Lake Tisza-Hortobáby-Hajdúsoboszló
by bike
This tour needs no special skills. Runs from middle of April til middle of October.
Description of the Tour
Day 1: bus or train trf Budapest – Tiszafüred
Day 2: Tiszafüred-Tiszaderzs-Abádszalók-Kisköre 30 km/18 miles
Day 3: Kiskorë-Tiszanána-Poroszló-Tiszafüred 30 km/18 miles
Day 4: Tiszafüred-Tiszabábolna-Tiszavalk-Négyes-Poroszlö-Tiszafüred 48 km/28 miles
Day 5: Tizafüred-Tiszacsege-Tiszaújvaroa 45 km/28 miles
Day 6: Tiszaújváros-Tiszavasvári 35 km/21miles
Day 7: Tiszavasvári-Hortobágy 54 km/33 miles
The first six days of the program cover the area surrounding Lake Tisza and the 240 kilometres (149 miles) itinerary is a full circle around the lake. Apart from cycling the discovery of the local flora and fauna adds additional excitement to the program, with optional boat trips on the lake for example. The natural reserves blend in with holiday resorts where guest can enjoy well-maintained beaches and their additional services. Museums, traditional farm houses and protected architectural sites offer various opportunities for those who are interested in local history or traditional art forms. The itinerary runs on flat terrain and does not need any great strenght or experience.
Day 8: Hortobágy- Hortobágy (National Park) 40 km/24 miles
Leaving Lake Tisza behind, we arrive at the Hortobágy National Park, which is the first and the largest national park in Hungary and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999.
Traditional Hungarian animals, local bird colonies and rare plants are all contribute to the unique experience of Hortobágy. The tour runs on flat terrain only, but trees and shade are seldom around. Make sure you bring and drink enough water!
Day 9: Hortobágy-Hajdúszobosló 30 km/18miles
The day ends at Hajdúszoboszló, where our guests might possibly spend more than a day to enjoy the hospitality of local spas and refresh themselves after the days of cycling.
Overnights in Hajdúszoboszló
Possible extension in Hajdúszoboszló, in a spa village.
Day 10: Departure after breakfast
PRICES 2010
| For self-guided tours |
Euro |
| Package price in double room per person |
850 |
| Single supplement |
160 |
The price includes the following services
- 6 nights in different hotels around the lake
- 2 nights in Hortobágy ( Hungarian puszta )
- 1 night in Hajdúszoboszló
- included breakfast in each hotels
- train trf Budapest-Tiszafüred
- train trf Hajdúszoboszló - Budapest
- entrance fee in Hortobágy National Park
- bike rental
- lagguage delivery from hotel to hotel
- info material, maps, descriptions
- 24 hours assistance ( by telephone )
| For guided groups in Euro (min 8 people) |
Euro |
| Package price in double room per person |
1090 |
| Single supplement |
210 |
The price includes the following services:
- 6 nights in different hotels around the lake
- 2 nights in Hortobágy ( Hungarian puszta )
- 1 nights in Hajdúszoboszló
- included breakfast in each hotels
- bus trf Budapest - Tiszafüred
- bus trf Hajdúszoboszló - Budapest
- entrance fee in Hortobágy National Park
- dinner in Hortobágy with wine
- bike rental
- lagguage delivery from hotel to hotel
- info material, maps, descriptions
- English speaking guide
