Winter Slovakian Family Holiday

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Slovakia is one of Europe’s most mountainous countries and the snow-clad Tatra is one of the best-known mountain ranges and a perfect place for winter fun. On this centre-based week of snow-filled activities you will enjoy skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing and after a busy day, relax in thermal pools!

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • The accommodation, the quirky Pension Pribisko, is perfect for all ages, with a sauna, playground and friendly local staff
    • Experience a slice of Slovak tradition with a fun evening of music, lanterns and dancing in the open-air Museum of the Orava Village
    • This part of the Tatra Mountains is a nice balance of easy and advanced skiing terrain. You'll be cruising down the mountain no matter what your skill level
    • An included snowshoe adventure lets you get literally off the beaten track – you'll feel like a real adventurer!
    • Animal-lovers will be in heaven, as the beasts of the Lower Tatra pull you along the slopes on a dog-sledding adventure
    • There's a great balance of included activities and free time, with plenty of room for sipping hot chocolate and soaking in soothing thermal pools

What's this trip about?

    Slovakia is one of Europe’s most mountainous countries and the snow-clad Tatra is one of the best-known mountain ranges and a perfect place for winter fun. On this centre-based week of snow-filled activities you will enjoy skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing and after a busy day, relax in thermal pools!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Slovakia

Attractions

  • Krakow
  • Vienna

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Travel Map

Day 1 Vienna to Zuberec

Please ensure you arrive at Vienna International Airport by 1pm on day 1 to meet the rest of your group. for your transfer into the Tatra Mountains, (approximately 4.5 hours) your base for a week of winter activities. Situated on the western edge of the High Tatra, Zu...

Day 2 Zuberec - Skiing / Snowboarding

After breakfast, head into the mountains for a day’s skiing or snowboarding. Downhill skiing has long been the most popular form of skiing; in fact it was first taken up as a leisure activity by the British in Victorian times. However in recent years snowboarding has ...

Day 3 Zuberec - Skiing / snowboarding

Keeping your skis overnight, return back to the slopes for another morning of adventuring. Beginners will be amazed at how quickly they can develop their balance and technique, whilst for more experienced skiers and boarders there’s the chance to try more demanding pi...

Day 4 Zuberec - Dog Sledding

After a good breakfast to set you up for the day, you’ll leave the pension to meet up with a team of sled-dog handlers and their husky dogs. The dogs come from the Lower Tatra to meet you, and you’ll get to know them in the fields around the village. Upon arrival the ...

Day 5 Zuberec - Sledding

After breakfast, enjoy a free morning to re-energize. At lunchtime, you will join up with your leader for lunch with a local family. The main dish will be a specially prepared Halusky. This is a traditional mountain dish of hot potato dumplings served with melted chee...

Day 6 Zuberec - Snowshoeing

Today you will head to the Rohace forest for a day's snowshoeing. Your leader will give a quick lesson on how to put on your snowshoes and how to use them with a pair of poles to move around. It really isn’t difficult at all and, although you might feel a little ungai...

Day 7 Zuberec - Free Day

Today is free for you to choose from the many activities on offer in and around the village. You may wish to head back to the slopes for more downhill skiing or snow boarding (in which case you’ll need to purchase a lift pass). You may decide to try cross-country skii...

Day 8 Zuberec - Departure day

The trip ends after breakfast., For those who have booked a transfer we will return you to Vienna.

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Last Updated: 12/3/2021

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Accommodation

Pension Pribisko,

Transportation & Flights

Minibus,

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Guides
All Intrepid Family trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to assist your family take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for fun things to do and see- for both kids and parents, recommend great local eating venues that will even get the kids trying new things, and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. Our leaders are not babysitters on this trip - we leave that to you (the experts), but they will make sure that group members of all ages are able to explore their destination safely and with as much fun as possible. Our group leaders are not responsible for looking after children at any time and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times throughout this itinerary.
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Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Finish point

  • Penzion Pribisko
  • Pribiská č. 658
  • Zuberec
  • Zuberec
  • 02732
  • SLOVAKIA
  • Phone: +421 907 873 336
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