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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Krakow

    Krakow
    Start point
    Przy Rondzie 2, 31-547 Kraków, Poland (Hotel Vienna House Easy, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hyatt Place Krakow)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with tour group
    • Explore Krakow independently
    Landmarks
    Krakow John Paul II International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Krakow to Zawoja

    Krakow to Zawoja
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Beskidzki Raj)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Krakow Old Town including Rynek Glowny, UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, and Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
    • Coach transfer to Zawoja

    Optional Activities

    • Optional walk in Babia Gora range (3.5 kilometres/2.2 miles, approximately 1 hour, 200 metres/656 feet ascent and descent)
    Landmarks
    Rynek Glowny
    Krakow Old Town
    Wawel Castle and Cathedral
    Kazimierz
    Babia Gora National Park
  4. Day 3

    Babia Gora (Witches Mountain)

    Babia Gora (Witches Mountain)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Beskidzki Raj)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Babia Gora peak (1,725 metres) through alpine meadows and forests
    Landmarks
    Babia Gora
  5. Day 4

    Zverovka to Zakopane

    Zverovka to Zakopane
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a mountain chalet at Polana Chocholowska), Dinner (Hearty meat or vegetable stew followed by a small glass of sliwowica lacka (plum brandy))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Logos)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk to Grzes Peak (1,653 metres) with mountain guide
    • Lunch at a mountain chalet in Polana Chocholowska
    • Coach transfer to Zakopane
    Landmarks
    Grzes Peak
    Polana Chocholowska
  6. Day 5

    Tatra Mountains Lakes

    Tatra Mountains Lakes
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Logos)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Czarny Staw lake (1,583 metres) via Murowaniec mountain chalet

    Optional Activities

    • Optional challenging extension to Karb mountain pass (1,853 metres) and Koscielec peak (2,156 metres) - additional 3 kilometres/1.8 miles, approximately 3 hours, 500 metres/1,640 feet additional ascent and descent
    Landmarks
    Kasprowy Wierch
    Czarny Staw
    Murowaniec
    Karb
    Koscielec
  7. Day 6

    Zakopane to Szczawnica

    Zakopane to Szczawnica
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Batory)

    Included Activities

    • Walk the Pieniny Way along Dunajec Gorge (16 kilometres/9.9 miles, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)

    Optional Activities

    • Travel down Dunajec River by traditional wooden raft (alternative to walking)
    Landmarks
    Dunajec Gorge
    Pieniny Way
  8. Day 7

    Szczawnica to Krakow

    Szczawnica to Krakow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hyatt Place Krakow)

    Included Activities

    • Wooden boat crossing of Dunajec River
    • Hike to Sokolica peak (747 metres)
    • Hike to Trzy Korony peak (982 metres) with observation deck
    • Walk the descent loop of the massif (13 kilometres/8.1 miles, approximately 5 hours 30 minutes, 480 metres/1,575 feet ascent and 550 metres/1,805 feet descent)
    Landmarks
    Trzy Korony peak
    Sokolica peak
    Pieniny National Park
    Kroscienko
  9. Day 8

    Krakow

    Krakow
    End point
    Przy Rondzie 2, 31-547 Kraków, Poland (Hotel Vienna House Easy, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.4
Overall rating based on 47 Reviews
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    4.4
  • Transport
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  • Guide
    4.9
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  • William4.8•August 2025
    Day 2 - it was a very hard start with 500m straight ascent but the views at the top were great.
    Traveled in May 2025
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  • Adam4.7•June 2025
    The best day for me was day 5 - Lakes of the Tatra Mountain. Also Krakow was lovely
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Rodney4.5•February 2025
    A good selection of walks; pleasant and efficient tour leader who took us to a good selection of restaurants to...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Alan4.8•July 2025
    Walk to Czarny Straw Lake
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Karen4.5•October 2025
    Sitting with feet cooling in the mountain lake; Walking through forest, meadow & valley (2nd walk), final walk;...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Julie5.0•October 2025
    It was all great: initial tour was great orientation; and the telling/walking worked really well. Justina was...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Joanna5.0•July 2025
    Our guide Justina was knowledgeable, fun, caring, great company and patient - she made the trip completely fantastic...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Tanya4.5•July 2025
    I loved the walk on the last day - lots of uphills and downhills but on more gentle terrain (not all stone steps) and...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Andrew4.7•November 2025
    Company provided by an excellent group of people. Walking in the mountains was superb
    Traveled in February 2025
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  • Julie4.5•December 2025
    The Polish & Slovakian boarders are truly stunning. The walking was a good pace for me, not too slow or fast. A...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    Carol

    Asked on July 2nd, 2026

    what age groups do you expect on this trip or the 22nd Aug departure?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2026

      For our August 22nd 2026 departure, we do have 8 people already booked. The ages of those already booked range from 45 - 68.

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      Carol

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      What about the 1-8 August tour?

    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2026

      We have 6 people booked for the August 1st - 6th 2026 departure. There are 4 solo travelers and 2 booked together. The ages range from 26 - 71.

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    Tom

    Asked on April 16th, 2026

    How much is the excursion to Auschwitz? What time would it return to Krakow?

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      Tom

      Traveler•Written April 2026

      How do I add on an extra hotel night if desired?

    • Explore!Operator•Written April 2026

      The optional excursion to Auschwitz is €38.00 per person and is organised and paid for locally (the Tour Leader can help you with this). The return time is dependent on what time slot you get to visit, but it is often around 2-3pm.

    • Explore!Operator•Written April 2026

      If you were to add on an extra night, the cost would be £116 for a single room. We would just need to request availability with the hotels.

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    Leah

    Asked on September 2nd, 2025

    Does your company have shorter group walking tours than this one. We are older - 71,69 - and worry about so many days walking with a day break to recover. We are good walkers but the ascents and descents over that many days would be too much. We are considering travel now in fall 2026 or spring 2027.

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    • Explore!Operator•Written September 2025

      We don't have a shorter trip hiking trip in Poland to offer you, but you may prefer our Highlights of Poland trip code KWW which is also an 8 day trip. It still has some activities but not as active as the hiking trip.

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    Jeff

    Asked on January 21st, 2024

    Concerned with the physical requirements of the June Tatar Mts hike in Poland. I hiked Croatia last year and am physically active ( hiking regularly) but-- I am 69. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew or hold anyone up. Thoughts????

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    • Explore!Operator•Written January 2024

      This trip is graded moderate, specifically at the top end of moderate as described in the trip notes. It is definitely for experienced hikers. My advice would be to read through the trip notes and each days activities and see how you feel about each of them.

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    Marc

    Asked on June 28th, 2023

    Can a 10 year old come if accompanied by an adult?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2023

      Unfortunately the minimum age requirement for our adult trips is 16, but please do take a look at the Family Experiences section of our website in case anything takes your interest.

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      Marc

      Traveler•Written July 2023

      Do you have a suggested list of supplies/items to bring on the hikes for this time of year? Also, how do you compensate for food sensitivities?

    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2023

      Each of our tours come with Trip Notes which have detailed information on the day-to-day activities of the trip but also advises passengers on packing and luggage. We do cater for Dietary Requirements and we are clear on our trip notes if we are not able to do so.

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    Cheryl

    Asked on August 27th, 2022

    I am travelling solo. Would that be a problem for this tour? How many people do you currently have on this tour? Does it rain a lot during this time of year in the area?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written September 2022

      Not a problem at all to travel solo, we have a mix of solo travellers and couples. On this departure there is actually 6 solo travellers booked (4 females and 2 males) and then 1 couple so in total we have 8 people booked. Weather wise it can still be mild during the day but will get colder and night and when at altitude. There will be some rain but it is not the wettest month of the year.

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    Claudia

    Asked on May 20th, 2022

    will we hike to Morski Oko

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    • Explore!Operator•Written May 2022

      Unfortunately this trip doesn't go to Morskie Oko Lake. We are still operating trips to Poland and they are currently unaffected by the situation in Ukraine.

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