In the Crowded Rock Formations of the Slovak Paradise and the Best of the Tatras

The Slovak Paradise presents a natural complex of extraordinary values and beauty. Here, there are many ravines and tight formations, places as narrow as 1 meter, with walls up to 200 meters high. This national park offers specific conditions for the life of seldom seen and rare fauna and flora. One passes through the crowded areas on paths made of suspended planks, by the help of chains. The High Tatras are the most beautiful giant mountains in central Europe. Tall peaks, 10 of which are higher than 2600 meters, above the sea level, are alternating with picturesque valleys, in which glitter more than 110 alpine lakes. This environment, containing typical species of creatures, presents an inimitable scenery.

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Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival to Slovakia, accommodation, informal reception.

Day 2:

We will visit Tomasovsky Vyhlad, a rock cliff that represents an entry gate to Slovensky Raj mountains (Slovak Paradise). From there we will trek through the gorge of the Hornad River and Klastorisko with beautiful waterfalls, rock spires and caves. The force of the Hornad River shaped the terrain that can be scaled only with the help of wooden and steel ladders mounted on the cliffs by the mountain rescue service.

Day 3:

We will visit the settlement of Strbske Pleso (altitude 1355 m), the highest-altitude settlement in the High Tatras. The area boasts the largest mountain lake in the High Tatras and a winter recreation area where international sporting events are held every year. We will also take a look at the Skok waterfall in the Mlynicka dolina (Mlynicka valley).

Day 4:

We will hike through Sucha Bela, the most beautiful canyon of the Slovensky Raj mountains.

Day 5:

We will trek up Mala Studena Dolina (Little Cold Valley) to Teryho Chata, a mountain chalet located in the second highest altitude of all chalets in the High Tatras (altitude 2015 m). The chalet is surrounded by 5 glacial lakes called Spisske Plesa. The chalet is open year round and food supplies are carried up by sherpas.

Day 6:

A day of rest; we will visit the center of Tatra’s region, the city of Poprad.

Day 7:

The last day in the canyons of Slovensky Raj; we will ascend the 120 meter high Zavojovy Vodopad, the highest waterfall in Slovensky Raj.

Day 8:

We will hike up to the highest altitude mountain chalet in the range, and then to Rysy (altitude 2499 m), the most visited peak in the High Tatras, located on the border with Poland. The ridge in this area is frequently enveloped in mist.

Day 9:

On the last day of the trip we will ascend to Dolina Zeleneho Plesa (Green Lake Valley) where a chalet named Chata Pri Zelenom Plese (Chalet By Green Lake) is located. The lake’s name speaks of its unusual colour and beauty. We will see the largest face (900 m tall) of Kezmarsky peak.

Day 10:

Farewell and departure from Slovakia.