![Forested path with small huts in the foreground and Dolomites in the horizon.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_428743144.jpg.webp?itok=OKJ_elDr)
![Cow grazing on grassy field.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1193718220_0.jpg.webp?itok=qAYWY8bt)
![Rows of colorful painted apartments in Austria.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BPXI_ALAMY_FYYPEP_0.jpg.webp?itok=pc2VMfyK)
![Wild mountain goat on rocky cliff.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/DM_shutterstock_1675331029_VAR_0.jpg.webp?itok=EU2gWZ2Y)
![Two guests with poles walking up trail, smiling at camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/MBIIB_JNI_ST_21_049_2.jpg.webp?itok=q_8dtwHp)
![Church and town center in Europe.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_489405481_0.jpg.webp?itok=Kmm3g-9m)
![Traditional decorated pastries.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_506797867.jpg.webp?itok=kAisOlIk)
![Building courtyard with cafe seating overlooking a square.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_537555958_cc_0.jpg.webp?itok=WYLIWeJz)
![Lake bordered by mountains.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_715954282_0.jpg.webp?itok=BUQTX6rw)
![Castle on top of a hill in Germany.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1029034483_0.jpg.webp?itok=lUlq2SDD)
![Man in red coat standing in middle of misty lake.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1731462376_0.jpg.webp?itok=wMI6HP7R)
![Aerial view of glowing European city at night.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1783414247_0.jpg.webp?itok=8XMzy2-S)
![Backroads guest holding pint of dark beer.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/WWAI_JNI_ST_22_157_0.jpg.webp?itok=AtZoc22R)
![Two sheep herders and flock of sheep.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1536249329_0.jpg.webp?itok=An9a5ol7)
![Dirt road running parallel to river in forest.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_157890773_0.jpg.webp?itok=VWol7zE4)
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Poland & Slovakia Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $4,599 - $5,099 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
Poland & Slovakia Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Aug-Sep 2025: May-Sep
![Forested path with small huts in the foreground and Dolomites in the horizon.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_428743144.jpg.webp?itok=OKJ_elDr)
![Cow grazing on grassy field.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1193718220_0.jpg.webp?itok=qAYWY8bt)
![Rows of colorful painted apartments in Austria.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BPXI_ALAMY_FYYPEP_0.jpg.webp?itok=pc2VMfyK)
![Wild mountain goat on rocky cliff.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/DM_shutterstock_1675331029_VAR_0.jpg.webp?itok=EU2gWZ2Y)
![Two guests with poles walking up trail, smiling at camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/MBIIB_JNI_ST_21_049_2.jpg.webp?itok=q_8dtwHp)
![Church and town center in Europe.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_489405481_0.jpg.webp?itok=Kmm3g-9m)
![Traditional decorated pastries.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_506797867.jpg.webp?itok=kAisOlIk)
![Building courtyard with cafe seating overlooking a square.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_537555958_cc_0.jpg.webp?itok=WYLIWeJz)
![Lake bordered by mountains.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_715954282_0.jpg.webp?itok=BUQTX6rw)
![Castle on top of a hill in Germany.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1029034483_0.jpg.webp?itok=lUlq2SDD)
![Man in red coat standing in middle of misty lake.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1731462376_0.jpg.webp?itok=wMI6HP7R)
![Aerial view of glowing European city at night.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1783414247_0.jpg.webp?itok=8XMzy2-S)
![Backroads guest holding pint of dark beer.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/WWAI_JNI_ST_22_157_0.jpg.webp?itok=AtZoc22R)
![Two sheep herders and flock of sheep.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_1536249329_0.jpg.webp?itok=An9a5ol7)
![Dirt road running parallel to river in forest.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_157890773_0.jpg.webp?itok=VWol7zE4)
![Women with German braids and ribbons in hair.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/PX_shutterstock_518147827_0.jpg.webp?itok=REXW82dU)
World Heritage Kraków to the Rugged Tatras Mountains
A dramatic natural border between Slovakia and Poland. Pristine passes and lakes nestled between 8,000-foot peaks. If you haven’t heard of the Tatra Mountains, it’s time you did. Picture days exploring national parks. Nights in grand old hotels. And an ancient cultural landscape of shepherds’ villages and traditional handicrafts. Take going off the beaten path to new heights. You’ve never seen Europe like this.
Highlights
- Traverse from Poland to Slovakia on foot while exploring the wooded Pieniny Mountains' delightful scenery
- Experience Lesser Poland, a dynamic region steeped in history but in the throes of cultural change
- Discover mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep hidden among rocky crests as you hike Slovakia's High Tatras
- Complete your journey in enchanting Kraków, a World Heritage city and the ideal place to extend your trip on either end
![Poland & Slovakia Walking & Hiking Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_EM_WPXI9_3.jpg.webp?itok=C5CMihaR)
Start/End Kraków
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
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Day 1
From Kraków we travel into breathtaking Tatra National Park • Climb through dense forest and open meadows, pausing to enjoy panoramic vistas of surrounding mountains and valleys • Bustling Zakopane has long been a popular resort for alpine enthusiasts and the highlands’ fascinating gateway city • Sample local flavors at the first of many exceptional dinners.
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Night 1
A stylish retreat in downtown Zakopane’s Villa Marilor, restored to its historic splendor with tasteful updates. (pool, spa)
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Days 2-3
Hop a bus across the border into Slovakia • Hike a craggy canyon to a roaring waterfall • Enjoy the views at our splendid hotel nestled between Strbské Lake and the Slovakian High Tatras • Discover a panorama of jagged massifs, pristine lakes and wildflower-strewn meadows • Savor a hot lunch on the trail at a rustic mountain hut • Up for a challenge? Hike to Vel’ké Hincovo Pleso, the area’s largest and deepest glacial lake, tucked high amid rocky peaks • Exploring a spectacular alpine refuge for myriad flora and fauna, see for yourself why Tatra National Park is recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve.
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Nights 2-3
Consisting of three buildings constructed during various eras, this stately property sits on the shore of Štrbské Lake and beneath the craggy peaks of the Slovakian High Tatras. (pool, spa)
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Days 4-6
Hike across a dramatic ridgeline back into Poland, passing grazing sheep and traditional wooden boats that float along the Dunajec River • Get to know Szczawnica, a mountainside spa town made famous nearly two centuries ago by the curative properties of its thermal mineral springs • Pass through tiny mountain hamlets where local ethnic communities proudly display their distinctive dress, customs and language • Venture into Pieniny National Park, stopping to greet local shepherds and sample their goods—care for some oscypek (smoked sheep milk cheese)? • Joined by a local mountain guide, we gain insight into the region's varied landscapes, as well as the traditional highland culture • Take a last jaunt to a hut for some homemade apple tart before traveling on to Kraków.
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Nights 4-5
With art deco-inspired interior spaces, this boutique hotel is set alongside a wooded park. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Night 1
Premiere Hotel
A stylish retreat in downtown Zakopane’s Villa Marilor, restored to its historic splendor with tasteful updates. (pool, spa)
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/PXI-9_PR_Kempinski%20High%20Tatra%20Mountains_15c2b5d97997-73662467_4K.jpg.webp?itok=DDJj83zt)
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
Consisting of three buildings constructed during various eras, this stately property sits on the shore of Štrbské Lake and beneath the craggy peaks of the Slovakian High Tatras. (pool, spa)
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Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
With art deco-inspired interior spaces, this boutique hotel is set alongside a wooded park. (pool, spa)
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