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