Winter Slovakia Family Holiday

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Slovakia is one of Europe’s most mountainous countries and the snow-clad Tatra is one of the best-known mountain ranges and a perfect place for winter fun. On this centre-based week of snow-filled activities you will enjoy skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing and after a busy day, relax in thermal pools!
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy the snowy wonderland of the Tatra Mountains
    • Try skiing, dog sledding and snowshoeing
    • See the sights of the magical city of Vienna
    • Downhill skiing & snowshoeing

What's this trip about?

    Slovakia is one of Europe’s most mountainous countries and the snow-clad Tatra is one of the best-known mountain ranges and a perfect place for winter fun. On this centre-based week of snow-filled activities you will enjoy skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing and after a busy day, relax in thermal pools!

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range5 to 35 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityVienna
End CityVienna

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • Transformative
  • Skiing / Snowboarding

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Austria
  • Slovakia

Attractions

  • Vienna

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Dog Sledding
  • Skiing, Snowboarding & Snow Sports

Trip includes

    • Transport - Minibus, skis, snowshoes, snowboard, sledge, dog-sled.
    • Accommodation - Pension/hotel (7nts).
    • Meals
    • Entrance fees
    • Activities
    • Accommodation
    • Meals listed in the itinerary are included in the price, along with the services of a Group Leader
    • All internal domestic flights are included in the price with the exception of our eclipse tours

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive in Vienna

Accommodation: Pension Pribisko

Arrive at your pension in the small mountain village of Zuberec and check in. Situated on the western edge of the High Tatra, Zuberec was originally an agricultural settlement. Today the village lies at the centre of three downhi...

Day 2: Skiing or Snowboarding

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pension Pribisko

After breakfast you head into the Rohace mountains for a day’s skiing or snowboarding. Downhill skiing has long been the most popular form of skiing; in fact it was first taken up as a leisure activity by ...

Day 3: Downhill skiing and thermal pools

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pension Pribisko

Keeping our skis overnight we return back to the slopes. Beginners will be amazed at how quickly they can develop their balance and technique, whilst for more experienced skiers and boarders there’s the ch...

Day 4: Dog-Sledding

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pension Pribisko

After a good breakfast to set you up for the day, you’ll leave the pension to meet up with the dog team handlers and their dogs – the dogs come from the Lower Tatra to meet you, and you’ll get to know them...

Day 5: Lunch with a local family, sledding & cultural evening

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Pension Pribisko

This morning you’re free to relax in the pension, explore the village or take an optional visit to a local school to interact with Slovak school children during their lessons before joining up wi...

Day 6: Snowshoeing

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Pension Pribisko

Today you head back to the Rohace forest for a day's snowshoeingYour Group Leader will give a quick lesson on how to put on your snowshoes and how to use them with a pair of poles to move around....

Day 7: Free Day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pension Pribisko

Today is free for you to choose from the many activities on offer in and around the village. You may wish to head back to the slopes for more downhill skiing or snow boarding (in which case you’ll need to ...

Day 8: Trip Ends

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, you transfer by bus (2 ½ - 3 hours) to Vienna. Clients with onward connections will fly home.

NB: in the event of some activities not being possible due to weather conditions e.g. lack of snow, we reserve the right to subst...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,556
Price per day$195
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Why choose The Family Adventure Company?

Since 1996, The Family Adventure Company has been delighting families with small group adventure holidays to most of the world’s amazing destinations.

Whether you want to get active and cycle, raft and kayak or take things a little slower and sleep under the stars in the desert, get up close to some incredible wildlife, take to the seas and explore hidden coves by sail boat, or discover another culture, we provide an English speaking local leader who leads you through an exciting itinerary utilising local accommodation, a variety of fun transportation and a wide range of activities and opportunities.

1. Award winning

We are thrilled to have been voted Best Family Tour Operator by Family Traveller readers in 2015 and prior to that, we brought home the title again at The Times Travel Awards. We are proud to hold these titles, a huge honour and endorsement of what we do.

2. UK’s leading family adventure specialist

The Family Adventure Company is the UK’s leading family adventure holiday specialist.

20 years ago, we pioneered the concept of small group family travel and now take more families on adventure holidays each year than any other adventure tour operator. We offer a wide range of trips to suit different ages and interests, including dedicated adventures for teens and their families and exciting wildlife, activity or cultural adventures.

3. Small groups

On every trip you enjoy a mix of must-see highlights and memorable experiences. Our small groups tours have an average size of 3 or 4 like-minded families providing ready-made friends for the kids and sensible conversation for the parents. The trips are ideal for families of all ages, solo parents , single-child families and you can even bring granny or grandad along.

4. Child prices for 14s and under

Unlike many others, we offer lower prices for kids aged 14 and under. Kids will automatically receive 10% OFF the adult full price so you’ll benefit from an extra three years of cheaper travel.

5. 3-for-2 on all kids' places

For families with three children or more, we offer three for the price of two on kids' places.  All families weren’t created with equal numbers and sometimes the hassle of extra beds and different hotel rooms can be a struggle. We support larger families to ensure you have the ultimate family holiday. Find out more.

6. Local leaders

All our tours are led by local leaders, specially trained in running family adventures. When it comes to your hometown, we bet you know the stories behind the hidden sights, all the best parks and the tastiest spot to grab a bite to eat. But when you travel, you're suddenly the new family in town. That's why it makes sense for a local to help show you around. Find out more about our leaders.

7. We're part of Intrepid Travel

In 2012, The Family Adventure Company merged with the global tour operator, Intrepid Travel which has 25 years’ experience of taking travellers on adventure holidays and offers more than 1,000 trips to over 100 countries.

By joining together we can now offer our customers a wider range of trips, guaranteed departures on most trips and more departure dates. We operate our trips under both The Family Adventure and Intrepid Travel.

8. Responsible Travel

The Family Adventure Company is committed to responsible travel that has a positive impact on the destinations we visit. We employ local tour leaders, support vital community projects around the world and carbon offset travel within destination countries. We support The Intrepid Foundation, a not-for-profit fund that aids non-government organisations around the world. From healthcare to animal welfare, education and environmental conservation, we're dedicated to supporting the communities we visit.

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9. Private groups – Grab your mates

Do you fancy travelling with just you and your family, or with a group of family friends? We can offer our full range of trips departing when you want with a group make-up of your choice. Please call our dedicated private groups team on 01420 595025 to request a quotation.

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We’re a fully licensed and bonded tour operator with IATA, ABTA and ATOL so you can be assured that any money you pay to us is protected.

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What's excluded

    • International flights Transfers to the start of the holiday

Accommodation

,Pension Pribisko (7 nts)
Cancellation policy

If you cancel some or all portions of your booking cancellation fees will apply.  A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation.  If you cancel a trip:

  • 56 days or more prior to departure, we will retain the deposit;
  • between 31 and 55 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit or 50% of the total booking cost;  whichever is greater, and
  • 30 days or less prior to departure, we will retain 100% paid by you in connection with the booking.

Note that different cancellation conditions apply to Polar bookings and some styles of trips and additional services. Your booking consultant will advise if differences apply. Please note that for certain travel arrangements the cancellation charge may be higher than those shown. In certain cases a 100% cancellation fee applies as soon as the booking is made and the ticket is issued. You will be advised of different cancellation charges at time of booking. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees.   If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.

If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third party tour and transport operator fees.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches

Age Requirements
5 to 35 years
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Activities!

After arriving in Vienna you’ll travel across the Austrian/Slovakian border to reach the small mountain village of Zuberec/Habovka and your comfortable pension. Amongst the snow-covered mountains you’ll enjoy many fun activities. A meal with a Slovak family, an expedition on snowshoes, sledging and swimming in a thermal pool. If you’ve any energy left, you can try night skiing!

Skiing or Snowboarding

Around the village there are three slopes equipped with lifts and downhill pistes. These are the ideal places for either learning to ski or snowboard, or simply developing your skills.

Dog Sledding

There is no more exciting way to get around the snow than following your own team of dogs across the mountains. You have a chance here to lead your own dog sled, expertly guided by a local guide, and with a supply of hot drinks to keep you warm in the cold.

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