Czech Winter Adventure
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Come and visit Krkonoše, the highest mountains in the Czech Republic. The Krkonoše are the most popular Czech mountains for downhill skiing enthusiasts. Skiers will find an abundant number of ski lifts, dozens of chair lifts and ski slopes of varying difficulty ranging from the longest and most demanding in the Czech Republic, to nursery slopes suitable for children and beginners. The ski resorts offer a variety of services for enjoyable winter holidays: ski slopes with snow cannons producing ‘man-made snow', evening skiing, ski equipment rental, ski schools and kindergartens, accommodation, restaurants, refreshment kiosks and other sports facilities. Snow tends to stay for a continuous period of 7 months a year on average, starting roughly from mid-October until middle of May. The average thickness of snow is between 150 to 200 cm (5-7ft). The place of our stay - Rokytnice nad Jizerou, is part of a ski region which attracts downhill skiing enthusiasts and has a wide range of ski slopes varying in difficulty and suitable for beginners as well as for advanced skiers, as well as a range of high quality services. Dozens of ski lifts and a four-seat, 2197 m long chair lift terminating at Lysá Hora lead to the ridges of the adjacent mountains. For snowboarders, a snow park with its own ski lift has been prepared. Enthusiastic skiers have the option of evening skiing. Cross-country skiers will also find entertainment. The maintained cross-country skiing tracks connect to the "Krkonoše cross-country skiing path", which runs across the entire Krkonoše mountain range. The resort is further equipped with ski schools, rental outlets, shops, a few cosy wine bars and pubs, discos, bars, restaurants and fast food places. All these facilities are ready to provide you with quality services and make your stay in Rokytnice nad Jizerou a pleasant experience
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Price Includes |
(MT-8790-P) |
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accommodation in double room in selected hotels and pensions of 3 stars standard |
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half board (7x breakfast, 7x dinner) |
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all transportation during the course of the itinerary |
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professional services of a trained guide |
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6-day ski pass |
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dog sledding |
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1 hours horse-drawn sleigh ride around Rokytnice or snowtubing |
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3 rides on the bobsleigh run |
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excursion to a local brewery and a glass factory |
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entrance fee to the Babylon Aqua park |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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Czech Republic |
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Activities Included |
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dwnhil skiing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, bob-sleigh riding, snowtubing |
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Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
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Theme |
Small Group Travel
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Max Group Size |
18 |
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Itinerary
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Prague city tour & mediaeval dinner
Downhill skiing/snowboarding/cross-country skiing
Dog sledding
Horse-drawn sleigh riding or snowtubing
Bob-sleigh riding
Excursion to a local brewery and a glass factory
Relaxation at the Czech Republic's biggest indoor all-season water theme park
Day 1: pick up from Prague International Airport - transfer to hotel - Royal Route Walk - Czech mediaeval dinner
Upon arrival our representative will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel to check in. In the afternoon we will start our tour with a viewing of the most important and beautiful locations situated along the Royal Route. This leads from the Old Town Square to Prague Castle and was once the coronation route of the Bohemian kings. From there we head for Charles' Bridge. On the way you can admire the numerous historic buildings and palaces of all styles from gothic to 20th century architecture. We will cross the River Vltava on the unique Charles' Bridge, built in the middle of the 14th century. At the end of our journey is Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world and seat of the Bohemian Kings. Above it rises St. Vitus' Cathedral, a magnificent gothic church built by Charles IV, the Bohemian King and Roman Emperor. There will be a short period of free time after the walk and in the evening we meet for dinner together at the mediaeval themed tavern ‘U Sedmi Svabu'. Here you can expect an outstanding gastronomic experience of a genuine mediaeval feast. The chef prepares the food using recipes from the 15th and 16th century and only ingredients authentic to central European cuisine of the time.
Day 2: departure for Rokytnice nad Jizerou - afternoon skiing/snowboarding/cross-country skiing
On the second day after breakfast, we will take you by minibus to the picturesque mountain resort Rokytnice nad Jizerou. It is situated in the western parts of the highest Czech mountains, the Krkonoše, where you will be staying for the entire week in a three star hotel "Sporthotel Bohemia" which is located on a hill close to the centre of the town. In the hotel following facilities are available: restaurant, wine bar with dance floor, brasserie and small relax centre. Double, triple and 4-bed rooms are equipped with shower/WC, TV-sat and telephone. Ski area Studenov lies about 400 m far from the hotel.After checking into the hotel and lunch, there will be an afternoon "skiing/snowboarding warm-up" or a cross-country skiing trip around the beautiful Krkonoše countryside.
Day 3: all day skiing/snowboarding/cross-country skiing in the Rokytnice ski region
On the third day of the trip, you will finally get the opportunity to try out your skiing skills on one of the ski slopes of the Rokytnice Ski Region, which are just as suitable for beginners as skilled skiers. In the rental shops, you will find a sufficient range of skiing and snowboarding equipment, and in the ski schools you will find experienced instructors who can to teach absolutely anyone to ski.
Day 4: morning skiing/snowboarding at Ještěd, cable car ride to the hotel at Ještěd - lunch, Babylon Aqua park in the afternoon
In the morning after breakfast, we will move to the town of Liberec with its landmark, the Ještěd Mountain and its unique construction of a television transmitter on top. The restaurant and hotel on top of the mountain is a unique piece of structural engineering. It was built in the second half of the sixties according to a design by the architect K. Hubáček, who received the Perret award from the International Union of Architects. The quality of the local skiing conditions that you can enjoy the entire morning is proved by the fact that the 2009 FIS World Championship in classic (cross-country) skiing will take place there. In the afternoon, relaxation at the Czech Republic's biggest indoor all-season water theme park awaits us. In the aqua park you can find: swimming pools and slides, the unique adrenaline space-bowl for the brave, romantic caves, a unique aquarium with sea life, whirlpools (Jacuzzi), fountains and geysers, water massages, a relaxation zone, bars and refreshments and, on sunny days, a spacious terrace for sunbathing with the view of the Ještěd Mountain and Liberec.
Day 5: morning skiing/snowboarding in Harrachov, lunch in the brewery restaurant, tour of the brewery after lunch and visit to a glass works, bobsleigh ride or visiting the ski-jumping bridges in the afternoon.
You can again spend the morning skiing or snowboarding in the ski region, and in the afternoon an exceptional experience awaits you - riding on a sledge pulled by a team of dogs.
Day 6: morning skiing in Harrachov, lunch in the brewery restaurant, tour of the brewery after lunch and visit to a glass works, bobsleigh ride or visit to the ski-jumping bridges in the afternoon.
In the morning after breakfast, we will take you to the nearby skiing resort of Harrachov where you can continue improving your skiing or snowboarding techniques on the local ski slopes. We will have lunch in the restaurant which forms part of the local brewery, which we will later tour. Glass production is closely associated with Harrachov's history, and in during a tour around the local glass works and the museum of glass production, you will see the oldest glass cutting works in the world. Once the tours are over, we will take a look at the local ski-jumping towers where several world records were set, and where the world ski-jumping elite regularly gather for World Cup tournaments. For those who are interested, a 1km bobsleigh run with world class technology is available where both sports enthusiasts and children over 2 years accompanied by an adult, can enjoy a top experience. According to your choice, you can ride the bobsleigh either individually or in pairs with your children or friends.
Day 7: skiing/snowboarding/cross-country skiing in the morning, ride on horse-drawn sleigh or snowtubing in the afternoon
We will spend the last morning of our stay skiing or with a cross-country trip along the tourist trails around Rokytnice. In the afternoon, we offer an exceptional experience for the Romantics amongst us - the possibility to see Rokytnice from a sledge drawn by horses. It really is worth it! Those who prefer more adrenaline filled activities can enjoy themselves snowtubing, riding special rubber dinghies down an icy half-pipe. In the evening, at the end of your stay, we can visit a bowling alley.
Day 8: check out from the hotel, depart for the airport
In the morning after breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and take you to Prague-Ruzyně Airport so that we get there roughly two hours before your scheduled departure. |
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Accommodation
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Our customers always stay in good hotels and guesthouses of three star rating, usually in double/twin rooms with en suite bathroom. In order to maintain maximum authenticity and comfort, we try to find accommodation in smaller family run hotels and guesthouses preferably, with local atmosphere and the possibility of an outdoor seating area. |
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