Walk the scenic peaks and valleys of Slovakia’s highest mountain range and prized UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. 1 ½ days off work.
Hike Slovakia’s High Tatras Mountains in a Weekend
Walk the scenic peaks and valleys of Slovakia’s highest mountain range and prized UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. 1 ½ days off work.
The High Tatras mountains in northern Slovakia are a hiker’s paradise. With 26 peaks over 2500m, several famous walking trails, more than 100 small alpine lakes, and a host of endemic plants and wildlife, the range is like a smaller, less expensive version of the Alps. Spend a long weekend exploring this remarkable area with a local expert guide. Your hassle-free trip includes:
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This is the perfect getaway if you’re seeking an active weekend in a mountain range every bit as scenic as the Alps—but less expensive and more personal.
Your host will meet you at the Krakow Airport in the evening and drive you 2.5 hours away to your apartment-hotel in the mountain village of Ždiar.
Check in, unwind, then regroup for dinner and to review the weekend’s plan.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then catch the cable car from town partway up Lomnicky Peak, the second highest mountain in Slovakia.
From there you’ll hike to the summit of a 2000+m peak, then descend through a rugged valley to Green Lake.
Enjoy lunch at a lakeside hut surrounded by 2500m peaks, then finish your walk through a dwarf pine forest to White Lake.
In the evening your guide can take you to an excellent thermal pool or you can relax in town. Refuel with dinner before heading to bed for a well-deserved night’s sleep.
18km of walking, 535m ascent
After breakfast you’ll hike to the scenic Velicka Valley. Located at the foot of the highest mountain in Slovakia, Gerlachovsky Peak (2655m), the valley boasts incredible scenery.
Hike to a pretty mountain lake and eat lunch with a waterfall view, then explore the famous Tatranska Magistrala trail as it winds through a labyrinth of dwarf pines and spruces.
Descend along a pristine mountain stream, then return to the hotel for your last night in the mountains.
16km of walking, 975m ascent
After breakfast you’ll pack up and head to Strbske Lake, one of the most scenic—and photographed—lakes in Slovakia.
From the lake you’ll enjoy an easy hike and stunning scenery on your way to Popradske Lake.
Return to Strbske Lake and toast to an excellent weekend at a lakeside restaurant. Drive 2.5 hours to Krakow airport to catch your flight home.
12km of walking, 470m ascent
Note: This itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecasts, special events, etc.
You´ll stay at a cabin in amazing environment with the view at the mountains. The cabin is located in the village of Ždiar. The cabin features ensuite twin rooms.
Please note: Flights are NOT included and must be purchased separately.
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Make your life easy. Once you have reserved your space, your host can help you arrange the extras you’ll need. Here are some guide prices which can be confirmed with you during booking.
| Additional Night | Payable Before Departure |
|---|---|
| Additional Night | £40.00 |
The High Tatras range is part of the Tatras Mountains, which, in turn, are part of the Carpathian Mountains. The range lies on the border between northern Slovakia and Poland, and is preserved in both countries with National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve listing. With its abundance of high peaks, rugged valleys, alpine tarns and wildlife, the High Tatras are often likened to the Alps, but smaller and more personal.
There are 26 mountains in the High Tatras that rise to 2500m or higher. The highest (Gerlachovsky Peak, 2655m) and second highest (Lomnicky Peak, 2654m) are both located just outside Ždiar, the village where your cabin is, providing incredible views in every direction.
The High Tatras range is home to a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, including many endemic species. You’ll hike through forests of pine, spruce and larch, including the dwarf varieties that grow at timberline. Alpine marmots are a common sight, and, with luck, you’ll see the critically threatened Tatra Chamois.
Start point?
You will be met Thursday at the Krakow airport. The included transfer is for flights arriving by 16:25. Your host will be in touch before the trip to finalise details.
Finish point?
Your tour will end at Krakow airport on Sunday. You will be dropped off at the airport at 19:30, so schedule your flight home that departs at 21:20 or later. Your host will be in touch before the trip to finalise details.
Getting there and away?
Krakow Airport (KRK) is served by regular, inexpensive flights, including direct flights from London on Ryanair and easyJet. You can get any flights that suit you, but make sure they fit the times above so you can take advantage of the included transfers. We will contact you before you leave to check your arrival and departure plans.
For extra financial protection against unforeseen circumstances such as erupting Icelandic volcanoes, we recommend you book your flights using a credit card.
The following are not included in the trip price:
This trip will run with a minimum of 5 people, and a maximum of 8. Please note, if there are not 5 people booked the trip may be rearranged or cancelled.
Sure can! A lot of people do, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Our Epic Weekends are very social in nature and we’ve seen lots of new friendships born out of them. Expect a mix of solo travelers and very small groups of 2 or 3, all with a shared appreciation of escaping the city for the great outdoors to try something new and meet new people.
Slovakian food is simple, fresh and hearty. Staples include pork, poultry, cheese, pastry, potatoes, onions and garlic. Lentil and vegetable stews are common, as well as wild game, pasta dishes and stone fruits.
Absolutely! Just let us know at booking.
A moderate level of fitness needed to enjoy these hikes. A typical day of hiking will cover 18km of uneven terrain with as much as 1000m of ascent. Some hikes include short sections of scrambling; previous scrambling experience is recommended but not required.
The High Tatras in summer are beautiful and relatively warm. From June to August the average daytime temperature is 12 °C, but it can range from 8 – 18 °C. It rains approximately 12 days each month, totaling 80mm monthly.
Spring and fall temperatures are a bit cooler, ranging from 4 – 13 °C, but it is also drier (just 60mm monthly) and the fall colors are beautiful.
Your host will send you a full list after you book. The basics are:
Start point?
You will be met Thursday at the Krakow airport. The included transfer is for flights arriving by 16:25. Your host will be in touch before the trip to finalise details.
Finish point?
Your tour will end at Krakow airport on Sunday. You will be dropped off at the airport at 19:30, so schedule your flight home that departs at 21:20 or later. Your host will be in touch before the trip to finalise details.
Getting there and away?
Krakow Airport (KRK) and Kosice Airport are served by regular, inexpensive flights, including direct flights from London on Ryanair and easyJet. You can get any flights that suit you, but make sure they fit the times above so you can take advantage of the included transfers. We will contact you before you leave to check your arrival and departure plans.
For extra financial protection against unforeseen circumstances such as erupting Icelandic volcanoes, we recommend you book your flights using a credit card.
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