Active week in Slovakia
7 Days Starting and ending in Kraków, Poland
Visiting: Bojnice, Čičmany, Veľký Kriváň, Jánošíkove Diery, Orava Castle, Demänovská Cave of Liberty, Štrbské Pleso, Popradské pleso, Červený Kláštor, Tomášovský view
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AWS
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
16-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
Join us on this tour and visit the most beautiful sights and natural wonders of Slovakia. You will travel from the west to the east, visit fairytales castles, quite villages and hike to places with the most amazing landscapes. You will spend an active week of walking, easy hiking, sightseeing, rafting and caving. The activities included in the tour doesn't require any previous experience, however you should be able to hike for 10 km or be ready to go rafting. The level of rafting is for beginners and doesn't require any previous experience. The meeting and drop off point is the Krakow Airport in Poland. We will meet in Krakow at 16:00 on the first day and will drop you off back in Krakow on the last day at around 16-17:00. To learn more about the trip, look at itinerary of the tour below, FAQs or contact us directly via email if you have any questions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Meeting In Krakow
Location: John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Penzion Sagan
Meals Included: Dinner
16:00 We´re meeting in Krakow latest at 16:00 and leaving north to Mala Fatra for overnight in a little village of Terchova-Stefanova
19:00 Arrival to hotel and check-in
Day 2 : Bojnice Castle And Cicmany
Location: Bojnice, Čičmany
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Penzion Sagan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving the hotel in the morning and driving to visit the fairtale Bojnice castle, one of the most beautiful castles of Slovakia, situated in a small charming town.
Afterwards we will visit a small rural village of Cicmany with unique wooden houses decorated with ornaments. They look like gingerbread housed and there is no other village like Cicmany in the world.
Day 3 : Mala Fatra Mountains
Location: Veľký Kriváň, Jánošíkove Diery
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Penzion Sagan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you will spend in nature of Mala Fatra mountains. In the morning you will take a cable car straight to the highest mountains to enjoy the views and local cuisine at a small, cozy mountain hut.
Later that day you will walk through famous Janosikove diery gorge. You will need to climb couple of ladders when hiking there, so you can´t be afraid of heights. The day will be finished with your favourite drink at the end of the hike.
Length: 12 km, Elevation: 400 meters
Day 4 : Orava Castle And Demanovska Cave
Location: Orava Castle, Demänovská Cave of Liberty
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Penzion Lomnicky
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You will head straight to one of the best preserved and majestic medieval castles - Orava castle, situated on a cliff above river.
Afterwards you will cool down in a biggest cave of Slovakia, Demanovska Cave of Liberty situated in the Low Tatras mountains with its' beautiful natural decoration.
Day 5 : High Tatras Day
Location: Štrbské Pleso, Popradské pleso
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Penzion Lomnicky
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You will start the day with a relaxed 10km long hike from Lake Strbske pleso to Lake Popradske pleso. You should look forward to see the views on the way and to have lunch you on a terrace situated right at the shore of the lake, surrounded by rugged peaks.
There are never enough of beautiful views, so after the hike we will take you for a cup of coffee to a cafe, which has definitely the most beautiful view in Slovakia.
In the evening you will have a chance to visit a local thermal pools with hot geothermal water to relax after couple of days of walking.
Length: 11 km, Elevation: 300 meters
Day 6 : Pieniny National Park
Location: Červený Kláštor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Penzion Lomnicky
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
There are 9 national parks in Slovakia and today you will visit the 4th already. You will start the day with rafting on famous Dunajec river, followed by another short hike to the borders with Poland.
After another demanding day you should definitely treat yourself and therefore we will take you to a local chocolaterie cafe for a cup of hot chocolate.
Day 7 : Slovak Paradise And Departure
Location: Tomášovský view, John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
When in Slovakia you also have to visit our unique Slovak Paradise. The national park very well known because of numerous ladders, iron ledges, bridges and chains in its' remarkable gorges. You can't be afraid of heights when going for a hike there. We will take you for a walk through the gorge Prielom Hornadu and to Tomasovsky viewpoint, an impressive cliff with beautiful view.
After a hike we will drive you back to Krakow with arrival at around 16:00-17:00.
Length: 6 km, Elevation: 250 meters
What's Included
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Accommodation
6x Accommodation in ensuite twin rooms
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Group transfer from and to the airport
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Entrance Fees
Bojnice castle, Orava castle, Demänovska Cave of Liberty, Vrbov thermal pools, 2hrs rafting on Dunajec, Return ticket for cable car in Mala Fatra
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
English speaking local guide
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Meals – Half Board
Breakfast and dinner
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Local Taxes
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
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Personal expenses
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Lunch
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
The hikes and activities on this tour are of easy difficulty, but for the hikes you still need to have a good fitness level.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive an email with all the important information. Later before the tour we also create a Whatsapp group for everyone to make the organizing easier and seemless.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Slovakation was established in 2016.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
It is possible if the accommodation still has extra free rooms. If you are interested in this option, please contact us and enquire about the possibility.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Sure, we always choose accommodations, which are in compliance with Slovak regulations. Furthermore we also try to choose small local business with great reviews.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Currently there are no regulations in place in Slovakia and it is a safe country to travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of slovakation charges.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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