Lace up your boots and step into some of Central Europe’s most spectacular mountain scenery. With a range of walking and hiking holidays across Slovakia, there’s a perfect path waiting — whether you come solo, as a couple, or with friends.
Our Easy to Moderate guided centre based hiking holiday is perfect for newer hikers or confident walkers looking for a relaxed but active escape. These hikes are of easy to medium difficulty and require a reasonable level of fitness. Alongside beautiful trails, you can enjoy optional activities like beginner friendly water rafting in another national park close to Polish border, scenic cable car rides, or time to unwind — making it a fun, flexible multi-activity holiday.
The Moderate to Hard guided centre based hiking holiday is designed for experienced hikers ready to take on a challenge. Expect long days on the trail with consistent incline and altitudes reaching up to 2,500m. While there’s no climbing involved, a high level of fitness is essential. These routes offer the most rewarding views — and the most satisfying sense of achievement.
Our 7 nights moderate walking holiday provides a unique opportunity to explore 3 of Slovakia’s most beautiful national parks in one trip — Tatra National Park, Slovak Paradise National Park, and Low Tatras National Park. This is a centre-based, moderate-level hiking holiday designed for those with good fitness and a love for the outdoors. Expect varied trails, stunning scenery, and the chance to experience different landscapes each day. There’s also time set aside for rest and optional leisure activities, giving you a balanced and well-paced mountain escape.
We offer self-guided walking holidays too! You pick the length of your holiday, the level of your hikes and type of accommodation. Please get in touch with your requirements and we will be happy to help!
Hiking/Walking Adventure Itinerary Easy to Moderate – 4 nights:
Day 1 – arrival, meet your guide, optional lunch time water rafting
Day 2 – Waterfalls Hike – easy to medium difficulty hike – difficulty 1-2 – duration approx. 4 hours – ascend 430 meters – 8km, optional cable car
Day 3 – Greenest Mountain Lake Hike (1,545 m.) – medium difficulty hike – difficulty 3 – duration approx. 6 hours – ascend 670 meters – 15.4km
Day 4 – Lake to Lake Hike (1,525m.) – easy to medium difficulty hike – difficulty 2 – duration approx. 4 hours – ascend 380 meters – 10.5km, optional evening spa
Day 5 – departure
Difficulty levels are 1 to 5 where 1 is easy and 5 is very difficult. It is highly recommended to wear trekking shoes during our walks as well as prepare for various weather conditions.
Hiking Adventure Itinerary Moderate to Hard – 4 nights:
Day 1 – arrival, meet your guide, optional off road buggy riding
Day 2 – Rysy Hike (2,500 m.) from Slovakian side – the most difficult hike of the trip – difficulty 4.5 – duration 9-10 hours – ascend 1,154 meters – 21 km.
Day 3 – Greenest Mountain Lake Hike (1,545 m.) – medium difficulty hike – difficulty 2/3 – duration 5-6 hours – ascend 670 meters – 15.4km, optional evening spa
Day 4 – Ridge Peak Hike (2,314 m) – hard hike – difficulty 4 – duration 7-8 hours – ascend 968 meters – 16km
Day 5 – departure
Difficulty levels are 1 to 5 where 1 is easy and 5 is very difficult. It is highly recommended to wear trekking shoes during our walks as well as prepare for various weather conditions. For this hiking holiday, your fitness level must be considered as very good. This holiday is not suitable for beginners.
Hiking Adventure Itinerary Moderate – 7 nights:
Day 1 – arrival, meet your guide for a brief, relax for the rest of the day
Day 2 – breakfast, The deepest mountain lake in Tatra Mountains National Park – difficulty – 3.5 duration 6-7 hours – ascend 900 meters – 16 km. Packed lunch provided
Day 3 – breakfast, Monkova valley hike – difficulty 3.5 – duration 5-6 hours – ascend 940 meters – 9km. Packed lunch provided
Day 4 – breakfast, Slovak Paradise National Park – adventurous hiking with dramatic viewpoints, ladders, waterfalls, caves, gorges and canyons – difficulty 3 – duration 6 hours – ascend 300 meters – 15km. Packed lunch provided
Day 5 – breakfast, free day, culture day. Chose from these activties – thermal water park and spa, Spis castle visit or water rafting and cycling in Pieniny National Park.
Day 6 – breakfast, Slovak Paradise National Park – adventurous hiking with dramatic viewpoints, ladders, waterfalls, caves, gorges and canyons – difficulty 3 – duration 6 hours – ascend 320 meters – 13km. Packed lunch provided
Day 7 – breakfast, explore Low Tatras National Park Hike – difficulty 3 – duration 7-8 hours – ascend 900 meters – 15km. Packed lunch provided
Day 8 – breakfast, departure
Difficulty levels are 1 to 5 where 1 is easy and 5 is very difficult. It is highly recommended to wear trekking shoes during our walks as well as prepare for various weather conditions. Your fitness level must be considered as good if you would like to attend this walking holiday.
4 nights:
*Kosice, Bratislava or Krakow airport transfers available as an extra
7 nights:
4 nights:
7 nights:
Price 4 nights: from £665.00 per person
Price 7 nights: from £1,050.00 per person
Pay 25% deposit and reserve your space with immediate effect.
Payment plans available.
May – Spring
June – Spring/Summer
September – Summer/Autumn
October – Autumn
January/February – Winter
Wizzair flights:
London Luton – Poprad
London Luton – Kosice
London Luton – Bratislava
Ryanair Flights:
London Standsted – Bratislava
Manchester – Bratislava
Leeds Bradford – Bratislava
Liverpool – Kosice
Edinburgh – Bratislava
Dublin – Bratislava
Dublin – Kosice
Pick your city – Krakow
We strongly recommend wearing proper hiking boots that cover your ankles. The terrain in the High Tatras is often rocky and uneven, so sturdy boots with good ankle support are essential.
You should pack for variable mountain conditions. Pack for variable mountain conditions. Key items include: sturdy hiking boots, moisture-wicking layers (t-shirts, fleece, jacket), a waterproof/windproof rain jacket, and comfortable hiking trousers. Always carry a rain jacket or poncho in your daypack – weather in the High Tatras is very unpredictable, and sudden showers or temperature changes can occur even on a clear day. Other essentials are a medium-sized backpack, water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), and any personal medications. Trekking poles can be helpful on steep or uneven sections (optional). Don’t worry if you forget something – there are shops in town, and we’ll send you a full detailed kit list about two months before departure as part of your itinerary package.
Yes, travel insurance is absolutely essential and highly recommended. Your policy should cover hiking activities, medical expenses, and mountain rescue. We provide a recommended travel insurance option for you here.
This depends on the type of walking holiday you choose. We offer Easy to Moderate, Moderate, and Moderate to Hard itineraries. For the easier trips, you should be in reasonably good shape: expect hikes of up to around 4-6 hours a day (with plenty of breaks and a longer stop for lunch). For the more challenging itineraries, a higher fitness level is needed. Our hardest hikes can involve 8–9 hours of walking in a day, with steep ascents up to around 1,200 m elevation gain and boulder terrain all the way. You’ll need to be sure-footed and comfortable with heights on those routes. In general, if you lead an active lifestyle and can walk for several hours at a stretch (with breaks), you should do fine on our trips. If you’re unsure, feel free to ask us about which tour best matches your fitness level. We have options for beginners through to very experienced hikers.
Slovakia has a seasonal climate, but mountain weather can be unpredictable. Conditions can change quickly, and no weather can be guaranteed for any specific month. Please refer to the seasonal overview on our website.
The terrain is alpine and varied, including tree roots, rocks, boulders, and uneven mountain paths. Some areas are grassy or softer, but most hikes involve rugged terrain.
Each day typically starts with breakfast at your accommodation, then you’ll head out for the day’s guided hike with your group. Our walking holidays are fully guided, meaning an experienced local mountain guide will accompany the group on all hikes, managing the route and pace. You can expect to walk for several hours each day, with breaks for snacks, photos, and a longer lunch break (often at a mountain hut or scenic spot). In general we might hike for a few hours in the morning, stop for lunch, then hike another couple of hours in the afternoon. By late afternoon or early evening we return to our base or move to the next accommodation (depending on the itinerary). Evenings are usually free for you to relax – you might have dinner with the group or explore the local town. Our longer itineraries often include a free/rest day or some shorter activity options so you can recover or enjoy cultural sites. You’ll also receive a welcome briefing from your guide at the start, and they’ll provide insights about the area’s nature and culture as you go. Overall, you can expect a friendly small-group atmosphere, knowledgeable guides, and a well-organised adventure so you can just enjoy the hiking without worrying about logistics.
Yes. Slovakia has excellent-quality tap water that is safe to drink, so there is no need to purchase bottled water.
Yes. All our group walking holidays are fully guided by experienced, English-speaking mountain guides.
Absolutely. Solo travelers are absolutely welcome – in fact, about 75% of our guests join as solo travelers, so you will not feel out of place at all. The group environment is friendly and social, and many people come alone and leave with new friends. We typically have small group sizes (often around 6–12 people, maximum ~15) so that everyone gets to know each other and the guide can give personal attention. If you are coming solo, we can arrange a room share with another traveler of the same gender to avoid single supplements, or you can often request a single room.
Inclusions such as accommodation, breakfasts, local transfers, guiding, and mountain rescue coverage are listed in the trip description on our website above.
No. Flights are not included. Each traveller is responsible for booking those themselves.
Poprad-Tatry Airport is the most convenient option and includes complimentary transfers. Other airports such as Kraków or Košice are also possible, giving you the opportunity to explore further.
Our walking holidays are adults-only (18+). Most guests are between 30 and 65 years old, but there is no upper age limit provided you meet the fitness requirements.
Price 4 nights: from £665.00 per person
Price 7 nights: from £1,050.00 per person
Pay 25% deposit and reserve your space with immediate effect.
Payment plans available.
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