Krakow to Budapest Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Krakow to Budapest Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: May-Sep

From $4,599 - $4,849 /person

A Cycling Adventure Through Poland, Slovakia & Hungary

Poland’s grand Pieniny Mountains. Slovakia’s sleepy woods and castles. Hungary’s Tokaj wine country, spread over volcanic hills. String them together with stellar cycling for a three-course Central European delight. 

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Highlights

  • The beaten path isn’t anywhere in sight from these scenic destinations which are icons to their respective countries, but lesser known abroad
  • Breathe in the sparkling-clean alpine air of Poland’s Pieniny National Park and take the waters in the Old World resort town of Szczawnica
  • Our rural rides follow riverside bike paths, converted rail trails and a working railway line through a mossy forest
  • From pierogi at a village tavern to a beer tasting in a castle, this region greets you with its unique brand of hearty hospitality
  • Connect Krakow and Budapest, two of Central Europe’s most dynamic and fascinating gateway cities 
Poland & Slovakia map

Poland, Slovakia & Hungary

Start Kraków, Poland

End Budapest, Hungary

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Man riding a bike on an empty road with wooden houses in the background

Day 1

Description

Our inaugural ride coasts over sweeping fields of wheat as the rocky peaks of the Tatra Mountains crowd the distant horizon • Pedal along the car-free wonderland of the Dunajec River bike path • Get to know your fellow travelers over traditional treats at a local tavern • Tour the impressive hilltop ruins of Czorsztyn Castle • Cycle through Pieniny National Park to arrive in Szczawnica, a charming spa town whose alkaline springs were once just what the 19th-century doctor ordered. 

Accommodations

Night 1

Szczawnica Park Resort & Spa
Szczawnica
Premiere Hotel

Cozy modern touches and an Old World Polish twist on mountain-lodge architecture live up to this resort’s motto of “slow life.” Slow it down even more at the indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling window views and a relishable series of saunas. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Group of men raiding beer steins and smiling

Days 2-3

Description

Cross the border to bike Slovakian roads past haystacks, cottages and roadside crosses • Why not end your ride with a cold Slovak beer in the shadow of towering Spiš Castle? • Relax at our nature-centric spa retreat tucked in the forest • Check out the baroque frescoes at a World Heritage monastery • Cycle atop a lofty ridge surrounded by grand views • Wander the colorful cobbled streets of Košice. 

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Bio Hotel Zlatý Hýľ
Hýľov
Premiere Hotel

Natural wellness and serenity are the endgame at this forest getaway where every aspect of the guest experience is lovingly crafted, especially the exquisite locavore cuisine. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Dirt trail with a row of stone houses to the left

Days 4-6

Description

Say dovidenia to Slovakia and szia to Hungary • Pedal along a roller coaster of backcountry roads between the rugged green slopes of the Tokaj Mountains • Follow a lonely railroad track through a mossy forest • More castles crown each hilltop as you spin down from the mountains into Tokay wine country • Bike through vineyards and stroll the streets of a charming wine country town • Deep in the volcanic rock, tour the cave cellars where Tokay has been aged for time immemorial • Raise a glass to toast to our colorful three-country journey • End your journey in gilded Budapest, a city so marvelous you’ll forget your post-trip blues. 

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Andrássy Kúria & Spa
Tarcal
Premiere Hotel

You’ll know you’re in wine country as soon as you lay eyes on this languid pied-à-terre. Brick terrace dotted with umbrellas: check. Pool deck with views of vineyards and ancient walls: check and check. The colonnaded bathhouse complex which would make a Roman green with envy—that’s just a bonus. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Szczawnica Park Resort & Spa
Szczawnica

Premiere Hotel

Cozy modern touches and an Old World Polish twist on mountain-lodge architecture live up to this resort’s motto of “slow life.” Slow it down even more at the indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling window views and a relishable series of saunas. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Bio Hotel Zlatý Hýľ
Hýľov

Premiere Hotel

Natural wellness and serenity are the endgame at this forest getaway where every aspect of the guest experience is lovingly crafted, especially the exquisite locavore cuisine. (pool, spa) 

Nights 4-5

Andrássy Kúria & Spa
Tarcal

Premiere Hotel

You’ll know you’re in wine country as soon as you lay eyes on this languid pied-à-terre. Brick terrace dotted with umbrellas: check. Pool deck with views of vineyards and ancient walls: check and check. The colonnaded bathhouse complex which would make a Roman green with envy—that’s just a bonus. (pool, spa) 

From $4,599 /person

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Bikes

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $4,599 /person

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