Embark on a hiking weekend to the magnificent High Tatras mountains and the stunning Slovak Paradise National Park. In just three days, we'll guide you to the most enchanting and awe-inspiring locations along adventurous routes. Get ready for a hiking experience like no other!
We will meet you at the Krakow Airport on the first day at 4:00 PM and drive you to your hotel in the area of the Tatra mountains. This transfer takes 2.5-3 hours, depending on traffic. After you check-in, we will review the weekend's plan over a hearty dinner.
Begin your day with a satisfying breakfast and set off on a picturesque hike all along the Belianske Tatras. Discover lesser-known trails and experience the unspoiled beauty of the area. Take a break by the stunning alpine lake Biele Pleso, bask in the sunlight, and admire the panoramic views of the rugged peaks around.
Hiking distance: 19km, 850m ascent and descent, 8 hours.
After breakfast, we'll take a short drive (about 30 mins) to Slovak Paradise National Park for an extraordinary experience in the gorges. The hike will take you along the bottom of Sucha Bela Gorge, one of the longest and most popular gorges in the park. You’ll walk through water, over fallen trees, climb ladders, and even pass through a window-like hole in the rock. Along the way, you’ll pass waterfalls, rock formations, pools and more.
Emerge from the gorge for lunch at a mountain hut, then continue your hike through Prielom Horndu Gorge. This hike is famous for its series of ledges and catwalks above the Hornad River.
Hiking distance: 16km, 700m ascent, 6 - 7 hours
This hike is the "cherry on top" of the weekend. You will get a great reward without much effort! You will reach the top of Predne Solisko peak (2,100m). However, to make your day more relaxed and enjoyable, you will take a chair lift to 1,800 meters. From here, it's a short hike up to the top of the peak, where you'll be treated to awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains.
You will get back to the Krakow Airport at around 4:00 PM. You can book your flights back home after 6:00 PM.
Hiking distance: 5km, 300m of ascent, 2,5 hours.
Sat 31 May 4:00PM Tue 3 Jun 4:00PM | €560 (€73 deposit) Based on €560 EUR | Book 4 spaces |
Sat 7 Jun 4:00PM Tue 10 Jun 4:00PM | €560 | Fully booked |
Sat 2 Aug 4:00PM Tue 5 Aug 4:00PM | €560 | Fully booked |
Sat 16 Aug 4:00PM Tue 19 Aug 4:00PM | €560 (€73 deposit) Based on €560 EUR | Book 5 spaces |
Sat 23 Aug 4:00PM Tue 26 Aug 4:00PM | €560 | Fully booked |
Sat 13 Sep 4:00PM Tue 16 Sep 4:00PM | €560 (€73 deposit) Based on €560 EUR | Book Just 1 space |
Sat 27 Sep 4:00PM Tue 30 Sep 4:00PM | €560 | Fully booked |
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You need a good level of fitness as we will be walking 15-18 km a day with up to 700m of elevation gain.
The basics are: - Sturdy, broken-in hiking shoes or boots - Rain/windproof jacket - Lightweight, breathable hiking shirts, shorts and trousers - Warm jacket or sweater - Water bottle - Small rucksack for carrying personal items - Swimsuit - Sun protection (hat, sunglasses and sunblock)
Sure you can. The majority of our travellers are solo travellers. You will be sharing the room with someone of your gender. We never put females and males together in one room. If you would like a single room, you can book it for 80 EUR extra and pay it when you are in Slovakia.
A good estimate for your drinks and the three is lunches is 50 EUR. This might vary based on what you buy and how much you buy.
It’s highly recommended you take out personal travel insurance. Travel cover protects you in the case of unforeseen circumstances including cancellations, injuries, equipment loss, flight changes and other events that could negatively impact your trip. We suggest specialist adventure travel insurers, [Rise & Shield](https://riseandshield.com/). They cover 100s of activities and are easy to deal with if you need to make a claim. They also cover unique scenarios, like trekking at altitude or emergency evacuation in hard-to-reach places, that ordinary travel insurance doesn’t cover.
You will stay in a smaller guesthouse of 3* quality in one of the villages at the foot of the Tatra mountains. The rooms are spacious and recently refurbished. It has WIFI and a small wellness center with saunas and jacuzzi. The rooms don't provide toiletries and you need to bring your own.
Breakfast is usually buffet style with cold meats, cereals, eggs, sausages, fruit etc. For lunch, we stop at a local supermarket so you can buy and pack your lunch and eat what you like. For dinner, you can choose from 3 different meals. You can expect traditional meals, including chicken and pork meat with potatoes and rice. However, they can also cater to various diets if needed.
We will meet on the first day at the Krakow Airport in Poland at 4:00 PM. Our guide will wait simply in front of Arrivals with a Skyhook sign. On the last day, we will drop you off back at the Krakow Airport in Poland at around 4:00 PM.
Yes, on Day 3, when you head to the Slovak Paradise National Park. You can't be afraid of heights here as you will be climbing ladders, and walking on bridges and iron platforms several meters above water level.
Day 1: No hiking Day 2: 19km, 850m ascent and descent, 8 hours Day 3: 16km, 700m ascent, 6 - 7 hours Day 4: 5km, 300m of ascent, 2,5 hours
The currency in Slovakia is the Euro. You can pay with a card in most places. Cash is needed on 2 days when we take a break in mountain huts, which do not accept cards.
Sure, just let us know what kind of diet you have and the hotel will prepare meals according to your needs. You can indicate this on your trip form after booking or drop us a message.
Unfortunately, a drop-off in the city is not possible as the transfers are long and the traffic in the city is usually very bad. However, it easy to get to the city by train from the airport. It's only a 17 min ride and it costs around 3€.
You can book the trip if you are at least 18 years old. The trip is also available for children older than 12 years if you would like to arrange a private group (please message us for information).
Slovakia is part of the European Union and the Schengen zone. Please check the following website for more information: https://www.mzv.sk/en/services/information-for-foreigners/visas-for-foreigners-to-enter-sr#352_xhfz_inpage_nav_3
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