SLOVAKIA

Slovakia is a small and colorful country in Central Europe. We will be predominantly cycling in the mountainous central and south, the Lower Tetra. Its a relatively easy tour, nothing like the Dolomites or Pyrenees. The accommodation is actually superb, as good as any on my tours !

The mountains and national parks are something of a wonderland though for wildlife and visitors alike as the whole area is mountainous and marvellous. Enjoy beautiful valleys, rivers, streams and hills of Fatra and Tatra. No tough climbs like the Vrsic pass in Slovenia !

In the 9th century the first Slavic state – Great Moravian Empire was established. Slovakia then became part of the Hungarian kingdom, later the Habsburg empire. Then, In 1918 Czechs and Slovaks created the independent state. Czechoslovakia. In 1993 Slovakia became independent.

Slovakia has many folklore traditions, from music and dance ensembles, to handicrafts, open-air markets and festivals. Slovakia is filled with gothic churches, medieval towns, macabre torture inventions, as well as majestic mountains and looming castles along bucolic rural landscapes.

Its a beautiful part of Europe, often missed because of its size, and hidden away, but its well worth a visit.

This is a 4 star hotel based holiday, and the accommodation is superb ! Prices are based on sharing in twin rooms.
Single Supplement for this tour is £500. If opting to share, this must be with a friend or partner. If no one else is prepared to share with someone wanting a twin room, then the single supplement is payable. Ideally you should sign up with a friend to enable you to share a twin room. ACT is reluctant to allow strangers to share a twin room.

From Bratislavia we will travel up to our first hotel just north of Nitra, from where we will start our cycling. 

We will cycle northeast through the Protected National Forest area to Viglas, staying a few days in an 11th century castle.

Cycling through the Polana Natural Park, watch out for the bears !

Continuing back in the direction of Bratislava, we finish at the same hotel as we started at, Chateau Appony.

• DISTANCE – Approximately 370 miles (approximately 28,000 ft of climbing)
• BIKES – Ride your own bike ! Collection and delivery to and from one location in Bath can be arranged, for an extra £65 to cover both ways.
• FULLY SUPPORTED TOUR, with 6 days cycling, averaging approximately 60 - 70 miles a day. 7 nights accommodation. Support vehicle carrying luggage. and providing food while cycling
• ACTIVITY LEVEL – 6/10 – less challenging.
• FLIGHTS – Fly into Bratislavia, Saturday 19th June (or earlier). Fly out of Bratislavia, Friday 26th June (or later). 

We believe your tour experience will be enhanced if you are able to ride a bike you are comfortable on, and familiar with. So, with that in mind, we will transport your bike to and from the start/finish of a tour.

Our support vehicles are adapted to carry bikes in a safe and secure manner which gives you the peace of mind that you will be ready to get cycling on day one without any major rebuilding of bikes required. Just the front wheel will need to be put back on.

Your bike can be collected and delivered back to the UK for £65. This cost covers transport and customs documentation.

If you would prefer, we can arrange bike hire.

 DOCUMENTS
You will require a passport to visit Slovakia

You are also required to have travel insurance for the duration of the holiday.

WEATHER
The weather in Slovakia can be changeable, but hopefully warm and sunny at the end of June.

PAYMENT

Click on ‘Book Now’, and go through the site to pay the deposit. Balance invoiced out 10 weeks before the tour