A winter adventure in one of Europe’s last great unspoiled natural areas.

The flexible tour normally starts from Vilnius. (Some tours may not include Lithuania and will start and finish in Warsaw). The World Heritage Site capital of Lithuania is a captivating, walkable city of fine architecture, oddities and charm. End your tour in historic Warsaw, with its beautifully restored old town, elegant architecture (as well as Stalinist reminders) and its vibrant nightlife.

Enjoy local hospitality which reflects the unique regional culture and cuisine. Stay in warm, cosy, high quality en-suite lodges. Excellent catering is sourced from local natural produce, made with pride and an emphasis on local specialities.

Expert local guides lead us to areas not normally accessible. The forests and marshes are fragile wildernesses and we are keen to respect the environment and ecology of these wonderful places. Learn how to identify fresh tracks in the snow. We could see Wolf, Bison, Elk, Beaver, Otter, Wild Boar, Red and Roe Deer, Fox, Lynx and a variety of birds, such as the white tailed eagle and the Great Grey Shrike.

Historic sites – such as the old Jewish “Stetl” of Tykocin.

We welcome singles, couples, groups of friends or whole parties. Tours will normally consist of a maximum of 12 persons. These 7 night tours are normally from Saturday to Saturday, reaching Warsaw in time for late afternoon flights home. For those wishing to stay on in Warsaw, accommodation can be arranged.

We are also happy to discuss alternative arrangements for small groups and we will do our best to try and meet your requirements.

Tours exclude travel to and from Poland. We will meet you on arrival. Vilnius and Warsaw are both now easily accessible from a number of UK airports with low cost operators. Road travel is by comfortable modern minibus. All tour transport, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinners included. Incidental refreshments and alcoholic drinks are not included. Some activities will incur an additional charge, payable locally. All activities are optional and you can be as active or as relaxed as you like. Temperatures can occasionally fall to -10° Centigrade or below, so suitable clothing will be necessary. It has to be fairly cold for some activities to be possible (and safe!).

We are happy to provide advice and discuss any individual needs.

The itinerary (starting in Vilnius):

Day 1: Arrive Vilnius, Lithuania. Walk around the old town centre. Dinner and overnight stay.
Days 2-6: Morning tour of historic Vilnius including the fascinating KGB Museum. Lunch and travel west to the Polish border for 4 nights’ stay in a forest lodge. Choice of activities including horse-drawn sleigh rides in the forests, tracking wildlife (bison, wolf, otters, elk, beaver), birdwatching, horse riding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, gentle walking, wild boar bonfire roast, vodka making, Polish cookery.
Days 6-8: 2 nights in the Biebrza Marshes National Park staying in a comfortable lodge.
Days 9: Right after breakfast, drive to Warsaw with lunch en route. Depending on the flight schedule, we may also�offer some sightseeing in the Old Town. Transfer to airport for afternoon flights.

The itinerary (starting in Warsaw):

Day 1: Arrive Warsaw. Drive North- East to the forests.
Days 2-6: Stay in the primeval forests of NE Poland. Choice of activities including horse-drawn sleigh rides in the forests, tracking wildlife (bison, wolf, otters, elk, beaver), birdwatching, horse riding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, gentle walking, wild boar bonfire roast, vodka making, Polish cookery.
Days 6-8: 2 nights in the Biebrza Marshes National Park staying in a comfortable lodge.
Days 9: Right after breakfast, drive to Warsaw with lunch en route. Depending on the flight schedule, we may also�offer some sightseeing in the Old Town. Transfer to airport for afternoon flights.