This short break in Slovakia’s biggest mountain range is the perfect way to go walking in the oldest national park in Slovakia – the High Tatras. This unique territory in Central Europe gives a taste of true alpine nature, and offers unforgettable experiences in the wild environment of the Slovak Mountains.
In four days you will experience:
Welcome to Smokovec, the heart of the High Tatras. Located in the shadow of Gerlachovsky Peak (2,655m) – the highest peak in Slovakia – Smokovec is considered the centre of the High Tatras. Close to the popular tourist crossroads of Hrebienok, this village is one of the most popular starting points for hiking in the High Tatras.
When you get to the hotel you will be briefed about the week´s program and, depending on the time of your arrival, there might be time for a walk in Stary Smokovec – the oldest village in the Tatras.
Dinner on the day of arrival is included in the price of the holiday and will be served in the hotel´s restaurant with a choice of three dishes.
Meals included
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
Today, you start from Skalnate Pleso and trek to three of the Tatras’ mountain huts. Mountain huts have been a part of the Tatras’ tapestry for years; they’re traditional, welcoming and often have a historic story to tell. They also offer tasty lunches!
Your hike will take you to Rainerova, the oldest hut in the mountains, dating back to 1863. Today, it is a small stone building serving drinks and snacks. Teryho Hut is one of the highest in the High Tatras, and Zamkovskeho is a pretty wooden chalet offering a sheltered resting spot.
Cold Creek Waterfalls is also on you route today, and you can pause here and soak up the fresh mountain air. The waterfalls begin where the Great Cold Creek meets the Small Cold Creek and spill over rocks and boulders, and through pine forests. Walking trails run alongside the cascades, so you can admire the views.
From Hrebienok, you descend to Smokovec by funicular cable car and take the mountain tram back to Tatranska Lomnica.
Total walking
Distance: Seven hours, 15 km
Total ascent: 663 m
Total descent: 1 420 m
Max elevation: 2004 m
Min elevation: 1004 m
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
Today you’ll hike through the Studena Dolina Valley. From its narrow beginnings, the valley gradually gets wider, and terraces harbouring mountain lakes tower above. Pause and enjoy the sight of colourful flowers, the scent of pine trees and the sound of rare birds singing in the mountains as you traverse the valley.
The valley leads you up to Zbojnicka, or ‘Robbers’, Hut, where you can enjoy a traditional lunch of soup and dumplings. Zbonicka Hut is one of the highest at an altitude of 1,960m and still a popular base for trekkers. Its name harks back to the days when it was a hunters’ hut, and poachers used to stalk the valley.
Your hike ends where it started, at Hrebienok. From here, you’ll take a funicular and tram back to your hotel and enjoy a well-earned dinner!
Total walking
Distance: 12 km
Total ascent: 756 m
Total descent: 756 m
Max elevation: 1970 m
Min elevation: 1258 m
Meals included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Siesta (or similar)
Your tour ends after breakfast. We wish you a pleasant journey home and we look forward to meeting you again on some of our other family holidays.
Meals included
Breakfast
This trip operates daily, so you can pick a date that suits you. Choose a day between May 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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| Sun 01 May 22 - Mon 31 Oct 22 | Available |
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| Sun 01 May 22 - Mon 31 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 is a walking holiday for those who enjoy being outdoors and have a love of the mountains. The stones on some of the paths can be slippery when it has rained, and on day three there are sections secured by chains. The climbs are not physically demanding, but you must have a head for heights.
Single room supplement: 40 EUR
Solo traveller: 40 EUR (includes single room supplement)
Normally 16 max.
This tour starts in Smokovec.
This tour ends in Smokovec.
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 Smokovec:
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 Smokovec 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 a comfortable three-star, family-run hotel in a quiet part of Novy Smokovec within walking distance to restaurants.
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 in many popular destinations including Krakow, Bratislava, Kosice, and Vienna.
We recommend you pack as light as possible, with a backpack for your main luggage and daypack for each day’s trekking. Below you will find a recommended packing list. It is by no means exhaustive, so if you’re in any doubt, please contact us. There is no specialist walking or climbing equipment, such as harnesses etc., needed for this trip.
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!
We really enjoyed our walking weekend break. Airport was really convenient and pick ups were all on time. The Hotel was great location and lovely and clean. We found the breakfast was adequate for a days walking but it would of been nice to have tea/coffee facilities in the room. I would recommend this trip to walkers but make sure they are fit because its not that easy. We really enjoyed the huts and great value. The amazing scenery was out best highlight.Thank you Petr for organising the trip and we would recommend people to use your company if travelling to Slovakia.
Download the detailed trip notes for everything you could possibly want to know about this trip, including detailed itinerary and full kit list.
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Our carefully selected routes will take you safely through the most attractive parts of central Tatras – the largest mountains in Slovakia.
Whether you’re accompanied by an experienced tour leader or using our detailed written booklets with GPS routes, your time in the Tatras will be perfectly planned out so you can experience all the highlights of the Tatras in just four days.
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