About the trip
Private day trip from Prague to the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks and Kuks with an English-speaking driver in a Hyundai Staria for up to 8 people. One price for the whole car, including fuel, tolls and parking; entrance fees are paid separately. Pick-up anywhere in Prague, pay on the day, free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up. A licensed guide can be added on request – they meet you on site where available, or ride with you in the car all day (then up to 7 guests). Book this trip →
Some landscapes make you forget you’re in Europe. The Adršpach-Teplice Rocks is one of them — a surreal world of towering sandstone pillars, narrow slot canyons, hidden lakes, and wind-carved passages that feels more like a fantasy novel than a Czech day trip.
Stretching across northeastern Bohemia near the Polish border, this protected rock city (skalní město) is the largest sandstone formation in Central Europe. The rocks were shaped over millions of years by water erosion and frost, creating a maze of passages, natural arches, and monolithic towers that soar up to 100 metres above the forest floor. Walking through the main circuit takes you past landmarks like Lovers’ Rock (Milenci), the dramatic Rock Gate (Skalní brána), and the clear emerald lake at the heart of the formation, where swans glide between cliff walls.
On the way back, the route passes through Kuks — one of Bohemia’s most extraordinary baroque ensembles. Built in the early 18th century by the eccentric Count Franz Anton Sporck, the hospital, church, and pharmacy complex is lined with extraordinary sandstone sculptures by Matthias Bernard Braun, considered the greatest baroque sculptor of Central Europe. The allegorical figures of Virtues and Vices, carved directly into the rock face of the nearby Betlém forest, are unlike anything else in the country.
This is a day trip for those who love nature, art, and the unexpected. Few tours combine raw geological spectacle with baroque masterwork the way this one does.
You might also enjoy: Bohemian Switzerland, Bohemian Paradise, Liberec & Jested Tower.
Pricing: One fixed price per vehicle, valid for your whole group of up to 8 passengers. Included: private vehicle, English-speaking driver, fuel, tolls and parking. Admission to Adršpach-Teplice Rocks is not included (see the official price list). Entry to Kuks hospital is optional and separately ticketed.
Tips: Wear comfortable walking shoes — the rock circuit involves uneven terrain and narrow passages. The main loop at Adršpach takes 1.5–2 hours at a comfortable pace. Summer weekends can be busy; early departure from Prague (7:00–8:00 am) is recommended. The area is beautiful year-round, but spring and autumn offer the best light for photography.
Winter note (checked 13 October 2026): from 1 December to 28 February the Adršpach rock town is open daily 8:00–16:00 (closed 24 December). The Kuks Hospital interiors are open only at weekends in November and are closed in December; 2027 dates have not yet been published. You can adjust the route in the trip planner or with your driver during the day (a longer route may cost extra).
Stops
Adršpach-Teplice Rocks 3 h
The Adršpach-Teplice Rocks (Adršpašsko-teplické skály) form the largest sandstone rock city in Central Europe — a protected nature reserve covering over 1,700 hectares. The main walking circuit winds through narrow gorges, past vertical rock towers (some exceeding 100 metres), under natural arches, and along the shores of the iconic Adršpach Lake. The path is well-marked but adventurous, passing through gaps barely wide enough for one person and over wooden bridges above small streams. For photography enthusiasts, the interplay of light and shadow in the narrow passages is exceptional. A smaller circuit in Teplice nad Metují, reachable by trail, offers more dramatic viewpoints and fewer visitors.
Kuks Baroque Complex 1 h
Kuks is one of Bohemia’s most underrated baroque treasures. The complex was founded in 1707 by Count Franz Anton Sporck as a combined spa resort, hospital, and pilgrimage site. What survives today is the extraordinary Hospital of the Holy Trinity, its church, a historic pharmacy (one of the oldest preserved in Central Europe), and the remarkable sculpture gallery in the surrounding landscape. The master sculptor Matthias Bernard Braun created 24 sandstone statues of Virtues and Vices that line the hospital terrace — and further into the nearby forest, his Betlém reliefs are carved directly into the living rock face. The Betlém is a short forest walk from Kuks and is not to be missed.
Price per vehicle with driver (max. 8 persons)
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Frequently asked questions
Planning your trip with Private Tours Czech is simple:
- Choose your pick-up location.
- Plan your route and stops.
- Select the length of each stop or overnight stay.
- Set your final destination (which can be the same as your starting point).
- Choose additional services – free child seats, or a licensed guide on request (on site, or with you in the car all day).
Travel in comfortable, spacious vehicles and complete your booking easily online.
If you don’t want to plan the entire trip yourself, you can choose from our Popular Tours section with recommended routes and then customise them to suit your needs.
Payment is made directly to the driver – you can pay in cash or by card in your chosen currency (CZK / EUR / USD upon request).
The price includes everything listed in your confirmed booking – for example, transportation in a comfortable vehicle, professional driver services, fuel, tolls, parking, and selected additional services.
The price does not include expenses such as entrance tickets, licensed local guides, meals, overnight stays, or other personal expenses.
Please cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up time. For quick cancellation, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email.
There are two ways to change your booking:
- Cancel your existing booking using the cancellation link in your confirmation email and create a new one.
- Contact our customer support via email or chat – our team will make the changes for you.
We use fully equipped Hyundai Staria 4×4 vehicles for up to 8 passengers, with a fixed price and large luggage capacity.
Ideal for families and groups with luggage on trips.
All vehicles feature:
- Leather seats
- Britax Römer child seats
- Vittel water
- Electric doors
- Tinted windows
- Modern safety systems
- USB and air conditioning
Drivers are carefully selected, follow strict quality codes, and are regularly checked.
If you have special requests – such as assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, transport of sports equipment, specific vehicle equipment, or route adjustments – include them in the “Notes” field when booking.
You can also contact us via email or chat for personalised advice.
Don’t want to plan from scratch? Choose from our range of Popular Tours with carefully designed routes and itineraries.
You can customise each one – change the order of stops, adjust the length of visits, add services, or include your own stops.
