This action-packed, week-long adventure includes the best of Slovakia, capital Bratislava and ticks off the most popular activities in the High Tatras, Slovakia´s oldest national park. This unique territory with a true Alpine atmosphere and breath-taking fauna and flora is a paradise for the lovers of outdoor activities. If you visit Slovakia for the first time and don’t want to miss the top cultural and natural highlight of Slovakia, this tour is the right choice for you.
Over eight days, you´ll experience:
Beautiful Bratislava needs no introduction – this ancient city set along the Danube River has a fantastic atmosphere, particularly in summer when the whole place feels even more magical.
On your arrival, you’ll meet your tour leader at your hotel to run through the plan for the week. Depending on your arrival time, there might be a time for a short stroll in the old town.
Meals included
no meals included
Accommodation
Bratislava – Hotel Devin (or similar)
This morning we´ll explore the best of Bratislava. We’ve mapped out a walking route that covers Bratislava’s top sights, from Bratislava castle to the 18th-century Primate´s Palace, as well as the old town hall and Michalska gate. After lunch, we´ll take a train to Poprad, the gateway to the High Tatra mountains.
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Smokovec – Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
This morning we’ll take a mountain tram to Tatranska Lomnica, one of the youngest and biggest settlements in the High Tatras. From here, we´ll take a cable car to Skalnate Pleso (1751m). Look out for Tatra chamois bouncing around on the rocks below!
Skalnate Pleso is home to one of the most important observatories in Slovakia and a small mountain lake. We´ll follow a circular route around the lake before heading to Hrebienok.
On the way to Hrebienok, you’ll visit some of the legendary mountain huts in the area with countless spectacular viewpoints. That includes Rainerova hut, the oldest hut in the Tatras, and the cascading waterfalls of Studeny Potok (Cold Creek). In the late afternoon, we´ll head back to our hotel.
Meals included
Breakfast, packed lunch
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
A short drive takes us to one of the biggest castles in Central-Eastern Europe, 12th-Century Spissky Castle. It used to be the political, administrative, economic, and cultural centre of this region, and a local guide will walk you through all of the site’s interesting stories.
We’ll then take a 10-minute transfer to medieval Levoca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the world’s highest wooden altar.
After a cultural morning and tasty lunch in medieval Levoca, it’s time again for something more active – a bike ride to the ancient town of Kezmarok. This is a modest 9km ride with spectacular views of the Tatras.
After returning our bikes to the rental shop, we’ll then transfer back to our hotel.
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
This morning we´ll take a mountain tram to Strbske Pleso, Slovakia´s highest village. Famous for its beautiful tarn, or a mountain lake, the village is a popular destination for skiers during the winter season, while in the summer, it is a much sought-after stop for walkers and hikers. There is a wide range of trips and walks on offer to suit all tastes, from easy ones to demanding treks.
For today, we’ve picked an easy hike to Popradske Pleso hut, with one of the biggest mountain lakes in the Tatras right next to it. Here we´ll enjoy a lunch on the hut´s terrace with views of the lake and surrounding peaks before returning to Strbske Pleso, followed by a tram back to Smokovec.
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
After breakfast, we´ll drive to the national park of Pieniny, which forms a natural border with Poland. Here we’ll visit one of the most magical sites in Slovakia - Cerveny Klastor (the Red Monastery), which was home to the Cistercian monks. We´ll learn about the most famous monk, Cyprian, the inventor of a hang-glider and author of the oldest pharmacy in Central Europe.
The Pieninsky national park is also home to Dunajec Gorge. At 23km, it´s one of the longest gorges in Europe. A spectacular way to see it is from the water, so take to your rafts, grab an oar and head along the river surrounded by towering, forested peaks.
After our rafting adventure, it´s time for lunch in a traditional restaurant. Here we´ll meet our driver, who will drive us back to the High Tatras.
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
Today is a free day – and there’s plenty to do!
Choose from caves and castles, hot springs in the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Walk to mountain huts, waterfalls and more.
This evening your tour leader will arrange a farewell dinner, so you can regale in tales of your trip before heading home.
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
This morning we´ll take a train back to Bratislava, where your tour ends.
Meals included
Breakfast
This trip operates daily, so you can pick a date that suits you. Choose a day between April and October, and we’ll make all the arrangements for you. Just let us know when you want to travel.
| Dates | Status | Adult price | Child price |
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| Sat 01 May 21 - Sat 29 Oct 22 | Available |
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| Guided groups | Minimum 6 people. Smaller groups are welcome, but the price may be amended accordingly. | ||
Please note that our official rates are in Euros. Other currencies are informative only.
This well-thought-out trip is a great choice for people who like active holidays or would like to try something new. In general this summer multi-activity trip is designed so that it can be managed by active people with an average level of fitness.
Single room supplement: 115 EUR
Normally 14 max.
This tour starts in Bratislava.
This tour ends in Bratislava.
To enhance flexibility our holidays do not include flights. This gives you the freedom to choose a local airport that works for you and shop for the best deal.
List of airports with distances to the first hotel in Bratislava:
Bratislava Airport – 14 km / 20 min
Vienna Airport – 64 km / 45min
Once you have decided which airport works for you best you will need to choose the way how to get to the starting hotel / joining point. There are two options:
Public transport
You can reach Bratislava city by public transport (bus, train). Using the public transport is another way of experiencing your destination, which puts you right in the centre of the action. If you prefer to travel by public transport we can help you find the best option.
Private transfers (door to door service)
Book your private airport transfers directly with us. Our fast, reliable and affordable private transfers are the best way to reach your starting hotel quickly and comfortably. For up-to-date prices of Airport private transfers click here.
During this tour you´ll stay in three star hotels.
If you need to arrive or leave on a different date, please contact us and we’d be more than happy to arrange extra pre or post tour accommodation for you.
We recommend you pack as light as possible, with a suitcases or backpacks that are easy for parents to lift and carry. A daypack for activities is also useful. Below you will find a recommended packing list. It is by no means exhaustive, so if you’re in any doubt, please contact us.
Please note, we want to run this trip following the day-to-day itinerary on the trip notes. However, sometimes operational circumstances may sometimes prevent us from doing this. Your tour leader will keep you fully informed of any alternative plans that are necessary on-the-ground. Also, based on feedbacks from past travellers, occasionally our itineraries are amended. Final version of your trip notes will be emailed to you prior to travel.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all. Our knowledgeable and helpful team is here to help, and we look forward to welcoming you to our spectacular country soon!
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