Masuria by Boat & Bike

Masuria, the southern part of the region formerly known as East Prussia and Poland‘s largest lake district is the destination of this journey. Many have left their mark here: the Baltic Prussians, the Teutonic Order, the evangelic Masurians and the Prussian State. Since then the Polish government has transformed the densely wooded Masurian lake district into a touristic area. The region offers countless water sport activities and can easily be explored by bike. As this tour in Masuria by boat and bike will take you through slightly hilly terrain, you should have a basic level of physical fitness.
For details about your boat, the MS Classic Lady, click here.

Day 1 Arrival in Mikołajki
You can either take the Masuria shuttle from Warsaw or travel directly to Mikołajki.

Day 2 Round trip Lake Łuknajno, approx. 20 km/13 mi
Tour briefing and bike hand-over. Time to explore Mikolajki, the round tour leads to the Lake Łuknajno in the Biosphere Reservate, with a variety of rare water birds.

Day 3 Mikołajki - Kamień, approx. 35 km/22 mi + boat trip
The bike tour will take you past the place where the primeval Tarpan horse was back bred. Boat trip from Kamień.

Day 4 Ryn - Wilkasy, approx. 50 km/31 mi + boat trip
On your journey you will come across the Wolf's Lair, Adolf Hitler's Eastern Front military headquarters, Kętrzyn is more enjoyable with its fortress and fortified church.

Day 5 Round trip to Lake Gołdopiwo, approx. 54 km/33 mi
Gizycko is the urban highlight of this tour, which is otherwise characterised by nature.

Day 6 Ryn - Mikołajki, approx. 42 km/26 mi + boat trip
Ryn’s fortress is a beautiful Baroque building. The farm house museum in Sądry is also worth seeing.

Day 7 Round trip Pisz heathland and Krutyń, approx. 43 km/27 mi
In Wojnowo there is an orthodox Philipon monastery. A punting trip in Krutyń is also worthwhile.

Day 8 Disembarkation and departure
After breakfast your individual bike tour "Masuria by Boat & Bike" unfortunately comes to an end.

Here are the details on MS Classic Lady.

Included in "Masuria by Boat & Bike":

• 7 nights aboard
• half board (7 x breakfast, 7 x dinner)
• bed linen and towels supplied
• transfer Warsaw-boat-Warsaw (excl. bike)
• detailed travel documents
• passenger-, harbour- and lock dutie
• optional transfer private bikes
• optional rental bike

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, approx. 11 sqm (119 sq ft), with ensuite WC and shower
• level-access beds
• central heating/air-conditioning
• cabins on the upper deck offer openable windows
• cabins on the main deck offer locked windows; ventilation flap

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 7-speed gearboxes and coaster brakes, equipped with a bike bag and a bike lock. We also offer e-bikes if desired.

Travel time 2023:

• Arrival on saturdays
  20.05. + 27.05.
  03.06. + 10.06. + 17.06. + 24.06.
  01.07. + 08.07. + 15.07. + 22.07. + 29.07.
  05.08. + 12.08. + 19.08. + 26.08.
  02.09. + 09.09.
• minimum number of participants: 15; 4 weeks before departure

Prices:

All prices are per person.

• 1045 € 2-bed cabin main deck
• 1145 € 2-bed cabin upper deck
• 1440 € 2-bed cabin main deck, single occupancy

•     85 € rental bike, payable on site
•   175 € e-bike, payable on site

•  transfer private bike: price on request
• 3rd bed on the main deck possible for children up to 14 years old

• booking code "Masuria by Boat & Bike":
  RS-PMC-7M
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival to "Masuria by Boat & Bike":

• Arrival by car:
  - parking airport Warsaw, approx. 80 €/week, transfer bus (Masuren-Shuttle) approx. 03:00 pm
  - parking nearby the boat in Mikołajki 55 €, payable on site

• Arrival by train:
  Warsaw "Warszawa Centralna", transfer bus (Masuren-Shuttle) approx. 04:00 pm

• Arrival by plane:
  - airport "Frederik Chopin", transfer bus (Masuren-Shuttle) approx. 03:00 pm

Return journey (Masurian shuttle):

• Departure from Mikołajki at about 07:00 am.
• Arrival:
  Warsaw train station "Warszawa Centralna", approx. 11:45 am
  Airport "Frederik Chopin", approx. 00:20 pm

Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.
Price for transfer of personal bikes with Masuren Shuttle: on request approx. 60 € bidirectional.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.
• All transfer times without guarantee due to possible current traffic conditions.