Mazury

Kayak trip Poland Mazury

eight days off-grid in the Mazury lake district — over two thousand lakes, the Krutynia river winding through old forest, beavers along the banks and eagles overhead. We paddle, camp, share fires and stories, and finish with a hotel & spa night to let the trip settle in.

Traveler carrying a kayak over a portage between two Mazury lakes, Poland — Chasingted

Itinerary

Arrival in Gdańsk, Gear check and safety briefing

Group pickup, transfer into Mazury, we do a gear check and pack our kayaks. after that we get a safety briefing and welcome dinner at the basecamp cabins.

Gear & first paddle

Kit handout, kayak basics on a calm lake, easy half day on the water.

Onto the Krutynia

We begin the river proper — narrow forest channels, kingfishers, first night camping on the bank.

Deep into the lakes, arrival at the island of love

A long open-water day across two of the larger lakes. Swimming stop at midday. We sleep on the Island of Love.

Enjoy the Island of Love

We stay here for a full day, come to rest. Have a swim, connect with nature. Maybe we'll do a treasure hunt.

Last day on the water

We Say goodbye to the Island of Love and make our further up the river to enjoy some more lakes and streams between the Ancient forest trees. Around 15:00 we get picked up and make our way back to basecamp for a nice dinner and a proper shower.

Spa day and Gdansk Exploration

We leave the Mazury Forest behind us and make our way to Gdasnk and enjoy a sauna and a nice traditional Polish dinner.

Back home

After a nice breakfast in the hotel, we all make our way back home.

Kayak trip Poland Mazury expedition photo

What's included

✓Kayak and all paddling gear
✓Dry Bags
✓All meals during the expedition
✓Non-alcoholic drinks during dinner
✓Airport pickup from Gdańsk
✓Camping equipment (tent, sleeping kit, cooking)
✓Final hotel night & spa access

Not included

✗Flights
✗Travel insurance
✗Alcoholic drinks
✗Personal camping gear

What to expect

Five days. One river. No plan beyond the next bend.

We paddle into ancient forest, where narrow streams wind quietly from one hidden lake to the next. On some days you won't see another soul out here — just your group, and a lake that feels like it belongs to you alone.

Mornings start early, but gently: coffee by the fire, camp packed away together, kayaks loaded and ready. Then the water takes over — four to five hours of paddling on most days. Your arms will feel it, your patience will be tested here and there, but that's part of what makes it worth doing.

This is an expedition, not a resort stay, so there are days where things ask a little more of you. Camp doesn't appear on its own — tents go up, firewood gets gathered, a fire gets lit (you'll learn how, if you don't already), and dinner comes together as a group effort. By day two your shoulders might feel it, and the weather won't always cooperate. That's simply part of the rhythm out here.

But in the end, you'll be rewarded for it — long evening walks, a sunset swim around a hidden island, amazing stories shared around the campfire.

You don't need to be an athlete to join us. Just someone willing to pitch in, work as part of a team, and pick up a few new skills along the way.