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Excursion to Bieszczady Mts.
This is proposition to explore nature and cultural heritage in the most southeastern corner of Poland. The Bieszczady Mts. are famous of picturesque landscapes with extraordinary alpine meadows ("poloniny"), scarce people density (only 5-25 per sq. km), unique flora and fauna with many threatened species, natural and primeval beech forests and inhabited by big predators like brown bears, wolves and lynxes. There are also herbivorous animals like i.e. legendary Carpathian deer, European bison and beaver.
The Bieszczady Mts. are localized close to state boundary with Slovakia and Ukraine. Bieszczady National Park, set up in 1973 protects the most valuable parts of the mountains. There is the third largest among Polish national parks with total area c. 29 000 ha. A significant part of Polish Bieszczady Mts. create "The East Carpathians" Biosphere Reserve - the only tri-lateral Biosphere Reserve in the World. Until World War II the area of Bieszczady Mts. was dense occupied, but in 1947 almost all of the local people (about half of million) were displaced for political reasons. Forest and wild animals colonized completely destroyed villages. It created unique place where wild nature and remainders of old, rich culture could be still visited. The following offer is especially recommended for small groups (max 12 people). We have arranged for you a professional service, which consist of professional guides, foresters, scientists and naturalists. 
We are willing to discuss all details of your tour (i.e. duration, the standard of accommodation, details of program, etc.). The final price of the whole tour depends on the details agreed. Suggested program for 5 days trip is to be found here. We will be happy to provide you with any additional information.The accommodation is usually in the Eco-Frontiers Ranch (www.ecofrontiers.net), an unique, luxuriously sustainable place. Sometimes we also use very nice, small hotel at educational center of Bieszczady National Park in Lutowiska. In both places there are single and double rooms with bath. The food will be provided usually in a local kitchen. The meeting point for travel is depending of your personal wishes. It is usually Kraków. Carpathian Heritage Society team |
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