Hiking tour in Low Tatras


Hiking Tour in Low Tatras - itinerary, accommodation, included/excluded, price

DAY 1, Welcome to Bratislava !
Meet & greet at the airport. Welcome drink & transfer to Low Tatras. We'll go through the itinerary.
Dinner & overnight in Low Tatras.


DAY 2, Chopok peak


Breakfast from 8.00 followed by short briefing. Hiking up to Chopok peak (2024m), the second highest peak in the Low Tatras, and visit Kamenna cottage. We will continue along the main ridge to Derese peak (2005m) and to Krizske saddle.
Dinner & overnight in Low Tatras.


DAY 3, Ohniste hill


Breakfast from 8.00 followed by short briefing. We will trek to a mountain built of limestone and dolomite called Ohniste at an altitued 1539 m ASL, a jagged karst massif with abundant caves, abysses, and the largest ”rock window” in Slovakia.
Dinner & overnight in Low Tatras.


DAY 4, Dumbier peak


Breakfast from 8.00 followed by short briefing. Climbing to Dumbier (altitude 2043 m ASL), the highest peak in the Low Tatras, where we will be able to see chamois in a special reserve set up for their protection. Dumbier is a beautiful mountain with 500 meter long precipices, and rare flora and fauna. Below the peak, at an altitude of 1740 meters, is cottage of M.R.Stefanika. 
Dinner & overnight in Low Tatras.


DAY 5, Demanovska valley


Breakfast from 8.00 followed by short briefing. From the chalet we will descend to Dead Bat Cave and we will explore those sections of it that are accessible to the public. The cave has 14 floors, and it is 12 km long and 310 m deep. The cave’s name is derived from the findings of bat bones, which are abundant throughout the cave. The age of the bones has been estimated at 6000 years old. After the exploration of the cave we will move on to Demanovska valley. Dinner & overnight in Low Tatras


DAY 6, Sina hill


Breakfast from 8.00 followed by short briefing. Hiking up to limestone peak of Sina (1560m). A rich variety of rare mountain plant life covers the area. Dinner & overnight in Low Tatras


DAY 7, Caves


Breakfast from 8.00 followed by short briefing.We will visit two beautiful caves: Demanovska Freedom Cave and Demanovska Ice Cave. In total, we will view 3000 meters of subterranean beauty: a magical ”world of lakes”, stalactites, stalagmites, and powerful waterfalls. Bones of bats and bears have been found in the caves. In the ice cave, temperatures hover around zero degrees Celsius.
Dinner & overnight in Low Tatras


DAY 8, Krakova peak


Breakfast from 8.00 followed by short briefing. We will climb to the jagged top of Krakova Peak (altitude 1751 m) which is formed of precipitous limestone and dolomite cliffs fissured by many crevices.
Dinner & overnight in Low Tatras

Information about departures from Slovakia

Travelers departing from Vienna Schwechat (Austria):
Transfer to Bratislava - Dinner & overnight in Bratislava, next day transfer to Vienna Schwechat

Travelers departing from Krakow (Poland):
Dinner & overnigh in High Tatras, next day transfer to Krakow airport.

DAY 9, Good bye Slovakia !
Free program until departure. Transfer to the airport

Accommodation details:

  • breakfast is included and provided in the hotels/pensions restaurant
  • possibility to check your accommodation on the official hotel websites
  • price is based on 2 people sharing a room
  • single supplement available with a surcharge
  • rooms are equipped with a bathroom- shower or bath with WC, TV, radio

What is included in the price

  • your professional guide who will also be your driver, translator & advisor
  • 8x accommodation in carefully selected & tested cosy hotels/pensions
  • 8x breakfast at the hotels/pensions + 8x dinner
  • all transfers around Slovakia
  • airconditioned luxurious limousines or minivans/minibuses Mercedes Benz equipped with a fridge on board
  • diesel, all parking & motorway fees
  • map of Bratislava & map of Slovakia, information material (brochures, leaflets)
  • mountain insurance
  • everybody gets a CD-ROM with Photos of Your Holiday
  • present for the group - bottle of Slovak quality wine

What is NOT included in the price

  • flights to/from Slovakia
  • transfer from/to airport (will be arranged)
  • lunch
  • drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages)
  • souvenirs, tips
  • any other trips not mentioned in this itinerary

Price valid from 01.01.2012

  • EUR 759.00 / USD 969.00 
  • per person sharing twin/double room
  • land-only price
  • deposit-individuals: 25% is required
  • deposit-groups: 50% is required

    Clothing required for this tour

    • trekking boots - (very important)
    • waterproof clothing
    • raincoat
    • rucksack
      How to get to Slovakia 

      This will depend which tour you will choose. As many tours start in Central Slovakia, the most convenient is to flight to the closest international airport in Krakow, Poland. However, for tours starting in Bratislava, Slovakia - undoubtedly the best is Vienna Schwechat airport. Not sure what's the best connection from your country ? Ask our travel consultant. 

      Hiking/Walking tours - Central Slovakia
      • flight to Krakow, Poland, (recommended) transfer to the Central Slovakia only takes 2hrs
      • light to nearest airport Vienna Schwechat, Austria, transfer to Bratislava only takes 30min

      Best of Slovakia tours / Special interest tours

      • flight to nearest airport Vienna Schwechat, Austria (recommended), transfer to Bratislava only takes 30min
      • flight to Budapest, Hungary, transfer to Bratislava takes 2hrs
      • flight to Prague, Czech republic, transfer takes 4hrs
      • flight to Krakow, Poland, transfer to the Central Slovakia only takes 2hrs

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        Customer Testimonials

        "Peter, We hope you made it home safely. Thanks for a really great tour !"
         
        Paul & Yaffa Maritz, USA
        April 11-13, 2012 - Short Trip to Slovakia

         
         
         
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