FAQ: 25 frequently asked questions & answers

1, What is bestslovakiatours.com ?
Bestslovakiatours.com is the online booking site and trading name of Best Slovakia Tours, whose registered office is at Bohrova 7, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia. Best Slovakia Tours is a locally operated tour operator specialising in incoming tourism and is fully licensed as such by the Slovak government.
2, Is Bestslovakiatours.com a secure site ?
Bestslovakiatours.com provides all the security customers need. All transactions on the web are secured by SSL encryption.
3, How do I know it's safe to pay online?
We use a local bank in Slovakia called Tatra Banka to process all the credit card payments on their secure server. You can find out more about Tatra Banka from their web site. Just like any other payment by credit card, you're completely insured against loss. If you don't receive what you've paid for, you just cancel the credit card payment and the charge gets reversed.
4, Do I have any financial protection?
Monies paid to us are held in a separate account until after your booked event, which provides you with financial security in the very unlikely event of our insolvency.
5, Where is Best Slovakia Tours, s.r.o. located?
Best Slovakia Tours, Ltd is a locally operated tour operator. Its office is at Bohrova 7, 851 01,  Bratislava - in the heart of the capital of Slovakia.
6, Who operates the holiday arrangements on this website?
Best Slovakia Tours, Ltd We have prepared for you from comprehensive hotel directories – Bratislava Hotels, Slovakia Hotels & Hotels in neighbouring capitals to itineraries for prepared tours, guided tours. Our team of professionals will prepare a tailor-made trip for you, using our experiences & knowledge. Our prices are competitive & best possible concerns of high level of quality.
7, Do you offer discounts for children?
Best Slovakia Tours, Ltd offers children’s discounts for most tourist services published on this site. Please send us an e-mail for further information.
8, How do I contact Best Slovakia Tours?
Best Slovakia Tours, Ltd aims to answer all e-mails within 48 hours. The address is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also call our customer support line to talk to one of our travel consultant +421 918 630 630 or send us a fax +421 33 64 777 64.
9, What time is Best Slovakia Tours, Ltd open?
Monday - Friday: 08:00-18:00 (We offer a 24-hour help line for our customers on +421 918 630 630)
10, When do I receive the vouchers?
Best Slovakia Tours Ltd posts travel documents to your address 24 hours after confirmation. The delivery time depends on the method of dispatch you choose. You can also choose to have your travel documents delivered to your accommodations upon your arrival or pick them up from our office.
11, How can I make a reservation for a selected tour?
Book on-line or send us an e-mail with your details. For tours with regular departures, such as 15 prepared tours, limousine transfers,  we require 25% deposit of the full amount. We consider your reservation completed after we receive the 25% deposit paid securely on-line. The outstanding balance will be paid by credit card or in cash on your arrival. For tours such as 3 capitals in a week where your overnight is out of Slovakia we require a 25% deposit payment after you have filled in a booking form and 30 days before the arrival the full payment. The hotels out of Slovakia must be paid usually 14 to 21 days in advance.
12, What is the cancellation policy?
Please check the terms & conditions. Full refund will be made - 5% administration fee if written cancellation notice is received 30 days before departure. If you cancel 30-15 days prior to the first day of the tour, the cancellation fee is 10%. There is no refund for cancellations made less than 15 days before the commencement of the tour which is 25% of the full amount. If, for any reason, Best Slovakia Tours cancels the tour, your money will be fully refunded.
13, When is the best time to travel to Slovakia?
You can travel to Slovakia year round. Pick the season best suited to your taste and needs. As you head to the mountains ( Central Slovakia ) the climate becomes cooler. June/July/August is great for hiking tours. September is still very good and not overcrowded with tourists. As the summer holiday ( July/August ) have finished. Winter Season starts from December to February, where there are good skiing conditions in the mountains.
Generally, the most popular time to travel is May through October. Summers are warm, but not extremely hot. See Climate in Slovakia - Weather Chart.
14, What kind of clothing should I bring?
The weather is comfortable in the summer, but can get quite chilly in the mountains. Bring casual clothes, some warmer items if your tour takes place in March, mid-April or in the second half of September. Be sure to have good walking boots if your tour involves hiking and consider some decent smart clothes if the tour involves classical music concert or ballet. Best of Slovakia Tours and Hiking Tours also trekking shoes, warm waterproof clothing, backpack, raincoat.
15, How do I reserve a hotel?
Choose the best suitable hotel where you would like the reservation. Request a reservation and fill in the form and submit the form. When we receive your form we check that all the details are correct and send you a price and a confirmation that the dates are available for your requested hotel and stay. We send you a Pro forma Invoice which is payable securely on-line to reserve your hotel . We then send you a confirmation and link to our booking system where you can pay in  full for your hotel  . We send you a receipt together with your hotel voucher.
16, How many people can book a tour around Slovakia or a weekend trip to Bratislava?
We can arrange a weekend city break for 1 person to a group of 40+ for our weekend breaks in Bratislava. For our Slovakian tours we normally have to 8 – 15 people to keep it more personal, but if you are a larger group then it would be no problem for us to have up to 40+ people.
17, Will I be travelling with people from other countries?
We arrange tours for travellers coming to Slovakia from the whole world therefore it is quite typical to find different nationalities on any one regular tour, such as 15 prepared tours. You make new friendship with guests from Australia, America, Canada, New Zealand, Europe..etc.

Please Note: Tailor-made tours are made only for you & your relatives. No other persons take place on such a trip.
18, What language is used during your tours?
All tours are scheduled in English. We appreciate mixed groups which create interesting multicultural atmosphere. We are able to organize private tours in German, French, Spanish, Italian and on request and in advance, practically in any foreign language. On tailor-made tours - where the driver is also a guide, translator & advisor – we have English/German & Spanish spoken.
19, What is included in our tour price?
Except tailor-made tours where everything will be specified separately
  • accommodation in single or double/twin) rooms in the best available *** or **** hotels
  • half board -(hot buffet breakfast and three-course dinner each day - unless otherwise stated
  • welcome meeting at the airport/railway station on the arrival day and transport to the hotel
  • English-speaking escort guide for the whole duration of the trip
  • limousine Mercedes Benz E class – for up to 3 people, minivan Mercedes Vito – for up to 8 people or Mercedes Spriner for up to 20 people. Luxurious buses for a large group.
  • professional, experienced driver
  • local specialized guides in all visited cities and national parks as listed
  • entrance tickets for cultural events, historical buildings and natural reserves as listed
  • information leaflet (printed details about each trip for your future reference)
  • value-added tax
20, What is not included in the price?
Transport to/from Slovakia (we can assist you if needed); health insurance - we strongly encourage you to arrange this insurance before your arrival to Slovakia, visit Travel Insurance section,  travel and luggage insurance portage (though our employees and hotel staff will always be ready to help you where possible), visa costs, tips (subject to your satisfaction), items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini-bar, room service etc. All dinners exclude beverages.
21, What if I have any special dietary requirements?
When you book on-line or via e-mail please make sure you tell us in advance. We will accommodate these special needs if the information is provided to us.
22, What kind of electricity do you have in Slovakia?
Electricity in Slovakia is 230volts, 50 Hz AC. You will need an European plug adapter (with round pins) to plug your appliance into the electric socket.
23, Do you handle a group travel ?
Yes. Please call our office with group travel inquiries. We will assist you in booking the best price for your group. Group leaders receive travel benefits ! Call at +421 918 630 630.
24, Do you offer a travel insurance with your package?
We offer with with our packages a broad range of protections such as medical emergencies, weather, luggage loss. Please have a look at Travel Insurance. We will discuss this prior to your booking to see which would provide the best coverage for the best price.
24, Is Best Slovakia Tours insured against insolvency?
Best Slovakia Tous, incoming tour operator is completely insured against insolvency in UNION insurance company, Slovak leader in insurance. Download document about the insurance.
 

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Customer Testimonials

 
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" Dear Peter, Kole and I would again like to thank you for sharing your home country with us. You introduced us to the beauty of your country and it truly was beautiful! You were able to include so many castles that I know Kole will be talking about for years to come. We liked the intimacy of the trip – 3 visitors and you, our driver and guide. From the Danube River to the Tatra Mountains and so many places in between you shared your country’s history and culture with us. You knew exactly where to take us for lunch and dinner so we could dine on local foods and drink."

Marlene Polasek from Illinois, USA wrote on August 11, 2010. She, Kole & Edward spent 8 days on tailor-made guided tour around Slovakia & Prague."

 
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