Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park Day Trip from Prague - Best Reviews
Overview
Immerse yourself in the nature of Northern Bohemia on this day trip to Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland National Park. This small-group tour takes you north of Prague to the border of the Czech Republic and Germany and puts you smack in the middle of Central Europe's most beautiful landscapes famous for incredible sandstone formations.
Spend a day away from crowds and the hustle of the city and enjoy the beauty of Czech and German national parks in a captivating and authentic way with professional and licensed local guide.
Visit the Pravcicka Gate stone arch, experience breathtaking Bastei Bridge high above the Elbe river, sail in Gorges of Kamenice on gondola-like boat or feel the Narnia movie atmosphere at Tisa rocks (sites to visit depend on your selected Tour Option).
Enjoy a delicious a lá carte lunch in a local Czech restaurant (with vegetarian and vegan options) and have a beer or any drink, included.
Let us show you the region where we grew up and we are proud to be part of.
Spend a day away from crowds and the hustle of the city and enjoy the beauty of Czech and German national parks in a captivating and authentic way with professional and licensed local guide.
Visit the Pravcicka Gate stone arch, experience breathtaking Bastei Bridge high above the Elbe river, sail in Gorges of Kamenice on gondola-like boat or feel the Narnia movie atmosphere at Tisa rocks (sites to visit depend on your selected Tour Option).
Enjoy a delicious a lá carte lunch in a local Czech restaurant (with vegetarian and vegan options) and have a beer or any drink, included.
Let us show you the region where we grew up and we are proud to be part of.
Inclusions
- Small-group tour with local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Á la carte lunch (main course and drink)
- Basic gear rental (raincoats, hiking sticks, gloves, backpack etc.)
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Expert guide: fluent English, CPR-certified, and licensed
- Entry/Admission - Pravcicka brana - Sokoli hnizdo
- Entry/Admission - Bastei Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Tiske steny
- Entry/Admission - Wild Gorge
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Nove Mesto (New Town), Nove Mesto (New Town), Prague, Bohemia
We will pick you up at your accommodation in Prague city center between 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Stop At: Pravcicka brana - Sokoli hnizdo, Hrensko 82, Hrensko 407 17 Czech Republic
*DEPENDS ON SELECTED TOUR OPTION* The biggest natural sandstone arch in Europe - that is the Pravcicka Gate. To hike there you will walk some 4 KM in total in a moderate pace. Your reward will be amazing views from many cliff-like viewpoints near the Gate with a view onto Gate itself. Moderate hiking effort required.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Wild Gorge, Hrensko Czech Republic
*DEPENDS ON SELECTED TOUR OPTION* The Gorges of Kamenice river are another famous highlight of Bohemian Switzerland NP. Sail down the river in a peaceful gondola-style boat and take a photo of the iconic wooden cabin. Easy to do and great for a family trip.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mezní Louka, 405 02 Hřensko-Děčín 2, Czechia
Our lunch stop is traditionally at one of the best restaurants in the region. Many of our guests review the lunch as even better than food in Prague. Typical Czech cuisine is served with dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Both vegetarian and vegan options are included as well as meat options. You can choose one drink and one main course from the menu (a la carte style). Local beer is a delicious choice and Czech soft drinks such as Kofola are something to try during your visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bastei Bridge, Basteistrasse, 01824 Lohmen, Saxony Germany
* INCLUDED IN EVERY TOUR* The Bastei bridge is the most popular nature site of the whole Germany and it's a can't miss.. You will enjoy views to table mountains all around, the Elbe river canyon below the bridge and then you can walk through the medieval Neurathen castle ruins making the Bastei site visit complete. Site is part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Fairly easy to do.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tiske steny, Tisa 205, Tisa 403 36 Czech Republic
*DEPENDS ON SELECTED TOUR OPTION* Tisa rocks are also know as the filming location of the Chronicles of Narnia movie. Visit this amazing site full of sandstone towers, passageways and long distance views. One of the most popular nature sites in the whole Czechia and definitely our favourite one. Fairly easy to do.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Nove Mesto (New Town), Nove Mesto (New Town), Prague, Bohemia
After seeing 2 or 3 sites (depending on chosen tour option) and having a lunch in the middle of the day we will return you safely and full of memories back to Prague. Return time varies as per the tour option and season between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Nove Mesto (New Town), Nove Mesto (New Town), Prague, Bohemia
We will pick you up at your accommodation in Prague city center between 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Stop At: Pravcicka brana - Sokoli hnizdo, Hrensko 82, Hrensko 407 17 Czech Republic
*DEPENDS ON SELECTED TOUR OPTION* The biggest natural sandstone arch in Europe - that is the Pravcicka Gate. To hike there you will walk some 4 KM in total in a moderate pace. Your reward will be amazing views from many cliff-like viewpoints near the Gate with a view onto Gate itself. Moderate hiking effort required.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Wild Gorge, Hrensko Czech Republic
*DEPENDS ON SELECTED TOUR OPTION* The Gorges of Kamenice river are another famous highlight of Bohemian Switzerland NP. Sail down the river in a peaceful gondola-style boat and take a photo of the iconic wooden cabin. Easy to do and great for a family trip.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mezní Louka, 405 02 Hřensko-Děčín 2, Czechia
Our lunch stop is traditionally at one of the best restaurants in the region. Many of our guests review the lunch as even better than food in Prague. Typical Czech cuisine is served with dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Both vegetarian and vegan options are included as well as meat options. You can choose one drink and one main course from the menu (a la carte style). Local beer is a delicious choice and Czech soft drinks such as Kofola are something to try during your visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bastei Bridge, Basteistrasse, 01824 Lohmen, Saxony Germany
* INCLUDED IN EVERY TOUR* The Bastei bridge is the most popular nature site of the whole Germany and it's a can't miss.. You will enjoy views to table mountains all around, the Elbe river canyon below the bridge and then you can walk through the medieval Neurathen castle ruins making the Bastei site visit complete. Site is part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Fairly easy to do.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tiske steny, Tisa 205, Tisa 403 36 Czech Republic
*DEPENDS ON SELECTED TOUR OPTION* Tisa rocks are also know as the filming location of the Chronicles of Narnia movie. Visit this amazing site full of sandstone towers, passageways and long distance views. One of the most popular nature sites in the whole Czechia and definitely our favourite one. Fairly easy to do.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Nove Mesto (New Town), Nove Mesto (New Town), Prague, Bohemia
After seeing 2 or 3 sites (depending on chosen tour option) and having a lunch in the middle of the day we will return you safely and full of memories back to Prague. Return time varies as per the tour option and season between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Dietary requirements can be easily accommodated
- Vegetarian and vegan meal options included
- Booster seats available (shared tours), infant seats (private tours)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Michele V
September 2023
I would rate the experience a 5. The views were breathtaken. Each view was amazing. Bring your camera so you don't miss anything.
I would rate the experience a 5. The views were breathtaken. Each view was amazing. Bring your camera so you don't miss anything.serkanckr
September 2023
We had a great day visiting the national park with breathtaking views, some of the best I've ever seen in Europe. Our tour guide Martin was very professional and helpful throughout the trip, ensuring that the entire group had a great experience.
We had a great day visiting the national park with breathtaking views, some of the best I've ever seen in Europe. Our tour guide Martin was very professional and helpful throughout the trip, ensuring that the entire group had a great experience.Indymom16
September 2023
Not to be missed. Everything was perfect from being picked up at our hotel to the views our guide led us to. Michal our guide was so friendly and very knowledgeable. He kept us moving so that we had time to enjoy the stunning views. Not for those looking for an easy walk in the woods.
Not to be missed. Everything was perfect from being picked up at our hotel to the views our guide led us to. Michal our guide was so friendly and very knowledgeable. He kept us moving so that we had time to enjoy the stunning views. Not for those looking for an easy walk in the woods.BLYTHSM
September 2023
Fantastic day to the national park! Pavla was. Great guide as she was very enthusiastic about where we were!
Fantastic day to the national park! Pavla was. Great guide as she was very enthusiastic about where we were!Teresa W
September 2023
2023: Sunday, 3 Sept. we were a group of Michael and 7 guests for a full day of hiking to glorious sights, great food and good company. It was a Basking in the Glow of Life kind of day. Michael is a very good guide, attentive and sensitive to his guests. 5 stars.
2023: Sunday, 3 Sept. we were a group of Michael and 7 guests for a full day of hiking to glorious sights, great food and good company. It was a Basking in the Glow of Life kind of day. Michael is a very good guide, attentive and sensitive to his guests. 5 stars.HsuMing_T
September 2023
I booked this tour with Northern Hikes and it was the absolute highlight of my trip to Czechia. From the start, the communication from Northern Hikes was fantastic. They helped me to understand the degree of difficlty of the hike and to assess whether I would be able to undertake it since I had i...
I booked this tour with Northern Hikes and it was the absolute highlight of my trip to Czechia. From the start, the communication from Northern Hikes was fantastic. They helped me to understand the degree of difficlty of the hike and to assess whether I would be able to undertake it since I had injured my foot a few months earlier, which is why I booked it as a private tour rather than going with the small group. They were great at organising the trip and provided me with a wonderful guide, Pavla, who is highly experienced and very knowledgeable about geological formation, flora and fauna along the hike. This made the hike much more meaningful and enjoyable. I especially appreciated her care for the environment when I saw a guide from another company allowing a tourist to smoke in the national park despite there being a severe forest fire earlier in the year (you can still see the blackened remains of fallen tree stumps along the hike to Pravcicka Gate)! Pavla was incredibly patient and good-humoured, and it is thanks to her that I managed to complete the hike to the Pravcicka Gate, the Gorges River, and the beautiful Bastei Bridge. You do need a moderate level of fitness to complete the hike to Pravcicka Gate and the Gorges River as the climb and descent can be quite steep and the paths are rough at places, but the walk to the Bastei Bridge is easier. The views everywhere are simply stunning, and Pavla made this one of the most perfect hiking experiences I've ever had.