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| Type of tour: | Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 10 Nights |
| Distance: | 26 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Jun 24; Jul 22; Aug 12 and Sep 2, 2012 |
| Tour price: | $1155 |
| Start city: | Warsaw, Poland |
| End city: | Warsaw, Poland |
You will tour the famous Bialowieza and Biebrza national parks, visit Belarus - one of the most isolated European countries and admire the landmarks of the north-east!
The tour starts in Warsaw with a bus transfer to the east. You reach your hotel in Bialowieza and admire the pristine nature of Europe's last primeval forest. Visiting Orthodox christian temples, you ride to renowned Biebrza marshes, making a stop in Bialystok - the biggest and most beautiful city of the north-eastern Poland, touring it's baroque Old Town. Finally, from Biebrza you depart for Masuria, a contender in the recent New 7 Wonders competition. Stunning landscapes are guaranteed on this tour!
You will tour the famous Bialowieza and Biebrza national parks, visit Belarus - one of the most isolated European countries and admire the landmarks of the north-east!
The tour starts in Warsaw with a bus transfer to the east. You reach your hotel in Bialowieza and admire the pristine nature of Europe's last primeval forest. Visiting Orthodox christian temples, you ride to renowned Biebrza marshes, making a stop in Bialystok - the biggest and most beautiful city of the north-eastern Poland, touring it's baroque Old Town. Finally, from Biebrza you depart for Masuria, a contender in the recent New 7 Wonders competition. Stunning landscapes are guaranteed on this tour!
Day 1: Arrival to Warsaw (warm up ride 8 miles/12 km)
Individual arrival to Warsaw, meeting with the NT guide at 12:00 p.m. on Warszawa Centralna train station. Bus transfer to Bialowieza. On the road, a visit to the Holy Mount of Grabarka is scheduled. The Mount consists of an Orthodox monastery and pilgrimage centre. After checking-in in the "Bialowieski" 3-star Hotel that features fine regional cuisine, including pierogis and mushroom soup. You will also have a short bicycle trip, to familiarize yourselves with the village and the bicycle equipment (about 8 miles/12 km).
Overnight in Bialowieski.
Day 2: Bialowieski National Park (19 miles/30 km)
Today we have scheduled a visit to the Forest Museum with a 3 hour long guided trip to the core of the Bialowieski National Park, Europe's most strict Natural Reserve. The world-famous reserve exists since more than 70 years. It is present on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Picturesque landscape and virginal nature are to be found at every turn here. Then we ride to the park’s zoo, where wolves, mooses, wild boars, and – above all – bisons can be observed. In the evening a bonfire with accordion music awaits us. Accommodation as on day two.
Overnight in Bialowieski.
Day 3: Canoeing on Narewka River (19 miles/30 km; about 2.5 hours by canoe)
The road to Narewka take us through the vastness of wood. Our today’s destination is the river of the same name, along which you shall paddle for 2.5 hours. The river is shallow, therefore the activity requires no additional skills. In the end, after a short trip you reach a foresters hut, who shall tell you about his life, work and the realm of beavers, offering coffee and pastry. At the end of the day, NT bus will take you back to Bialowieza. Accommodation as on day three.
Overnight in Bialowieza.
Day 4: Belarus (39 miles/63 km)
Right after breakfast we ride to the Belarussian border (Bialowieza/Piererow, 3 km from the hotel). The belarussian part of the Forest is maintained very well, it’s nature is beautiful and there is a strong chance of encountering many different animal species on the road. The people we shall encounter are friendly and will greet us with „Dobry dien“ – „Good day“. Thanks to the excellent, asphalt roads in this part of the forest, we reach Kamyenyuki (20 km away) without any problems. Along the way, we shall be accompanied by a Belarussian ranger, who is there to give additional information about the Forest and the local people. Picknick along the way.Before noon we reach Kamyenyuki, where an interesting natural museum is located. A short walk in the village. In the late afternoon we ride to the border in Piererow/Bialowieza and before 7 p.m. we are back in Poland. Accommodation as on day three.
Overnight in Bialowieza.
*Please note, that a valid passport and visa is necessary for the Belarussian part of the trip. The applications shall be handled by Nature Travel. You shall receive detailed information from them by post.
Day 5: Bialystok- the capital of north-eastern Poland (26 miles/42 km)
Today’s bicycle trip takes us – after a bus transfer in the early morning – to Suprasl, where we visit the Orthodox Christian monastery and admire the impressive collection of holy paintings in the renowned Museum of Icons. From Suprasl we ride to Bialystok, where we meet with the city guide. Worth seeing places include the Branicki Palace with it’s gardens, and Kosciuszko square with the baroque City Hall.
Overnight in Bialystok.
Day 6: Biebrza National Park (12 miles/20 km)
After breakfast, a bus transfer to Biebrza National Park awaits us. The most interesting excursion in the Park takes us to the protected area of Czerwone Bagno (Red Marsh), which we reach by bicycle. With the local guide, we observe various woods, meadows, and different animal species. Here we have a great opportunity to stand eye to eye to a moose. The afternoon is free to your disposal. Dinner and accommodation in a middle-class hotel in the Biebrza National Park.
Overnight in Biebrza National Park.
Day 7: Masurian Lake District (34 miles/55 km)
Today we take a beatuful bicycle tour to Elk, a city which lies directly upon the Elk lake. To refresh ourselves, we can enjoy a bath in the lake on the road. Dinner and accommodation in a middle-class hotel in Elk.
Overnight in Elk.
Day 8: Masurian summer capital- Gizycko (45 miles/73 km)
We ride through Wydminy (there we tour an interesting church from the 17th century) to Gizycko. Today we ride along many pleasant field and forest roads, and pass many lakes on the way. Dinner and accommodation in a middle-class hotel in Gizycko.
Overnight in Gizycko.
Day 9: Wolfsschanze (19 miles/30 km)
Today, a ship cruise in the Masurian Lake District to Sztynort awaits us. On our way, we shall see a natural reserve on the Dobskie Lake, where hundreds of cormorants have built their nests on the trees. In Sztynort we take a short tour of castle ruins and ride further to Gierloz, to see the infamous „Wolf’s Den“ – „Wolfsschanze“, Adolf Hitler’s headquarters during the II World War. We reach our hotel after a short bus transfer. Dinner and accommodation in a middle-class hotel in Reszel.
Overnight in Reszel.
Day 10: Tour of Reszel (34 miles/55 km)
Today, we have scheduled a bicycle tour of Reszel and the trip to the viewtower in Biskupiec. On the way, we come to Swieta Lipka to admire the baroque church of the 16th century and there we participate in an organ concert. Back in Reszel, we take a walk to familiarize with the city. Dinner and accommodation as on day 9.
Overnight in Reszel.
Day 11: Departure
Right after breakfast we ride by bus to Warsaw, where we take a professionally guided tour of the Old Town (2 hours). We end the tour on Warszawa Centralna station before 4 p.m. Individual departure.
Jun 24; Jul 22; Aug 12 and Sep 2, 2012
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Please note that a Belarussian visa is required. The visa request shall be handled by the tour company, but a valid passport and one passport photo is necessary.
Day 1, 2, 3 and 4: Bialowieski Hotel, Bialowieza
ww.hotel.bialowieza.pl
Bialowieski Hotel offers comfortable rooms and good cuisine, situated in the heart of Bialowieza.
Day 5: Villa Tradycja, Bialystok
www.villatradycja.pl
In the city center, Villa Tradycja offers comfortable rooms.
Day 6: Zagroada Kuwasy, Woznawies
www.zagrodakuwasy.pl
Zagroada Kuwasy is situated in the national park.
Day 7: Rydzeweski, Elk
www.rydzewski.pl
Rydzeweski is located close to the lake, directly in the city center.
Day 8: Europa, Gizycko
www.hotellasgizycko.pl
Europa is a charming hotel in Gizycko, Masuria's summer capital.
Day 9 and 10: Zamek, Reszel
http://zamek-reszel.com
Zamek is a beautiful hotel in a XIV century Gothic castle.
Day 1, 2, 3 and 4: Bialowieski Hotel, Bialowieza
ww.hotel.bialowieza.pl
Bialowieski Hotel offers comfortable rooms and good cuisine, situated in the heart of Bialowieza.
Day 5: Villa Tradycja, Bialystok
www.villatradycja.pl
In the city center, Villa Tradycja offers comfortable rooms.
Day 6: Zagroada Kuwasy, Woznawies
www.zagrodakuwasy.pl
Zagroada Kuwasy is situated in the national park.
Day 7: Rydzeweski, Elk
www.rydzewski.pl
Rydzeweski is located close to the lake, directly in the city center.
Day 8: Europa, Gizycko
www.hotellasgizycko.pl
Europa is a charming hotel in Gizycko, Masuria's summer capital.
Day 9 and 10: Zamek, Reszel
http://zamek-reszel.com
Zamek is a beautiful hotel in a XIV century Gothic castle.
The available bikes on this tour are:
It is possible to take your own bike. The cost of transportation from Warsaw to Masuria and back is US$55. The bike will be stored along with the other bicycles, free of charge.
The available bikes on this tour are:
It is possible to take your own bike. The cost of transportation from Warsaw to Masuria and back is US$55. The bike will be stored along with the other bicycles, free of charge.
This tour follows mostly asphalt roads, although there will be some sections on gravel, field and forest roads. The terrain is moderatley hilly.
Approximately 50% of the road is on quiet roads, 40% on dirt or gravel roads and 10% on dedicated bicycle paths.
This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
This tour follows mostly asphalt roads, although there will be some sections on gravel, field and forest roads. The terrain is moderatley hilly.
Approximately 50% of the road is on quiet roads, 40% on dirt or gravel roads and 10% on dedicated bicycle paths.
This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Warsaw, Poland
Nearest train station: Warsaw, Poland
It is also possible to fly into Berlin, Germany and take a train to Warsaw (about 5 hours).
Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Warsaw, Poland
Nearest train station: Warsaw, Poland
It is also possible to fly into Berlin, Germany and take a train to Warsaw (about 5 hours).
Despite a history full of conflict and struggle, Poland has preserved a land and culture of unbelievable beauty. From castles to cathedrals, medieval walls to arguably one of the world’s oldest shopping malls, historic sites abound throughout the country. The people of Poland are known for their hospitality and warmth, blending tradition and modern advances into the unique art, food, and culture that visitors return for time and again. The country has traditionally been a haven for academics and artists, all contributing to a cultural wealth in the arts and sciences.
Poland boasts a large and varied topography including mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, sea, and desert. Baltic beaches are a popular summertime destination for watersports, and the Polish mountains are ideal for hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. With twenty-three national parks, Poland places an emphasis on securing its national beauty.
Despite a history full of conflict and struggle, Poland has preserved a land and culture of unbelievable beauty. From castles to cathedrals, medieval walls to arguably one of the world’s oldest shopping malls, historic sites abound throughout the country. The people of Poland are known for their hospitality and warmth, blending tradition and modern advances into the unique art, food, and culture that visitors return for time and again. The country has traditionally been a haven for academics and artists, all contributing to a cultural wealth in the arts and sciences.
Poland boasts a large and varied topography including mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, sea, and desert. Baltic beaches are a popular summertime destination for watersports, and the Polish mountains are ideal for hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. With twenty-three national parks, Poland places an emphasis on securing its national beauty.
Since the founding of Nature Travel, bike tours remain our specialty. We are among the biggest and most experienced tour operators in the region, offering guided bike tours with accommodations, baggage handling and bike transport between the cycling sections. Our tour guides are not only keen cyclists, but also possess extensive knowledge of countries and settlements the group visits with them and are fluent in foreign languages. Thanks to the presence of our bus drivers, we can easily react to all incidents and conduct repairs.
Our tours usually last between 7 and 13 days. The season starts at the beginning of May and lasts until the end of September. Cycling sections usually are about 50 km/30 miles, thoroughly checked and described by us, fully suitable for beginners. The roads we ride are bicycle routes and local roads with small traffic. During each section as one of the very few operators we offer our guests a rich picnic, which allows not only to regenerate, but also to taste the local specialties.
Besides cycling, tours by Nature Travel contain also cultural programme - our guests tour the cities and landmarks which they pass with professional city guides, participate in dinners, are accommodated in good class hotels. It is an excellent way to spend your vacation the original way, allowing to experience the place from a different perspective than just the seat of the bus. You not only cycle, but also take photos, bathe in the sea, smell the flowers, and, most of all - enjoy yourself.
Since the founding of Nature Travel, bike tours remain our specialty. We are among the biggest and most experienced tour operators in the region, offering guided bike tours with accommodations, baggage handling and bike transport between the cycling sections. Our tour guides are not only keen cyclists, but also possess extensive knowledge of countries and settlements the group visits with them and are fluent in foreign languages. Thanks to the presence of our bus drivers, we can easily react to all incidents and conduct repairs.
Our tours usually last between 7 and 13 days. The season starts at the beginning of May and lasts until the end of September. Cycling sections usually are about 50 km/30 miles, thoroughly checked and described by us, fully suitable for beginners. The roads we ride are bicycle routes and local roads with small traffic. During each section as one of the very few operators we offer our guests a rich picnic, which allows not only to regenerate, but also to taste the local specialties.
Besides cycling, tours by Nature Travel contain also cultural programme - our guests tour the cities and landmarks which they pass with professional city guides, participate in dinners, are accommodated in good class hotels. It is an excellent way to spend your vacation the original way, allowing to experience the place from a different perspective than just the seat of the bus. You not only cycle, but also take photos, bathe in the sea, smell the flowers, and, most of all - enjoy yourself.
1. Booking and payment
Bookings of closed groups are based on the following conditions:
2. Bikes
The bikes are rented from Nature Travel, which costs additionally. It is possible to bring your own bicycles, although please note that this will add to to the cost of the tour (starting from 20 Euro, which stands for transportation costs). The all-terrain bicycles are inapplicable due to numerous field and forest roads. During the tour, each participant is financially responsible for his/her bicycle (in case of damages or losses). Since the route descriptions, which you will receive, contain the distance in kilometers, we advise you to bring a speedometer to the trip. It shall be installed by your driver free of charge. You can also rent a speedometer from us, which costs 10 Euro (installation included). Please let us know upon reserving your tour, which option do you choose.
3. Payment
The first installment is 50 Euro and is paid upon receiving the confirmation. The remaining amount is to be paid at the latest two weeks before the tour.
4. Children discounts
5. Number of participants
Usually, between 10 and 20 people. Minimum number of participants for guided tours is 10 people, excluding: BNT (Baltic), GKM (Koenigsberg), UKR (PL&Ukraine) and RNT (Russia), which require at least 12 participants to take place. Individual tours in Poland require at least 2 participants, LI - 6, IB - 8 people. If the minimum number of participants isn't met, the group is cancelled. You shall be informed about it right away - at the latest, 6 weeks before the tour.
6. Resignation
In case you have to cancel your reservation, please be aware that we have already started our work and have carried certain costs. We muss charge you with the following costs:
We always consider the date of receiving your resignation by us.
7. Our offer does not include insurance
Our offer does not include insurance (from resignation costs, luggage loss, accidents, illness, legal responsibility). We advise you to buy insurance personally.
8. Liability
The organizer is responsible to do everything, for the tour to take place and be of highest quality. In particular, he is responsible for:
9. Limited liability
Our liability for any losses etc. is limited to the price of tour, multiplied by three. Rarely, we come to a situation where we have to change the programme, or the place of accommodation without notice. We ask for your understanding on this matter.
10. Complaints
If you feel you have a reason to complain on our services, please write us immediately. Please do it at the latest one month after the end of your tour. The seat of the operator is relevant in case of legal arguments.
1. Booking and payment
Bookings of closed groups are based on the following conditions:
2. Bikes
The bikes are rented from Nature Travel, which costs additionally. It is possible to bring your own bicycles, although please note that this will add to to the cost of the tour (starting from 20 Euro, which stands for transportation costs). The all-terrain bicycles are inapplicable due to numerous field and forest roads. During the tour, each participant is financially responsible for his/her bicycle (in case of damages or losses). Since the route descriptions, which you will receive, contain the distance in kilometers, we advise you to bring a speedometer to the trip. It shall be installed by your driver free of charge. You can also rent a speedometer from us, which costs 10 Euro (installation included). Please let us know upon reserving your tour, which option do you choose.
3. Payment
The first installment is 50 Euro and is paid upon receiving the confirmation. The remaining amount is to be paid at the latest two weeks before the tour.
4. Children discounts
5. Number of participants
Usually, between 10 and 20 people. Minimum number of participants for guided tours is 10 people, excluding: BNT (Baltic), GKM (Koenigsberg), UKR (PL&Ukraine) and RNT (Russia), which require at least 12 participants to take place. Individual tours in Poland require at least 2 participants, LI - 6, IB - 8 people. If the minimum number of participants isn't met, the group is cancelled. You shall be informed about it right away - at the latest, 6 weeks before the tour.
6. Resignation
In case you have to cancel your reservation, please be aware that we have already started our work and have carried certain costs. We muss charge you with the following costs:
We always consider the date of receiving your resignation by us.
7. Our offer does not include insurance
Our offer does not include insurance (from resignation costs, luggage loss, accidents, illness, legal responsibility). We advise you to buy insurance personally.
8. Liability
The organizer is responsible to do everything, for the tour to take place and be of highest quality. In particular, he is responsible for:
9. Limited liability
Our liability for any losses etc. is limited to the price of tour, multiplied by three. Rarely, we come to a situation where we have to change the programme, or the place of accommodation without notice. We ask for your understanding on this matter.
10. Complaints
If you feel you have a reason to complain on our services, please write us immediately. Please do it at the latest one month after the end of your tour. The seat of the operator is relevant in case of legal arguments.
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