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This will be your base for the next seven nights. You will be met by your tour leader at the hotel for an introductory briefing. Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is free to explore."},{"title":"Take the Tatra tram to Strbske Pleso, then go on a winter walk to Skok waterfall.","content":"This morning you\u2019ll take a ride on the famous Tatra tram to Strbske Pleso \u2013 Slovakia\u00b4s highest village. During this sightseeing tour we will pass through several Tatra spa villages. The guide will tell you a lot about each of them while driving.\r\n\r\nAfter an introductory tour of \u0160trbsk\u00e9 Pleso, we will head to Mlynick\u00e1 dolina. Our goal is the Skok waterfall. Hiking to this waterfall, which is frozen in the winter months, is a good choice for an introductory winter walk and the route can be managed even by less able tourists. Our guide will take you safely up to this 30m. high waterfall. 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You\u2019ll learn about the local way-of-life, before a horse and sleigh ride in the forest and unforgettable Slovak-style barbecue on an open fire.\r\n\r\nThe day ends as any kid (or grown-up kid!) would want it to \u2013 zooming down snowy slopes on a sledge!!"},{"title":"Go skiing or snowboarding in Tatranska Lomnica.","content":"After breakfast head to one of the longest slopes in Tatranska Lomnica to enjoy downhill skiing. Ski from an altitude of 2,196m, down a 6km-long slope to Tatranska Lomnica.\r\n\r\nThe resort offers slopes for beginners and black runs for experienced skiers. 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