The Pieniny mountains active adventure takes you to the smallest mountain range in Poland. Although they are small, they are probably the most picturesque and amazing. You will be shocked how diverse landscapes nature can create on such a small surface. There are peaks which are outstanding despite their not impressive altitude and there are exciting river gorges. The most beautiful of those gorges is on Dunajec River. Therefore, there has been a tradition for a long time to organise rafting trips here. Some actually say this is the most beautiful gorge in Europe. Check yourself if you agree.
Active adventure
There are two options of Pieniny mountains active adventure: you can use traditional oldfashioned raft, where you are only a passanger and you can concentrate on just admiring views. But you can also actively take part in rafting while sitting in a pontoon with an oar in your hand paddling and getting all wet.
To make your day even more active we plan first to drive to Szczawnica, one of the most popular mountain spas. From there we will bike along Pieniny Road, up Dunajec River, crossing on the way Slovakian border to visit Red Monastery (Červený Kláštor) and taste Slovakian beer. Finally we will reach the place where the boats wait. We will leave the bikes and get back to Szczawnica on the boats. You choose which option of raft you prefer.
Time for local food and sights
Having done all that, you will probably be hungry enough to appreciate dinner in a local restaurant. Afterwards, we can have a walk in the old part of Szczawnica and admire its wooden spa architecture. If time and weather allows it is also possible to go by chair lift to top of Palenica mountain to admire the views of surrounding mountains.