Join us on a fantastic 1-day kayaking trip through the most beautiful sections of rivers: Czarna Hancza, Rospuda, Biebrza and the Augustow Canal, also in Belarus.
We provide comfortable and stable kayaks, back and forth ransportation, car parking. It is a proposition for everyone regardless of age. The trails are available to beginners and small children. And for those starting their adventure with kayaking or who don't have much time. 
 

WHEN:

In July and August we organise kayaking trips every day. In the remaining months please ask us for details.

The CZARNA HANCZA RIVER         … easy routes to kayak  

The route is easy and suitable  for beginners and families with children. The river meanders through the "heart" of the Augustow Primeval Forest. 
 
ROUTE:

1.  Frącki – Rygol    (23 km)

At the beggining you'll paddle with quite calm current of the river, banks coverd with reeds and the river, meandering among the woods, is like serpentine. Afterwards the river becomes narrower. Wonderful landscape!

Price:  53 zł/person                46 zł/child under 12

8.30 - meeting at the SZOT centre                       
 
2.  Okółek – Rygol    (13 km)

This is a 13-kilometer part of the route number 1. At the end of the trip you can get something to eat or drink in a bar.

Price:  50 zł/person               43 zł/child under 12

10.30 – meeting at the SZOT centre       

3.  Wysoki Most – Frącki   (12 km)

An interesting and very mild section of the river with high, steep and wooded banks. Initially the current is fast but safe, then it's slightly weaker. The river is quite wide, overgrown with water plants. Beautiful views! 

Price:  50 zł/person               43 zł/child under 12

8.30 - meeting at the SZOT centre                     

The ROSPUDA RIVER            … exciting adventure

Picturesque trails of varied river character, recommended to all in the summer; from autumn to spring kayak maneuvering skills are required.
 
Route:

1. Małe Raczki – Święte Miejsce (15 km)

The route is varied and interesting. It includes some parts resembling a mountain river with a rocky bottom and boulders. In the summer the river character is much more mild. The trip is recommended for people looking for excitement. You can visit the ruins of the Pac Palace and a Sacred Spot. 

Price:  45 zł/person         38 zł/child under 12

9.30 – meeting at the SZOT centre          
 
2. The Rospuda Valley:  Święte Miejsce – Augustów  (20 km)

The Rospuda River Valley may only be seen from a kayak. The river meanders through marshy meadows surrounded by leafy woods of the Augustow Forest. High reed gives an impression that you are in a long, winding corridor. At the end of the trip the river becomes wide and slow. Finally, The Rospuda River enters the lake of the same name. The route without obstacles, a bit more difficult due to the longer distance and the lake at the final stage, the current of the river is rather weak.

Price:   30 zł/person        23 zł/child under 12

9.30 – meeting at the SZOT centre         

The AUGUSTOW CANAL    … discover what nature and human have created together

Route:

Gorczyca – Mikaszówka  (10 km)

Priceless jewel of European water engineering pretending to be entered on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are lakes and locks on the route (one lock with a difference of level 6,40m!). The route leads by the canal and lakes, there are no obstacles, but it is required a bit more effort due to lack of current.

Price:    45 zł/person         38 zł/child under 12

9.30 – meeting at the SZOT centre

The BIEBRZA RIVER     … Join us on a wonderful journey into the wildlife world

Route:

Sztabin - Jagłowo   (16 km)

The trail of outstanding natural value crosses the Biebrza Wetlands. A slow flowing river with large pools. Rich plant cover, plenty of birds, wild animals and insects... This is a wonderful trip into the wildlife world. The route is quite easy, no obstacles; tipical lowland river, slow current, many meanders and large backwaters. Few places to stop.

Ticket to the Biebrza National Park available at the SZOT centre (6 zł/adult, 4 zł/child or student)

Price:    45 zł/person        38 zł/child under 12

Have you never paddled a kayak?

Are you worried that you do not get over it?

This offer is just for you ...

Every Wednesday during  summer we  offer special (lifeguard supervised) kayaking trip:

- Czarna Hańcza   Okółek – Rygol   (13 km)
- Rospuda    Małe Raczki – Święte Miejsce   (15 km)

Price:    65 zł/person       58 zł/child under 12
 

The Augustow Canal  Poland - Belarus    Gateway To The East  …more

Prices include:

• place in a double kayak with the equipment (oar, life jacket, soft seat)
• transportation of people and kayaks
• car parking

Additional information:

• participation in the trip should be registered earlier at the SZOT centre (by phone or e-mail)
• small children, without a separate seat in the kayak - for free
• You should take: food and drink, sun-hat, light hiking shoes, fingerless gloves, raincoat, change of clothes (in case) and, of course, good mood!

• hire of a professional waterproof kayak bag (55 l) – 5 zł/day (or purchase - 75 zł)
• additional payment for SINGLE SZOT kayak – 10 zł
• it is possible to  take out insurance at the SZOT centre (1,50 zł)
• it is possible to buy at the centre: maps, waterproof mobile phone pouch, gloves, raincoats
   
  

We describe the route before the trip. Participation in any kayaking trip is at participant's own risk. 

The offer is not applicable to organised groups - companies, students etc.
If you're interested in that offer, please ask us for details.