Activities in Olsztyn
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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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