Prague & Tatra Mountains family holiday
| country: | Czech Republic, Slovakia |
| departures: | 2009: 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 17 Aug, 20 Aug |
| price: | From £969 (10 days) per adult and £919 per child (under 12yrs) including flights from the UK, from £769 excluding flights. Teenage departures: 17 Aug 09. Minimum age: 5 years |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Action-packed activities in the Western Tatra Mountains combined with the culture of Prague
Prague to the Mountains: The beautifully preserved city of Prague has a wealth of sights to see and discover; Wenceslas Square, The Charles Bridge and a maze of medieval alleyways and courtyards. After a full day’s exploration you catch the overnight sleeper train to Slovakia, waking the next morning in the Western Tatras – which hold some of the highest peaks and most spectacular scenery in the range.
Mountain Action: From your base in Zuberec you’ll set out on a different adventure each day. You'll be hiking along mountain trails, cycling, rafting on the River Orava, trying your hand at traditional crafts and taking a carriage ride into the mountains. You’ll learn about the Slovak way of life over a meal with a local family, visit the imposing Oravsky Castle and delightful Demanovska Cave. You’ll also follow in the footsteps of Juraj Janosik - Slovakia’s very own ‘Robin Hood’. There’s plenty of time to relax too - either by a mountain waterfall or in a steaming thermal pool.
Prague to the Mountains: The beautifully preserved city of Prague has a wealth of sights to see and discover; Wenceslas Square, The Charles Bridge and a maze of medieval alleyways and courtyards. After a full day’s exploration you catch the overnight sleeper train to Slovakia, waking the next morning in the Western Tatras – which hold some of the highest peaks and most spectacular scenery in the range.
Mountain Action: From your base in Zuberec you’ll set out on a different adventure each day. You'll be hiking along mountain trails, cycling, rafting on the River Orava, trying your hand at traditional crafts and taking a carriage ride into the mountains. You’ll learn about the Slovak way of life over a meal with a local family, visit the imposing Oravsky Castle and delightful Demanovska Cave. You’ll also follow in the footsteps of Juraj Janosik - Slovakia’s very own ‘Robin Hood’. There’s plenty of time to relax too - either by a mountain waterfall or in a steaming thermal pool.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Prague, transfer to hotel |
| Day 2: | Sightseeing in Prague then overnight train to Slovakia |
| Day 3: | Transfer to Zuberec; relaxing & swimming in thermal pools |
| Day 4: | Rafting on River Orava; horse & carriage ride; walking in Juraj Janosik country. |
| Day 5: | Lakes & waterfalls walk |
| Day 6: | Visit to Oravice; swimming & river journey to Oravsky Castle |
| Day 7: | Cycling around Zuberec; visit open-air museum for local crafts & games. |
| Day 8: | Meal with Slovak family; cave visit |
| Day 9: | Free for optional activities, transfer to station for overnight train to Prague |
| Day 10: | Fly from Prague to UK |
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: By staying in locally-owned accommodation and using only local leaders, your tourist spend directly benefits the local economy. The museum of village life at Brestova is made up of over 50 dwellings, barns and workshops dating back as far as the 15th century. A visit here offers a great insight into traditions and customs, whilst sharing a meal with local people is a great way to find out about every day life in modern Slovakia. The family would also appreciate a small token or gift, if you wish to take one. The gift should be something that is typically English, for example tea, confectionery or maybe a present from your home town. This should not be expensive, but something that will help them appreciate a little bit of English culture, as they show you theirs.
Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.  Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
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