Hiking Across 3 Southern Poland’s most Breathtaking Ranges

From the Beskid Sądecki to Pieniny and the Tatra Mountains, with a Traditional wooden rafting experience on the Dunajec River, this 8 days walking vacation includes hiking of 3 different beautiful mountain ranges part of the great Carpatain range.

Available: May – October

↔ 80KM

✵ 8D

☾ 7N

↗ Challenging Hiking

🛏︎ Mix

ᶠʳᵒᵐ €878/ᴘᴇʀ ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴ

Overview

Our South Poland walking vacation is a carefully curated route that crosses three of the country’s scenic and culturally rich mountain ranges: the Beskid Sądecki, the Pieniny, and the Tatra Mountains. It’s designed for travelers seeking natural beauty, authentic local experiences, and a variety of landscapes all without the hassle of planning the logistics.

This diverse hiking plan takes you through peaceful forested hills, along panoramic ridge lines, and into dramatic alpine scenery. Along the way, you’ll enjoy traditional rural hospitality, sleep in local guesthouses and mountain huts, and even float down the Dunajec River on a historic wooden raft, led by highland raftsmen preserving a centuries-old tradition.

The journey offers a dynamic blend of hiking and culture starting in quiet Carpathian villages, continuing through the striking limestone peaks of the Pieniny, and culminating in the rugged beauty of the Tatras.

This is the ideal tour for those who want to experience a stunning multi-day trek rich in nature, tradition, and variety without needing to manage complex transportation, accommodations, or planning.

Itinerary

Day 1

Beskid Sądecki

Welcome to the 3 Southern Poland’s most Breathtaking Ranges!
Your trip begins in Nowy Sącz, the largest city in the Beskid Sądecki mountain region, where the Poprad Landscape Park is located. Here you will be picked up to a small rural lodging where your hike begins.

We can arrange for you transportation to Nowy Sącz (extra cost)
✓ Transfer from Nowy Sącz to the accommodation (included in the price)

Accommodation: Rural Lodging

Day 2

Hiking Beskid Sądecki with over night in mountain hut

⚡︎ Challenging Hiking

↔ 14KM

↗900m

↘240m

ᨒ 1262m.a.s.l.

Today’s hike begins with a walk across local the village areas at the foot of the Poprad Landscape Park. Once leaving the village the trail ascends to the summit of Radziejowa (1262 m).

The landscapes on this day are characterized by Western Carpathian views, and the trail passes through Wielki Rogacz (1,182 m), Bukowinki (1,209 m), Złomisty Wierch (1,224 m), and other peaks.

Accommodation: Mountain Huts

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Hiking Beskid Sadecki

⚡︎ Challenging Hiking

↔ 12KM

↗185m

↘900m

ᨒ 1160m.a.s.l.

Today’s hike includes several beautiful viewpoints. The trail descending to the direction of stunning Dunajec River, this part of the trail follow the Main Beskid Trail. You will finish the hike in Krościenko nad Dunajcem, a charming town located on the banks of the Dunajec River.

Accommodation: Rural Lodging

Day 4

Hiking Pieniny Mountains

⚡︎ Challenging Hiking

↔ 13KM

↗780m

↘760m

ᨒ 958m.a.s.l.

Leaving the Poprad Landscape Park.
Today’s trail crosses one of the smaller and most beautiful mountain ranges in Poland – the Pieniny Range.

The hike begins along the scenic Dunajec River, and at a certain point, you’ll start climbing up to the Three Crowns at the top of the range.
At the summit, you’ll pass by several breathtaking viewpoints. Later, the trail descends back down toward the Dunajec River in the Sromowce Niżne area, where you will spend the night.

Accommodation: Rural Lodging

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Dunajec River and transfer to Zakopane

⚡︎ Easy Hiking

This morning, you’ll leave the region and travel to the Tatra mountains but before you will have an optional activity of unique rafting trip on traditional wooden rafts.
You can join a boat led by the flisacy, local mountain rafters who preserve a tradition dating back to the 16th century.

The rafting trip ends in the town of Szczawnica, where you’ll have some time to explore. Afterward, you’ll travel by vehicle to the ski town of Zakopane, where you’ll spend the night.

Optional Activities: Traditional wooden raft rafting (not included in the price)

Transfer from Sromowce Wyżne or Szczawnica to Zakopane

Accommodation: Hotels

Day 6

Hiking Tatra with over night in mountain hut

⚡︎ Moderate Hiking

↔ 11KM

↗554m

↘358m

ᨒ 1461m.a.s.l.

You will start your day in the heart of Zakopane, where our driver will pick you up and take you straight to the trailhead. From there, your journey into the stunning Tatra National Park begins.

You’ll walk through Chocholowska Valley, surrounded by forests and mountain views. The trail then climbs steadily toward the scenic Iwaniacka Pass (Iwaniacka Przełęcz). After reaching the top, you’ll descend into the beautiful Koscieliska Valley.

Your first night will be spent in a cozy mountain hut nestled in this picturesque valley perfect for resting after a full day on the trail.

Accommodation: Mountain Huts

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Hiking Tatra with over night in mountain hut

⚡︎ Challenging Hiking

↔ 14KM

↗852m

↘768m

ᨒ 1331m.a.s.l.

On this day, you will set off down the Koscieliska Valley, from where you will turn onto the trail that climbs to the mountain pass (1311 m) at the foot of Grzybowec (1417 m). From Grzybowiec, you will descend into Grybowiecka Valley. There is a hut with a tea house, and near it a trail leads to the Siklawica Falls, which are a few hundred meters from the route. From the teahouse, the trail climbs to Czerwona Przełecz (1301 m), from where you will continue on the winding path towards Bystrej Valley.

Accommodation: Mountain Huts

Day 8

Hiking Tatra and return to Zakopane

⚡︎ Challenging Hiking

↔ 16KM

↗645m

↘827m

ᨒ 1631m.a.s.l.

On this day, you will leave the pastures of the Bystrej Valley area by walking down the valley, from where you will begin the climb towards Diabelek (1470m above sea level). After you reach the pastures of Gasiennicowa, you can continue to the Black Lake, from where you will return to the pastures of Gasienniecowa and later on walk across the valley out of the national park where our driver will pick you up.

Transfer from the end of the hike to Zakopane.

Meals: Breakfast

Difficulty Level

Difficulty grade: Challenging Hiking

Challenging hikes demand sustained physical effort over longer distances and/or significant elevation gain/loss. Terrain can be rough, with rocky or narrow trails that require concentration and good balance. These hikes involve a maximum 26km. An elevation gain of maximum 1,100m and maximum 1,100m Elevation Loss. Navigation may not always be obvious, and hikers should be comfortable in navigating in more confusing terrain. These hikes are best suited to regular hikers with solid fitness and prior experience in mountainous terrain.

Inclusions

Hassle Free Outdoor Vacations

Book online in just a few minutes

Our team confirms it in 4 days

Get your personal 1:1 live briefing

Download your all-in-one travel app

Enjoy your time on the trail

The price includes:

✓ 7 nights as follow:
→ 3 nights in mountain huts depending on room availability includes a blanket and bedding.
→ 1 night in mountain hotel
→ 2 nights in rural lodging
→ 1 night in hotel

✓ Meals: 5 breakfasts.

✓ Transportation according to the schedule:
→ Transfer from Nowy Sącz to the accommodation.
→ Transfer from Sromowce Wyżne or Szczawnica to Zakopane.
→ Transfer from Zakopane to the start of the hike in the Tatra National Park.
→ Transfer from the end of the hike at the Tatra National Park to Zakopane.

✓ Entrance ticket to the Tatra National Park:
→ 3 days TNP ticket.


Additional Services (at extra cost):

+Transfers to and from the trail
Arrival and return from the trail are self-managed. However, for those who prefer, we offer optional transfer services to the starting point and back at the end of the hike.

+Traditional wooden raft rafting (not included in the price and paid on location to the service provider)

The price does not include:

Book in Minutes, Not Weeks

No email threads, no waiting on quotes, no exhausting chasing mountain huts yourself, book online in a few clicks with a secure deposit, and our local team takes it from there, confirming your full trip within 4 days.

Being upfront: we secure your next Outdoor Vacation through real mountain huts, mostly family-owned B&Bs, rural lodging, and local transportation providers, rather than mass tourism and an instant-inventory system, so there’s a small chance your exact dates aren’t available. If that happens, we’ll offer the closest alternative dates first, and if none suit you, your deposit is fully refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate?

The price includes all-in-one trip app, which serves as your navigation tool, offline maps with real-time, turn-by-turn directions guide you along the exact route, so you always know where you are and where to go next.

If you have your own navigation device, you can download the GPX file before departure and use your preferred tools instead.

There’s no guide walking beside you, but the app plus your 1:1 live video briefing before departure cover everything you’d otherwise rely on a guide for.

That said, self-guided travel still calls for a basic comfort with being outdoors and following a route. Check this package’s difficulty rating to see what level this is, and if you’re still not sure, just ask our team before booking.

Does the app work without internet or phone reception in the mountains?

Yes. Every map, route, and turn-by-turn direction is downloaded to your phone before you set out, along with your accommodation and transfer details, food recommendations, trail notes, and other good-to-know info, so none of it needs an internet or phone connection to work.

Navigation itself relies on GPS signal, which comes from satellites, not your phone network, so it works even where there’s no cell coverage or wifi at all. You’ll only need an internet connection once, beforehand, to download everything.

Is accommodation included in the price?

Accommodation is included in our self guided packages price, we book and secure every stay on your itinerary.
On rare occasions, in some of the more remote places we operate, mass tourism companies simply don’t reach, a particular night may require cash payment on-site instead of being prepaid. This doesn’t mean it’s not included, we’ve still arranged and confirmed it for you, only the payment method for that stay is different.

This will always be clearly flagged in that day’s information, along with any other details specific to that stay, and repeated as a note in the price includes section, so you know exactly what to expect well before you arrive.

Is food included in the price?

Yes, breakfast is included on most of our self guided packages price, and full board in a few select regions, check this tour’s inclusions section for the exact arrangement on this trip.

Beyond what’s included, we deliberately leave meals up to you.
Food is almost always available in or near your overnight stays. On some trails, you’ll also find shops and supply points during the day along the route, so you’re free to choose what to eat, try local places, or bring your own, rather than being locked into a fixed dining plan.

You’ll know exactly where in advance, these locations are marked in your app, and we walk through them with you on your 1:1 live video briefing before departure.

How fit do I need to be for this route?

Check this package’s difficulty rating above for daily distance, elevation, and terrain details, that’s the clearest way to judge whether this route matches your fitness level.

If you’re between tiers or unsure whether your fitness matches this specific route, our team can walk you through what a typical day looks like before you book.

How does booking and payment work?

See “Book in Minutes, Not Weeks” above for how your deposit secures your dates and how confirmation works.

After confirmation, the remaining balance is due no later than 60 days before departure unless other payment conditions are mentioned in the particular package details, payable by card or bank transfer. Any bank transaction fees are the traveler’s responsibility.

Can I change my dates or cancel?

The deposit is non-refundable once your booking is confirmed. Cancellation policies can vary by booking, the exact terms and dates that apply to you will be shown during your booking process.

Date changes may be possible if all local suppliers agree, subject to a per-day fee.

We recommend arranging cancellation insurance as soon as you book, this protects you in case your plans change later.

For full details, see our cancellation policy.

Is this a private self guided package, or part of a bigger group?

You travel with your own group, whether that’s just you, a partner, or friends. You’re never merged with strangers into a shared group.

That said, you may cross paths with other travelers on the same trail or staying at the same accommodations, and trail shuttles are sometimes shared between different groups. If you happen to make good company along the way, that’s entirely up to you, but you’re never assigned to travel as part of a larger group.

Do you accept solo traveler bookings?

Yes, solo travelers are always welcome, some of our own team members are known for their solo travels. We do our best to make sure solo travelers get the best price possible, and we treat solo travelers and bigger groups with the same great hospitality.

Every booking page shows a solo traveler pricing tier. All our booking processes are clear from the start, so you can see the exact price for your group size, including solo, before booking, no hidden fees, no guesswork.

How do I pack, do I need expensive or heavy outdoor gear?

No, you don’t need expensive or specialized outdoor gear. What matters most is comfortable shoes suited to sport and outdoor use, light clothing, and a manageable backpack, nothing bulky or overloaded.

Since your accommodations are secured and food and water are accessible along the way, you don’t need to carry much. Some packages also include luggage transfer, in which case you’ll have even less to carry day to day.

We provide a clear packing list for this package, and walk through anything gear-related during your 1:1 live video briefing before departure.

Not sure yet? Have more questions? We’re here to help.

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