PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

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Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

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Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

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Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

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Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

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Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

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Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

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Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

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Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

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Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.

PARTICIPATION


For whom is this offer?

We welcome all who are over 18 years old and who would like to get to know an authentic Poland and its most valuable landscapes. We also welcome minors accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian. There is no age limit, you only need to feel fit for your age and be prepared for long treks in diverse landscapes. Don't worry, no specific physical condition is required, all you need is a healthy body and to be prepared to spend a whole day outdoors. You will need special gear and equipment: a water-resistant jacket, comfortable and strong shoes and your own cutlery.


What can you gain?

Participating in our ecotourism trips can prove advantageous. For a couple of days you can tear yourselves away from daily routine and unwind. You will see many new, fascinating places.

You will be in contact with wild nature and outstanding landscapes will engross you. There will be an unrepeatable chance to spend some time in places not turned into concrete deserts, where water and air are unpolluted and you can still encounter wild animals. You will have a sporting chance of bloodless hunting with your cameras.

You will experience Poland, our traditions and culture; visit important, amusing and extraordinary places; taste Polish cuisine, get the gist of Polish language; meet new people with whom we hope you will make friends. Finally, you will see what real Polish hospitality means.

These ecotourism trips will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Long trips on foot in the mountains with all your belongings on your back, or canoeing all day long, making campfires, preparing food and cooking outdoors- these are only some of the tasks prepared specially for you.

The trips are organised in small groups. Experienced and qualified guides will make sure that everything works out fine. In most alluring places there will be guides to show and tell you about the things, which are often overlooked.

Whatever we do, we always remember about nature. Therefore there we won't travel by jeeps or cruise in motorboats in national parks. While trekking we will attach special importance not to leave waste, make noise or destroy the landscape.

By supporting local communities that we visit, we keep in mind people and their common well-being. We cooperate with local companies, organise accommodation in small chamber family-owned guesthouses. Remembering the motto: "eat seasonal food" we buy food at local farmers and shops.

There is one additional, but equally important, advantage from cooperation with us for you and for nature. We are not a typical commercial travel agency, but a non-profit organisation. All profits derived from the organised trips are assigned to campaigns towards protecting Polish nature. It will enable us to be financially independent from funders and governmental grants. A financial statement accompanied by detailed reports will be put on our website.


How to sign up

1 First inform yourself about our offering
2 Choose an trip
3 Fill in the application form (choose option "application form") and send it to the office's address (by email, fax, or traditional post)
4 After we receive your application, two copies of an agreement will be sent to you by traditional post within 7 days
5 You will be asked to send one signed copy to our office by the date stated in the agreement
6 You will be asked to pay an advance and the full price for the trip by the dates stated in the agreement
Arrive at the meeting point at the date and hour stated in the programme... and get ready to participate in a fascinating adventure.


Choose an offer
 
Northeastern Poland - 10-day trip, hiking connected with canoeing on clean wild rivers and fabulous riches of Polish forests



We invite you on a 10-day trip in northeastern Poland. You will be astonished by the beauty of local lakes, grassy hills, and vast pine forests near the border to Russia, Lithuania and Belarus. The impressive landscapes will captivate you while we explore the marvels of this picturesque and unpolluted area during a 5-day hike and a 3-day canoeing trip on the Czarna Hańcza river. We will live with local residents and also stay in riverside hostels.



[Click here to see trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Southern Poland - Beskid Żywiecki 7-day hiking trip with a backpack along wild and awe-inspiring mountains. Wild mountains, nature, Polish culture and exciting adventure.



A 7-day hiking trip into one of the most interesting mountain regions of Poland. We will spend 5 days walking in the mountains; on some stretches we will carry our belongings in backpacks. We will traverse the whole Beskid Żywiecki mountain range and "conquer" the highest summit of the Polish Beskidy mountains - Babia Góra (1725 m). We will sleep in mountain hostels, which offer modest accommodation but unforgettable atmosphere.



We will eat breakfasts and dinners at the hostels and prepare outdoor lunches en route. There will of course be a lot of attractions on the way, for instance local inns serving traditional Polish dishes. In the evenings, participants will enjoy an outstanding chance to learn about Poland, its history, culture, and cuisine in alluring stories.

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki - a seven-day-long trekking into the most attractive regions of Pieniny and Beskid Sądecki, for those who wants to experience an unforgettable adventure.



We will sleep in mountain hostels and agrotouristic households. Prepare to traverse the whole mountain range of this part of Beskidy mountains and go on many mountain peaks, for instance Radziejowa Mountain(1262)- the highest summit in Beskid Sądecki. You won't be disappointed, as we shall see marvellous views, and admire sunrise on Wysoka Mountain (1050), the highest summit of Pieniny.
We will visit ruins of Czorsztyn Castle and a castle in Niedzica, which hides many astonishing secrets about the Inks. From Niedzica to Czorsztyn we will travel by boat, which sails on Czorsztyńskie Lake. We will learn about the cultural heritage of Poland: the tempestuous history of Spisz region, ethnographic park in Nowy Sącz, we will also see awe-inspiring Orthodox Churches, and the remains of Lemko's houses... We won't miss the opportunity to taste delicious cheese brands made from sheep's milk (oscypek) produced by traditional ecological methods in an original mountain cottage on a clearing Majerz. We will dine in traditional inns, which serve Polish dishes. Tired by hurdles of our trip we can quench our thirst with a crystal-clear water from springs, which can be found in Poprad valley- spas like Krynica Zdrój and Piwniczna Zdrój are popular thanks to their curing properties.



We are going to go on an enjoyable white-water rafting on Dunajec river, we cross many natural reserves on our route, for example: Homole ravine, with its tremendous rocks that reach 120 metres. We won't spoil time - most of it we will spend in Poprad National Park and Pieniński National Park, not to forget about a trip to a Slovak part of Pieniny. After 6-day wandering, full of impressions and proud of our endurance we will rest by a goodbye fireplace on the seventh day of the trip. Probably nobody will want to leave Poland!

[Click here to see 7-day trip detailed programme...]


Rules for participating

1 Participants are obliged to respect the environment
2 During the trip, all participants are part of one collective and are therefore requested to act in the spirit of common co-operation and support.
3 Ability to adapt to new situations and difficult conditions (e.g., bad weather conditions) is required.
4 During the trip, participants will have to fulfil certain tasks. Persons appointed for a task carry the responsibility for its fulfilment.
5 All decisions are made by the trip director or deputy and nobody is allowed to undermine their authority.
6 An trip, though thoroughly prepared, may encounter unexpected difficulties or obstacles (acts of nature, illness, bad weather, public transport strike, permit cancellation, political upheaval).


Detailed information for participants

How to get to Poland
Accommodation after arrival
Insurance
Detailed participation conditions
Information about payments


Order a catalogue

Our catalogue contains a description of all trips offered in 2006. If you are interested, you can order a catalogue by sending an e-mail to: gorczynska@obywatel.org.pl Remember to write your postal address. We will send you a catalogue within 7 days after receiving your order.