Tatra Winter Activity Week: Poland & Slovakia Winter Holiday

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Average Review Rating: from 13 reviews.

Daniel Robinson

Fun in the Slovak slopes!

Written March 2013
A brilliant week of varied activities, great food and drink, fantastic people and a thoroughly enjoyable and refreshing experience.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Funnily enough my personal favourite was the last day - sledging (down a ski slope) - although made more exciting by 5 of us joining hands and going down backwards! Probably the most simple activity but due to the relationship of the group and the fact that everyone was willing to try anything fun and new it was such a good laugh and really rounded the holiday off in a way we couldn't imagine beforehand. Dog sledding was also a must not miss activity (unless it's too hot for the dogs, possibly in late Feb - March).
What did you think of your group leader?
Very good. Altough it was clear she was inexperienced at leading a group on this particular trip, she was very pleasant and made us all feel very welcome. Her only failing was not knowig all the locations and activities 100%, but this quickly proved not to be a huge problem. I particularly enjoyed discussing the history of Slovakia and her fascinating youth with her - a very interesting and warm person.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Yes, go on this trip! Excellent value (I spent a lot less than I budgeted for). I took Eu 350 with me and only spend 200. Plus the actual cost os pretty low for a trip of this kind. Food and drink is the only expense and it is very good value and a complete pleasure at that.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
If you have never skied and are interested or simply like the idea of a winter snow break, this is for you. My only reservation would be for seasoned downhill skiers or snowboarders, this may not be as exciting as you are used to - saying that I had been on 4 previous dedicated skiing holidays and totally loved it.
Simphiwe Sikhosana

TATRA WINTER ACTIVITY WEEK

Written February 2013
This is a very speciall activity week because it involves almost all winter sports just in one week. Some trips are for skiing only which is boring.I loved and enjoyed every minute of it. It was AWESOME.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
To see people of all ages in my group.Everybody prepared to do things together,pulling towards the same direction.When one falls, others wait and helped.
What did you think of your group leader?
She was amazing, but i think the group was a bit large i think we should ve had two leaders.There was fast moving and slow moving members of the group which was making it difficult for everybody.It was unfair for fast movers to keep waiting all the time, but the group leader kept trying to satisfy everybody.
At some stage there was an injured person,who needed attention and as the group leader was alone she could not leave the group yet she could not rush to hospital. Luckily the injury was minor which you cannot say its minor really because the Xray was the only solution. Anyway the problem was solved at the end of the day.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Go for it its an amazing experience. Its affordable and very exciting, i might take my friends next time.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I like Exodus and i would request to do some payments maybe monthly and then choose the trip when i ve accumulated enough money for the trip.Is it possible?
Jackey Phillips

TATRA WINTER ACTIVITY WEEK

Written February 2013
An excellent, action packed week in the snow. Excellent hotel and leader
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Swimming in a blizzard in the outdoor pool in Zakopane
What did you think of your group leader?
Marta was an excellent leader, she thought of everything
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure your downhill skis are waxed before leaving the hire shop.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Make sure you are fit for the snow-shoeing day - it's quite a long trudge.
I'd highly recommend this week for the variety of activities.
Nicola Gilpin

TATRA WINTER ACTIVITY WEEK

Written February 2013
This was a great week's holiday, in the company of a group of like-minded and interesting people. The whole experience was memorable, and anyone looking for an alternative holiday playing in the snow, exerting some energy, and learning new skills, should book this trip.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The silence all around on the first day show-shoeing was unique.
Sitting in a thermal pool, relaxing in the bubbles, whilst a blizzard of snow span around overhead!
What did you think of your group leader?
Very knowledgable and friendly. Always prepared to help the group in any way and joined in with everything.
Theresa Moute

TATRA WINTER ACTIVITY WEEK

Written January 2013
A damn good holiday, packed with lots of fun & laughter!!Highly reccomended.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
One of the most amazing moments for us was the absolutly fantastic views of the Tatras mountains & woodlands over the Cross Country Sking activity. Wow future fellow travellers on a sunny clear day they will truly take your breath away.
The morning with the huskys sledging was awesome, so too was the afternoon relaxing in the thermal pools....Please try all three, the 3rd one has a cave feature with lighting, beautiful when the night ski appears!!!
The Nordic horse carriage ride was fab too with a warm welcome awaiting us at the log cabin with roaring open fire burning.
What did you think of your group leader?
Peter was our guide for the week...a really, really nice fellow nothing was too much trouble for him.
Very informative with his local knowledge.
BUT...for complete novices like ourselves on most of the activitys his direction & instruction we found quite poor, so much so we found ourselves asking the other more experienced members of our group for their help & we also found he payed too much attention to the front of the group & not enough to the back of the group which needed his guidance much more.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The hotel was in a very quite part of town & we really struggled to find anywhere open after 9.00pm at night, thank god for the hotel bar which stayed open untill 12.00pm each night.
By the way the hotel was really comfortable with the added bonus of relaxing in the Sauna & Jaccuzi each night. Please note these do need booking each morning has they can get quite busy, but to be honest we never had any problems using them.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Bloody fantastic holiday with a really good group of people...Now feel the need for another holiday just to get over this one!.
John Pearson

TATRA WINTER ACTIVITY WEEK

Written January 2013
A great mix of activities in the snow which allows first timers to sample and see what is worth pursuing.A very comfortable, well located hotel , and a very conscientious and hard working guide.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Most times in the minibus ,seeing the mix of trees covered in frost and snow, in the various lanscapes we passed through
What did you think of your group leader?
Very knowledgeable on environment / National Park issues, Slovakian history, well organised , kind and
very thoughtful . (Also an expert on making a very rare Slovakian folk instrument, which he played for us )
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
All activities are at beginners level, and there is no problem in opting out at any point.
The local tram service is warm , clean and very good value
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Great informal atmosphere in hotel, with helpful staff who all speak English.
Unlikely to be a better mix of activities to sample the delights of a winter snow holiday, with thermal pool bathing, folk museum and sleigh rides too
Matthew Osborn

TATRA WINTER ACTIVITY WEEK

Written March 2012
This was my second trip with Exodus and whilst I enjoyed the itinerary and companions of the first trip the guide at times was useless. I am however glad that this didn't put me off using Exodus again as Erik, our guide for the winter activities trip, was no less than exceptional. The activities were fun and well co-ordinated and were at times juggled by Erik to ensure we had the best experience possible.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The husky dog sledding for me was by far the highlight and I just wish I could have spent more time with them. The locals were exceptionally friendly and we were still seen as a bit of a novelty.
What did you think of your group leader?
Out of all the tours I have done with different companies I would say that Erik ranked up there with the best, if not the best, tour leaders I've come across.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Go do it, have fun.