Centre-based Walking Holiday in the High Tatras, Poland. Ideal for families & groups, this trip explores the Tatras Mountain Range around Zakopane; its central town in Poland. Every day, you will discover a new facet of these magnificent mountains. You will stay in a comfortable self-catering apartment in the heart of the lively city of Zakopane. As you stay 6 nights in the same location, you will have plenty of time to get familiar with the local culture & gastronomy without ever having to rush! This is the reason why this trip is particularly recommended for families and groups.

DAY 1 – Coming to Zakopane.
After flying to Krakow. You will discover the charms of Zakopane, the great capital of the Polish Tatras. You will be pre-booked into our comfortable 2* hotel in the heart of town, all rooms are en-suite.

An easy & interesting walk around Zakopane, starting along the “Ugory ridge” with great views of the Tatras chain. It passes through meadows that are filled with flowers in Spring and early Summer. The second part of the walk is easier, passing rivers & wooden houses typical of the region. Back in Zakopane, the night is yours!

Town: Internet, ATM, food shop, vibrant city, all facilities, plenty of restaurants, pubs, and clubs
Accommodation: Hotel en-suite.
Meal: breakfast

DAY 2 – Morskie Oko & the valley of the 5 Lakes [5h, 14km, +348m -564m]
An early start to attempt one of the most popular treks in the Tatras and visit the famous 5 Lakes. After a short transfer by horse-drawn carriage (not included) to Wlosienica. After a 30 min hike up we arrive in Morskie Oko, widely acknowledged as the most beautiful lake in Poland. The view of the steep ridge and the Rysy (2503m) looming above you is unforgettable. From here, we hike to the west, passing through dwarf pines and above the tree line. The path climbs over two shoulders, and finally ascends to the valley of the 5 Lakes. Arriving in the Vielki straw Polski (a big polish tarn), you can enjoy a refreshing hot/cold drink. Finally we will take a popular forest route, passing the impressive Siklawa Waterfall.

Town: Same every day
Hotel: Same every day.
Meal: breakfast

DAY 3 – Peering into Slovakia at Kasprowy Wierch (1987m) [4h30, 8km, -1151m].
Transfer to Kuznice by horse-drawn carriage to catch the cable car (not included), 25min ascent to Kasprowy Wierch at 1987m. There, on the top of the ridge, you can admire Poland to the north and Slovakia to the south. Then it is a fabulous descent in a mix of bare land, luxurious forest, and meadows. The views plunging down the valley below are fabulous.

Town: Same every day
Hotel: Same every day.
Meal: breakfast

DAY 4 – Zakopane. End of the adventure.
End of the trip after breakfast.

Optional day 1 – Pasture lands [5h30, 12km, +10m -80m]
A fascinating route along the lower slopes of the Tatras. The route links the 7 main valleys and crosses 6 saddles. On the eastern section you can make a short diversion to Sarnia Skala, for an outstanding view over Zakopane and Podhale.
Town: Same every day
Hotel: Same every day.
Meal: breakfast

Optional day 2 – West Tatras [5h, 12km, +677m -677m].
For our first day’s walk, you will make a short transfer by horse-drawn carriage (not included) to the magnificent valley of Chocholowska, where cattle and sheep graze below the green mountains. En-route, you will be able to admire the famous “Timber houses” unique in the area. Here you take a horse drawn carriage (not included) to the mountain chalet of Schronisko, the start of our first day’s hike, and head straight up toward the summit of the Trydniowianski Wierch (1758m). From there, the view into the valley and the Dlugi Uplaz (long ridge) gives you a broad outline of the famous West Tatras. After enjoying the scenery, we descend to the mountain chalet where the horse drawn carriage awaits us (not included). In Zakopane, you will have plenty of time to relax or to enjoy the town that evening!

All hotels have been selected for their comfort, friendliness & character, as much as for the quality of their cuisine. They are subject to availability. If the hotel described is not available, we will provide you with the same standard of comfort & price.

Can be taken in the apartment, or in one of the hundred tasty restaurants in the town. Note that we provide you with breakfast and can also organise picnic lunches (see Options below)

As you will stay in the same hotel each night, you can relax and unpack your bags on this trip!

Walking Holiday in the High Tatras, Poland. Walking the Tatras is THE perfect way to discover its inhabitants, its paths and its slopes. Following a ridge, above the green valleys and the immensity of the conifer trees, let you ramble through granite lands and, at a glance, view its sharpest and windswept peaks.

Our team has carefully designed this trip for adventurous minded people who want to explore the different aspects of the Tatras through the highest trails and summits. This truly unique itinerary, offers you the opportunity to discover the most magnificent part of the mountain chain: White Tatras, the High Tatras and the Polish Tatras. In Zakopane we accommodate you in a modern and very comfortable 3* hotel with swimming pool and sanatorium. The other nights are spend in refuge in the hearth of the hearth of the mountain chain.

With you during the trip, our English speaking guide, will help you making this adventure unforgatable.One Foot Abroad’s pricing is fully transparent and includes the accommodation for both the night before and after the trip. In the mountains, the party can relax in a comfortable mountain refuge. Often they are close to a lake or a forest giving a real “relaxing feeling”. The food is excellent and ranges from traditional dishes to classic European dishes.

Day 1 – Flight Dublin – Krakow & transfer to Zakopane.
After flying from Dublin to Krakow, you will have a chance to prepare for the hike in Zakopane. You will be pre-booked into a great 3* hotel in the heart of town, and all rooms have an en-suite. Dinner is included and you’ll have the chance to sample local cuisine or stock yourself up with a wide selection of European food from the hotel’s extensive menu. If it’s your first time in the Tatras Mountains, Zakopane is the best starting point. It is the ‘walking capital’ of Poland and a fantastic gateway to the country’s culture, gastronomy and nightlife. Enjoy!

Town: Internet, ATM, shops, bars, pubs & clubs. all facilities. Accommodation: 3* hotel, in the middle of the city. Room en suite. spa, swimming pool. Excellent food at the restaurant.. Meal: 3 Course dinner

DAY 2 – From Zdiar to Zelene Pleso [4h40, 12km, +1114m -389m].
In the morning, we transfer to the picturesque village of Zdiar in Slovakia. Unmistakable for its decorated timber cottages, it is worth a look before heading for the renowned White Tatras. Our first walking day is relatively short (4h40) but strenuous enough, with an immediate 1,000m ascent from Zdiar. The path climbs slowly from 820m to 935m, taking about 45 minutes, and brings you into the White Tatras. From there it gets seriously steep, but not hugely difficult. At the end of a demanding, but highly rewarding, first day we will retire to the comfortable refuge of Zelene Pleso (1,545m) on the shore of one of the most beautiful lakes in the area.

Accommodation: Mountain Refuge on a side of a lake. Very scenic, and relaxing. Meal: Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3 Course dinner

Day 3 – From Zelene Pleso to Sliezsky Dom [5h45, 16.5km, +591m -466m].
From Zelene Pleso, we head to the highest parts of the famous Tatranska Magistrala (the colossal traverse). Heading south, the path first drops down steeply to where we come across our first chains for support. Heading to Skalnate Pleso, views of the village of Tatranska Lomnica and the sub-Tatras basin are breathtaking. From here, the trail becomes easier, letting us enjoy the numerous lakes en route, before reaching the refuge in Sliesky Dom mid-afternoon. A good day walk and a well deserved rest!

Accommodation: Mountain Refuge under the highest peaks. Meal: Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3 Course dinner

The hotel in Zakopane has been carefully selected for his comfort, location, friendliness and character, and are subject of availabilities. If the hotel described is not available we provide you with the same standard of comfort & Price.

In the mountains, the party can relax in a comfortable mountain refuge. Often they are close to a lake or a forest giving a real “relaxing feeling”. The beds are in rooms of 4, 6 or 10.

Lunch boxes are provided everyday. They are really tasty and plentiful. They usually contain ham or chicken sandwich, a salad, a fruit & a drink.

You will have to carry your bag during the length of the whole hike.

• Included

Walking Notes
Accommodation: en-suite. Day 1&6 in a 3* hotel, Day 2-4-5 in a refuge in shared rooms, Day 3 double room en-suite
Meals: On a full-board basis Breakfast, Picnic lunch, dinner. (with day1: dinner, day7: breakfast).
Luggage: You will have to carry your own backpack during 5 days.
Walking Guide: English speaking walking Guide.
Transfers:
Transfers from/to the airport
Transfer to Zdiar (day2)
Transfer to the hotel at the end of the hike (day6)
White Tatras National Park entrance fee

• Not included

Flights
Insurance
Cable car at the end of the trip
Drinks