This guided family adventure is designed for all ages. You´ll start in magical Prague, ‘the City of a Hundred Spires.’ From there, you’ll take an overnight train to Slovakia’s breathtaking High Tatras and end in the charming streets of Krakow. This one-week trip is packed with activities and experiences to inspire, educate, and entertain the whole family as you explore three of Eastern Europe’s gems: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.
In Eight Days, Your Family Will Experience:
Arrive in Prague and enjoy a comfortable group transfer to your hotel. Meet your group's tour leader and other families for an introductory meeting, where you'll learn about the exciting plans for the next seven days. Depending on your arrival time, you'll have some free time to explore this beautiful city's charming streets and iconic sights.
Overnight: Prague
Discover the historic centre with a local guide as you stroll through narrow streets, medieval squares, and iconic landmarks like Charles Bridge and the Orloj astronomical clock. In the evening, board the sleeper train to Slovakia’s High Tatras—a fun and memorable experience for the kids!
Overnight: sleeper train, your children will love it
After arriving in Poprad, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing morning before your first adventure. Grab a packed lunch and take a cable car to Skalnate Pleso, a crystal-clear lake with stunning views of Lomnicky Peak. Hike past mountain huts and waterfalls before ending in Stary Smokovec and returning to Tatranska Lomnica by tram.
Overnight: Smokovec
A short drive takes you to the impressive 12th-century Spissky Castle, one of Central-Eastern Europe’s largest. A local guide will share fascinating stories, bringing the history to life for kids. Explore medieval Levoca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before heading to AquaCity Poprad for fun in thermal pools, water slides, and relaxation.
Overnight: Smokovec
Begin your day with a scenic mountain tram ride through the Tatras’ charming spa villages to Strbske Pleso (1,347m), Slovakia’s highest village, home to a stunning mountain lake. Follow a family-friendly trail to Skok waterfall, where cascading waters and tranquil pine forests create the perfect setting for a family adventure. Enjoy a packed lunch by the falls before hiking back to Strbske Pleso and returning to Smokovec by tram.
Walking: 4,5hrs, 11km/6,8mi, 400m up, 400m down.
Overnight: Smokovec
After breakfast, transfer to Pieniny National Park, a natural border with Poland. Start with family-friendly rafting through the stunning Dunajec Gorge, surrounded by forested peaks. After lunch, enjoy a scenic ride along the Dunajec River to Cerveny Klastor (Red Monastery). Discover its history before driving to Krakow for the night.
Overnight: Krakow
Krakow, a UNESCO World Heritage City, is famed for its Old Town, which features city walls, 46 spires, narrow streets, and Europe’s largest medieval market square. Enjoy a family-friendly guided tour, then spend the afternoon exploring Krakow. For a deeper historical experience, choose an optional visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mines or Auschwitz concentration camp.
Overnight: Krakow
Enjoy a comfortable transfer to Krakow Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable family adventure.
🗣️ Guided Adventure: Explore with a Local Expert!
Our scheduled dates for this tour are listed below, offering you the chance to join a group of like-minded travellers.
🔒 Go Private
If these dates don’t fit your plans, or if you’d prefer a private experience tailored just for your family or friends, please get in touch. We’d be delighted to customize your adventure to suit your needs!
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to Saturday 31st May 2025
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to Saturday 19th July 2025
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to Saturday 2nd August 2025
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to Saturday 23rd August 2025
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to Saturday 30th August 2025
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Your Journey our Promise
🏅 Local Expertise & Global Standards
With 20 years in adventure travel, our Slovakia Explorer team knows the country inside and out, making every journey shine. As trusted partners of some of the world’s largest tour operators, we combine local insight with world-class standards to create unforgettable experiences.
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We’re a fully certified tour operator, following all regulations to ensure your travel experience is safe and professional. With complete financial protection, your booking is secure, and you can plan your trip with total peace of mind.
🌟Commitment to Quality
Our motto, "Shine with Every Journey," reflects our dedication to making every adventure memorable. We take care of every detail, so you can relax, explore, and truly enjoy your experience.
🌍 Join Our Community
Connect with fellow travellers before you even leave home! We’ll invite you to a private WhatsApp group with others booked on the same trip, so you can share tips, ask questions, and build excitement together.
🧭 Seamless Experience
From logistics to local insights, our experienced team has you covered. We arrange everything—transfers, guides, and accommodations—so your journey is smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.
What to Know to Shine on Your Journey
Level Two
Activities such as walking, cycling and rafting form a key part of these trips. The activities are planned so people of varying abilities, and children of different ages, can take part. No real physical fitness is required, just a family spirit of adventure.
What´s Included
What´s not Included
Single Room Supplement: Enjoy Extra Privacy
For a bit more privacy, opt for a single room supplement at 160 EUR and enjoy your own space on the journey!
Stay & Shine: Our Selected Hotels
We’ve carefully selected each hotel on this tour for its convenience, comfort, and excellent value.
Prague: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
High Tatras – Smokovec: Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
Krakow: Hotel Campanile Krakow Old Town (or similar)
What is the accommodation like?
Hotel Lunik
Hotel Lunik is a family-friendly hotel in a quiet location in Prague, just a few minutes walk from Wenceslas Square and Prague´s highlights. It's the perfect base for exploring the city, offering cosy rooms, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy convenient access to public transport and a delicious breakfast to start their day.
Hotel Villa Siesta
We’ve chosen Hotel Villa Siesta for its welcoming atmosphere, good value, and a prime location within walking distance to the heart of Stary Smokovec, the oldest spa village in the High Tatras. Cosy rooms, an on-site restaurant, and basic wellness facilities offer comfort close to nature, with easy access to nearby trails, restaurants, and bars.
Hotel Campanile
Campanile Krakow Old Town is a family-friendly hotel just a short walk from Krakow's historical center. With comfortable and modern rooms, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's an excellent choice for families exploring the city. Guests love its convenient location and delicious breakfast options.
Meals included
Day 1: None
Day 2: Breakfast
Day 3: Breakfast, Packed Lunch
Day 4: Breakfast
Day 5: Breakfast, Packed Lunch
Day 6: Breakfast
Day 7: Breakfast
Day 8: Breakfast
👨🍳 What is the food like?
Breakfasts
Each hotel provides a hearty breakfast with a variety of fresh bread, salami, eggs, sausages, beans, fruit, vegetables, and cheese, ensuring there is something for everyone in the family.
Packed lunches
Packed lunches include a sandwich or baguette, fruit, and biscuits for energy during your hike.
Special Dietary Requirements
we’re committed to ensuring everyone, including those with special dietary needs, enjoys their meals. Whether you’re gluten-free, vegetarian, or have other dietary preferences, we’ll work with the hotel and local restaurants to accommodate your requirements. Let us know in advance, and we’ll ensure delicious options are available so you can relax and enjoy every meal with peace of mind.
Getting there - Smooth Transfers for a Journey that Shines
Start and End Locations
Start: Prague Vaclav Havel International Airport, Czech Republic, 17:00
End: Krakow John Paul II International Airport, Poland, 17:30
Transfer Details
Upon arrival at Prague airport, we’ll welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Prague city. Our group transfer departs at 17:00, setting your trip off smoothly.
On your final day, we’ll depart the hotel after lunch and drop you at Krakow Airport by 17:30.
You can also use public transport if you like. Frequent trains connect the airport to the city in just 17 minutes, making it easy and budget-friendly.
Local Knowledge to Brighten Your Journey
On this family adventure, you’ll be accompanied by our expert English-speaking tour guide, who will be with you from start to end. Additionally, local guides will join you for tours in Prague and Krakow, offering in-depth insights and stories that bring these incredible cities to life for the whole family.
Essentials for a Bright and Safe Journey
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.
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2. 🗺️ Plan Your Journey
Once we hear from you, we’ll swap emails to arrange all the details and ensure your trip is perfectly tailored to your needs.
3. 🔒 Choose Your Payment Options
After confirming the details, you can secure your spot with flexible payment options:
Option A.
Full Payment: enjoy a 5% discount when you pay in full at booking. (Note: This option is non-refundable in case of cancellation.)
Option B.
25% Deposit: reserve your spot with a 25% deposit; pay the remaining balance 10 weeks before departure.
Payment Methods
We offer secure and convenient ways to complete your booking:
🏦 Bank Transfer: we’ll send you an invoice with our company bank details. To complete your booking, transfer the amount to our IBAN provided on the invoice.
💳 Credit Card: we’ll send a secure PayPal payment link directly to your email for an easy credit card payment—no PayPal account required.
Pick your payment method, and we’ll handle the rest—get ready for the adventure ahead!
GENERAL FEEDBACK - YOUR OVERALL EXPERIENCE
Our overall experience was outstanding from start to finish!
WHAT WERE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TRIP?
Every city that we visited and every activity that we participated in was truly unique and could be considered a highlight of the trip. Our family is very active and loves the outdoors so our time in the Tatra Mountains stands out as THE highlight.
ACCOMMODATION
Overall the accommodations were excellent with ‘Paula’ being our #1 absolute favorite. The accommodations in Krakow were convenient and the breakfast food was very good. At the same time, the neighborhood was a bit rundown and the staff was a bit unfriendly.
TRANSPORT
Outstanding in every way.
MEALS
Fabulous. We all gained a few pounds last week!
PLEASE RATE YOUR LEADER
A+ Exceptional in every way.
WERE YOU DISAPPOINTED WITH ANY PART OF YOUR TRIP?
Not at all. The trip was magical!
WHAT TIPS WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER TRAVELLERS BOOKING THIS HOLIDAY?
Be in shape and be ready to do a lot of walking!
Be sure to pack a very comfortable pair of walking shoes and a rain poncho.
WHAT WAS YOUR OVERALL EXPERIENCE?
it was a superb experience.
WHAT WERE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TRIP?
Rafting and riverside cycle. Overnight train (children loved that). Mountain hike in the beautiful Tatras. Our mountain village was very pretty and lively. Prague and Krakow were both spectacular.
ACCOMMODATION
All 3 hotels were perfectly located and spotlessly clean.
TRANSPORT
Very efficient with courteous drivers. The air-con could have been more effective on the 2 hour transfer to Krakow.
MEALS
I think we just had breakfasts included? These were all highly satisfactory, especially the breakfast provided by the Krakow hotel.
PLEASE RATE YOUR LEADER
lice in Prague gave us a very thorough tour and was very pleasant and keen that nothing should spoil our day. She was clearly passionately interested in the history and culture of her city.
Linda was absolutely superb,highly efficient, always three steps ahead in terms of organizing everything and with an in-depth knowledge of the mountains. Excellent English and also sociable and fun to be around.
WERE YOU DISAPPOINTED WITH ANY PART OF YOUR TRIP?
No.
WHAT TIPS WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER TRAVELLERS BOOKING THIS HOLIDAY?
The days were very busy and packed with activity so it’s a long day on your feet. Our two girls, aged 7 and 8, are very fit and sporty so they managed it but I think a younger child or a less sporty child would struggle to last the day. However there is always an option to leave the group to take a break, and we did that once or twice.
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