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Horseback riding vacations in
Poland
Horseback vacations in Poland are a chance to indulge in the charms of this iconic country. Whether you are drawn to Poland's rich history and integrity, astounding architecture, mouth-watering cuisine, or isolated wilderness, Poland offers every kind of escape. Hidden Trails bring together some of Poland’s most breathtaking horse riding holidays, covering some of the most beautiful locations.
Horse Riding in Poland
Horseback riding has long-standing traditions embedded deep within Poland's history. Horses were first used in Poland in the military in the 1700s. When the wars ended, they proved beneficial for agricultural production. Today, their use has expanded to leisure riding and even skijoring! Poland's equestrian industry has expanded to host many riding clubs, stables, and trails. Riding on horseback allows you to explore the most rural areas of Poland and really experience their way of life. Poland offers a diversity of landscapes to explore on horseback: from lush meadows with delicate flowers to expansive mountains.
Our Bieszczady Mountains Ride takes you around the south of Poland through untouched wilderness spotted with small villages. This trip is perfect for the minimalistic nature-lover. Nights in various farmhouses and lodges with the locals, fine Polish cuisine, and expert guides to take you through this wondrous landscape- this trip is sure create lasting memories!
Poland Climate & Weather
Poland's climate can be described as a temperate climate with relatively cold winters and warm summers, which is greatly influenced by oceanic air currents from the west, cold polar air from Scandinavia and Russia, as well as warmer, sub-tropical air from the south.
In winter, polar-continental fronts often dominate, bringing cold, frosty weather with temperatures far below zero an sometimes heavy snowfall. The late summer and autumn months are often influenced by dry, sub-tropical, continental air mass that bring plenty of warm days. The average air temperatures amount to 6 - 8.5°C for a year, the annual rainfall is 500 - 700 mm, of which snow constitutes only 5 - 20%.
The greatest amount of sunshine in summer is to be found on the Baltic coast, whilst in winter in the Carpathian Mountains. In the mountains, at any time of year, the climate is dependent on the altitude. In Warsaw, temperatures range from between 20 to 25°C during the summer months and 0 to -5°C in winter. |
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Holidays on horseback in Poland
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Poland
Travel restrictions
Starting December 15th 2021, every person arriving in Poland from outside the Schengen area will have to present a negative test result from a PCR or antigen COVID-19 test to enter the country. There must be no more than 24 hours between obtaining the test result and crossing the border into Poland. Vaccination does not exempt an individual from the obligation to test. These regulations will be in place until January 31st 2022.
All travelers who are permitted to enter Poland must undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine for arrivals from the Schengen Area and 14-day quarantine for arrivals from outside the Schengen Area at their place of stay in Poland, except for people who qualify for one of the following exemptions:
- For arrivals from the Schengen Area: travelers who have a negative COVID test result from a test performed in a Schengen Area country within 48 hours prior to arrival
- For arrivals from outside the Schengen Area: 14-day quarantine can be shortened for travelers who are able to obtain a negative COVID test result no earlier than 7 days after arrival to Poland. (Results of tests taken in countries outside the Schengen Area do not qualify for exemption from quarantine.)”
- Travelers from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambik, Namibia, Republic of South Africa and Zimbabwe cannot be exempt from quarantine unless vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine that is approved for use in the European Union”
- Travelers who are completely vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine that is approved for use in the European Union
- Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 within 6 months before crossing the Polish border. Travelers must show a document confirming recovery in Polish or in English
Poland is accepting "EU Digital COVID certificates" (EUDCC) for EU travellers since July 1st 2021.
Holders of EUDCC will be allowed to enter Poland, without being subject to further restrictions (testing or quarantine), at the condition that their certificate contains one of the following documents:
- Proof of vaccination, which is valid 14 days after the second dose of the vaccine (or 14 days after the single dose of the Janssen/Johnson&Johnson vaccine). The following EMA approved vaccines are accepted: Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
- Proof of recovery from COVID-19, which is valid for 180 days from the day of the positive result to a Coronavirus test.
- A negative result to a COVID-19 test. Both PCR and antigenic tests are accepted. Validity: 48 hours prior to arrival.
A Passenger Locator Form and a Public Health Self Declaration are requested on flights.
Measures taken by the government
The following changes will be implemented on December 15th 2021:
- Cinemas, theaters, sports and religious facilities will be open at 30% capacity.
- Restaurants, bars, and hotels will be open at maximum 30% occupancy.
- Vaccinated people are excluded from capacity limits (but vaccinated status must be verified with a COVID-19 certificate).
- From December 20th 2021, to January 9th 2022, all primary and secondary school students will be learning remotely.
- Clubs and discos will be closed until further notice. New Year’s Eve will be an exception. On that night, events will be allowed to take place with a maximum of 100 people.
Current continuing restrictions include the following:
- In shopping malls, fitness centers, gyms, art galleries, and museums one person is allowed for every 15 square meters.
- Outdoor sporting activities with up to 250 athletes are allowed.
- Gatherings and celebrations including weddings are limited to 100 people.
- Face coverings are not required outdoors (masks are still required in indoor public spaces and on public transportation).
- Masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces and on public transportation. Face coverings must be cloth or medical-type masks. Face shields, visors, scarves, or other types of face coverings are not permitted as substitutes for masks.
For more information about the restrictions, please visit: https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations
Testing
Private COVID-19 testing is available at laboratories and medical facilities throughout Poland. Results are available within 72 hours, and the average cost of a PCR test is approximately $120 USD.
Rapid tests are available at several airports in Poland for passengers who are traveling to or transiting countries that require a test result within four hours of flight departure.
For more information about the type of tests offered, cost, and hours of operation, please contact the airport.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
The Polish government has set up a national informational hotline for COVID-19 health-related inquiries. To reach this hotline, dial +48 800 190 590 and press 6 for an English-speaking operator.
Source:
US Embassy in Poland https://pl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on January 7th 2022 (checked on January 19th 2022)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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