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Liptov - Thousands of Possibilities for an Ideal Rest

Slovakia Travel - Location of your Stay The Liptov cauldron is one of the most beautiful regions in Slovakia. This region offers ideal conditions for relaxation in the summer, as well as in winter. Together with the forests, where sports can be done, there are caves, thermal swimming pools, with mineral water and historic memorabilia, where one can rest. From the North the region is surrounded by Western Tatras and from the South, Low Tatras. Trough the whole cauldron flows the longest Slovak river, Vah. The underground is woven through by caves, in the forests is found the wolf, mountain lion, bear and many protected birds and plants. In the villages there is to be seen a lot of well preserved folk architecture.

Code of the Trip: K02
Time Period Available: All Year
Physical Fitness Recommendation: A, F

Currency Price/person (based on 2 people sharing) Min of 2 people
EUR € 822
USD $ 1110
GBP £ 740
This price includes: trip transport, accommodation in small comfortable hotel/pension - twin, double or single rooms with own bathroom and WC, half board - breakfast and dinner, guide services, information materials, entrance tickets and fees
This price excludes: transport from airport to starting point of the trip and back, (our transport service)

Program of this trip:

Day 1: arrival to Slovakia, accommodation, informal reception.

Slovakia Travel - Velky Choc Peak Day 2: We will ascend Velky Choc (Great Choc; altitude 1611 m), the peak highest in altitude in the Chocske vrchy mountain. The Velky Choc peak towers above the Liptov Basin and its shape reminds an irregular pyramid. Rare limestone flora can be found here.

Slovakia Travel - Vlkolinec - World Cultural Heritage Day 3: We will visit the settlement of Vlkolinec, which is designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site. More than 40 homes are preserved in their original locations, creating an open-air museum of high-mountain village life.

Slovakia Travel - Horse Farm Day 4: We will visit a horse farm where each participant can try out horseback riding in the beautiful environment of Liptov. Upon request, a quick horseback riding course may be taken by the participants.

Slovakia Travel - Besenova Spa Day 5: We will go to the small village of Besenova that is famous for its numerous springs with salubrious effects on human health. A spa center was built here, and the open-air pools with hot water may be used for swimming even in winter time. Unique travertine rocks with springs are situated near the village.

Slovakia Travel - Rohace - on the Ridge Day 6: We will go to see the ruins of castle Likava (altitude 657 m) that is perched on the top of a limestone cliff. In the past, the castle served the purpose of a watchtower. First reference to the castle comes from 1315.

Slovakia Travel - Belianska Cave Day 7: We will visit Prosiecka dolina; a karst valley that is 4km long was carved by Prosiecanka brook in the limestone surface of the Chocske vrchy mountain. It is 450-600 m deep and very narrow. Abundant unexplored spaces may be found under the surface of the valley.

Slovakia Travel - Demanovska Ice Cave Day 8: We will visit two beautiful caves: Demanovska Freedom Cave and Demanovska Ice Cave. In total, we will view 3000 meters of subterranean beauty: a magical ”world of lakes”, stalactites, stalagmites, and powerful waterfalls. Bones of bats and bears have been found in the caves. In the ice cave, temperatures hover around zero degrees Celsius.

Slovakia Travel - Grey Hill Day 9: We will take a trip to Sivy vrch (Grey Hill; altitude 1085 m) that is considered to be one of the most beautiful hills in Slovakia. It is part of the West Tatras mountain and offers a great view of the country. The scenery of the hill includes rock towers and caves.

Day 10: Farewell and departure from Slovakia.


Clothing and Gear Required: trekking boots, backpack, warm waterproof clothing, raincoat
Note: Some hiking trails may be seasonally closed; alternative program will be available.