GREAT HOLIDAYS?
WHY NOT ECO MAZURIA TRIP?

In today’s blog entry I would like to present  the concept of environmentally friendly travelling with example of this  3 day-long kind of that activity.

But firstly what is ecotourism? 

This is a form of tourism which involves some rules:

1)      Visiting relatively undisturbed natural areas (forests, mountains, seaside),

2)      Ecological conservation and protection of natural environment ,

3)      Minimization of impact of visiting,

4)      Provision financial benefits for local people and conservation ,

5)      Respect for local culture and habitat.

As the idea of ecotourism is more and more widespread and common, I prepared an example of ecotrip day by day with all descriptions of activities. 

The place of destination  is Mazuria in Poland. This is the beautiful natural area with many lakes (over 2000) and various touristic attractions.

 

  

TIP 1 Try to travel by some environmentally friendly means of transport. The best idea is train or if it possible bike or other non-polluting machine. 

DAY 1
KAYAK AND BONFIRE 

During first day of the trip two activities are expected. After arrival and accommodation in local resort ‘Skowronki’ in cottages in Stare Jabłonki the lunch should be eaten. 

TIP 2 Make all meals by yourself! Buy products in local shop and prepare food for you and your fiends! Don’t forget to place rubbish in special bins.

                        

After the lunch, there is possibility of attendance in kayaking on Mały Szeląg Lake which is placed near Stare Jabłonki. You will have a great  opportunity to observe amazing flora and fauna of Mazuria!

TIP 3 Don’t take your own kayak! You can borrow it from local people. During kayaking do not disturb the natural environment because it is you who is the guest! Do not litter or frighten the animals.

When the tiredness will be to strong and kayaking must be stopped, you should turn back to the resort and eat next meal which will give you energy for rest of the day. 

   In resort area there is special place for bonfire. To make this evening more attracitve you can buy some kielbasa form local traders and prepare them above the fire.  When the night comes, there is possibility of watching beautiful night sky and stars laying on the ground hearing only noises of the nature (birds, game, wind).

TIP 4 Be careful with the fire! You are around the trees and each unexpected accident  can result in conflagration of whole forest!

 

 

 

 

DAY 2
HORSE RIDING AND ECO FARM

After the breakfast you can go to the local stud in Stare Jabłonki and take a ride on real horse! It may sound dangerous but the professionals will keep an eye on you. During this action you will become more close to the nature.

TIP 5 Give tipsto  some local people. They do amazing work here and they really deserve a tip as they do not earn a lot! 

 

After the lunch in the resort you can go to eco farm also in Stare Jabłonki. This is and amazing object where people take care of  many animals and plants. In Stare Jabłonki you can observe horses, foals, goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.

TIP 6 Do not frighten the animals! They live in peace on a farm area for a long time and you are only a guest! Respect that they are living things!

DAY 3
SWIMMING AND WILDLIFE OBSERVATION

Today’s plan is really relaxing. First propostition is to go on the beach and enjoy beautiful weather. Near Mały Szeląg Lake there are special beach places where you can put a blanket on aureate sand and have a really great time! There is possibility of sunbathing and swimming in crystal clear water of the lake.

TIP 7 Remember that you must not leave any signs of your staying there.
So no litter, no pollution, no destructions of any objects.

After a relaxing time on the beach you can go to local forester living in Stare Jabłonki and  he will help you with your wildlife observation. He will take you and your friends deep in the forest. But don’t be scared! He knows the area like the back of his hand so you won’t be lost.

When you get through with the guide, he will present  the main information about animals and plants which appear on this area. Probably you will have an opportunity to get into raised hides from which beautiful view is possible to observe. During this trip there is possibility to catch a sight of some wildlife animals. For example boars, deer, hares. cuckoos and many others!

 

TIP 8 In the forest you must strictly follow some rules! You must listen to the guide to not get lost (and believe me, forest is gigantic, there is no signal) and keep as quiet as it is possible to not scare the animals. The silence is good for you because the sounds of the wild nature will be able to be heard.  

After seeing those wonderful wild animals and plants you can go back to the resort, pack your things and turn back home. Make sure that you did not leave any litter or another  pollution: evidences of your staying.

I hope you enjoy this blog entry! I will be very pleased if this information included here changed something in your way of thinking, that you became more ECO friendly. 

Idea of eco travelling is good not only for us but also for nature. We can get really close to the wildlife paying relatively low price and have a really great time! So why don’t do it! 

Summer holidays are closer and closer so make your travelling plans ECO!

                                                                                                                                                           

TRAVELLING ECO LEAVES NO ECHO!

EJDŻEJ