Slovakia small group trips

Mid-June to September. Many trails above the huts are closed from November to mid-June, and summer gives the longest days and open huts. July and August bring afternoon thunderstorms, so we walk in the mornings. Early September is often clear and quieter.

Answer for Slovakia: High Tatras Walking, Spis Castle and Bratislava

Moderately fit. Four days have 3 to 5 hours on foot on mountain paths and cobbles, with about 250 to 300 m of climbing on the Tatra days. Lifts and a funicular do the big climbs, and every walking day has an easy version, so you can shorten any walk or sit one out.

Answer for Slovakia: High Tatras Walking, Spis Castle and Bratislava

A room of your own is from CAD 615 more for the whole trip, about 17 percent of the price, shown before you book. If you would rather share, ask and we will try to pair you with another solo traveller of the same gender.

Answer for Slovakia: High Tatras Walking, Spis Castle and Bratislava

The small group runs with 7 to 12 guests, led by a See Sight Tours guide who is with you for the whole trip and walks every day with the group. Local guides join at Spis Castle and inside the mining museum where the sites require them.

Answer for Slovakia: High Tatras Walking, Spis Castle and Bratislava

Choose a start date and send a request to book. We confirm your place within 24 hours and no payment is taken until then. Prices are per person sharing, with taxes: the small group starts from CAD 3,595.

Answer for Slovakia: High Tatras Walking, Spis Castle and Bratislava

Not for short stays if you hold a Canadian, US, UK or Australian passport: Slovakia is in the Schengen area, with visa-free visits of up to 90 days in any 180. Check the status of the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation before you fly.

Answer for Slovakia: High Tatras Walking, Spis Castle and Bratislava

We watch the forecast and swap days 4 and 5 if the next day looks clearer for the summit. If wind or cloud closes the summit cable car altogether, we still ride the gondola to Skalnate pleso when it runs and use the time for a longer walk on the lower paths.

Answer for Slovakia: High Tatras Walking, Spis Castle and Bratislava