WALKING & HIKING
WARSAW
Krakow
DAY 1 From Kraków we travel into breathtaking Tatra National Park • Climb through dense forest and open meadows, pausing to enjoy panoramic vistas of surrounding mountains and valleys • Bustling Zakopane has long been a popular resort for alpine enthusiasts and the highlands’ fascinating gateway city • Sample local flavors at the first of many exceptional dinners. » Nosalowy Park Hotel - Premiere DAYS 2–3 Hop a bus across the border into Slovakia • Hike a craggy canyon to a roaring waterfall • Enjoy the views at our splendid hotel nestled between Strbské Lake and the Slovakian High Tatras • Discover a panorama of jagged massifs, pristine lakes and wildflower-strewn meadows • Hike to Vel’ké Hincovo Pleso, the area’s deepest glacial lake • See for yourself why Tatra National Park is recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. » Kempinski High Tatra Mountains - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Hike across a dramatic ridgeline back into Poland • Get to know Szczawnica, a mountainside spa town made famous nearly two centuries ago by the curative properties of its thermal mineral springs • Pass through tiny mountain hamlets where local ethnic communities proudly display their distinctive dress, customs and language • Venture into Pieniny National Park, stopping to greet local shepherds and sample their goods • Joined by a local mountain guide, we gain insight into the region’s varied landscapes • Take a last jaunt to a hut for some homemade apple tart before traveling on to Kraków. » Modrzewie Park Hotel - Premiere Journey from Poland into Slovakia. Explore lofty High Tatras peaks, mesmerizing lakes, rivers and forests. With alluring Kraków as your gateway, your trip is complete. World Heritage Kraków to the Tatras Mountains POLAND & SLOVAKIA
Vistula River
POLAND
Dunajec River
Szczawnica
PIENINY NP
Rezerwat Biala Woda
Zakopane
SLOVAKIA
TATRA NP
Popradske Pleso
Tatranska Lomnica
Strbske Pleso
6 Days Activity Levels 1-4 Premiere Hotels $4,999 to $5,449 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search POSW on backroads.com
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