Slovakian Alps: High Tatras
Slovakian Alps: High Tatras
Slovakian Alps: High Tatras
8 Days Starting and ending in Poprad, Slovakia
Visiting: Poprad, High Tatras, Vysoké Tatry
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Tour code:
42
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 14
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Slovakian Alps with our High Tatras hiking tour. Begin your journey in Poprad, the gateway to this stunning mountain range, and explore the medieval charm of Spisska Sobota. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Velka Svistovka Peak and the serene Zelene pleso mountain hut. Marvel at the Cold Creek Waterfalls and enjoy panoramic views from Skalnate pleso. Visit the Zbojnicka hut in the Great Cold Valley and stay at Sliezsky Dom, the highest hotel in the High Tatras. Discover the glacial lake Popradske pleso and hike the trails around it. Conclude your adventure with the majestic Skok Waterfall and views from Bystra Lavka saddle. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in Tatranská Lomnica, Stary Smokovec, and Strbske Pleso, with optional upgrades available. Transportation includes cable cars, cog railways, and buses, with complimentary airport transfers for your convenience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Poprad/Tatranská Lomnica
Location: Poprad
Accommodation Name: Accommodation in Tatranska Lomnica (optional upgrade available)
Arrive at Poprad airport and meet with our representative at the airport. Poprad is considered to be the primary entrance gate to the High Tatras. Our rep will transfer to your hotel in Tatranská Lomnica. On the way, you will enjoy a short sightseeing tour in the town centre of Poprad and explore the unique historical sights of medieval Spisska Sobota, which is the historic part of Poprad. Tatranska Lomnica is one of the mountain hiking centres of the High Tatras. It is located under Lomnicky Peak, which can be easily reached by cable car. Accommodation in Tatranska Lomnica (optional upgrade available)
Day 2 : Velka Svistovka Peak 13 Km
Location: High Tatras
Accommodation Name: Accommodation in Tatranska Lomnica (optional upgrade available)
The trail to Velka Svistovka Peak is considered to be one of the most beautiful hikes in the High Tatras. Today’s walk starts by taking the cable car to Skalnate pleso. It is situated in Skalnata dolina (Rocky valley) under the southern slopes of the Lomnicky stit (peak). On rocky terrain, you will follow the trail to Velka Svistovka peak (2,037 m). There you will reach the highest point of the trail, and afterwards you will descend on a rocky path. Reach the mountain hut of Zelene pleso – just the right place for a lunch stop to admire the surrounding majestic peaks. Continue through a forested rocky path to Kezmarska Biela Voda’s bus stop to take the bus back to Tatranska Lomnica. Walking for the day: 13 km, 5 hours ?400m ?1240m Accommodation in Tatranska Lomnica (optional upgrade available)
Day 3 : Cold Creek Waterfalls 6.5 Km
Location: Vysoké Tatry
Accommodation Name: Accommodation in Stary Smokovec (optional upgrade available)
Take the cable car to Skalnate pleso (1,755 m)and enjoy the panoramic views. Following a red marked trail, you will reach a mountain hut called Zamka (1,460 m). After having a tea and s snack or lunch there, you will continue to Hrebienok passing by the splendid Cold Creek Waterfalls. You will reach Hrebienok, a popular starting point for hiking trips, located on the southern slope of the Slavkovsky Peak. Taking the cog railway, you will get to Stary Smokovec where you will spend the next two overnights. Walking for the day: 6.5 km, 2-3 hours ?75m ?555m (3 hours extra walk possible) Accommodation in Stary Smokovec (optional upgrade available) Additional walk: This day is short and not very demanding. If you feel good and the weather is fine, you can take a 4 km route from Zamka hut to Teryho hut (2,015 m) and then back. For this extra walk, you will need additional 3 hours.
Day 4 : Zbojnicky Crest 13 Km
Location: Vysoké Tatry
Accommodation Name: Accommodation in Stary Smokovec (optional upgrade available)
You will start the day with taking the cog railway to Hrebienok (1,275 m). Following marked routes, you will reach Zbojnicka hut (1,960 m). The hut is situated in the upper part of the Velka Studena Dolina (the Great Cold Valley), below the Zbojnicky crest. The name “Zbojnicka” means “robber”, which is a part of the owner’s family history when poachers used the hut. After enjoying the views over the majestic peaks and a lunch break, take the way back via the same route. From Hrebienok take the cog railway back to the hotel.
Walking for the day: 13 km, 5-6 hours ?815m ?815m
Day 5 : Sliezsky Dom 7 Km
Location: High Tatras
Accommodation Name: Accommodation in Sliezsky Dom
Starting from Hrebienok, follow a red marked trail and you will reach Sliezsky Dom hotel (1,670 m), the highest located hotel in the High Tatras, where you will spend one night. The hotel is situated in Velicka Valley and is the primary starting point for climbing to the Gerlachovsky peak (2,655 m), which is the highest peak of the High Tatras.
Note: Today, luggage transfer is not included, so make sure you have everything you need in your backpack! Your luggage will be delivered directly to your Day 6 accommodation.
Walking for the day: 7 km, 3 hours ?700m ?25m (see additional options below)
Additional/alternative option: you can shorten up the route to Sliezsky Dom by taking a cog railway to Hrebienok. From there it is about 6 km to Sliezsky Dom (2 hrs, ?560m) and you can save energy for hiking to Vychodna Vysoka peak and back (2-3 hours, 8 km, ?760m ?760m). The peak (2,428 m) offers a perfect view, situated in the line of the main ridge of the Tatras mountains. Three valleys surround the summit: the Velicka Valley, the Velka Studena Dolina (the Great Cold Valley) and the Bielovodska Dolina (The White-waters valley) above the area called the Frozen Basin of the Svistova Valley.
Day 6 : The Glacial Lakes 16 Km
Location: High Tatras
Accommodation Name: Accommodation in Strbske pleso (optional upgrade available)
Following the red-marked route, you will reach a beautiful glacial lake called Popradske pleso (1,520 m). Once you reach the lake, you can have a rest in another mountain hotel – Popradske Pleso or at Majlathova hut. Both offer restaurant services. Popradske pleso is a starting point for hiking to Rysy peak and Koprovsky peak. Continue to reach the goal of this day – Strbske Pleso (1,352 m). Just the perfect place to stay for your last two nights, Strbske pleso (tarn) counts is the highest settlement of the High Tatras (1,350 m).
Walking for the day: 16 km, 6 hours ?700m ?1045m
Day 7 : Skok Waterfall 16.5 Km
Location: High Tatras
Accommodation Name: Accommodation in Strbske pleso (optional upgrade available)
Your last hiking day in the High Tatras is quite demanding in length (15 km) and elevation gain (950 m), but you will be rewarded with fantastic natural scenery. You will see the 25 m high waterfall Skok in Mlynicka valley, which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the High Tatras and from the saddle Bystra Lavka (2,300 m) you will have a great view over the easternmost peak of the High Tatras – Krivan. Taking a forest path through Mlynicka valley, you arrive at the majestic Waterfall Skok, afterwards, passing by several mountain lakes, you continue to Bystra Lavka saddle (2,314 m). Take the way to mountain hut under Solisko peak, from where you will have a wonderful view over the valley of Strbske pleso and then continue back to your hotel.
Walking for the day: 16.5 km, 6-7 hours ?1080m ?1080m
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Poprad
Return home or individual stay extension. Complimentary transfer to Poprad Airport is included.
What's Included
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Arrival Transfer
Complimentary transfer from Poprad Airport to your hotel in Tatranská Lomnica is included.
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Departure Transfer
Complimentary transfer to Poprad Airport is included on the departure day.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in Tatranská Lomnica, Stary Smokovec, Sliezsky Dom, and Strbske Pleso with optional upgrades available.
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Cable Car and Cog Railway
Cable car and cog railway rides are included as part of the itinerary on various days.
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Transportation
Transportation includes cable cars, cog railways, and buses to facilitate your journey through the High Tatras.
What's Not Included
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Luggage Transfer on Day 5
Luggage transfer is not included on Day 5, so ensure you have everything you need in your backpack.
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Meals
Meals are not included in the package.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, and additional activities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes cable cars, cog railways, and buses to facilitate your journey through the High Tatras. Complimentary transfer to Poprad Airport is included for your convenience.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in Tatranská Lomnica, Stary Smokovec, and Strbske Pleso, with optional upgrades available. Experience a night at the highest located hotel in the High Tatras, Sliezsky Dom, offering stunning views and a unique mountain atmosphere.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is included during the tour?
The tour includes transportation via cable cars, cog railways, and buses to facilitate your journey through the High Tatras. Additionally, there is a complimentary transfer to and from Poprad Airport.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are not included in the tour package. Travelers will need to arrange their own meals during the tour.
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Is luggage transfer provided throughout the tour?
Luggage transfer is not included on Day 5, so you will need to carry everything you need in your backpack for that day. Your luggage will be delivered directly to your accommodation for Day 6.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in comfortable accommodations in Tatranská Lomnica, Stary Smokovec, and Strbske Pleso, with optional upgrades available. You will also experience a night at Sliezsky Dom, the highest located hotel in the High Tatras, offering stunning views and a unique mountain atmosphere.
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What is the highest point we will reach during the hikes?
The highest point you will reach during the hikes is Velka Svistovka peak at 2,037 meters on Day 2. Additionally, there is an optional hike to Vychodna Vysoka peak at 2,428 meters on Day 5.
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What are some of the highlights of the hiking trails?
Some highlights include hiking to Velka Svistovka Peak, exploring the Cold Creek Waterfalls, visiting Zbojnicka hut in the Great Cold Valley, reaching Sliezsky Dom, and discovering the beautiful glacial lake Popradske pleso. You will also experience the Skok Waterfall in Mlynicka valley and views from Bystra Lavka saddle.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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Low Deposit
The Natural Adventure requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of the natural adventure charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.