Kosice: High Tatras Tour

Escape the city and ascend to the breathtaking heights of the High Tatras, Slovakia’s most spectacular mountain range, where jagged peaks pierce the sky, crystalline lakes reflect their grandeur, and verdant valleys cradle charming villages. This day trip from Kosice takes you on a scenic journey through a wonderland of alpine meadows, pristine forests, and glacial lakes, revealing the awe-inspiring beauty of the Carpathian Mountains. Your adventure begins with a soaring cable car ride in Bachledova Valley, lifting you above the treetops to wander along the unique Treetop Walk, where you’ll encounter panoramic vistas and fascinating insights into the local ecosystem. Next, prepare to be amazed by the Tatras Tower, a towering structure that offers unparalleled views of the majestic mountain landscape from its observation deck high above the ground. Finally, descend to the shores of the picturesque Strbske Pleso Lake, where you’ll have ample time to explore its tranquil surroundings, embark on invigorating hikes, or simply relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of this mountain retreat.

We offer private full day tours to the High Tatras from Kosice on request.

Tour itinerary:

1. Hotel pick-up at chosen time.
2. Approximately 2-hour drive from Kosice to Bachledova Valley by private car/van accompanied by our English-speaking driver.
3. Ascend to the summit of Magura Spiska Mountain via a scenic cable car ride.
4. Enjoy a leisurely, up to 1 hour walk on the Treetop Walk, a unique pathway that rises 32 meters above the forest floor, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and insights into the local flora and fauna through informative signs along the educational route.
5. Descend back to the valley by cable car.
6. Approximately 1-hour drive from Bachledova Valley to the Tatras Tower
7. Approximately 1 hour of climbing up the 53 m high Tower and admiring breathtaking views of the 7 peaks of High Tatras and panoramic view of the Tatra nature
8. short drive to the famous Strbske Pleso mountain resort
9. up to 3 hours of free time at Strbske Pleso Lake to explore the area at your own pace, with options to:
   • Stroll along the lakeshore, taking in the serene beauty of the surroundings.
   • Enjoy lunch at a lakeside restaurant with stunning views.
   • Relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of this mountain retreat.
   • Embark on a short hike on one of the surrounding trails, if open (trails are generally accessible between June 16th and October 30th).
10. Up to 2-hour drive back from Strbske Pleso Lake to Kosice.
11. Your hotel drop-off in Kosice.

Whole tour lasts approximately 11 hours.

Prices: from 69 EUR per person

What is included?

• Hotel pick-up at chosen time and drop-off after the tour.
• Private transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned car/minivan.
• Service of a private English-speaking driver during the whole tour.  
• Round-trip cable car tickets in Bachledova Valley.
• entrance tickets for the walk on the treetop path in Bachledova Valley
• entrance tickets to the Tatras Tower
• up to 3 hours of free time in Strbske Pleso