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Slovakia 2008

HIGH TATRAS - A single-base self-guided walking holiday for experienced walkers

The High Tatra National Park is the largest and most important Natural Reserve in Slovakia. With its challenging hikes and breathtaking views, it rivals any mountain range in the world. Though compact, the peaks and landscapes are monumental – with 35 valleys, over 90 lakes and crashing waterfalls into impressive gorges. The Tatras are easily accessed from Poprad, where you will be based for the duration of the trip, with daily hikes taking us to beautiful landscapes, rugged peaks and interesting sights.

PRICE

£320 per person (6 nights) £350 for 7 nights..
Single Supplement: £80 (6 nights) £95 (7 nights)
Minimum number of people: 2

INCLUDED

• Accommodation: 6 or 7 nights in mountain ***hotel with separate facilities in each room
• 6 or 7 times full board – two meals per day in the hotel plus picnic lunches
• Information materials and maps
• Initial meeting with local guide who will explain everything you need including safety aspects
• Ground contact in Slovakia
• Timetable of trains and buses around the High Tatras 
           

NOT INCLUDED

Transport to and from home. Anything not specifically mentioned in programme.

Departure dates 2008:

Because of the nature of the terrain, this holiday will operate in June, July, August and September.  



To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival Krakow, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest - transfer to Poprad for overnight (transfer not included but can be arranged at additional cost)

Day 2: Velka Studena Dolina – (6-7 hrs) – 12km, moderate
Walk to the Zbojnicka Chata (Robber’s Chalet; altitude 1960m), built in the Velka Studena Dolina (Great Cold Valley) and surrounded by rocky peaks.

Day 3: Mala Studena valley – (6-7 hrs) – 11km, moderate
Trek to Teryho Chata (Tery’s Chalet altitude 2015m), built in the Mala Studena Dolina (Small Cold Valley) in 1899 above five Spish alpine lakes that are surrounded by rocky peaks. Small Cold Valley is well-known for its rich mining and poaching history.

Day 4: Belianska Cave
Starting in Stary Smokovec village, you can walk there or use the lift from Hrerbienok, then take bus to Tatranska Kotlina village where the cave is located. The cave is 1752 m long, and was known to gold-miners already in the 18th century. Time of the tour in cave is approximately 1,5 hours.

Day 5: Slavkovsky Peak – (7 hrs) – 7km, Difficult
The Slavkovský Peak (altitude 2452m), is popular because of its wide summit with a really wonderful view all around. The northern slope of the Slavkovský Peak is characteristic with a large number of very steep ravines falling down to the Velká Studená dolina (Great Cold Valley). The whole southern slope is full of scree material.

Day 6: Velicka Valley – (5 hrs) – 7km, moderate
You will go to the Velicka Dolina (Velicka Valley), where you will see Velicke Pleso (Velicke Lake) with the mountain hotel Sliezsky Dom (Silesian House; altitude 1670m) on its bank. Trip offers a striking view of just how high the Tatras are.

Day 7: Hike to Skalnate Lake and Lomnicke saddle with cable trip on the top of Lomnicky peak; OR visit Strbske Pleso and walk from there

Day 8: Departure

OTHER POSSIBILITIES

• Hiking on the top of Vychodna Vysoka peak
• Visting Poprad town – centre of the High Tatras Mountains; and much more…

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

For experienced walkers only

GROUP SIZE

Minimum of 2 people

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HIGHLIGHTS

Some of Europe's finest mountain scenery at very low prices.

If you have done this walk before, we would be delighted to hear of your personal highlights. Mail Us

WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Comfortable 3 star mountain hotels with private bathroom

GETTING THERE

The nearest airports are Krakow, Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest. Transfer can be arranged from £40 according to arrival airport. .

WHAT TO TAKE:

Walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), rucksack/day pack, water bottle, insect repellent, sunglasses, sun hat, sun block/cream, compass, torch, mobile phone, container for sandwiches and a first-aid kit.

WHEN TO GO

June, July, August, September

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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