NATURAL HERITAGE OF CENTRAL EUROPE
Conservation programes in the Czechoslovakia date back to the Middle Ages when the first game parks were founded. Zofinsky Virgin Forest established in 1838 can be considered the first nature reserve in Czechoslovakia. It is also one of the oldest reserves in Europe. The main period of ecological conservation in the former Czechoslovakia began after World War II. In Czechoslovakia we find many National Parks and reserves within a relatively small area. They will attract every nature lover's attention by their unspoiled beauties, natural scenery and wide variety of plants and animals. National Parks, Protected Landscapes and Wildlife Reserves cover large areas of the country, offering the best protection for wildlife and containing the largest variety of plants and animals.



Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Prague airport. Meeting with our guide and transport by coach to Southern Bohemia. We visit the TREBON AREA, with its large system of fishponds and places for migrating birds. There are a lot of intreresting species of birds and animals. On the way, we also visit the beautiful town of CESKY KRUMLOV (UNESCO reserve) which has the second largest castle in the Czech republic. Accommodation: in town of TREBON
Day 2
After breakfast we transfer to the SUMAVA MOUNTAIN national park which is located on the border with Germany. This area was closed for 40 years as a military zone and this protection contributed to saving untouched quiet corners with plenty of interesting and protected species (for example capercaillie, black grouse, wolf, lynx,otter, etc. We also visit the BOUBIN Virgin Forest (one of the oldest nature preserves in Czech Republic). Our trip will be guided by a local ranger from the national park.
Day 3
Full day excursion in the Sumava mountains . Accommodation: the same hotel as day 2.
Day 4
Transfer to Southern Moravia. On the way we visit the small picturesque town of TELC with its main square surrounded by old houses with old traditional facades. We finish our journey close to the Austrian border, where the PODYJI national park is situated. The park is famous for a special type of forest ( Quercus, Fraxinus, juglans, Tilia, etc.) which surrounds the Dyje river forming a rich ecosystem.
Day 5
Excursion in the same area, including LEDNICKE LAKES, known for their rich bird population. Accommodation: the same hotel
Day 6
In the morning we drive to the White Carpathians- a protected landscape. This area is principally known for its rich variety of orchids (the highest in Europe) and its friendly people who still maintain their traditional way of life. The Javorina peak on the Czech-Slovak border, is surrounded by a virgin beech forest . In Kvetna, small town at the foot of the White Carpathians, is a small glass factory which we also visit. Accommodation in the town of Uherke Hradiste.
Day 7
After crossing the Slovak border, we continue eastward. We stop in the Little Fatra whose limestone rocks are a good nesting area for wallcreeper and there are many species of flowers. We finish in the High Tatras. Accommodation: Hotel in the High Tatras
Day 8
We visit an interesting museum in the High Tatras National Park in Tatranska Lomnica and can also see a rock garden exhibition. Excursion with National Park professional guide. Accommodation: same as day 7
Day 9
Full day excursion in the High Tatras National Park.
Day 10
Drive to SLOVAK PARADISE National Park. Visit the largest Slovakian Ice Cave in Dobsine and various sites of botanical interest.
Day 11
MURAIN PLAIN- area with the highest density of bears in Czechoslovakia, many beautiful flowers including DAPHNE ARBUSCULA which grows nowhere else in the
Day 12
We return to Prague. En route we visit the Moravian Karst- known for its 138 m deep cave, MACOCHA, where it is possible to take a boat-trip. Continue to Prague.
Day 13-14
Guided sightseeing tour of the most interesting sights in Prague or visit to KRKONOSE MOUNTAINS (Northern Bohemia).

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