8 Day itinerary in Poland, Europe
Babia Gora (Witch Mountain) and Tatra Mountains in Poland...
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 y... Read More
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Kraków
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Babia Gora National Park
Tatra National Park in Poland
Zakopane
Bielskie Tatra Mountains in Slovakia
Babia Gora National Park
Tatra National Park in Poland
Zakopane
Bielskie Tatra Mountains in Slovakia
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival to Kraków
After arrival in Krakow you will have a chance to take a guided tour of the city visiting Krakow Old Town & Jewish Quarter. Overnight in Krakow.
Day 2
Zawoja and Babia Góra
Drive to Krowiarki Pass. Hike to the peak of Babia Gora (1,725 meters). Babia Gora which translates to Witches Mountain is named so after a folk legend describing the area as a meeting place for witches and black magicians. The path takes you through alpine meadows, ancient spruce and dwarf pine forests (Approximately 6 hours walk). Overnight in Zawoja.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Polish Tatras – Chochołowska and Kościeliska valleys
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 Zakopane.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Polish Tatras – Malej Laki valleys, Kondracka pass and Siklawica waterfall
Walk to Zakopane through Malej Laki Valley and Kondracka Pass. It is recommend that guests take nice and quiet walk from the charming Strazyska Valley to the picturesque Siklawica waterfall at the foot of Giewont Mountain. (Approximately 6 hours walk) Overnight in Zakopane.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Gąsienicowa Valley and Czarny Staw Lake
Walk through Jaworzynka Valley to Gasienicowa meadow – spectacular clearing in higher part of Tatras. Stop for tea at chalet and continuation to Czarny Staw Gasienicowy (Black Pond) . Overnight in Zakopane. (approximately 7 hours walk) Overnight in Zakopane.
Meals: Breakfast
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 6 hours walk) Overnight in Zdiar.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Bielskie Tatras in Slovakia
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 2 hours walk) Afternoon drive to Krakow. Overnight in Krakow
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Return home
Morning transfer to the Krakow airport or individual stay extension
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
Transport
- Private car/bus transport according to itinerary
Activities
- walking city tour of Krakow on arrival (4 hrs maximum), without entrances
Extras
- Detailed travel notes
- Maps
- GPX files and route files for mobile GPS apps
- Luggage transfers between the hotels
- 24h emergency phone in English
- Introductory meeting with JAN-POL representative at the beginning of the trip
Not Included
- airport transfers
- insurance
- flights
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