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Itinerary Expand all Fly to Krakow. Transfer to Smokovec, Tatras MountainsFly to Krakow. Transfer to Smokovec (approx. 2-3 hours) in the Tatras Mountains. The Tatras resort town of Smokovec is popular for skiing and hiking.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Dinner Day 1 Start Smokovec.The trip starts today in the Tatras resort town of Smokovec popular for skiing and hiking.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Dinner Day 2 A full day introduction to snowshoeing.After breakfast we have a short transfer to the Goral village of Zdiar. Starting at the Strednica ski centre we follow the ridge of Spisska Magura Mountain all the way to the Bachledova valley. On the way there are some lovely views over the ridges of the Belianske Tatras. The terrain will be relatively easy. Some of these routes were used long ago by local smugglers to bring goods either from Poland to Slovakia or the other way around.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 3 Cross-country skiing instruction followed by a guided itinerary at Strbske Pleso.Today begins with a trip on the local Tatra train up to Strbske Pleso Lake (1361m) framed by the white peaks of the surrounding mountains. This is one of the most popular areas in the whole of the Tatras for winter sports and we will receive instruction from the leader before heading out across the frozen lake to try our skills (located close to a stadium and groomed tracks). As a sport, cross-country skiing is one of the most complete workouts, as its motions use every major muscle group. The skis are long and thin, the toe of the skier's footwear is attached to the ski with a binding, while the heel remains free. This area is great for beginner and intermediate cross-country skiers, and lunch can be taken at one of the restaurants on the bank.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 A trip to the Tatra mountains for dogsledding: tour of the town, afternoon visit to the thermal pools at Bukowina Tatranska.After breakfast, transfer to the Tatra Mountains. Location will be chosen by the dog sledding team according to which area offers the best conditions. High snow-covered meadows provide the perfect terrain for dogsledding. It’s here that skilled mushers will show you how to work the dog sled, before its time to have a go yourself. Dogsledding is great fun for parents and kids – and it’ll give everyone exciting stories to tell their friends!Later today, we visit thermal pools in Besenova, surroundind by the peaks of the Tatras. There are both indoor and outdoor pools, which provide relaxation for the grown-ups and something fun for the kids, too. Why not also find time for saunas, Jacuzzis and a visit to the wellness centre (optional). Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Transfer to the downhill slopes for some skiing or snowboarding (instruction available, payable locally).A short trip on the local train takes us to Tatranska Lomnica, one of the best areas for downhill skiing in the country. Here you will find a number of slopes to choose from. Our first stop is the rental shop to pick up skis or a board. The day is then ours to enjoy. For those looking for a relaxing break there is the option to take the cable car to the second highest peak in the whole of Slovakia, the Lomnicky Peak and enjoy the amazing views from the highest Slovakian bar at 2634 m.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Free day to choose from the many activities and attractions, such as the Belianska Cave.We have a free day to choose from the many activities available in the Tatra Mountains region. These include all of the activities we have tried during the week, as well as snow tubing, and ice skating. There is also the beautiful Belianska Cave near Zdiar with waterfalls, pagoda-shaped stalagmites and numerous little lakes. The Tatra town of Poprad is also reachable in a day. Your leader will of course be on hand for advice.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Cable car ride up to Hrebienok for winter walk, afternoon horse and sleigh tour of Zdiar village and picnic in the forest.Today we hop on the cable car up to Hrebienok above Smokovec to see some winter ice sculptures and take a short walk to Rainerova hut. And of course the view from the cable car on the way up gives us the opportunity for a bird’s eye view of our base.We then will visit a local museum in Zdiar to learn about the traditional weddings of the Goral people with the option to wear 'KROJ' traditional local costume that people used to wear at weddings. In the afternoon we will jump on the sleigh pulled by a hardy pair of horses and go on a tour around the village, offering views of the surrounding mountain peaks and folk architecture of the village of Zdiar along the way. Horse keepers will make a warming picnic lunch, grilling sausages on an open fire in the Slovak style, as well as hot tea and hot wine and some snacks for us at their shelter in the nearby forest.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Transfer to Krakow Airport; fly to London.Transfer to Krakow Airport; fly to London.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 End Smokovec, Tatras MountainsThe trip ends today in Smokovec, Tatras Mountains.Hotel Villa Siesta Meals included: Breakfast
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Hotel Villa Siesta - 3 Star A warm welcome awaits in the heart of the High Tatras at the 3-star Hotel Villa Siesta, just a short walk from the bars and restaurants of Smokovec. We use comfortable twin rooms with en suite facilities. The hotel has a restaurant serving a mixture of local and international cuisine, as well as a wellness centre with a number of optional spa treatments and sauna. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.Single supplements are available upon request.
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Reviewed February 2016 Linda StillTatras with the family High Tatras with the kids was a great experience. We met some lovely people and did some crazy things - acted out a typical Slovac wedding to name but a few!What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Just being all together, having dinner together, laughing together...What did you think of your group leader? Peter was great - however the trip was somewhat hampered by the warmer weather which he managed beautifully. He was largely calm and collected when around him perhaps were not!Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Bring plenty of Euros, there's lots of stopping so bring a book, try the sauna in the hotel and have a great time.