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Hike Slovakia’s High Tatras Mountains in a Weekend

Trek across the scenic peaks and awesome valleys of Slovakia’s highest mountain range – a UNESCO protected reserve

What's Included?

  • Activities & Certified GuidesAll itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guides
  • Hotel3 nights in a family-run hotel
  • MealsAll your breakfasts and dinners
  • TransfersTo and from the airport and everything in between
  • PermitsAll permits and entry fees
  • Maximum group size: 16Join small n’ sociable groups of like-minded, active and outdoorsy people – designed to be solo-friendly

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Highlights

  • Spend three days in the High Tatras – one of the wildest and most beautiful mountain ranges in Europe

  • Experience a hiker's paradise of forested valleys, hidden waterfalls and alpine lakes all nestled beneath 2500m+ peaks

  • Follow the epic but little-known route of the Tatranská Magistrala trail – remote, quiet and insanely beautiful

  • Looking for a longer adventure? See our alternative trip Adventure Hiking in Slovakia in a Week (opens in new tab)

Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrival

    Hotel
    Twin share
    Dinner included
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    Meet your host and take a scenic drive over the border into Slovakia to your friendly family-run hotel in the lovely village of Stary Smokovec. Check-in, unwind and then meet the rest of your group for dinner and a chance to discuss the plan for the days ahead.

    Day 2

    Green Lake

    Hotel
    Twin share
    Breakfast and dinner included
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    Catch the cable car part way up Lomnicky Peak, the second-highest mountain in Slovakia. Hike to the summit of this 2000+m peak and then descend through a rugged valley to the serene Green Lake. Enjoy lunch at a lakeside hut and then walk through a dwarf pine forest to White Lake. Spend the evening unwinding in a jacuzzi or sauna and then grab some dinner before a well-deserved night’s sleep.

    Day 3

    The Velicka Valley

    Hotel
    Twin share
    Breakfast and dinner included
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    Hike to the beautiful Velicka Valley, located at the foot of the highest mountain in Slovakia, Gerlachovsky Peak (2655m). Enjoy the incredible scenery and then trek to a pretty mountain lake for lunch with a waterfall view. Explore the famous Tatranska Magistrala trail as it winds its way through a labyrinth of dwarf pines and spruces and then follow a pristine mountain stream back to your the hotel for your last night in the mountains.

    Day 4

    Strbske Lake and home

    Breakfast included
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    Pack up and head to Strbske Lake, one of the most scenic and photographed in Slovakia. Enjoy a hike through some stunning scenery on the way to Popradske Lake, then grab some lunch and return to Krakow in time for your flight home.

Practical Stuff

Getting There

Nearest airport
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Pick up
Krakow John Paul II International Airport, Poland
17:00
Drop off
Krakow John Paul II International Airport, Poland
17:30

Detailed Logistics

Transfers

You’ll be picked up on arrival and dropped off in time for any departures after 19:30.

Travel options

There are regular flights to Krakow from major airports across the UK and Europe.

Your group arrival and departure transfers are long (150km/approximately 3 hours) and include a border crossing. For this reason, private transfers are not usually offered by your host as the cost is prohibitive and you are encouraged to join the group arrival/departure transfers.

As the first and last day of your adventure are full days and the traffic between Krakow Airport and the city is usually heavy, it is not possible to be picked up or dropped off at a city hotel. However, public transport between the city and the airport is good. There is a train that leaves once or twice per hour, this takes 17minutes and is very economical.

Alternatively, there are a small number of flights between the UK and Poprad-Tatry Airport. Private transfers between this airport and your starting/finishing point are not available, however, the cost of a taxi is approximately 15-25 EUR one way.

Trip level explained

Level 3

Moderate

On a typical day you’ll cover 18km of uneven terrain with as much as 1000m of ascent, so a moderate level of fitness is needed to enjoy it to the full. Some hikes also include short sections of scrambling, and on Day 2 there is a steep 30m section with a chain to hold on to to help with this. There are also a few sections where you will be walking on a hillside and traversing a steep peak with a drop on one side of the path. Whilst prior experience is recommended, it’s not required to enjoy the trip.

High Altitude Factors To Consider

This trip visits locations at or above 2500m. At this altitude some people may experience symptoms associated with Altitude Sickness (opens in new tab), also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Previous experience at high altitude is not necessarily an indicator of future performance. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with altitude by carefully managing the rate of ascent and the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided. Owing to the nature of this trip, it is essential that your personal travel insurance policy provides cover up to the maximum altitude visited on this trip as well as emergency medical evacuation by helicopter.

Remote environment: factors to consider

Some parts of this trip take place in areas where access to medical facilities and emergency services may be limited. This may mean that reaching medical care takes longer than you might normally expect, or that local medical facilities have fewer resources than those you may be used to at home.

If someone becomes unwell or injured, initial treatment may be provided locally before onward travel to a larger hospital or city for further care. Evacuation could involve changing the planned route or using different forms of transport to reach appropriate medical facilities. Mobile phone coverage may also be intermittent in some locations.

Your guide is trained to manage situations in remote environments and will monitor the group and respond appropriately if any issues arise. However, it’s important that you let your guide know straight away if you feel unwell or experience any health concerns during the trip.

Before booking, consider your personal health and ability to travel in locations where access to medical care may be delayed. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns, we recommend seeking advice from a medical professional and discussing them with your host before travelling.

All travellers must have suitable travel insurance that covers the activities included in the trip and emergency medical evacuation if required.

What is and isn't Included?

What's included

  • Cable car part way up Lomnicky Peak
  • Guided hike to White Lake
  • Relax in a jacuzzi or sauna
  • Guided hike to Velicka Valley
  • Guided hike to Strbske Lake

  • Expert, local, English-speaking guides

  • 3 nights in a family-run hotel

  • 3 breakfasts
  • 3 tasty Slovakian dinners

  • Group arrival transfers from Krakow John Paul II International Airport on Day 1
  • Group departure transfers to Krakow John Paul II International Airport on Day 4
  • Transfers during the trip

  • All permits and entry fees

Optional Extras

Upgrades

Private Room Upgrade
£80/per person

For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability).

To request any extras, message your host via your Much Better Adventures account once you have booked your trip.

All extras must be paid before your trip starts.

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  • Nicholas W.

    I very much enjoyed this trip. The autumn colours (early October) were lovely and the walking just what I wanted. The guest house is comfortable, albeit not the best location, and meals were very good. The staff were welcoming. Jaro and Mischa were very good guides. Be aware that the itinerary is just a 'serving suggestion'. It will be adapted to suit the walking ability of the group (and the weather). In our case, we had a strong group and the itinerary was changed to include a more challenging mountain hike on the second walking day. (I was happy with this!) The trip is via Krakow, a lovely city well worth visiting. But if you do want to fly via Poprad-Tatry instead, that is very achievable (if there are flights on the days you want) as there are very cheap trains in the area and plenty of available and cheap taxis via the Bolt app. Note that the guest house has nothing near it and is about a 30 minute walk from the mountain railway station. Not a problem, though, if you're not doing anything independently.

  • Tim W.

    Had yet another great weekend away with MBA. Loved the High Tatras Mountains and the autumn colours were simply stunning. Great fun group and well guided by both Jora and Michal, who were good fun and gave us lots of local history and interesting information on our hikes! The views were well worth the effort and each day was a new adventure. Thoroughly enjoyed. Now, where next?

  • sue a.

    Fantastic weekend highly recommend! Jaro and Michal were excellent guides with great knowledge of the area. Cant wait for the next trip now!

  • Amy T.

    Fantastic trip! Very well organised from start to finish, with two very knowledgable and enthusiastic guides. Luckily, the weather was on our side too!

  • chris p.

    Great trip guides very good and informative and they adjusted hikes to suit the parties abilities

  • Kevin H.

    What a fabulous 3 days we spent in the Tatra Mountains with our guides Tom and Ondrej. The hikes were well thought out and varied, from stunning lakes to scrambling on the mountains. Both Tom and Ondrej were great guides had had some wonderful stories to tell. Fully recommend this trip to beautiful Slovakia.

  • Zachary J.

    Excellent adventure in the High Tatras during season transition season. Local guides Martin and Tom we’re awesome and adapted the trip excellently based on seasonal conditions and varying abilities within the group of “former strangers. ” The fellow travelers were also universally fun and friendly. Already signed up for my next one!

  • Monica

    What a fantastic weekend exploring the High Tatras in Slovakia. This was my first MBA trip and definitely won’t be my last! Everything was so well organised, which meant we could just enjoy the amazing scenery, hiking, food and company. The hotel was lovely, the food was excellent and our guides, Pavol and Pavel, were brilliant – knowledgeable, friendly and very flexible when the heavy snowfall meant our itinerary had to change. A beautiful part of the world, great group of people and a really memorable trip. Highly recommend!

  • Linda A.

    Well organised from start to finish. Group of 16, mainly solo travellers. Weather had been bad in the week before so some change to the itinerary but that didn’t impact the trip at all - in fact probably gave us the opportunity to so some different things. Guides were superb and also modified the days hiking based on our abilities. Accommodation was lovely and food excellent. Definitely recommend.

  • Morna F.

    Not sure how common this was but weather was warm, sunny and with no wind. Autumn colours just emerging, hotel fine and staff nice, guides very good indeed. As an older person I found walks pretty tiring but for hill-fit people, or younger people they would probably be fine. Walking is strictly limited to trails which meant they were pretty busy.

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  • Lovely autumn colours

    Nicholas W. October 2026
    I very much enjoyed this trip. The autumn colours (early October) were lovely and the walking just what I wanted. The guest house is comfortable, albeit not the best location, and meals were very good. The staff were welcoming. Jaro and Mischa were very good guides. Be aware that the itinerary is just a 'serving suggestion'. It will be adapted to suit the walking ability of the group (and the weather). In our case, we had a strong group and the itinerary was changed to include a more challenging mountain hike on the second walking day. (I was happy with this!) The trip is via Krakow, a lovely city well worth visiting. But if you do want to fly via Poprad-Tatry instead, that is very achievable (if there are flights on the days you want) as there are very cheap trains in the area and plenty of available and cheap taxis via the Bolt app. Note that the guest house has nothing near it and is about a 30 minute walk from the mountain railway station. Not a problem, though, if you're not doing anything independently.

  • Amazing Autumn Colours Exploring a New Countryz

    Tim W. October 2026
    Had yet another great weekend away with MBA. Loved the High Tatras Mountains and the autumn colours were simply stunning. Great fun group and well guided by both Jora and Michal, who were good fun and gave us lots of local history and interesting information on our hikes! The views were well worth the effort and each day was a new adventure. Thoroughly enjoyed. Now, where next?

  • Weekend in Tatras

    sue a. October 2026
    Fantastic weekend highly recommend! Jaro and Michal were excellent guides with great knowledge of the area. Cant wait for the next trip now!

  • 5/5

    Amy T. October 2026
    Fantastic trip! Very well organised from start to finish, with two very knowledgable and enthusiastic guides. Luckily, the weather was on our side too!

  • Great trip guides very good

    chris p. October 2026
    Great trip guides very good and informative and they adjusted hikes to suit the parties abilities

  • Tatra Trek Sep 26

    Kevin H. October 2026
    What a fabulous 3 days we spent in the Tatra Mountains with our guides Tom and Ondrej. The hikes were well thought out and varied, from stunning lakes to scrambling on the mountains. Both Tom and Ondrej were great guides had had some wonderful stories to tell. Fully recommend this trip to beautiful Slovakia.

  • High Tatras “Mountain High”

    Zachary J. October 2026
    Excellent adventure in the High Tatras during season transition season. Local guides Martin and Tom we’re awesome and adapted the trip excellently based on seasonal conditions and varying abilities within the group of “former strangers. ” The fellow travelers were also universally fun and friendly. Already signed up for my next one!

  • Fantastic Trip

    Monica October 2026
    What a fantastic weekend exploring the High Tatras in Slovakia. This was my first MBA trip and definitely won’t be my last! Everything was so well organised, which meant we could just enjoy the amazing scenery, hiking, food and company. The hotel was lovely, the food was excellent and our guides, Pavol and Pavel, were brilliant – knowledgeable, friendly and very flexible when the heavy snowfall meant our itinerary had to change. A beautiful part of the world, great group of people and a really memorable trip. Highly recommend!

  • Great Trip

    Linda A. October 2026
    Well organised from start to finish. Group of 16, mainly solo travellers. Weather had been bad in the week before so some change to the itinerary but that didn’t impact the trip at all - in fact probably gave us the opportunity to so some different things. Guides were superb and also modified the days hiking based on our abilities. Accommodation was lovely and food excellent. Definitely recommend.

  • Lucky with autumn sunshine

    Morna F. October 2026
    Not sure how common this was but weather was warm, sunny and with no wind. Autumn colours just emerging, hotel fine and staff nice, guides very good indeed. As an older person I found walks pretty tiring but for hill-fit people, or younger people they would probably be fine. Walking is strictly limited to trails which meant they were pretty busy.

  • As my first time using

    James W. October 2026
    As my first time using MBA, the trip was excellent. Tom and Martin, the tour guides, were very knowledgeable and proactive in helping us. The pick up and drop off was slick and efficient. Overall, I felt it was good value for money.

  • Lovely Trip

    Jude S. October 2026
    Our guides Martin and Tom were excellent, very knowledgeable, experienced and professional. The hikes were very enjoyable and were altered t fit in with the weather The mountains were beautiful The accommodation was ok and the food was ok A thoroughly enjoyable time in the mountains

  • Fabulous views!

    Charlotte M. October 2026
    This was a great trip! Our guides Martin and Tom were really knowledgable and very friendly. The routes were amazing - fabulous views, and challenging but rewarding terrain. I would recommend carrying layers the temperatures varied a lot between sun and shade (my trip was in the autumn), and be prepared for a lot of up and downhill, almost none of our routes were gentle or flat, not for beginners but plenty of encouragement and a pace to suit the less experienced people.

  • Exceeded expectations!

    Laura W. October 2026
    Such a fantastic weekend exploring a part of the world I'd never contemplated visiting previously. This was my first MBA trip and I'm sure it won't be the last. It was great to have all the logistics taken care of so that we could really just enjoy the hiking, scenery, and food. Hotel was fab, basic but more than sufficient (good showers and delicious wine!) The food both in the hotel and at the huts was wonderful. It was great meeting 15 other like-minded hikers and we were all very similar in terms of ability and enthusiasm. Our guides, Pavol and Pavel were great- very knowledgeable about the High Tatras a truly beautiful part of the world. Due to a dumping of snow before we arrived, the itinerary had to be amended slightly but we certainly did not miss out and it was great that they were flexible with this to ensure we made the most of our time. Highly recommend!

  • What an amazing adventure!

    Lisa P. October 2026
    The trip exceeded all expectations, wonderful hikes through the most stunning landscape and beautiful scenery with lovely people. The trip was well organised and our guides Pavol and Pavel were fantastic, adjusting routes to suit the group and sharing their local knowledge and humour. They were great fun whilst also being serious about our safety and wellbeing . The accommodation was comfortable with good food and helpful service. I would wholly recommend!

  • If you’re thinking of going, just go

    Laura October 2026
    Not long back from a superb trip in the Tatras in Slovakia. We tagged on an evening and half a day in Kraków and it was well worth doing that too. Slovakia itself was absolutely amazing. It’s not an area I’m familiar with but will definitely be going back, probably with the same company! The guides, Tom and Ondrej, were fantastic – knowledgeable, fun and really looking out for everybody during the hiking. The scenery was absolutely phenomenal - the photos don’t do it justice. There’s such a mixture of rugged mountains, lush green forest, beautiful clear water and blue skies. The hikes themselves were just right - not too easy, not too challenging. Really interesting terrain and a real mix even during the same walk. Plenty of hydration stops and some fantastic places for lunch. The hotel was also great – the rooms are fairly basic as you would expect but perfectly comfortable and the food was delicious and plenty of it. Met some fantastic people and everybody was at a similar level when it came to the hiking, which was really good. All in all, I would highly recommend going to this beautiful part of the world with this great company.

  • Challenging and satisfying

    Kai Y. September 2026
    This was my 10th MBA trip and 2nd in Slovakia (with the same local company), so I knew I'd be good hands, our guides Martin and Kristina were fantastic, friendly and helpful. They kept a good pace with the walking and made sure to have one guide to hang back with those falling behind (myself included!). The hikes were difficult but doable for those with an active streak or people who have done similar trips before. On our first day the weather was terrible but there was a backup plan in place to do a short tour in some very interesting caves, so the day wasn't a complete loss. The group also decided on a shorter hike in the pouring rain, so our guides did go the extra step for us! The views were amazing after the weather cleared up and very well earned. The hotel was very good, the food was excellent and the beers ever-flowing. Shoutout to the lady who served our dinner, poured pints and arranged for our wet clothes and boots to be dried, what a champ! All in all, highly recommended, especially for newer customers who don't want to commit to a longer trip or those with a few days spare.

  • Wonderful trip!

    Claire Q. September 2026
    Wow. This is such an amazing trip, I knew from the photos the scenery would be great but none of them do justice to just how stunning it is. Almost every corner takes your breath away, and the colours looked like we had filters on, just beautiful. This is my second MBA trip and just as good and well organised as the first. Our guides Tom & Ondrej were excellent, full of interesting information as you'd expect but were also so lovely, friendly, funny and attentive, making sure everyone was happy at all times. They were also really flexible- changing what we did on what day to ensure the best weather for each walk/ views. The walks themselves were just right- challenging enough so that they were fun and you felt like you'd achieved something but not so much that you felt broken at the end of the day. I was slightly nervous as I don't love heights but actually, there's nothing particularly concerning on that front. The accommodation was simple but great- we didn't want for a thing and you certainly won't go hungry with the huge portions. The group dynamic was brilliant, bunch of super fun, like minded people who we hope to see again. Overall a 5/5. If you love stunning scenery and a good walk, this trip is for you!

  • A glorious weekend

    John G. September 2026
    Everything about this trip was fantastic, the guides Martin and Kristina were knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining, the hotel was comfortable and the food was delicious. The pace was appropriate for the mixed group and the itinerary made best use of the weather on each day. The High Tatras are spectacular and I would absolutely recommend this trip.

  • A beautiful trip. Martin and

    Una T. September 2026
    A beautiful trip. Martin and Kiki couldn't have been better guides . We learned so much from them both about the wildlife and ecosystem. What a wonderful country. Thank you thank you . Úna

  • Amazing trip

    Joe C. September 2026
    One of the best trips of my life. The guides, Martin and Kristina, were phenomenal with information, pace, route and fun. They made the trip. The accommodation was perfect for the type of adventure and everything was smooth flowing from the moment we were picked up at the airport. The food each morning and evening was delicious and spot on. For lunch we ate out each time and were taken to really nice places in remote locations. Expect a lot of walking on uneven surfaces - this is a hiking trip but very doable. Worth it for the experience and the views.

  • Fantastic Time in the High Tatras

    Peter M. September 2026
    Firstly, a huge thanks to Tom and Pavel, our excellent guides. They really made the trip enjoyable, rewarding and a lot of fun. Their knowledge, enthusiasm and friendly approach made such a difference, and they went out of their way to make sure everyone had a fantastic experience. The hikes were very well organised, and I thought they were just right for the level of fitness of everyone in the group. There was a great balance between challenging ourselves and simply taking the time to enjoy the surroundings. And the scenery. . . what can I say? Absolutely stunning. Incredible mountains, spectacular vistas and breathtaking views. Woodland, lakes, mountains. . . we had it all. There was something beautiful around virtually every corner. We were exceptionally lucky on day 2. Tom and Pavel took us to a beautiful mountain meadow where we saw a lynx going about its day. This was totally unexpected and an absolute joy to see. It was one of those unforgettable wildlife encounters that you hope for but never really expect to happen. I also really enjoyed the company of the group. A great bunch of folk of all ages and walks of life, and genuinely great people to share the experience with. It was lovely to spend time with such a friendly and interesting group, which added so much to the trip. Everything was perfect, right from picking us up at the airport to returning us to the airport. It was a brilliantly organised trip from start to finish, with fantastic guides, great hikes, amazing scenery and some truly unforgettable experiences. I couldn't have asked for a better trip. . . so I've signed up for the other Slovakian weekend trip - the Adventure Hiking Weekend - next year!

  • A very happy first MBA adventure

    Oscar s. September 2026
    I was a bit on the fence as I'd not done one of these before. The guides were great and helpful, group was super friendly. Honestly was a great time and everyone else seemed really happy with - fair warning though for this trip you may end up absolutely despising rocks but the second day 😂 loved it!

  • Wonderful weekend

    Teri Y. September 2026
    Our guides Tom and Pavel were great; friendly and so knowledgeable. The hiking was fun and very scenic. We were well fed and the accommodation was much more spacious than I expected.

  • Fun times

    Elizabeth M. September 2026
    Great trip. Guide Jaro was so knowledgable and helpful. Mountains beautiful. Highly recommend

  • Lovely weekend of hiking

    Eleanor D. September 2026
    This was an excellent trip. The scenery on the hikes exceeded expectations (largely helped by a weekend of perfect weather) and the hotel was much nicer than I have stayed in on other group trips. Lots of food options, and generous portions, and the ability to go to a supermarket every day to stock up on trail snacks. Our guides, Tomas and Maroc were excellent and very knowledgeable! They were great at catering to the different hiking levels in our group. The description of the hikes on the website is accurate (please read before booking) but I would note that the terrain on the trails is quite rocky, which slowed down the pace. Having 2 guides was really helpful to allow the group to go at a reasonable pace and provide additional support to those that needed it. Overall, a lovely, active weekend exploring somewhere new.

  • Fun short hiking trip

    Fiona H. September 2026
    Fun day hikes in the mountains with great leading from the guides for a mixed ability group. The scenery in the Tatras was beautiful.

  • Incredible landscape and a fantastic guide

    Benedict D. September 2026
    Our guide Jaro met us at the airport and was an incredible host from the first to the last moment. Showing us some incredible scenery in the studding High Tartus mountains and giving us days of walking that were appropriately challenging to our ability as a group. The hotel was basic but we were welcomed and looked after with a friendly smile and enthusiasm and we all had a thoroughly enjoyable long weekend.

  • Great trip

    Ella R. September 2026
    Great trip

  • Breathtaking Slovakia

    Noha G. September 2026
    A beautiful but challenging trip. Amazing views in the mountains! Our guides Tomas and Maroc were great and super friendly. The hike itself was a bit challenging as the terrain is quite rocky, and the chain descent was stressful for me, however Maroc helped me with the descent (very grateful for that). The pace of the hike was what made it challenging to me, I often felt too slow for the group and couldn’t keep up with the speed. Hotel was nice but without AC making it a bit too hot as expected in summer. The sauna was a nice addition after a long day in the mountains. And the food was great and very generous! Our group was super friendly and made thw trip fun! Very recommended but I wouldn’t rate the trip a 3, possibly a 3. 5 or 4 depending on the pace.

Before You Travel

What to Pack

Backpack with hiking gear laid out

Know before you go! Some stuff we'll provide, other things you'll need to bring.

Kit List

What do I need to bring?
  • Sturdy, broken-in waterproof hiking shoes or boots. Or at least waterproof socks, because you will have to step into water at times.
  • Rain/windproof jacket
  • Waterproof trousers/overtrousers
  • Lightweight, breathable hiking shirts, trousers and shorts in summer.
  • Sweater or fleece
  • Hat, gloves, scarf (for September and October departures)
  • Water bottle
  • Small rucksack for carrying personal items
  • Swimsuit
  • Insect repellent
  • All personal toiletries
  • Ear plugs

FAQs

You'll need to bring all your luggage with you, however on each day of hiking your main luggage can be left in the hotel in Novy Smokovec. You will only need to have a daypack for each day of hiking.

The local tap water is safe to drink. Please bring along your own reusable water bottles (at least 1.5L) to fill up to avoid buying single-use plastic bottles.

This trip visits locations at or above 2500m, where some people may experience symptoms of Altitude Sickness (opens in new tab), also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

Previous experience at altitude doesn’t guarantee the same response again – your body can react differently on each trip. However, having been at altitude before is still valuable: it gives you a better understanding of how your body might respond, what symptoms to look out for, and how to manage your pace and energy levels.

Your guide is trained to manage the risk of altitude sickness by controlling the rate of ascent, monitoring group wellbeing, and responding appropriately if anyone feels unwell.

Before booking, we recommend considering your personal health, particularly if you have any pre-existing conditions, and consulting a medical professional if you’re unsure. Arriving early to allow your body to acclimatise can also make a big difference.

Your travel insurance must cover the maximum altitude reached on this trip and include emergency evacuation.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with (opens in new tab). You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website (opens in new tab), where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).

For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information (opens in new tab) and also talking to a travel nurse.

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.

All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

  • 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
  • 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
  • 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here (opens in new tab) for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

The High Tatras in summer are beautiful and relatively warm. From June to August the average daytime temperature on a sunny day can be 20-30 °C. It rains approximately 12 days each month, totalling 80mm monthly.

Spring and autumn temperatures are cooler, ranging from 4 – 13 °C, but it is also drier (just 60mm monthly) and the colours are beautiful.

Make sure to pack for occasional rainfall and cooler evenings.

We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.

What's the number?
It works out on average at 122kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.

The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.

But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:

  • Driving 1000 miles/1609km would be approximately 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person, if there were two of you in it).
  • A return economy class flight between London and New York would be approximately 1619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
  • 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approximately 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.

What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust (opens in new tab) to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre (opens in new tab) programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.

Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here (opens in new tab).

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