Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park Day Trip from Prague - Best Reviews

Excellent tour, that covered alot of areas and some beautiful scenery.

Excellent tour, that was value for money. Our guide Martin was excellent and one of the best tour guides I dealt with. He was full of knowledge, happy to answer questions and made the whole day enjoyable for everyone. Also when they provided lunch, we were brought to a nice hotel for a lovely dinner and free drink. I was picked up from my hotel and dropped back at the end of the tour as well.

Outstanding Views

This was an excellent tour with hikes and sightseeing outside of the city center. Some of the hiking requires you to go down and up some inclines. The guide was very accommodating and assisted hikes that needed help. Even carrying the backpacks of other hikers. The views while on the hike were amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone that does not find going up or down steep inclines a problem. The views are worth it.

The best bohemian and saxon Switzerland day trip

This was one of the best day trips we’ve ever done in Europe. The places were of course very beautiful and scenic. But it was Martin who went above and beyond to give us an amazing experience that left a mark on the entire group who did the tour. He was fabulous 😃 thank you northern homes for giving me and my husband memories to Cherish of beautiful places.

Great experience!

We had a great day trip! Our guide Martin was super knowledgeable, friendly and caring. We told him I was pregnant so he was extra considerate to make sure we are not going too fast, and always have easy access to toilets :). We saw some amazing views and had a lot of fun. Definitely recommend to those who are spending sometime in Prague and wanted to experience nature :).

Perfect tour

Now I am not surprised why this tour has 5 stars. It did earn much more. Tour guide Lenka was knowledgeable, kind, professional and friendly. Concept of whole tour is perfect. Places we visited are must see at least one time in the life.

A hiking tour you don't want to miss!

This hiking tour was phenomenal, and it was very well organized. Stress free, they sent a car to pick us up at our hotel. Thomas, our guide, took very good care of us, he was also very fun and entertaining. The meal we ate for lunch was possibly the best on our entire trip. We took the easier hike, the views were breathtaking, and it was great to get out of Prague to see the countryside. Book early, this is one tour you don't want to miss!

Amazing Tour—Book it!

We booked this tour directly through Northern Hikes. We were in Prague for almost two weeks and wanted to get out of the city. Katka was our tour guide and she was amazing. We were with a small group—only 7 of us total. Katka picked us up at our apartment and then picked up the other 3 people. She greeted us with a snack bag with water, an apple and a sweet treat. On our drive to the hike, we stopped for a bathroom break at a gas station and then continued on our way. Our first stop was gorgeous, but it was a hike down a pretty steep slope and then back out. It was worth it, but there is some physical demand on this hike. We then stopped for lunch (included in the price) and then made our way onto the other stops. Katka was an excellent guide, always checking on the group, pointing out things in nature, history, etc. She was amazing. We had three stops total and all were worth it. At the end, we stopped for coffee or ice cream, which was a nice way to end the day. We were exhausted, but the trip was an incredible day! Again, Katka was the absolute best—she dropped everyone off where she picked them up. This was totally worth the money and a great way to get out into nature. Wonderful trip, amazing guide!

Great walk and exploring

Martin was the greatest tour guide I have ever been with in a tour. He is nice, informative, professional and treat everybody with great respect. I felt I was with a family member with all these great chats about different topics and he took care of everybodys’ wants and needs.

Excellent day out!

This was a fantastic day trip with spectacular views! I loved my day out. Martin was an excellent tour guide. He was very nice, helpful and informative about the national park and it’s history, along with the history of Prague. I learnt a lot about the city. I had a great group, they were friendly and fun! It was a small group which was perfect. I highly recommend this tour!

Like Nature and Hiking? This is Right Up You Alley.

Really neat trip. Tomas, our guide, was knowledgeable, attentive, thoughtful, and created a great pace (never rushing, never dawdling). The hiking is moderatly strenuous. I'm 60 and active. I managed just fine. The natural views were beautiful. The lunch was quite good. Some review said that the walk to the gondola was not worth it, but I would say they were being a little overly critical. I thought floating along in the cool air of the canyon was a pretty and enjoyable break. (The ideas is that it is a hiking trip through a national park. A little bit of strenuous activity was to be expected and dare I say invited. You can't expect magic and fireworks around every corner.) The van was clean and comfortable. And our driver took great pains to make sure that it was as smooth and safe as possible.

Fantastic tour with Martin

I went on a tour with Martin -- and it was absolutely fantastic! He was such a kind and chill guide which my friends and I appreciated. He took us to all the best spots and went at a great pace for the group. He also brought us snacks, took us for a delicious lunch, and showed us a hole in the wall ice cream spot that may have been the best ice cream I've ever had. If you go on this tour, I would highly recommend that you book with Martin!

Absolutely recommendable course

Thanks for making a great experience. Hiking course gave fantastic views which was made by excellent nature and a great opportunity to communicate with great people. Specially thanks to thoughtful expert Lenka. I love to join again. Absolutely recommend this.

The highlight of our trip; just book it!

An absolutely brilliant trip from start to finish, couldn’t recommend it enough. Me and my partner booked this quite last minute and it’s been the highlight of our Prague trip so far. Our guide Katka was brilliant!! Picked up from the door of our hotel in a private van, with wifi, brought to 3 different spots, all absolutely stunning scenery!! We chose the Easy 3 and it was a very doable hike; one steep descent & climb but still accessible for most people. Highly recommend it!!

Three lovely hikes

We had a wonderful day with our guide Petr exploring the Saxon Switzerland national parks in both Germany and the Czech Republic. We were picked up timely at our accommodations in a clean and comfortable mini van, and returned at the end of the day to our hotel. It was a small group tour with a total of 8 hikers. The hikes were wonderful as was the lunch. Our guide was informative and knowledgeable. We were so happy we had decided to take this tour and would recommend it.

Excellent experience, really worth it

I did the Hiker's Top 3 Highlights tour. The hike is split into 3 parts which all work really well together. The hiking and views at all parts are amazing. The boat ride is very peaceful and it's a nice break in the middle of the day too. It's a lovely mixture of beautiful views and interesting hiking sections. In terms of difficulty this tour was challenging at times because of the elevation changes in some places. It was manageable though because the steep parts don't last a very long time and you can slow down or take a short break if you need to. The longest sections of the hikes are relatively flat or on gentle slopes. There are also lots of breaks throughout the day (driving to next spot, lunch, the boat ride) Martin was my guide for the day and he was amazing too! He was super friendly and had great knowledge of the hiking area. He also knew the history of the surrounding towns we drove through on the way which was a real treat. I'd easily recommend Northern Hikes for anyone looking for a guided day out! Their staff are all rockstars and they were really responsive to any questions I had (thank you Eva!)

Overrated

Please read carefully at the other review about the walking, some of the terrain is very steep and in my opinion the second area that they take you isn’t worth the walk.

Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park Day Trip from Prague -

This tour is a must! It is breathtaking! The views are amazing, the lunch is delicious. You have plenty of snacks and water Our guide was awesome! Just perfect!

A great day out of the city!

What a fantastic day. The description doesn't to the tour justice. We did the easy version. We were picked up on time from our hotel and were given a snack pack and water. All 3 hikes are completely different and each are beautiful. Lunch was delicious with many options to chose from. We were lucky enough to have Tomas as our guide; friendly, knowledgeable and knew exactly where to take the good photos from.

Great Guide

Our guide was amazing. The tour is long (13 hours) but we didn’t feel rushed. Ross did an excellent job of outlining our days activities. The scenery was incredible throughout the day. Ross was very patient and thoughtful. Allowed us to hike at our own pace. Lunch was enjoyable, restaurant staff were very friendly. Had a great time with our group. All were friendly and we enjoyed our visit.

A perfect day trip

Our tour guide Tomas was friendly and knowledgeable. Also, the size of the group was small so it was perfect to move place to place. He took of our photos which came out perfect! The tour was awesome and we had great weather!

Beware of vehicle size!

Beautiful scenery, wonderful guide Michael, thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The only reason I'm giving a 4 instead of 5 is the cramped vehicle. Our vehicle was extremely small for 6 passengers and a driver. For the price and duration of excursion, vehicle should have been large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably. Beware when you book--inquire as to what kind of vehicle. This would have accommodated 4 people comfortably. It was awful!!

Perfect Day Getaway from Prague

We enjoyed the day trip from start to finish. Marek is an excellent tour guide and driver, and we appreciated all he shared with us during the drive, the hike, and lunch. We did the 5-mile Top 3 experience, which was the perfect amount of activity consisting of altitude and stairs, with the last part of the day being the most relaxed amount of walking. Although it is described as easy, there is just enough variation in the hike and surfaces that it is more than doable without being boring or overtly exerting oneself. As a casual hiker, I feel there would be a difference between the easy and hiker's top 3. Even with the rain towards the end of the day, the views and experiences in all three places were worth making the day trip from Prague. If you need anything else to convince you to book the day trip, the restaurant Marek took us to was definitely one of the top three meals we had during our entire trip. We would do this experience again and bring others along.

Amazing Lenka

Thank Lenka for taking us on such amazing tour with you as knowledgeable guide. Lenka took us different spot and she is an amazing photographer too. You might think its overpriced but the seen and the atmosphere are worth every penny and I do highly recommend this hike / company to everyone who love to spend some quality time with nature. Lenka is a genuine person kept talk to us most of the trip telling us about history and stories behind the seen and at the end she did invite us to coffee and ice-cream which so kind of her :) Once again thanks Lenka

Breathtakingly beautiful. Warm and kind guide. Lots of walking through fairytale views

Absolutely amazing. Our guide was Marek and he was so amazing. He was kind and helpful, explaining every question we had. He also made sure we were okay and safe. He provided us with lunch and raincoats and overall made sure we had the best time. From the pickup to the last minute, I enjoyed every second of our tour. The views are breathtaking, the people are so warm and generous, welcoming to this magical parts. I am so happy and honored to have walked these trails. I could not recommend enough. I was traveling with my cousins but would 100% bring my parents along again. What a magical experience!

Wow wow wow

Brilliant day from end to end. Our guide Marek was informative, funny and made it a relaxed and fun experience. The scenery was absolutely spectacular.

Beautiful parks, great guide

The parks were quite beautiful. The hike to the gorge was steep, but exceptionally pretty. The fauna of the area is quite diverse. The ride on the gondola was short, but very nice. Peter, guide, friendly and very attentive to our needs. We are very glad we took this tour and would certainly recommend it.

BOHEMIAN AND SAXON SWITZERLAND NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP FROM PARGUE

Beauty with Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park enters the undiscovered journey away from hustle and bustle schedules and adds oxygen to vacation veins. The veins feel the fragrance of natural and undisrupted thoughts and a lovely movement for selfies and video cams to allure more tourists.

Fabulous Tour we loved this!

This hiking trip exceeded our expectations. Our family was on a 10 day trip through lots of beautiful places in Bavaria, and this was the unexpected highlight of the trip for everyone. The three stops on the tour were breathtakingly beautiful and photos do not capture how great this was. this was a strenuous hike for me, but I powered through and made it and it was worth it. it was not as strenuous for others on the hike. The guide, Michal was very nice and knowledgeable. The lunch at a resort on the park was a very nice sit down meal, with something for everyone. Michal explained all of the different dishes and even had pictures on his phone to help us decide. take this trip!

Stunning beauty!

Switzerland National Park was amazing and lunch was delicious. Michal was great, made changes on the fly to accommodate the needs of our group and the weather.

Great views

We enjoyed our tour very much. The sights were beautiful and our tour guide Marek was very good. The food at the restaurant was delicious. Even though the weather at the end was rainy we still enjoyed our last stop . We definitely recommend this company.

Beautiful national parks in the Czech Republic and Germany

The views were beautiful on the three hike segments. I thought the pace was perfectly fine for someone in decent shape.

Great day

Our guide Thomas had our 6 seventy year old guests. He was so patient, friendly and supportive. He obviously loves the area and was very informative. In the car it was a little difficult to hear from the back so a small mic would be good.

Highly recommend hikers top 3!

I had an excellent time on this trip. Martin was incredibly hospitable, well humored, and knowledgeable. The trip coordination was seamless, the meal was fantastic, and I could tell Martin did his best to make sure folks of varying abilities and backgrounds enjoyed the day (even as far as creating a personalized souvenir for each member during the trip). Highly recommend this trip and company.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

Had a brilliant day and saw some wonderful views. Lenka was a super guide. Can't recommend this highly enough. We were blessed with the weather too which is always a bonus. Fearghal & Nora.

Amazing tour!

We had such a wonderful time on this tour, and was exactly what we needed after nearly 2 weeks of being in cities. Pavla was a great tour guide and kept the tour interesting. I was a little nervous booking a 12 hour tour, but the time flew by. Getting out into nature and breathing the amazing fresh air was so refreshing! The 3 stops were all incredible - make sure to bring your phone/camera because there are so many beautiful photo ops! And the food at lunch was really good - our group had a variety of dishes and everyone loved their meals. Definitely would recommend this tour if you have the time!

This is a must do.

The entire day is worth every penny you spend. Pick up is easy and smooth, along with the driver in an air vented van with WIFI. The hiking requires a good level of fitness but the viewpoints and sights at all three sights are unbelievable. Lunch is good and are given plenty of snacks. The team are set of all weather condition and Pavla & Katerina (the guides) were brilliant; they had lots of facts on the history of the area and happily took many photos.

Wonderful views, lovely people, delicious food, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.

Our original booking was cancelled due to lack of numbers, so we were offered an alternative. It was brilliant. The company sent us a message a head of time so we could track the buses arrival. We were handed water and cereal bags as we got on board. The mini bus was comfy. Our tour guide Matej was incredibly knowledgeable and shared interesting facts about geology and history all the way round. The food at lunch was delicious, I’d recommend the trout, an extra special touch was the pancakes they bought out for my husbands birthday, they popped a candle in them and sang! The people on the tour were all like minded and were very nice to talk to. The only slight issue was that were were told we’d be back by 6-6:30 at the latest when we transferred over to this trip as we made another booking which was already paid for, for the evening, we didn’t leave Saxony until 5:30 so had to be dropped straight to the restaurant in our hiking gear, it was lovely of Matej and the others on the tour to accommodate this for us, but would have preferred time to change. All in all a brilliant day of hiking in a beautiful place.

Fantastic full-day experience!

We took the Hiker's Top3 tour on a Monday, with Martin as our driver. This was the best all-day experience we had compared with a handful other all-day tours that we took in the Central Europe region on this trip. Some things that made it a great trip overall: - Communication before the trip told us exactly what to expect in terms of itinerary, hiking difficulty, food, etc. - Martin picked us up at our hotel in Mala Strana. He provided a snack bag for each person as soon as we settled into the van. He also had additional cold water and soft drinks available throughout the day. Also, late afternoon before the third hike, Martin bought ice cream bars for everyone, a welcome treat after hiking out of the gorge! - Martin pointed out sights along the way to the Parks, along with contextual info. - The pace was relaxed, unlike some other tours where you feel like they push you along to stay on time. My wife has a knee issue which slows her down when descending, but she never felt rushed. - The included lunch was excellent. We ate at a local restaurant near the Parks and could choose any entree and drink. Martin's recommendations for entree and beer were excellent! - The tour covered the top three sights in Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks. - Martin had raincoats and hiking sticks available for anyone who wanted. Fortunately we managed to avoid rain while hiking even though it did rain in the area while we were there. This company cost a little more than others, but the service was excellent and top-notch. For us it was well-worth the small additional cost!

Northern Hikes a great addition to a Prague City Break

We did the Hikers' TOP 3 Highlights day trip this week. It was fantastic and I'd highly recommend it for anyone plannning a city break in Prague. It gave us a great sense of the Czech (and German!) countryside, with 3 amazing venues...the Bastei Bridge a particlur favourite. Michal was a great host and the trip delivered on all fronts.

A most likely beautiful park that needs better info available for the tourists to be able to enjoy it.

The park would have been most likely beautiful and the views stunning had we been able to figure out how to get to the park, where to park, where to get tickets, how close we could get to the park in our car. The level of information available about the basic stuff a person not knowing the area might need to enjoy the park was rather shockingly dismal! The info center in Decin seemed to finally be a good source of info--we were given maps and some clues as to where to park the car (but not how far the attractions were to the parking spot!), BUT they failed to mention that, for example, there was a fee at the base of the famous and beautiful stone bridge that would have allowed us to get closer to it and be able to see the full panorama of the area. In fact, we had asked about any additional fees and were told that other than the parking fee, there was nothing else needed!

Great Hike

Great hiking tour around three separate sites with beautiful views. Lunch was great and drinks were supplied throughout the day. It’s a relatively undemanding hike at a reasonably moderate pace if you are of a decent fitness level.

Entertaining and informative

This was the highlight of our visit to Prague. It would have been the highlight of any holiday frankly! Michal our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. He made the whole trip so comfortable, entertaining and informative for us. Superb experience that I’d highly recommend to any visitors to Prague - that can do their 10k steps!

Absolutely worth visiting!!

Stunning views, amazing views. We chose easier hike and it was nice..not too easy, but everybody can do it. Very beautiful and calm boat ride. Guide Lenka was friendly and fun. They take us to bus at exactly in time next to our hotel and bring us back there. Busride was safe.

Fam in the Mnts

We had an amazing time with a remarkable guide, Marek. It was so professional and so well organized. He was extremely patient with my three kids when it just the right pace was very well prepared and even had a blanket for us to sit on on the boat ride. This company does a really good job and can’t recommend this enough. Even though the weather was bad we had an amazing time and are so glad we did it. Also, the lunch was much higher quality than we have had on other tours and absolutely loved it. It was a very special day.

Thoroughly recommend taking this tour

Marek was an amazing guide - very knowledgeable and friendly. The scenery was incredible and Bastei Bridge - wow! What a wonderful day away from the crowds in the city and soaking up the incredible scenery.

Delightful experience

We took the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park tour with Martin and had a wonderful experience! I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing beautiful sights just outside of Prague. Martin was kind, knowledgeable, and funny — and most importantly — understood the crowd. He knew when to let us talk, and also when to have quiet time when necessary. We would definitely seek out Northern Heights again!

Worth it!!

Martin was so enjoyable!! I can not recommend this tour enough. Such an excellent way to get out of the city for the day. Martin picked us up from our hotel, provided fun facts, and lead us to three different beautiful landmarks. Such a wonderful and beautiful way to spend the day.

Stunning Landscape, Equivalent to climbing 150 flights of stairs

An excellent day trip for experienced hikers. Our guide Peter was pleasant, patient, and knowledgeable, we had a lovely time spending the day with him. The first two hikes are quite steep, but the views are worth the effort. Overall it was a wonderful experience to see some of the Czech and German country side but bring water and be prepared to work for the views. I would consider the hikes moderate to strenuous from an American perspective.

Hiking

Michael was a wonderful tour guide! He was extremely informative, but also kind and thoughtful. We were so grateful that he was our guide.

Wonderful day trip from Prague

We took the tour with Marek and had the best time! He was very informative and passionate about what he does so it made the trip even more enjoyable. The first part of the tour goes through a sandstone area of the national park and was very relaxing. The second portion takes you down to the gorge where you take a short scenic boat ride. Would recommend shoes with grip or poles if you have bad knees as you’re going downhill quite a bit - I can see it being somewhat slippery after a rainy day. The last portion takes you to the bridge which is just a short walk. He is very accommodating about everyone’s fitness level and provided plenty of rest time for those who needed it. Also very mindful of bathroom breaks throughout the day. We had the best lunch I’ve ever had on a tour day. I would definitely recommend it!