Jasna Adventures Launch New Summer Cycling Holidays In Slovakia

Jasna Adventures has launched a number of holiday packages for cyclists and families, including accommodation in The Dragon’s Lair chalet alongside guided riding.

Rides include uplifted downhill and cross country for mountain bikers and guided group options for road cyclists. The Tatras Mountain range, located in northern Slovakia, is an ideal base and an alternative to the Alps for cyclists that want to try something a little new and different, and away from the usual crowds.

It’s a popular area amongst locals, with an established bike park providing lift-accessed downhill mountain biking as well as huge opportunities for single track cross country and enduro style riding. Options for road cycling include a number of loops from the chalet as well as van transfer options, with a variety of routes available for all levels, including long climbs and more gentle rides with plenty of ‘refreshment’ stops.

Co-founder of Jasna Adventures, Justin Garrett, said: “Summer here in Jasna is fantastic and it offers so much for anyone looking for different types of cycle experiences or mountain activities, but at a lower cost than the Alps. The region already has a good reputation but more and more people are starting to discover it – although for British visitors it’s still a bit of a ‘hidden gem’. We have put some specific cycle packages together but also offer bespoke options – including options for cycling clubs, which can save 15% with whole chalet room rates for groups of 10 or more people”. 

• Cycle packages (prices based on 4 people but larger and smaller groups can be accommodated)
• Downhill Mountain Biking – 4 nights / 3 days riding from £380 per person including B&B accommodation in the Dragon’s Lair chalet, lift pass for Malino Brdo Bike Park, local transport, airport transfers, wellness/hot tub/sauna, and more.
• Cross Country/Singletrack mountain biking – 5 nights / 4 days riding from £388 per person including B&B accommodation in the Dragon’s Lair, guided mountain biking, local transport, airport transfers, bike support, wellness/hot tub/sauna, and more.
• Road Cycling – 5 nights / 4 days riding from £395 per person including B&B accommodation in the Dragon’s Lair, guided road cycling, local transport, airport transfers, bike support, wellness/hot tub/sauna, water bottle and daily snack pack.
• Family Cycling Holiday - Paths and Farm Trails – 5 nights / 4 days riding from £374 per person for including B&B accommodation in the Dragon’s Lair, guided road cycling, local transport, airport transfers, bike support, wellness/hot tub/sauna, and more.
• Jasna Adventures can also arrange additional activities including hiking, wakeboarding, water park and rail tobogganing.

The Dragon’s Lair (dragonslairjasna.co.uk) opened in December 2017 and operates all year round, with a full-time chalet host, lounge, terrace, jacuzzi and sauna, full bar, and set in the beautiful Demänovská Dolina, just below the ski resort of Jasna.

The chalet sleeps up to 19 people, and is owned and operated by Jasna Adventures and is exclusively designed as holiday accommodation, setting them apart from other tour operators in the region serving the UK market.

Jasna Adventures is owned and operated by Justin Garrett, who is Australian and Adriana Garrett, who grew up nearby Jasna, coming back to Slovakia after spending 10 years living and working in Asia. They have skied all over the world including France, Switzerland, Japan, Canada and New Zealand. They've taken the best of snow and mountain holidays all over the world and combined it into Jasna Adventures. Justin is also a qualified Level 1 Australian Professional Snow Instructor and has been riding around Jasna since 2012.

Justin, who has been visiting and living in the Jasna region since 2012, says: “Jasna is becoming established among British skiers as a real alternative destination to the Alps, but as a summer destination it’s really still a hidden gem.  As well as great riding in and around the mountains, there’s plenty of other activities for people who enjoy outdoor adventures.”