The Ponidzie region - It offers a wonderful contrast to the mountain landscapes: authentic, rural Poland with quiet, flat country roads ideal for cycling.
Ponidzie is commonly described as a sparsely inhabited part of the Nida River valley 70 km northeast of Krakow. The Nida forms a small and marshy inland delta providing a natural wonder of a different calling about 50 to 100 m high gypsum hills that are overgrown with unusual steppe vegetation. These include wild blue flax flowers and graceful feather grasses that are a favourite subject for photographers. In the Ponidzie region you can enjoy the serene nature and picturesque villages with no interruption from busy roads making it an attractive place for leisure cycling holidays. Small karst lakes and old gypsum depressions frequent the area giving plenty of opportunities to have a leisurely swim. On your trip you will encounter two small spa towns, Busko and Solec which are famous for their mineral water and therapeutic mud.
Day 1: (Saturday) Sobkow - Busko Zdroj 45 km cycling
The first day begins at 10:00 AM from the hotel. Bicycles will be distributed before heading on a bus journey to Sobkow, this will take around two hours. There is an optional lunch at a restored house formerly owned by nobility on the Nida. Your cycling experience will begin along the river passing historical ruins of a former knight's castle. The end goal of today’s cycle is the spa resort of Busko Zdroj, a small town with an attractive market square and spacious spa garden including pavilions from the 19th century. You will be have plenty of time to explore as you are staying here for two nights
Day 2: (Sunday) Around Busko Zdroj 30-40 km cycling
You will cycle back to lowland Nida where the river meanders through particularly beautiful alluvial landscapes. There is plenty of wildlife to see whilst you are cycling including stork, lapwings and black-tailed godwits. During the cycle you will encounter two small villages Chroberz and Krzyzanowice Dolne which has stunning views of the whole region.
Day 3: (Monday) Busko Zdroj - Solec Zdroj 35 km cycling
You ride past a number of quaint villages and reserves with flora unique to the region. One particular reserve, Skorocice, is perhaps the most interesting one featuring a natural underground brook in the gypsum rocks that has hollowed out an impressive gorge . The destination for today’s ride is Solec Zdroj, a small spa village, where you will stay for the next two nights.
Day 4: (Tuesday) Solec Zdroj - Zalipie 70 km cycling
This is the longest day on the tour however, the ride is very flat as you meander through the Vistula country. The ride may be flat but with arching willows bordering the roads, creating a green tunnel, there is plenty to be seen. A cable ferry carries you across Vistula River at Nowy Korczyn on the way to your goal destination of Zalipie village, renowned throughout Poland for the colourful flowery displays decorating the walls of its houses.
Day 5: (Wednesday): Return
You leave Solec right after breakfast and travel back to Krakow with the latest arrival time being 12PM giving you plenty of time to get on your connections home. If you would like to extend your stay in the historical Krakow, please contact 0161 703 8161 to make these arrangements.
Start Location: Krawkow-Sobkow
Tour profile
This tour is very easy with 80% being on asphalt and the rest on dirt roads which are flat or gently undulating. There are only a few short uphill and downhill stretches near the gypsum hills.
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes may be subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most of the cycling holidays we offer. Please feel free to contact us for any further details.
We recommend flying to Krakow to start this trip.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
Included in the basic price:
Not included in the price: Travel to Krakow, entry fees, private payments such as other meals, drinks and tips.
About the Rental Bikes
This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.
You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.
Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)
Rental Bike PLUS
E - Bike (Colour may vary)
Accessories
If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.
All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.
You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.
Gearing information available on request.
Frame Sizing
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.
We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!
Bike Hire Insurance
This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.
Electric Bike Hire
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
Season | Date | Prices per person | Arrival Day |
Season 1 | 14.05 – 12.10 | £380 | Saturday |
Single Room Supplement | All | ÂŁ85 |
Bike Type | Price |
Rental Bike: | ÂŁ45 |
Electric Bike Upgrade: | ÂŁ135 |
Location | Price DBL/BB | Single Supplement Price SGL/BB |
Krakow | ÂŁ80 | ÂŁ120 |
Date From | Date To | Price |
14 May 2022 | 12 October 2022 | ÂŁ0 |