Activities in Warmia & Masuria
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Pttk Mazury
The travel agency PTTK Mazury runs 10-day kayaking tours along the Krutynia River route (known as Szlak Kajakowy Krutyni). The 103km trip begins at Stanica Wodna PTTK in Sorkwity, 50km east of Olsztyn, and goes down the Krutynia River and Lake Bełdany to Ruciane-Nida. It’s regarded as Poland’s top kayak trip and few come away disappointed. Tours depart daily from May to October, and the price (around 950zł) includes kayak, food, insurance, lodging in cabins and a Polish-, English- or German-speaking guide.
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Kayaking - Stanica Wodna PTTK
You can do the Krutynia River kayaking trip on your own, hiring a kayak from the Stanica Wodna PTTK in Sorkwity, but check availability in advance. You can use the same overnight bases as arranged tours but you can't always count on cabins, so be prepared to camp. It's easier to secure a kayak and shelter in June or September than in July and August.
Brochures in English and German, with a detailed description and maps of the Krutynia route, are available at the Mazury office. Information in German is also available online.
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Ice Sailing
The Masurian Lake district is one of Poland's coldest regions in winter; lake surfaces often freeze over from December to April. During this time the lakes support ice sailing and ice windsurfing, mostly on crisp, clear days. The tourist office has a list of operators renting boats and giving lessons if you're interested.
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Wioska Żeglarska
As in Giżycko, yacht hire is big business here in summer, and around 10 companies vie for the seasonal trade. The Wioska Żeglarska, on the waterfront, has sailing boats for hire, or staff may be able to advise you on other companies if it’s booked out.
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Port Rybitwa
For short-term excursions, Port Rybitwa hires out low-powered motorboats (from 85zł per hour, 425zł per day) from near the town’s swimming beach. The owner can suggest plenty of DIY excursions on the connecting lakes.
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Ck Diver
CK Diver offers scuba-diving courses for all levels throughout the year, in groups or on an individual basis. Prices start at 100zł for a taster session, going up to 1600zł for advanced tuition.
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Biking
There are no marked trails but dirt tracks and paths crisscross the woods; most are OK for bikes.
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