This family winter activity holiday spends a week in the remote Tatras Mountains. The stunning location offers a magical, snowy landscape where you can take part in a variety of fun activities.
- Skiing & snowboarding in the Tatras
- Husky sledding in the stunning Velka Fatra
- Relax in the thermal pools in Bukowina
- Snowshoe hike along an old smuggler's path
- Hike to a beautiful frozen waterfall
Try downhill skiing or snowboarding in the finest setting in Eastern Europe. Whether travelling by ski, snowboard or husky sled, Slovakia's great outdoors is just waiting to be explored.
Venture into the snow-laden pine forests on a wilderness adventure to a frozen waterfall and take advantage of the thermal waters at Bukowina, where you can play on water slides and relax in the hydromassage pools.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Depart UK & Transfer to the High Tatras
Fly from the UK to Poprad in Slovakia, where you're met and transferred to your accommodation in a mountain village in the Tatra National Park.
Alternatively, you can fly into Krakow Airport in Poland, with a transfer to the Tatras available for an additional supplement.
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Day 2: Hrebienok Ice Sculptures & Walk to Tatras Oldest Mountain Hut
Take the mountain tram to Hrebienok. Here you can admire stunning ice sculptures created by artists from all over the world, before enjoying an easy 20-minute walk to Rainerova Chata, the oldest mountain hut in the Tatras.
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Day 3: Day trip to Strbske Pleso, Slovakia's highest village
We board a mountain tram up to the village of Strbske Pleso and have a short tour before we move on to Mlynicka Dolina, and Skok waterfall. Towering 30-metres, it freezes during winter and is fascinating to see. We eat our lunch at the waterfall before returning to our base, looking for Tatra chamois along the way.
You can choose to ski down the slope instead of walking if you would prefer!
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Day 4: Dog sledding & thermal pools
Transfer to the heart of the Tatras Mountains, famous for its dramatic ridges, hillside meadows, caves and distinctive rock formations, partially covered with snow. You have the chance to explore this landscape by dog sled, which is great fun in itself.
After exploring the park, you can look forward to a spot of relaxation at the thermal water park. Here you can find both indoor and outdoor thermal pools, as well as saunas, jacuzzis and a wellness centre, to leave you feeling warm and refreshed.
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Day 5: Snowshoe hike from Zdiar along the Tatras Smugglers path
See a typical Goral village, where we can explore the traditional wooden buildings and find out more about their culture and customs.
We then take a scenic hike along an old smuggler's path across the mountain ridge.
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Day 6: Downhill skiing from Tatranska Lomnica
The slopes at Tatranska Lomnica, Slovakia’s highest ski resort, attract skiers of every level of skill and experience. The day is yours to enjoy the slopes, practice skiing or snowboarding, or take a cable car to Lomnicky Stit Peak for panoramic views of the surrounding mountain range.
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Day 7: Free day: optional activities
Your last day in Slovakia is free for you to choose from the optional activities or excursions on offer. Perhaps explore some of the local culture or open-air museums. Alternatively you might wish to head back to the slopes to practice some more skiing or snowboarding.
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Day 8: Return to the UK
After breakfast, a timed transfer takes you back to Poprad for your return flight to the UK.
Alternatively, a transfer to Krakow Airport can be arranged for an additional supplement.
Please note: If you have the time, we recommend flying out early and spending some time in Poland's beautiful city of Kraków with its medieval castles, cathedrals and markets - contact us to find out more.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 8+
- Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go
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Feb
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Xmas
What’s Included
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Activities
- Dog sledding
- Downhill skiing
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Village visit
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Accommodation
Simple hotel x 7 nights -
Meals
7 breakfasts & 7 dinners
Tailored for You
A private departure or tailor-made holiday can also be arranged to suit your requirements. Contact our experts today.
Next Steps
Departures
Choose your preferred departure date from the 2 options below, then make a no obligation booking request, or enquire if you would like to ask us a question.
Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.
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| Year | Starts | Ends | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Holiday Status | Options |
| 2026 | 26 Dec | 2 Jan | 8 days | £1,425 | £1,295 | 8 days | £1,995 | £1,865 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 13 Feb | 20 Feb | 8 days | £1,225 | £1,095 | 8 days | £1,795 | £1,645 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| * Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details. | ||||||||||
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
