Adventure · Slovakia
Slovakia The High Tatras Walking Week with WalkWise
Arrive on your own; Andrew and a group of about 11 are with you the whole way.
5 Sept 2027 – 12 Sept 2027 7 nights from £1,299pp own travel
Discover the breath taking beauty of Slovakia’s High Tatras Mountains on this fantastic walking holiday with Spice Escapes and WalkWise. Based in the picturesque alpine village of Tatranská Lomnica, we’ll enjoy spectacular mountain scenery, crystal-clear glacial lakes, cascading waterfalls and beautiful forest trails as we walk. This promises a wonderful mix of adventure, stunning scenery, relaxation and great company.
We will be staying in one of the most charming, prominent, picturesque and well-equipped alpine resort villages in Slovakia. The village of Tatranská Lominca was founded in 1892 in this western corner of the Carpathian Mountains. From our base camp in the lovely Hotel Sorea Urán we shall discover all the glory of the surrounding mountains whose lofty summits overlook the region’s majestic landscape. The area’s abundance and diversity of natural attractions is a constant delight and during our stay we’ll experience cascading waterfalls, fragrant forests, emerald lakes and of course the towering mountains.
Availability and pricing
| Option | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia The High Tatras Walking Week with WalkWise | ||
| Own flight without transfers | £1299.00 | 4 places left |
| Birmingham | £1599.00 | 10 places left |
| London Heathrow | £1599.00 | 5 places left |
| Manchester | £1629.00 | 8 places left |
| London Stansted | £1639.00 | 9 places left |
| Edinburgh | £1649.00 | 10 places left |
| Slovakia The High Tatras Walking Week with WalkWise - Accommodation | ||
| Place in a Double Share Room (Must be 2) | No supplement | 12 places left |
| Place in a Twin Share Room | No supplement | 8 places left |
| Place in a Single Room | £280.00 | 1 place left |
| Place in a Sole Occupancy Room | £330.00 | 10 places left |
Booking conditions for this holiday
Our booking conditions apply to this holiday, including the deposit and the cancellation scale. Read the booking conditions
Quote the holiday title or this reference if you call the team about it: SH0000796
Who else is going
The question everyone asks and nobody wants to.
- On this departure
- 11 people booked The operator's own count for this trip — you'd make 12. It can still grow before you travel.
- Travelling alone
- Most people book on their own
This group has grown by 11 people in the last fortnight.
Why you'll love this holiday
Where you'll go
The High Tatras, with its Alpine like climate and pure mountain air is part of a designated UNESCO world biosphere. It lies on the border between Slovakia and Poland and forms a microcosm of spectacular Alpine scenery. The moderate walkers will be charmed exploring the beautiful lush Alpine valleys, scented forests and around deep glacial lakes and marvellous summits too, whilst the harder will have more opportunities to venture even higher onto the lofty ridges nearby. Our walks shall survey all the amazing panoramas across the Tatra mountain range. We aim to visit pure glacial lakes at the foot of Slovakia’s highest peaks and maybe take cable cars to where a fine network of paths leads into the true High Tatras and along exhilarating ridges to rugged summits. Further afield we may also delight in exploring gorgeous valleys and diminutive peaks. The flora and fauna is just as impressive and the region’s wide variety of habitats provides a natural haven to a wide range of wildlife ranging from the red deer and otters of the forest zone to the eagles and chamois of the alpine zones.
So whichever walks we choose from the myriad of opportunities available we can’t fail to be impressed and with a minimum of two walks to choose from every day, you can either take it easy, walking 7-9 miles with around 1,500ft of ascent, or push yourself a little, doing 10-13 miles with around 3,000ft ascent (please note some of the walks may require a good head for heights).
What's included
- International Flights (if selected)
- Airport transfers (if flights included)
- Hold Luggage as outlined on the flights
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts
- 5 Evening Meals
- 5 Picnic lunches
- National Park entry fees
- 5 guided walks led by professional guides with two walks each day - a harder & moderate option to suit your needs
Not included
- Single supplement if required
- Personal travel insurance
- Some Drinks
- 2 Evening Meals
- Optional excursions
- Personal extras
- Local transport 35.00€ per person per day payable locally*
Travel and where you'll stay
The Hotel Sorea Urán has modern and comfortably furnished double and twin rooms, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and a telephone. Also included hair dryer and iron rental as well as currency exchange services and WiFi access. Breakfast and dinner are served in a buffet style manner with hot and cold dishes. A pleasant ambience is provided by a snack bar. Additional services are available from the Wellness centre Wellness URANIA - information and photos can be found in the WELLNESS section. Sports facilities such as tennis courts, an indoor tennis hall and a roller-skating rink are near the hotel.
Getting there — flights to Krakow
Departing from Manchester, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Birmingham or London Heathrow.
Manchester
London Stansted
Edinburgh
Birmingham
London Heathrow
These are the times currently scheduled. Airlines change them, sometimes months before departure, so please treat them as provisional rather than final.
Luggage, transfers and flight notes
Please note that we will all transfer to our hotel together so some waiting around at the airport may be required.
Luggage Allowance
Minimum 20kg checked in luggage plus a small under the seat bag.
Before you travel
Weather when you go
Early September is a lovely time to visit the High Tatras, with pleasant late-summer conditions and daytime temperatures typically around 15–18°C, ideal for walking and exploring. Mornings and evenings can be chilly, particularly at higher altitudes, and there is always the possibility of a passing shower, so layers and waterproofs are still recommended. September generally benefits from the brighter, longer days of late summer so we can expect around 5-6 hours of daily sunshine each day.
Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
- You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Entry rules for EU travel — EES, ETIAS and your GHIC
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced gradually across the external borders of the European countries that use it, including the collection of biometric data such as a facial image and fingerprints. Passports continue to be stamped as usual in the meantime.
Further information: travel-europe.europa.eu/ees
ETIAS
UK citizens will eventually need a travel authorisation (ETIAS) to enter the European countries that require it for short stays. It is linked to your passport and valid for up to three years. There is no confirmed start date yet — we will let everyone know when it is required and how to apply.
Global Health Insurance Card
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), or a still-valid EHIC, gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. It is not a replacement for travel insurance.
Travel insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.
What to bring
You need to have many of the same things with you, as you would have for a typical British spring day on the mountains. The following list is a suggestion of what you may wish to bring with you
You MUST have:
- Walking boots
- A Water bottle (minimum 1 litre, 2litre is much better)
- A Rucksack with a plastic liner
- Waterproofs: jacket and trousers
- A Warm hat
- Warm gloves (not leather)
- Thick walking socks
- Base layer: (thin thermal or warm T-shirt. Best not to be cotton as it gets cold when wet)
- Over layer: (warm sweater or fleece)
- Extra layer: warm top for when cold (e.g. when stopped for lunch)
- Comfortable walking trousers (not jeans as they are too cold & heavy when wet)
- Personal Medication
- A torch for use in the tunnels
- Smart casual clothes for the evening.
- T shirts
- Shorts
- Swim wear
- Sun tan lotion
- Sun glasses
You may wish to bring:
- Vacuum flask (if you like hot drinks on the hill)
- Medium size Tupperware container or plastic bag, to put picnic lunch in.
- Sit mat
- Lip salve
- Camera
- Personal first aid kit
Gallery
Everything else
About your host
Andrew Casey - Walkwise International
Is this for me?
Remember there will always be 2 walks to choose from each day, you can either take it moderate with walks of between something like 7-9 miles or push yourself a little, doing 10-13 miles (some hard walks require a good head for heights).
*Transport costs of 35.00€ per day are valid at the time of writing - this may have be recalculated in line with any fuel price increases. We will of course attempt to get the best deal possible.
Before you book
Will I be the only one on my own?
No. Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip. Nobody has to pair up and nobody sits on their own at dinner unless they want to.
Do I have to share a room?
Only if you want to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — see the single-room price on the trip you are looking at.
Is there a single supplement?
There is a charge for a room of your own and it varies a great deal by trip, so the honest answer is the figure on the holiday you are looking at rather than an average. What there is not is any obligation to pay it: sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is a genuine option rather than a token one.
Every holiday with a single room available, and what each one costs, is listed on single rooms and single supplements.
How big is the group?
Small enough to learn everyone’s name in the first day or two. Group sizes vary by trip and are listed on each holiday.
What does the host actually do?
Your host is there to make your holiday feel easy, welcoming and fun. They travel with the group throughout the trip, help everyone get to know each other, keep things running smoothly and are there if you need anything along the way.
They’re not a traditional holiday rep — they’re part of the group, sharing the experience with you and helping make sure nobody feels left out.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Payments are held in a bonded trust account, and every holiday booked with flights is ATOL protected under licence 9046. If you arrange your own flights, your money for the holiday is still protected by the bonded trust account, but the flights you buy elsewhere are not covered by our ATOL.
What age are the other travellers?
It varies by trip. Most groups span a wide range of ages with a shared interest in the destination rather than a shared birth year.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — 18. Spice Escapes holidays are adults only.
Most people who travel with us are in their forties and beyond, but that is who books rather than a rule. There is no upper age limit, and two people travelling together do not need to be a similar age: a daughter in her thirties travelling with her mother in her sixties is an ordinary booking.
Is Spice Escapes a singles or dating holiday company?
No. Spice Escapes is a hosted holiday company for people who travel on their own. Almost everyone books alone, groups are small and adults only (mostly forties to sixties), and a named host travels with every departure so nobody is the odd one out. It is about the destination and the company, not matchmaking.
What travellers say
4.9/5 from 63 reviews on Google
Questions about this holiday?
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