Day 1. Arrival to Cracow, city tour.

Day 2. Zakopane – Kościeliska ond Ornak Valley

Day 3. Zakopane, High Tatras and a cable car ride to Kasprowy Wierch

Day 4. Czorsztyńskie Reservoir and Medieval Castles

Day 5. A Scenic Route in Pieniny Mountains, kayaking on the Dunajec river and Trip to Slovakia

Day 6. Velo Dunajec – Route to Nowy Sącz

Day 7. Niepołomice Castle, Niepołomice Forest and the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine

Day 8. Individual departure

Day 1: Non-cycling day

Welcome to Krakow

Individual arrival in Krakow. The meeting with the tour guide will take place at 4:00 PM at the hotel. Right after, there will be a comprehensive guided tour of the Krakow Old Town. Krakow has a distinctive atmosphere and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the most important architectural monuments is St. Mary’s Basilica, and the world-renowned Veit Stoß Altarpiece is considered the finest example of late Gothic art. The Royal Wawel Castle with the Cathedral is another highlight (approximately 3 hours long guided tour). You will conclude the evening at a selected restaurant in the Krakow Old Town. Overnight stay in a hotel in Krakow.

Day 2: Cycling approximately 15 km, no uphill sections – downhill all the way; Walking approximately 11 km; Bus approximately 140 km

Zakopane – Kościeliska and Ornak Valley (about 3.5 hours)

A bus transfer will take you to the High Tatras, to the highest village in Poland, Ząb (1060 meters above sea level). The bike ride will take you through the Gubałówka hill, offering the most beautiful panorama of the High Tatras and Zakopane, down to the Kościeliska Valley, where the Gorals have spent their summers with their flocks for centuries. In local Gorals’ huts, the famous “Oscypek,” sheep’s cheese, is made and smoked. You will reach the hostel on foot (approximately 3.5 hours walk). In the Ornak Hall, there is a mountain hut where you can have lunch with other hikers. Afterward, you will take a bus to your destination hotel for the day. Overnight stay and dinner in Zakopane.

Day 3: Non-cycling day; Bus approximately 20 km; Walking approximately 2.5 km

Zakopane, the High Tatras, and a cable car ride to Kasprowy Wierch (1,987 meters above sea level)

After breakfast, you will drive to the town of Kuźnice, where a cable car ride to the summit of Kasprowy Wierch (1,987 meters above sea level) awaits you. The cable car ride offers breathtaking views of the High Tatras. After reaching the top, you will descend after a break (those who wish can walk back to Zakopane). After returning, you will have free time in Zakopane. Dinner and overnight stay same as on Day 2.

Day 4: Cycling approximately 35 km; Bus approximately 25 km

Czorsztyńskie Reservoir and medieval castles

Right after breakfast, the bus will take you to Nowy Targ, where you will start your bike tour along the Velo Dunajec Trail. Following the marked path, you will reach the town of Czorsztyn, where the ruins of a medieval castle stand. Then, you will cross the lake by ship to Niedzica, where you will visit the castle. Accommodation and dinner in Niedzica or the surrounding area.

Day 5: Cycling approximately 38 km; Bus approximately 30 km; Rafting for approximately 2.5 hours

A scenic route in the Pieniny Mountains, rafting on the Dunajec River, and a trip to Slovakia

After breakfast, you will ride our bikes or take a bus to the town of Kąty, where we embark on a beautiful rafting trip on the Dunajec River. This river has carved its way through high cliffs over millennia. Massive, vertical limestone cliffs several hundred meters high will tower above you. After the rafting trip and a short break in Szczawnica, you will head on a bike ride along the Dunajec River on the Slovak side to the town of Cerveny Klastor. In the village located at the foot of the magnificent “Trzy Korony” (Three Crowns) mountain massif, you will take a short rest. Then, you will cycle on a narrow bike path (a path carved into the rocks that runs along the entire Dunajec River gorge) back to Szczawnica in Poland. Overnight stay and dinner in a hotel in Szczawnica.

Day 6: Cycling approximately 52 km

Velo Dunajec Route to Nowy Sącz

After breakfast, you have free time for a walk around Szczawnica or relaxation. In the afternoon, there’s an easy route on the bike path along the Dunajec River to Nowy Sącz. Upon arrival, you can stroll through the market and have dinner later. Overnight stay and dinner in a hotel in Nowy Sącz.

Day 7: Cycling approximately 25 km; Bus approximately 90 km

Niepołomice Castle, Niepołomice Forest, and the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine

After breakfast, you will take a bus to Niepołomice. There is a medieval royal castle that served as a vacation spot for the king. You will then ride through the picturesque Niepołomice Forest towards Wieliczka, where you will visit the underground city. It is also a world-class attraction and is listed as one of twelve objects on the UNESCO World Heritage and Natural Heritage List. In the late afternoon, you will have free time to explore Krakow on your own. The capital of Lesser Poland is sometimes called the “Florence of the North” because of its southern charm. We will have a farewell dinner at a selected restaurant in the Krakow Old Town. Overnight stay in a hotel in Krakow.

Day 8: Farewell to Krakow

After breakfast, you will part with the tour guide and begin your journey back home. There is an option to extend your stay in Krakow.

Price includes:

• • Accommodation in good, locally typical hotels and guesthouses in double or single rooms with private bathrooms.
  • Half board (breakfast and hot dinner); vegetarian meals are available with prior written request (please specify with fish or without).
  • First meal provided: Dinner on the day of arrival.
  • Last meal provided: Breakfast on the day of departure.
  • Local taxes.
  • Mineral water on cycling days.
  • Guided tour of Krakow (up to 3 hours), including admission.
  • Entrance to Tatra National Park.
  • Cable car to Kasprowy Wierch.
  • Visit to Niedzica Castle.
  • Rafting on the Dunajec River.
  • Guided tour of the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine, including admission.
  • All transfers as per the program.
  • Luggage transport, accompanying bus, and breakdown service.
  • Map of the area.
  • Rental of 28-inch unisex bicycles with a low step, equipped with a 7-speed Shimano hub gear.
  • English speaking tour leader
  • Minimum number of participants: 6 people

Price does not include:

• Cost of arrival at the starting location
  
• Cost of return from the finishing location
  
• E-bike rental
  
• Meals other than breakfasts
  
• Additional accomodations
  
• Additional private expenses during the trip

Price per person:

1650 EUR/person in a double room

Single room surcharge: 250 EUR /person

Additional discounts:

• Children 0-5 years (without a separate bed) – free
  
• Children 5-10 years – 50%, additional bed (assuming 2 fully paying adults)
  
• Children 10-16 years on additional bed – 80% of the price (assuming 2 fully paying adults)
  
• Children 17 years and more and adults sleeping on separate beds in 3-4 person rooms – 10% discount
  
• Group reservation starting from 4 adults – 5% discount/person (in double room)
  

Cost of bike rental during the trip:

Electric bike – 180 EUR/person

Dates:

Arrival:

By plane – we recommend a flight to Cracow, there are a lot of flight connection.

Departure by plane from Cracow.