will take another hike through the beautiful alpine setting. We will stop for lunch at a high mountain hut along the trail. The afternoon is reserved for a relaxing session in a natural hot spring.

Prepare to get wet! Today we are rafting through the Dunajec Gorge, but its not your normal raft. These rafts are traditional wooden rafts that were originally used to move goods and people down the river. They are navigated by the Polish Highlanders that have lived in the area for centuries.

In the afternoon, we visit Bieszczady National Park, which is the third largest national park in Poland. The park is located in the Carpathian Mountains, which share a border with Slovakia and Ukraine. A beautiful section of the mountain range is protected by the Bieszczady National Park and belongs to the Eastern Carpathian UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Today we ride the Bieszczady Forest Railroad for a nature tour through the Bieszczady mountain range in the far south-east of Poland. This train was established in the 19th Century and offers breath taking views as we travel through the forest and around the mountains.

This area of Poland has a rich history as it was originally one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country.  We will join a local guide to learn about the culture of the area before taking a short bike tour into the Biosphere Reserve.

Today we summit Tarnica, the highest peak in the Bieszcady region at 4,416 feet and is located on the Poland-Ukraine boarder. During this hike, our guide will tell stories of the area and teach us about the local flora and fauna. After summiting the peak, we will celebrate at a local restaurant over a delicious meal.

Solska Forest Landscape Park is a protected area in southeastern Poland. We will visit the Solska Wilderness Area with a local guide who will share information about the local ecosystem with us.

In the afternoon we will see the old town of Zamość, which is filled with colorfully decorated Armenian houses, as well as a stop at the local museum. Our night will be spent at a private boutique accommodation that is hidden deep in the Polish forest.

Lublin is a historic town that we will explore with a local guide by bike. We will tour through the Old Town and stop for a visit at St. John the Baptist’s Cathedral. We will also visit Majdanek, one of the largest German Nazi concentration camps in Poland.

Our last full day will be spent at leisure in Warsaw. We can have a stroll through the beautiful  Łazienki Park and take in some of the other city sights.

We will celebrate our trip with a farewell dinner and toast our incredible adventure together in Poland.

Enjoy a fresh breakfast before going to the airport.

Safe travels!

This itinerary can be customized for you and your groups. We can add extra nights in each of the cities or prepare something special just for you. Simply let us know and we can arrange it.