Polish Adventures, Poland
Horses
Type of horses:
Malopski
Nature of horses:
Surefooted, brave, experienced and even tempered.
Height of horses:
15 hh-18 hh
Weight limit:
None within reason
Tack type:
English
Weather
Current Conditions:
Fair, 5 C
Forecast:
Thu - Clear. High: 13 Low: -1
Fri - Sunny. High: 17 Low: 3
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Pricing
Pieniny Trail
2012: £969 per person
Price does not include flights or travel insurance.
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Ride Description
This holiday destination is owned by three horse enthusiasts: Paulina, Maria and Michal. For many years they have been sharing their lives with horses and taking part in equine events and adventures in Poland. They decided to share their experience and love of Poland and their horses.
Here you are offered a riding holiday in the midst of nature. Absolutely breathtaking countryside in forest and beautiful mountains. You will ride on centuries old tracks where you will still be able to meet wild animals, including deer and wild boar, and where the surrounding forest provides a home to many birds.
This is an opportunity to totally relax on horseback and enjoy the riding. Your surefooted horse will enable you to forget about the outside world for these few days of peace. Once you are so full of delicious food and are ready to sleep, the trail guide often makes a bonfire where stories and laughter circle around long into the night. Mysterious trails, fabulous forests, immense meadows, murmuring streams, equestrian adventures in Poland that will stay in your mind for the rest of your life.
The horses here are well trained, experienced in mountain wandering and even tempered. They are used to a traveller's life and this makes them strong and brave. Each horse has its own unique character which makes the relationship between them and their rider double rewarding.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
The accommodation is basic and on farms, in lodges and hostels. The communal atmosphere promotes the integration of the group. For the Pieniny Trail you will stay in a guest house each night, this offers basic dormitory style accommodation.
The food is healthy and delicious with local produce, mostly organic, bought from local farmers. The meals served are tasty Polish specialities. Picnics are taken on long rides.
Activities
This is an area which will suit nature lovers and those interested in history. Photographers and walkers will be able to take advantage of their beautiful surroundings.
Good infrastructure, numerous tourist routes and roads allows for easy travel on foot or by bicycle as well as on horseback or by car.
You can visit the 14th century castle in Niedzica, a real pearl of the area located next to the lake. On the opposite side of the lake there are ruins of a second castle, Czorsztyn Castle. You can even take a cruise on the lake!
Are you a music lover? If so then you are welcome to spend evenings in a special place called Music Sheep Farm. Although this may sound strange, this Jaworki music club is famous all over Poland and is visited by great jazz, blues and rock musicians from all over the country.
If you are looking for other things to wear you out, if you are not already tired after riding, then you can walk in the mountains, ride a bike or try nordickwalking. You can also visit the health resort of Szczawnica or Zakopane, the capital of these Polish mountains. Should you prefer indoor activities then you can visit AquaCity in Poprad or Bukowina Tatrzanska - a geothermal complex with 6 indoor pools, 6 outdoor pools and beautiful views over the Tatra mountains.
Further Details
Languages: English, French, Italian, Polish
Health requirements: None
Age limit: None
Tuition: No
Included: Full board accommodation and riding
Not included: Flights. Transfers from airport. alcohol, museum fees
Programmes
Pieniny Trail
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The Pieniny Mountains offer a great choice of paths and trails for endless wandering. Your horses, experienced hikers, will take you through Small Pieniny Hills to beautiful meadows with excellent vantage points for the region. These grassy plateaus are the result of human activities aiming in enlarging agrarian areas and pastures by cutting down the forest. These are simply the best terrains for infinite gallops and unforgettable memories. Nature lovers will be pleased with Pieniny's flora, rich with coniferous forests growing over even steep rocks. On the immense meadows of this region wild fauna plaits with domesticated horses herds and sheep flocks. This is a place well known as a base of oscypek production - a traditional polish cheese. You will visit a hut where the final stage of the production is completed and volunteers may taste this symbol of Polish mountains.Pieniny are also famous of its numerous charming small villages where the biggest one is Szczawnica - health resort. You will find there the pump room known of its waters curative characteristics since XVIth century. Szczawnica specializes in treatment of allergic and respiratory conditions. Day one: Fly into Krakow where you will be met and transferred to Jaworki (approx. 2 hrs, 110 km) in Pieniny region. Day two: Jaworki - Niedzica The ride starts from from Jaworki - a village in the heart of the Pieniny Mountains. Jaworki village is known for its church, which dates back to the eighteenth century, bearing traces of the culture of Lemks - ancient inhabitants of this region. There is a beautiful nature reserve, Biala Woda, and the ravine Homole which attracts many tourists. You will cross large pastures that are perfect for long canters. From the edge of the steep slopes of Male Pieniny you can admire beautiful views of the area. You will climb to the top of Palenica which extends a view of the Mount of Three Crowns. The forest trails will lead you to Lake Czorsztyn, dominated by the magnificent Gothic castle of Niedzica. Day three: Niedzica – Bukowina Tatrzańska Today you will leave Niedzica in the direction of BukowinaTatrzanska, a picturesque village at the foot of the Tatras, known for its beautiful wooden buildings. Mountaineers residing in this region maintain a rich popular culture of old pastoral and agricultural traditions. Day four: Bukowina Tatrzańska This day is purely to admire magnificent views of mountain peaks of Tatras. Day five: Bukowina Tatrzańska - Łopuszna Today you will ride through the mountains and hills in the direction of Łopuszna - a village known for its Gothic church dating back to the fifteenth century. Day six: Łopuszna - Niedzica Your journey will continue with beautiful views of Niedzica. The village is located in Niedzica Lake Czorsztyn and is known for its castle dating back to the XIV century. On the other side of the lake, there are the ruins of Czorsztyn castle. Day seven: Niedzica - Jaworki You will ride through the hills, forests and mountain paths, travelling through more open spaces and rolling hills and beautiful meadows where sheep graze. This ride will take you to Kroscienko - a charming little village located near Dunajec river which you will cross. The Dunajec, rafting through the gorges of Pieniny, is among the most beautiful rivers in Europe. The itinerary is impressive as the river winds through the mountain slopes and one can admire the majestic cliffs and steep walls of several hundred metres high. Day eight: Departure to Cracow and transfer to the airport for your journey home. |
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| Accommodation: | Basic dormitory style accommodation is provided in agricultural farms, forester's lodges or local hostels in rooms. Accommodation provided on the trip is on a full-board basis where breakfast and dinner is provided in the same place or close to where you are accommodated. Lunch, depending on the track, is in form of a picnic or in a restaurant if it's on our way. |
| Minimum group size: | 2 |
| Maximum group size: | 8 |
| Ability description: | This ride is for various abilities, depending on the experiences and knowledge of other group members. |
| Type of ride: | Trail |
| Total riding time: | 6 days riding |
| Departure dates: | 2012: 2-9 June, 30 June-7 July |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |
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