3 independent reviews for Slovakia self-guided walking short break
Reviews for Slovakia self-guided walking short break
Rebecca Shakeshaft review 16 Nov 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Those ladders & metal platforms hanging off the edge of the gorge got the heart rate going at times!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared that different times of year present different challenges- November was less busy but there was more water in the gorge so more clambering over rocks & logs was needed unless you had waterproof footwear or don;t mind getting your feet wet.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It did feel like we were supporting the local economy which particularly at this time of year (Nov) didn't have many other tourists visiting. The National Park was well taken care of & there was evidence of conservation projects. By hiking the trails & following the guided paths our impact was reduced.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was great to explore the National Park & get outdoors on a route that I otherwise wouldn't have considered on my own. The route was clear & well presented (though including some timings for each section would have helped, especially on the first day of hiking, though on the second day we took longer than the signs said due to the complexity at this time of year so seasonal varitions should be factored in). I enjoyed the trip but it was a bit more strenuous than I anticipated. It was well put together & Petr from the local operator was very helpful & attentive checking in with us each day to see everything was OK.Cynthia Travia review 30 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The ladders that went up and up forever. I’m not usually scared of heights but I was holding on to those ladders tightly.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
This is amazing trip if you are looking for a different kind of hike. Many plankways, ladders, bridges, water and gorgeous mountain views too. Not your typical walk in the woods. The packed lunches for a Hotel U were great and plentiful. All the food/meals at hotel were delicious. The ride to start and from the end were only about 20min from hotel. We were able to text our driver both days for early pick up since we are fast hikers. We went late October so not too crowded and weather was great. If you go during busy time, it will probably be crowded. We still had to wait at many places where path is too narrow to pass. You have to wait for others in opposite direction to get off plankways and ladders before you can get on.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We loved this trip. The hotel was great, the medieval town with city walls was beautiful, and the hikes were different and challenging. My Garmin said about 11km first day and 13km second day. A perfect weekend getaway.Charlotte Schwartzentruber review 24 Jul 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Since I was unable to join my friend on the hike the best day was when I rented an ebike MTB and cycled along the trail close to the road at the base of the Tatras from one village to the next.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The mini van is a great service to use for transport to and from Krakow - Tatranska Lomnica.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local bus used to reach the beginning of the hike, train used at the end to return to the hotel in Tatranska Lomnica.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I was very pleased with the accommodations that were made for me when I unexpectedly could not do the hiking with the group.Holiday Reviews
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