Northeast Poland and Masuria. From Warsaw, through the wild Podlasie Regionto Masuria. Nature & Culture Bike Tour

Day 1. Warsaw

Arrival in Warsaw on your own. At around 4:00 PM, you will meet with a representative from Nature Travel who will provide you with the necessary information. Later, there will be a meeting with the guide at the hotel reception. You will explore the history of the city and be guided through the Old Town with the guide. Overnight stay at the hotel in Warsaw.

Included in the price: Guided tour of Warsaw

Day 2. Warsaw – Białowieża Forest

Distance: by Bus ca. 230 km, by bike ca. 23 or 40 km

After breakfast, you will take a bus ride (approximately 3 hours) to the Białowieża Primeval Forest. In the afternoon, you will embark on your first cycling tour, which is an easy route to warm up, leading through the primeval forest. You can choose a longer or shorter route to cycle to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel Białowieski*** SPA & Wellness.

Day 3. The unique Białowieża. Guided tour of Białowieża

Distance: ca. 27 km, duration ca. 7 hours

For those who want to thoroughly explore Białowieża and its surroundings, we offer an optional tour with a local guide who will show you the most interesting places and tell you the history of the village. The entire trip takes about 7 hours. After breakfast at the specified time, a guide will be waiting for you at the hotel reception. You will travel with the guide to Polana Białowieska and then to the Castle Park. You will learn about the history of this place and visit the interactive Nature Museum of the Białowieża National Park, where you can see the animals living in the forest. After the theory part, you can see the wild nature of the Białowieża Forest with your own eyes. You will enter the strict protection area where you will leave your bikes and visit the strict reserve of the Białowieża National Park on foot. Entrance is only possible with a licensed guide. The next stage of the journey is a visit to the Bison Reserve, where you can see the aforementioned bison, as well as deer, roe deer, Polish ponies, and with a little luck, even wolves. On the way back to the hotel, you will also visit an interesting and magical place in the heart of the forest – the Place of Power. There are many theories about this place, which you will learn from the accompanying guide. It is certain that there is a circle of boulders and trees that grow unnaturally. After returning to the hotel, dinner will be waiting for you.

Included in the price: Guided tour of Białowieża.

Day 4. Białowieża – Kruszyniany – Kopna Góra -Supraśl –Białystok

Distance: by bus ca. 110 km, by bike ca. 41 km or 60 km

After breakfast, you will take a bus to Kruszyniany (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes). This village is popular among tourists because of its local Tatar minority. Here, you can try traditional Tatar dishes. You can then choose to continue your journey on the Green Velo Trail to reach Supraśl, which is approximately a 52 km bike ride. Alternatively, you can opt for a shorter and easier route through Krynki, where you can see the largest roundabout in Poland, the ruins of the grand synagogue, and the preserved building of the Caucasian Synagogue. You will depart in Poczopek, where you can make another stop to visit the Silvarium, a forest park.

In the next town, Kopna Góra, there is an arboretum, a botanical garden combined with a forest park. Your destination, the charming town of Supraśl, is reached by riding through the Knyszyn Forest, where you may encounter various wildlife, including bison. Supraśl holds the status of a spa town due to the essential oils from the coniferous trees in the Knyszyner Forest. It is also a popular tourist destination because of its picturesque location and the noteworthy interactive Icon Museum.

At the appointed time in Supraśl, a driver will be waiting to take you to Białystok (approximately 20 km). You will stay overnight at a hotel in Białystok.

Day 5. Białystok – Tykocin – Kiermusy – Biebrza National park – Elk

Distance: by bus ca. 130 km, by bike ca. 45 km

After breakfast, you will take a bus to Tykocin (approximately 30 km), where a guide will be waiting to lead you through the town and share its interesting history with you. You will begin your cycling journey today with a visit to the village of Kiermusy near Tykocin, situated between the Narwiański National Park and Biebrza. It is worth stopping here for a moment to see the first private bison reserve in Poland. You will then proceed to the former Tsar’s Road. Along the route, there are numerous viewpoints and pedestrian bridges. Take a moment to admire the Biebrza Valley, and while cycling, you must remain attentive as an elk could jump out of the bushes at any time, indicated by numerous signs along the route.

Continuing, you will encounter a low peat bog and the characteristic vegetation that grows there. After the cycling journey, you will take a bus to Ełk (approximately 60 km). You will stay overnight at a hotel or guesthouse in Ełk or the surrounding area.

The price includes a guided tour of Tykocin.

Day 6. Ełk– Stare Juchy – Wigryny – Giżycko

Distance: by bike ca. 55 km

After breakfast, you will check your luggage at the reception and start your bike tour towards Masuria. The afternoon is free for you to explore, and we recommend visiting Boyen Fortress and taking a walk along the promenade. You will stay overnight at a hotel in Giżycko.

Day 7. Giżycko– boat trip to Mikołajki – Krutyń

Distance: by bike ca. 32 km, boat trip ca. 3 hours

After breakfast, we embark on a boat trip through the most beautiful Masurian lakes connected by canals to Mikołajki/Nikolaiken, often referred to as the “Venice of the North.” After exploring the town and taking a short stroll, we will cycle through the Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy/Masurian Landscape Park to Krutyń. The destination is Krutyń, a village along the Krutynia River known for its canoeing opportunities. Before reaching the town, you will be delighted by dense deciduous forests, and right at the entrance, you will see numerous signs advertising the possibility of renting kayaks. You will stay overnight at a guesthouse in Krutyn.

Day 8. Canoe trip in Krutyń

Distance: by bike ca. 26 km (optional), canoe trip about 3 hours

Today can be a rest day from cycling, or, on the contrary, an opportunity for a short excursion through the reserve. Upon return, kayaks and a route along the beautiful Krutynia River await you. To conclude the day, we invite you to a farewell bonfire and dinner.

Kayak rental is included in the price.

Day 9. End of the trip

Distance: by bike ca. 30 km

After breakfast, the tour concludes. You can proceed with your individual return journey, continue cycling to Pisz, or take a train to Warsaw. Additionally, extension options are available.

Trip price 2027:

1 person in DBL/BB – 1200 EUR

Single room surcharge – 250 EUR

E-bike–                        Eco-bike or similar: 160 Euro

Rental bike Unibike 18-speed – 50 EUR

HP surcharge – 250 EUR

Additional accommodation in Warsaw – on request

FOR A SMALLER GROUP THAN 4 PEOPLE THERE IS A SURCHARGE: 200 EUR/per person

Services:

• Half-guided tour: Nature Travel’s accompanying vehicle along the route (luggage transport, breakdown service, assistance in emergencies) is present throughout. The Nature Travel representative (constantly reachable by phone) speaks English or German and is your on-site contact
• 8 nights in good, country-specific hotels and guesthouses in double/single rooms with private shower and toilet
• Breakfast is included, and vegetarian meals are available upon prior request (please specify with or without fish).
• 2 dinners in Białowieża are also included.
• The first meal included is breakfast on the 2nd day of the trip.
• The last meal included is breakfast on the departure day.
• Local taxes are covered.
• Mineral water is provided on cycling days.
• All transfers according to the program are conducted in an air-conditioned minibus/bus.
• Guided tours of Warsaw, Białowieża Forest, and Tykocin (including entrance fees) are included.
• A boat trip from Lötzen to Nikolaiken is included.
• A paddling tour on the Krutynia River is part of the package.
• Luggage transfer, a support bus, and roadside assistance for breakdowns are provided.
• You will be provided with 28-inch unisex bicycles with a low step and equipped with a 7-speed Shimano hub.
• An assistance hotline is available.
• Maps of the area and detailed route descriptions with GPS tracks are included
• Minimum group size: 6 people

Not included in the price:

• Travel to the tour starting point.
• Extension nights.
• Bike rental
• Travel luggage, accident, health, liability, and trip cancellation insurance.
• Private travel expenses
• Extra nights