The 13 Best High Tatras Day Trips

1.Čičmany, Bojnice, Orava & High Tatras Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 13.5 hours · from $85Our pick

One day from Bratislava to Čičmany, Bojnice, Orava and the High Tatras, with folk art houses, castles, and a lake walk.

“George, our driver and guide was amazing. So knowledgeable and friendly. The places that we visiting were breathtaking. Sadly, we didn’t make it to High Tetras due to thick fog and poor visibility. It was a very long day of driving, in a full van but the sights were well worth it”

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2.Bearwatching Hiking Day Tour in High Tatras from Poprad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $301Top rated

Sunrise bearwatching hike in Slovakia’s High Tatras from Poprad, with free pickup, binoculars, and a local guide for small-group wildlife viewing.

“Das frühe aufstehen (3 Uhr morgens) hat sich gelohnt. Unter der fachkundigen Leitung von unserem Tourführer Erik konnten wir insgesamt fünf Bären bei ihrem Frühstück sichten. Braunbären in der Natur - ein tolles Erlebnis!”

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3.Slovakia Treetop Walk & Zakopane Tour (Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 11 hours · from $390

Hotel pickup from Krakow to Slovakia’s Zdiar treetop walk by cable car, then Zakopane on Krupowki Street and Gubalowka funicular.

“Maciek was on time. Very friendly and welcoming on arrival and made sure I was seated comfortably. He kept us updated all the time on our next stage. He showed us to to the starting points of the attractions. Very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information. Plenty of time at each attraction to sightsee and have food. He even noticed my power bank was not working and topped my phone battery up. Lovely day. Thanks you.”

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4.Čičmany, Bojnice Palace & High Tatras Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $148

A high Tatras lake walk, UNESCO Čičmany houses, and castle stops from Bratislava, plus wine tasting, snacks, and a long van day.

“Such a great adventure! I was so glad to be able to see so much more of Slovakia and learn about so many places. Michal was a terrific guide; informative, considerate, friendly, helpful. He had great information about each spot, and knew exactly where to go for the best views, pictures, and experiences. Whether youre in Slovakia for a short time or a long time, I highly recommend this tour to see places you'll want to come back to!”

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5.Mountain Treetop Walk & Zakopane Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 10h 30m · from $164

Treetop views of the Tatra Mountains and a classic Zakopane day trip from Kraków, plus funicular rides and highlander food.

“Wraz z mężem specjalnie pojechaliśmy do Krakowa z Elbląga,by choć na chwilę przywrócić wspomnienia z Zakopanego i ta wycieczka była jak dla nas stworzona.Do tego mogliśmy skorzystać z nowo powstałej atrakcji jaką jest Sky Walk Heart of Poronin.Wybraliśmy poranną grupową wycieczkę i jakie było nasze zdziwienie jak zamiast busa podjechało osobowe auto.Nie dość,że pogoda była przepiękna to i jeszcze mieliśmy indywidualne zwiedzanie.Nasz przewodnik Hubert okazał się bardzo pozytywnym i przemiłym człowiekiem.Czuliśmy się rozpieszczani.Zaproponował, że wycieczkę zaczniemy od Chochołów, by zobaczyć zabytkową, drewnianą zabudowę wsi.Następnie wyruszyliśmy na Gubałówkę gdzie mieliśmy wolny czas na zw...”

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7.Full-Day Snowshoeing in High Tatras with Local Mountain Guide from Poprad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $224

Full-day guided snowshoeing in Slovakia’s High Tatras from Poprad, with transport, gear, and Tatras National Park entry included.

“We had a wonderful snowshoeing trip and it was a truly beautiful experience. We walked through dense forest, along untouched trails, and enjoyed the pristine snowy nature around Liptovská Teplička and Pánska Hoľa. The scenery felt wild and peaceful, which made the whole trip very special.”

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8.Hiking Bear Watching Tour in High Tatras from Podbanske Slovakia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

8-hour bear watching hike in Slovakia’s High Tatras from Podbanské, with binoculars, an English wildlife expert, and encounter training.

“My tour guide was very accommodating considering the steep hike and my fitness level we went through the thick forest and onto the other side to see the mountain slopes and bears foraging in their natural habitat He was quick to spot them and help me to see them we seen also near and mother and cubs The experience was great and I will recommend anyone who is passing Slovakia to see this nature beauty of the mountains and forests”

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10.Treetop Walk & Zakopane Visit Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $215

Day trip from Krakow to Slovakia’s treetop walk and Pieniny views, then Zakopane’s Krupowki and Gubalowka funicular panoramas.

“Tour was late but good once it started and got partial refund”

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11.High Tatras: Bearwatching Hiking Tour in Slovakia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $282

Guided bearwatching hike in the High Tatras near Podbanské, spotting brown bears and more wildlife on a small-group trail walk.

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12.From Poprad to Levoca Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★1.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Private 2-hour tour from Poprad to UNESCO Levoča, with medieval walls and Master Pavol works, plus a short stroll in Poprad.

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