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POLAND: Trek the Tatr Trek the Tatras – 'The Spine' POLAND: Trek the Tatras – ‘The Spine’ TREK OVERVIEW The Polish High Tatras are one of the most rugged and spectacular ranges in Europe which separate Poland and Slovakia. There are over 25 summits above 2500m combining d ramatic alpine scenery, great lakes, good trails, comfortable refuges and outstanding views. Starting from the picturesque town of Zakopane, we trek hut to hut through these wonderful mountains taking in many summits before a final ascent of Rysy (2499m), the highest mountain in Poland. From the top of this scramble we gain a dramatic 360 o vista of more than 100 peaks, in both Poland and across the border in Slovakia. The walking is hard and tough but very rewarding and beautiful. Finally we visit Krakow, t o relax and enjoy the delights of Poland's most fascinating city. Participation Statement Adventure Peaks recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personalinjury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Adventure Travel – Accuracy of Itinerary Although it is our intention to operate this itinerary as printed, it may be necessary to make some changes as a r esult of flight schedules, climatic conditions, limitations of infrastructure or other operational factors. As a consequence, the order or lo cation of overnight stops and the duration of the day may vary from those outlined. You should be aware that some e vents are beyond our control and we would ask for your patience. 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DB Telephone: 01539 433794 www.adven turepeaks.com [email protected] PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE/FITNESS ACCOMMODATION If you are used to regular multi day hill walking you will Overnight accommodation during the trek is in simple but have the right level of fitness to fully enjoy your time on comfortable mountain huts. Rooms are generally small this trek. Previous walking experience i s not essential but dormitories and facilities will be shared. Hot water is often will help you get the most out of this trip. Non hill walkers provided from solar energy, and will be limited. Blankets must come with a reasonable degree of fitness. Most days are supplied but you still need to carry a light sleeping bag involve 5 - 7 hours walking plus plenty of rest stops. ‘just in case’. For the first night you will be accommodated in a family run guesthouse in Zakopane and the last night will be in a hotel in Krakow. LANGUAGE AND TIME Language: Polish. Our guide will speak good English. Time: GMT+1 (CET). No daylight saving time at present. HEALTH All our leaders hold first aid certificates and carry a fully equipped first aid kit for medical emergencies. However you should bring your own supplies of plasters, blister prevention pads (Compeed), Paracetamol etc. and any medication you are taking. Contact your GP around eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures. Country specific information and advice is published by the National Tr avel Health Network and Centre , and useful GROUP AND LEADERS information about healthcare abroad, including a country - A fully qualified Polishguide will accomp any all by-country guide of reciprocal health care agreements with groups.He will speak good English and have a detailed the UK, is available from NHS Choices . Tap or stream knowledge of the area and will be able to explain the water should never be drunk without first sterilizing with history and culture of the region. On occasions we may chlorine dioxide tablets or by boiling. also send a UK leader as well. This trip is exclusive to Adventure Peaks. WEATHER It is impossible to predict the weather accurately, but being an inland mountain range the Tatras usually are fortunate to enjoy stable weather over the summer months. Temperatures in the valleys may be 20 oC to 25 oC, but it will be cooler higher up. It can also be chilly around huts in the evening, when a lightweight fleece is recommended. Walkers should realize however that weather in the high mountains is unpredictable and should be prepared for this. WHAT TO CARRY This is a backpacking trek and is unsup ported. There are INSURANCE still some regions where this is the only way to Insurance which covers mountain resc ue, evacuation and (economically) experience the beauty of the remote medical expenses is essential .We will require a copy of mountains – and this is one of them! Therefore you will your insurance details prior to departure. Your standard need to carry all your belongings with you all the time. travel insurance should be sufficient for this trip as there is However with careful pack ing and using modern no technical climbing and we do not go above 4000m. lightweight clothing, your backpack should not weigh more than 10kg at the most. If you are unsure about your ALTITUDE ability to carry this amount we suggest you join one of our This trip does not go above 3000m so altitude is unlikely Backpacking Training weekends in the Lake District to to be a problem. If you are new to altitude you may have test yourself out. concerns abou t the effects . Don’t worry because our itineraries allow sufficient time to acclimatise, and altitude CATERING ARRANGEMENTS rarely causes anyone an y problems on this trip. The best Three meals a day are included during the trek. These will way to avoid such symptoms is to walk at a gentle steady be mostly taken in the huts where you are staying and the pace and drink plenty of fluid. menu choice may therefore be limited. However Poles do like food and you can expect to be provided with USEFUL TIPS in teresting and plentiful dishes, soups, pasta and goulash. Just in case your main luggage goes missing en route, it is Most lunches will be picnics which the guide will arrange a good idea to wear your boots on the plane. Most other with the huts and you will need to carry with you during thin gs can be replaced but comfortable, well worn -in boots the day. cannot. Pack important items in strong plastic bags. 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DB Telephone: 01539 433794 www.adven turepeaks.com [email protected] EQUIPMENT TIPPING A detailed equipment list is provided on booking but Tipping at meals and in hotels is normal practice. On this normal summer walking equipment is all that is required . trip you may also like to tip your guide. About £20 - £30 For equipment purchases A dventure Peaks offers a 15 % should be plenty to cover total tips. discount from their shop in Ambleside or online. ADVENTURE PEAKS KIT BAG / GIFT BAGGAGE All Adventure Peaks clients who reside in the UK would For your own comfort travel light. Normally airlines normally receive a FREE kitbag for any treks outside the restrict baggage to 20kg , but you should be carrying far UK. However as a kitbag is not required on this trek we less. On trek you will need to carry ALL your personal will send you some other item of equipment which we equipment, as explained above. stock in our shop wh ich will be useful to you for this trip. This will be posted to you approx. 3 weeks prior to your VISAS AND PERMITS departure. Visas for entry into Poland are not required by nationals of the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand FLIGHTS AND JOINING ARRANGEMENTS and all EU countries. Flights are NOT included as part of this holiday. Easyjet, LOT and Ryan Air amongst others provide flights from LOCAL COSTS various UK airports to Krakow. Flight costs and schedules All accommodation and most meals are included; please can be obtained from the respective airlines websites. see the itinerary page for full details. Additional costs Some of t hese flights may not be suitably timed for the would include any drinks or snacks outside of mealtimes transfer to Zakopane or may not fit with the trip itinerary and personal spending. Transfers are included from the and may require extra night s in Krakow at the beginning airport if arriving around the group rendezvous time. or end of the trip. The transfer from the last hotel to the airport is not The rendezvous for this trip is the ARRIVALS HALL included as we expect people to return on different flights IN KRAKOW AIRPORT at 1700 on Day 1. so taking a taxi gives flexibility in departure times. You r leader will meet you at the rendezvous and tran sfer you to Zakopane. If arriving earlier on Day 1 you may CURRENCY need to w ait for others to arrive to share the transfer. The currency in Poland is the Zloty (PLN) . You can obtain Return flights ca n be booked for anytime on Day 9, or Zloty in the UK.ATM s and change bureaux are available later if you wish to extend your stay in Poland. in the airport and in main towns. There a re no change PLEASE ENSURE YOU DO NOT PURCHASE facilities in the mountains. YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL (FLIGHTS OR OTHER) UNTIL WE HAVE GUARANTEED Y OUR TRIP IS RUNNING. 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DB Telephone: 01539 433794 www.adven turepeaks.com [email protected] TREK THE TATRAS – ‘THE SPINE’ ITINERARY No Day, date Today we... We stay at... Accommodation... Meals... 1 Sat Fly Zakopane Guesthouse D 2 Sun Trek Chocholowska(1148m) Hut BLD 3 Mon Trek Ornak(1108m) Hut BLD 4 Tue Trek Kondratowa(1333m) Hut BLD 5 Wed Trek Murowaniec(1500m) Hut BLD 6 Thu Trek MorskieOko(1406m) Hut BLD 7 Fri Trek MorskieOko Hut BLD 8 Sat Trek Krakov Hotel BL 9 Sun Fly Home Home B Day 1 Fly to Krakow.
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