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Discover the Wild Heart of Europe: Biodiversity and Wildlife in Southeast Poland
Join us on this amazing trip and immerse yourself in the stunning landscape of the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in southern Poland. Alongside our expert guides, you will discover the spectacular array of birds, invertebrates, plants, reptiles and mammals that call this place home.
Dates: June 13th-20th 2025
Watch as eagles soar overhead, listen to the buzzing of insects in meadows and the dawn is filled with birdsong. Dive into the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians, as the region’s cool streams and forests provide refuge for species like smooth snakes, sand lizards, and various species of newts and frogs. In the evenings, you can watch bats emerging from their roosts with our bat experts and spot beavers hard at work on their dams in their own hand-made wetlands. Learn to interpret the tracks and signs of wildlife, following subtle clues that reveal the presence of elusive mammals such as wolves and lynx. Enjoy the amazing insect life in the species rich meadows and hear what real Biodiversity sounds like!
The local history, culture and architecture is also fascinating and the area boasts many wooden churches (some of which are bat roosts!). There was a strong Russian presence in the area during WW2 and this has affected the area but with interesting results.
This adventure is ideal for wildlife lovers, birders, botanists, and photographers and anyone who wants to see real biodiversity in action. Join us on an unforgettable trip through one of Europe’s most ecologically diverse areas, where every step offers a new discovery. And reconnect with the wonders of the natural world, the like of which are no longer seen in the UK.
Price:
£1200 including VAT. If you book before May 2025 you can pay a deposit of £350 and monthly instalments for the remainder of the time. You will need to make your final payment by 1st June. Check with us by emailing [email protected] to find out what the instalments will be.
Where you will be staying:
About 2 hours from the airport, we will arrive in the quaint village of Polany. We will be staying in comfortable shared rooms in local accommodation in with beautiful wildflower meadows around you. If you prefer to share with a friend then why not bring them with you! Rooms will be allocated on arrival.
Food:
Delicious local foods will be provided for all meals and they can cater for a range of dietary requirements. Please let us know in advance if you have special dietary requirements.
What’s included:
Accommodation, food, guides, airport pick-up and transfers, transport to field locations.
What’s not included:
Flights, travel/accommodation at the airport.
We will confirm when it is OK to book your flights. Do NOT do this before we have confirmed.
How to get there:
Direct flights are from either Stansted or Manchester with Ryanair to Rzeszów and the pick-up will be from there. Flights are a reasonable price.
What to bring:
You will need walking boots, outdoor clothes, waterproof coat, sun hat/cream, insect repellant as there will be a fair amount of walking and it will be warm with potentially some rain. Bring a lunch box and water bottle for our day trips. Other items like binoculars and camera would be useful. If you are into bats bring a bat detector if you have one. Also flower ID books are useful if you are into plants.
Other Information:
The Polish currency is the Zloty, not the Euro, you can get these at ATMs at the airport or locally.
There is a fairly local shop where you can stock up on treats and a range of local flavoured vodkas! The is also an ice-cream stand which we often visit; these both take debit/credit cards.
