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Adventure Poland hire canoes and kayaks by the day for self-guided short or extended tours and organise guided canoe expeditions in the picturesque provinces of Lubuskie and Wielkopolskie. We can provide and deliver canoes and kayaks anywhere along the course of the River Obra, River Paklica, River Warta and River Notec or on any of the many wonderful lakes in the Lubuskie Lake District. Whatever your canoe or kayak needs and requirements in the west of Poland, Adventure Poland can probably help!
If you want to undertake an extended canoe camping tour, we can supply you with everything you might need for an exciting adventure activity holiday in western Poland. The range of equipment we have available for hire includes: open canoes, touring kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks, tents, camp cooking equipment, sleeping mats, and compact fishing equipment. We can also arrange fishing licences, help arrange suitable campsites or accommodation, and even arrange for a driver to pick you up from and drop you off at nearby airports in Berlin, Szczecin, and/or Poznań. And if you have any questions or problems during your stay we are only a phone call away!
The River Obra is a great place to take a canoeing vacation. It offers more than 150 kilometres of canoe touring along a changing river and through the crystal clear lakes of the Lubuskie Lake District. Touring on the river Obra canoe trail offers spectacular and unspoilt scenery, access to abundant wildlife and birdlife, a number of places of interest en route, and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. The route takes you through wonderful unspoilt countryside and forests, rich in all kinds of wildlife. There are several basic campsites along the route or if you are feeling adventurous and really want to get back to nature, just pitch your tent in a quiet spot beside the river for the night! Alternatively you might like to book into one of the Polish B&B guest houses along the route of the river. Unless you are an experienced canoeist, we recommend that you do not attempt more than 10-15 kilometres per day. A typical two or three day leisurely canoe trip might start off on the Obra river, near the historic town of Miedzyrzecz, take you though to Bledzew and end in Skwierzyna. A week long trip might start on the lake in Babimost, Zbaszyn or Trzciel, follow the course of the Obra, and end on the river Warta. The Obra canoe trail is a wonderful place to relax and learn something about this little known part of Poland. See also: photos of canoe and kayaks and of the River Obra and countryside.
We can also provide, deliver and pick-up canoes and kayaks for use on any of the many picturesque lakes in our part of the west of Poland - Bledzew, Lagow, Lubikowo, Lubniewice, Pszczew; or the Warta, Notec, Paklica, and Drawa rivers.
Download a basic River Obra map showing the route of the river, lakes and nearby towns and cities.
A map showing the approximate location of the Lubuskie Lake District and our main area of operations in Poland
Types of Craft available for hire:
Open Canoes - Our most popular choice for lakes and most rivers in western Poland. Our open canoes are very versatile boats. With large carrying capacity, open canoes are probably the best boat for exploring well off the beaten track, longer canoe expeditions, or for family river outings. We have three distinct types of open canoe available for hire. All three types of open canoes are ideally suited for any river expedition in Poland.
Old Town Discovery Canadian Canoe (twin seater)
The classic American-made Open Canadian Canoe! The Old Town Discovery is tough, rugged and virtually unsinkable, as well as being stable and easy to handle. The SuperLink 3-layer hull construction makes it perfect for all-around use. An easy handling, river touring canoe ideal for paddling the rivers of Central Europe. Our Top-of-the Range canoe!
Weight of canoe: 36 kgs. Length of canoe: 4.8 m Width of canoe: 0.90m.
'Riviera' Open Canoe (up to 3 people)
The French-made Riviera canoe is made of tough, high quality materials and its high density linear polyethylene construction makes it a stiff hulled and almost unsinkable canoe perfect for both river and lake exploration. This is a three seater canoe, but it can be paddled by one or two people without problems. Its generous hull can accommodate extra gear for camping trips, and its classic design makes it a pleasure to paddle. The ultimate, paddle it anywhere, expedition craft!
Weight of canoe 43 kgs. Length of canoe 4.64m Width of canoe 0.90m. More pictures.
Polish 'Canadian-style' Open Canoe (up to 2 person)
This Polish-made open canoe seats two in comfort, looks great, and is virtually unsinkable.
Weight 30 kgs. Length 4.2m Width 0.90m - More photos. This canoe is made in Poland!
Touring Kayak Canoe (up to 2 adults and one small child)
Touring Kayak Canoes - Rugged, lightweight, twin seat touring kayaks.
Professional, versatile, kayak canoes. Perfect for canoe expeditions and trips.
Comfortable, ergonomic seats! Weight: 33 kgs. Length: 3.9m Width: 0.83m
More pictures of the touring kayak canoes we have for hire.
Sit-on-top Kayak. The open cockpit of the Sit-on-top Kayak allows the paddler to enter and exit the kayak easily from the river bank, dock, or water, and paddle without feeling confined. In a sit-on-top, you can safely enjoy all the pleasures of kayaking without having to learn difficult self-rescue maneuvers. People of all ages and skill levels can feel like experts in a sit-on-top. The perfect boat for shorter river expeditions and stretches of river with fallen trees and other obstacles to negotiate. Our twin seat sit-on-top kayaks can be paddled with ease by a solo paddler.
Ranger Lake Expedition Canoe/Kayak - A popular choice for lake exploration. An excellent boat for novices and experts alike. Rugged, lightweight and stable twin seat pneumatic construction with back supports and heavy duty polyester outer hull. The perfect multipurpose craft for exploring Polish waters in a leisurely, but, adventurous way. Weighs less than 12 kgs, but has a capacity of 165 kgs. As you can see from the above photo a lot of gear these canoes can be loaded in them! See more photographs at canoe expeditions.
Fees for Canoe and Kayak Hire:
Old Town Discovery Canadian Canoe (twin seater) € 40.00
'Riviera' Open Canoe (3 person) per day € 40.00
Polish 'Canadian-style' Open Canoe (2 person) per day € 30.00
Touring Kayak Canoes (twin seat) € 30.00
Sit-on-top Kayak: per day € 30.00
Standard Kayak: per day € 25.00
Ranger Expedition Canoe/Kayak: per day € 25.00
Canoe/kayak hire fees include paddles and buoyancy aid (life vest).
Tent (3-person): € 5 per day.
Basic Fishing equipment kit: € 5 per day.
Detailed Map of the region (1:50 000): € 5 each
Other items, please ask for a quote.
Canoe delivery and pick up: Delivery and pick up of canoes is completely free of cost.
Please remember that camping equipment for one person will not fit easily into a standard kayak! We therefore recommend that for longer water-based adventures where lots of equipment is needed that you opt to hire either of our open Canadian canoes.
We also provide guided canoe adventures with an English-speaking guide.
Contact Adventure Poland to receive a canoe booking form or for further information.
Download Canoe Hire Booking Form (pdf) or contact us for a Booking Form (in MS Word format)
Download a basic River Obra map showing the route of the river, lakes and nearby towns and cities.
Adventure Poland, ul. Moniuszki 8 / 12, 66-400 Gorzow Wlkp., Poland
tel: +48 95 755 7055
See also: canoeing expeditions; interactive map
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