Adventure Hiking in Slovakia in a Weekend

An excellent weekend of Hiking! The routes we took through the gorges and canyons were very fun, and certainly unique.

The weather was not ideal, but our guides managed to re-jig the itinerary so we still got to do all of the best hikes without getting too wet.

Just got back from an incredible hiking trip in Slovakia and wow — what an experience! The trails were absolutely stunning, from misty forests to jaw-dropping mountain views that felt straight out of a dream. Every turn had something new to offer — wildflowers, waterfalls, and those epic panoramic moments where you just have to stop and soak it all in.

The air felt cleaner, the vibe was peaceful, and the connection to nature was real. Met some great people along the way, ate some surprisingly good local food (hello bryndzové halušky!), and just totally recharged. If you’re into hiking, nature, or just need to hit reset, Slovakia is seriously underrated. Already planning my next trip back!

Had an unforgettable time hiking through Slovenia with our fantastic guides, Patrik and Michal. Their knowledge, energy, and humour made every trail enjoyable. The scenery was stunning and the group itself was a great mix of friendly, like-minded adventurers.

Patrik and Michal created the perfect atmosphere for both challenge and fun. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience — highly recommended!

A bit like an enormous adult playground- wonderful walks (and wildlife spotting) with ladders and balancing across the platforms. Our guide was lovely- the accommodation was more luxurious than I had expected and the food was great too. . ,

An amazing trip overall, made even more special thanks to Patrik and Michal, our guides. Met some fantastic people! Highly recommend this trip!

Really good long weekend hiking in Slovakia everything was as described on the itinerary, our guide Patrik was brilliant and made everyone feel at ease and also made sure I was looked after as I have a gluten intolerance he was clued up on it and I felt comfortable and trusted him when he checked food in restaurants and shops.

Trekking in Slovakia was an incredible experience. The country is extremely beautiful with scenery to rival the best of Canada or the USA. Our guides Tom and Peter were very professional, knowledgeable and great company. The hiking through gorges and ladder climbs were wonderful, each day offering something different. The group quickly bonded, and were great fun. We had a truly amazing adventure and will be booking more travel through Much Better Adventures soon. Thanks Tom and Peter for an unforgettable adventure.

From beginning to end the organisation of this trip was outstanding, with enough wriggle room to accommodate some individual’s needs. The guides were very knowledgeable and trustworthy and made me feel completely safe doing some new, fairly challenging activities. I loved every minute of this trip and I would highly recommend it.

So enjoyed this short trip. It exceeded all my expectations. The group were great fun, the guides Tom and Peter were fabulous and the itinerary was very well thought out with a good balance between free time and activities. Slovakia is incredibly beautiful and the treks were completely different to anything I’d ever done before. The time flew by and I would happily have stayed longer

Our guides, Tom and Peter, were amazing, they catered to all our needs and were very well organised, to the point of feeling spoilt. The whole hike was beautiful, not difficult, though with technical elements and surprising moments along the way, which kept the hike exciting. I highly recommend this trip.

Our group of 12 have just returned from a hiking trip in the Slovak Paradise National Park with many great stories to tell - What a fantastic trip!

From start to finish everything ran smoothly - thanks to the MBA team for making it so easy.

The local guides Tom & Peter were very accommodating and informative, their knowledge of the area was incredible and helped us to navigate with ease. From guidance on the trails, telling us about the history of the region, advice on restaurants and highlighting local points of interest - they had it all!

Thanks to the whole team for making this such an enjoyable few days away that the group will remember for the rest of our lives!

This was our second trip with Much Better Adventures and again was fantastic. A great tour company. Slovakia was a beautiful country and the routes we took led to some spectacular views. The ladder climbs weren't challenging and very easy to climb. The guides were great fun.

The town we were based in was very quiet- with the small number of bars closing early so we had early nights. Hotel was great with huge rooms.

The hike is on the challenging side for less athletic individuals and there were sections of the trail that were quite slippery and difficult to pass, even in dry weather. The guides were great at helping participants over the challenging spots, and overall I thought the tour was fantastic. The guides were also very friendly and had lots of suggestions for places to eat and other things to do in the area.

This was my first adventure trip with Much Better Adventures! It was such a magical and adrenaline inducing hike in the beautiful Slovakia National Park. We were blessed with amazing weather and fairy-tale like colours. Our guides, Patrik and Michal, were super helpful and chill. My highlight of the trip was the 14M tall ladder and 'Indiana Jones' type of bridges and walkways along the cliffs! I'm already looking at other mba adventures and planning my 2025 trips!

Great group, knowledgeable and helpful guides - couldn't have improved on anything - even the weather was superb ....came home and immediately started planning next years adventures. Thank you Patrick and Mikel

A hugely enjoyable 3 days hiking around the beautiful forests of Slovakia. We were extremely lucky with the weather and enjoyed the stunning views, sunshine and colours that the Autumn landscape had to offer.Our main guide Patrick was brilliant, very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. The ladders and routes were The hotel was super comfortable and everything was very well organised. We were catered for very, very well. All transport was also comfortable, easy and well managed.

excellent guides lovey scenery pleasure to holiday with made lots new friends (as we had large group ) went weekend of Oct 17th 2024 will use again as now looking for our next adventure.

Our amazing guides (Patrik and Michel) put so much effort into making sure we had fun. Everything went so smoothly from pick up at the airport to drop off at the end of our adventure. Nothing was a problem and all abilities were accommodated. I don’t really have a head for heights and wanted to challenge myself and with the encouragement of the group and some determination I managed the ladders and felt safe at all times. The safety briefings were pitched just right.. but read the trip notes to make sure you are able for and comfortable with the challenges. We had amazing weather which made the weekend very special. The hotel was great and provided a great selection of breakfasts and loads for vegetarians too. The start and finish were perfect. Just the right amount of free time. The group was managed ( but it never felt like we were actively managed) like clockwork… no hiccups, everyone found what they needed from the local bakery, shops, banks… everything was considered.

This trip under promised and over delivered. I will be back!!

We loved the hiking up the river with all the ladders and platforms! And the beautiful autumn colors of the forest in the crisp air and sunlight of the clear blue sky was stunning. Great food at the hotel too. And the thermal baths were perfect to relax after the hikes.

We had an amazing weekend with Patrick, our very knowledgeable guide for the weekend. He made it really fun and the scenery is outstanding. Hotel was simple, but clean and welcoming and had fabulous food. The town is lovely, feels very non touristy and the local restaurants and bars are cosy and great value. All in all, a great trip, worth every penny and would highly recommend

Patrick was a brilliant guide - knowledgeable and good energy. The photos don’t do this trip justice. Do it!

I loved this trip it was a fantastic mix of incredible scenery, amazing activities and great company. Our guides Jan and Roman were fab! They gave us all a warm welcome and looked after us brilliantly throughout the trip sharing their knowledge and passion for the local area whilst managing to set a pace that worked well for the group. I’d 100% recommend this trip, it was a great escape in a breathtakingly beautiful part of the world ☺️.

If you love hiking, have a head for heights and a good sense of balance then this is the trip for you, challenging but fun. The surroundings are beautiful and the guides were great. Levoca was a lovely town to be based in.

Had an amazing weekend in Slovakia. A very beautiful country. Great hosts in Jan and Roman. Fun challenges on the walking. Would highly recommend.

Great trip, beautiful views and friendly guides. Our group had Jan and Roman, who made the effort to make you feel safe and included! I’d definitely recommend this trip.

My first solo trip but third trip with MBA. After really enjoying my previous MBA trips, I felt confident enough to attend as a solo traveller. I added on a couple of days in Krakow beforehand which was really great and would recommend doing so as there is a lot to see and also some really great bars and restaurants too. Tomas and Miro were great guides and managed to build a good relationship with everyone in a short amount of time. I enjoyed how Tomas added in historical/political/cultural information about Slovakia throughout the trip, particularly appreciated because we had quite a short visit. The adventure hiking was SO much fun!! The accommodation was also perfect for what we needed it for, it was nice to be based in the same place for a few days. Definitely recommend this trip!

Highly recommend this trip-great getaway and hiking through the forest with the ladders and bridges did feel like it was far away from civilization. Also we were well shielded from the Sun with all the trees so bonus points for that

This was my first time going solo on a group hiking trip. Overall it was a great experience which I would definitely do again and recommend to others.

Our guides, Patrick and Fero, were excellent from start to finish. After being picked up from Krakow Airport at a set time and being introduced to the group, we got to see gorgeous views of Polish and Slovakian countryside, as well as stop for dinner, before arriving in the small but pretty town of Levoča. The hotel is old fashioned but comfortable and right in the centre, with a really nice buffet breakfast. There was some down time in the evenings to explore the area. The walk up to the church overlooking the town is well worth it for the views and takes about 35 -40 mins from the hotel.

The hikes each of the 3 days were all a 20-25 min car journey from the hotel. They were all different and each one offered something unique. The technical sections like the ladders, step platforms and bridges were fun and made the hikes more interesting, but felt very safe. There were plenty of rest stops and time to take in the scenery. Patrick and Fero were great at answering questions and explaining the area to us.

Other activities included a group dinner followed by a visit to a thermal spa on the second night which was a good way to unwind.

Last but not least the people I met on the trip made it 10/10 experience with good chats and plenty of laughs.

Had the most fantastic time, Met some fabulous people, loved the challenges and it was a challenge. Completed it though

Our guides, Patrik and Fero were wonderful. Levoca is a beautiful town to be based and the hiking trails in Paradise Park with the Via Ferrata were amazing. The description of this trip as moderate is accurate with the added excitement of the ladders to give some additional adrenaline. Hotel a good base with all the treks within half an hour drive, good breakfast, clean rooms although a little warm. Definitely recommend this trip!