Poland Snow Shoe Trek Challenge

  Poland

Krakow

Dates: January 2009, other times available for bespoke group requests

Description: The Carpathian Mountain range is a long mountainous crescent which extends from the Czech Republic to Romania, passing through Slovakia, Poland and the Ukraine. The range stretches across 450km of southern Poland and our challenge takes place in the range of Bieszczady, in the east of Poland, on the border with the Ukraine and Slovakia.

Bieszczady is perfect for snow shoe hiking, the mountains here are gentle, without steep slopes, and with wonderful views.

During this week-long trip you will hike for five and half days, hiking between 4 to 7 hours per day. No previous experience is necessary!

Late afternoons and evenings will be spent discovering local folklore, exploring wooden churches, enjoying trips in sleighs, traditional outdoor barbecues and highland songs and dances. Accommodation en route will be in hostels, hotels and ski lodges, all of which are comfortable and enchanting examples of local wooden architecture.

At the end of your hike, you'll spend a night and morning in Krakow, the most beautiful city in Poland, with time to wander the narrow streets and explore the Jewish Quarter.

Highlights: Do something different with your group and make a difference if raising money for charity while you hike through the enchanting Bieszczady range of the Carpathian mountains on snow shoes, exploring traditional local hospitality and culture as you go.

Cost in US$: from 1400

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Poland Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Different Travel's Mission Statement: We are a volunteer and adventure travel and tourism group specialist, set up in the wake of the Asian Tsunami on 26th December 2004, offering bespoke group challenges and volunteer opportunities to work alongside local people on international development projects abroad combined with responsible travel and great accommodation. We make sure we work to meet the needs of the communities who welcome us into their world - and at the same time offer our travellers amazing experiences which will stay with them a lifetime.

Year Founded: 2004