Budapest Airsoft £41 per person
(£43 without hotel package)
This growing sport, now illegal in the UK, is a combat sport similar to Paintball. Players eliminate opponents by hitting them with plastic BBs shot from airsoft guns. Weapons used are designed as replicas of real firearms and tactical gear.
You get:
Transport to and from the airsoft venue
A lovely, local guide
1000 bullets
Full uniforms and protective gear
Airsoft pistols and smoke grenades
Two-way radios for communication
Professional instructors
Round of beers afterwards
The small print
Minimum group size of 6
Allow minimum four to five hours with transport
Toboggan Run £25 per person
(£29 without hotel package)
We won't lie to you - this isn't the most adrenaline-fuelled stag activity in the world. So if the lads just want to go for some relaxing, 'kiddie' fun, then this activity is perfect. Roll down 700 metres of winding chutes and tracks in little tobbogans surrounded by the beautiful Visegrad hills. It really is fun, we swear! Check out the video for proof.
You get:
Transport to and from bobsled venue
A lovely, local guide
One pass per person (ten slides down each)
Snack (hamburger or hotdog)
Round of beers
The small print
Minimum group size of 6
Allow minimum four to five hours with transport
Venue is located in Visegrad, appx an hour's drive North of Budapest, maybe more if traffic is bad
If weather turns bad (rain or too much snow) then the track will be closed. We'll do our best to find an alternative activity but no refund will be given.
Fencing £39 per person
(£46 without hotel package)
Take lessons from double Olympic silver medallist Erno Kolcsonai on how to repel your mates' lunges and launch swift counter-attacks of your own. Then it's on to the cut and thrust of a round robin tournament, followed by a presentation for the victors given by Erno himself. Expect to work up a sweat putting your survival instincts to the test.
You get:
Transport to and from the hall
A lovely, local guide
Expert training from an Olympic athlete
All necessary equipment
Refreshments during and after battle
Use of changing rooms and showers
The small print
Group sizes of 6 to 24
Light sportswear required (shorts are OK if you can take a poke in the leg)
Allow three hours, including transport
Budapest Banger Racing
& Crash Derby Priced individually per group
You get:
A lovely, local guide (or two) as your personal cheering section
Transport to and from the race track
Two timed races
Minimum 10 minutes each, can be longer if requested
Two crash derbies
Minimum 20 minutes each, can go longer if requested- or as long as the cars
last!
Souped-up racing Trabants with rollbars
Number of cars provided depends on group size
Each participant gets a helmet
A mechanic and helper team for each car
Ambulance track-side with licenced doctor
One mobile WC
Scorekeepers, race marshals and one chief race referee
Certificate of race completion and position
A couple rounds of beers after the race is complete
The small print:
Each participant must wear the following:
Long-sleeved top
Long trousers
Closed, “hard” shoes (No trainers!)
Each person participates at their own risk - a waiver must be signed on site
before the race
Beers will only be handed out after the race – no alcohol must be consumed at any time before the race
The transfer time is appx one hour each way from the centre of Budapest
Allow a full day for this activity
The program must be confirmed no later than one month before the event date.
Once the confirmation for this activity has been sent the cancellation fee is 100%, no refund will be given at any time.
Outdoor BBQ with all the trimmings can be added at extra cost.
Recommended for larger groups
Day at the Races £13 per person
(£18 without hotel package)
Forget Royal Ascot, Hungary's oldest race track is the place for betting and booze. But there won't be picnics and champagne, we're talking dirt cheap beer, wine and spirits. The former glory of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the weight of communist era ineptitude make this a unique experience.
You get:
Transport to and from the racecourse
A lovely, local guide
Entrance to the racecourse
Your personal guide to gambling
A round of beers
The small print:
Harness racing: Every Sunday until March 19. From this date on until Dec.31, Wednesday and Saturday as well except for June 3, June 17, Aug. 5, and October 21.
Gallop: From March 26 to Nov. 12 it is every Sunday. Special Saturday dates; June 3, June 17, Aug. 5, and October 21.
Opening times are 2 p.m. to about 7-8 p.m.
Group minimum is 6 people, no maximum
Betting is a mug's game (subject to price and quantity of drinks)
Trip to the Thermal Baths £15 per person
(£18 without hotel package)
A visit to Budapest's thermal baths is an absolute must, especially if you need to recharge your batteries. Jump from steam room to plunge pool, enjoy a massage and, come rain, shine or snow, bathe in the warm waters of the beautiful outdoor courtyard. Once the effects of the night before have worn off, your lovely bikini clad guide will serve up the poolside beers.
You get:
Entrance and one changing cabin per two people
A lovely bikini-clad guide or two
No time limit
A round of poolside beers
The small print:
Swimwear and towel advised (although they can be rented)
Massages not included
No running, no bombing, no petting
Transport not included, but your guide will help arrange taxis for you or take you by public transport. The Millenium underground is worth the trip...
Detox & Relax Day Spa £50 per person
(£54 without hotel package)
Experience the modern tranquility of Budapest's most trendy day spas. Included in the package is a 60 minute massage or comparable treatment. The list of options is extensive: Watsu, Indian Stone treatment and Mauri massage, just to name a few.
You get:
A lovely guide
60 minute massage or comparable treatment (we send you a list to choose from)
Friendly, professional, English-speaking staff
Use of the relaxation room, locker room, towels, slippers, robes
Detoxing teas, juices and water
The small print:
More treatments available at additional cost
Allow a half day, or more if the group is bigger
No transport included
Caving £61 per person
(£65 without hotel package)
You'll be surprised to learn that the hills of Buda hide a 20 kilometre network of caves that contain a wide variety of fascinating fossil and crystal formations. Some 15 stories below ground level, each group is provided with a map, a guide and a set of individual and team challenges to complete.
You get:
Transport to and from the caves
A lovely, local guide
Jumpsuits, protective clothing and equipment
Qualified instructors and guides
Our underground version of the Crystal Maze
A round of beers
The small print:
Minimum group size of 8
Allow three to four hours, including transport
Sports clothing and well worn shoes recommended
Aquapark £39 per person
(£43 without hotel package)
This ultra modern water amusement park located right beside the Hungarian F1 track is full of slides and rides. Entry to the park allows you to freely wander about and enjoy such things as the White-water rafting slide, a Lazy River ride, Flying-carpet, Free-Falling and Giant Snake slides just to name a few.
You get:
Transport to and from the aquapark
Entry ticket
A lovely, bikini-clad guide
Round of beers at the park
The small print:
Minimum groups of 6
Available in Summer only
Bring swimtrunks and towels
Allow at least 4 hours hours, including transport
Canoeing on the Danube £50 per person
(£54 without hotel package)
Spend some time on the beautiful Danube and work those muscles to give you strength for beer lifting later on in the evening. Paddle 9 kilometres downstream to the Roman banks where you will disembark. For an additional £10 per person, a goulash lunch will be cooked outdoors in a kettle by the river for you. Included in this activity are roundtrip transportation, equipment, professional guides, change rooms, river with water and refreshments afterwards (round of beers). Don't forget your water proof gear. Note: Minimum 10 people required.
You get:
Canoes, paddles, lifejackets
A lovely, local guide
Professional guides
Change rooms
River with water
Round of beers
Roundtrip transportation
The small print:
Don't forget your waterproof gear
Kettle cooked goulash lunch £10 per person extra
Minimum 10 people; no maximum
Wakeboarding £28 per person
(£32 without hotel package)
You get:
Transport to and from the venue
A lovely, local guide
Entry fee
Professional instructors
Safety training
All equipment (wetsuit if needed)
Round of beers
The small print:
Available Summer only
Waterskiing and Jetskiing available on site as well