Kraków to Zakopane Day Trip with Chochołów Thermal Spa, Cable Car & Transfers
Kraków to Zakopane Day Trip with Chochołów Thermal Spa, Cable Car & Transfers
Duration: 11.5 hours
11.5 hours
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Drive from Krakow to Zakopane on a full-day trip to experience cable cars, local food tasting, sightseeing, saunas, and more.
Oscypek cheese tasting? Check. Polish Vodka? Check. This trip gives you a taste of Polish culture.
Enjoy views of the Tatra Mountains from the Gubalowka Mountain cable car, and explore Krupówki Street's souvenir shops and stalls.
Unwind at Chocholow thermal baths with water slides, saline pools, and saunas, set against the backdrop of the Tatras.
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Day trip to Zakopane from Krakow
Round-trip hotel transfers in a modern minibus or minivan (as per option selected)
Meeting point pickup from Krakow (as per option selected)
English-speaking tour guide
Multilingual written guidebook
Visit to the traditional wooden village of Chocholow
Smoked cheese and Polish vodka tasting experience
Funicular ride to the top of Gubalowka Mountain
3-hour visit to Chocholow Thermal Baths
Entry to the sauna area (available at an additional cost)
Lunch
Thermal spa with mountain views in Zakopane, Poland, part of a full-day trip from Krakow.
Immerse in Zakopane's rustic charm
As your journey begins from Krakow, prepare to be mesmerized by the scenic splendor en route to Zakopane. Upon arrival, be greeted by meticulously scrubbed wooden houses, showcasing the unique architecture of this mountainous haven. Next, be treated to a sensory delight at a local cheese factory, witnessing the making of Oscypek, the smoked sheep cheese that has been a part of Zakopane's heritage for centuries. Enjoy the flavor of this exquisite cheese, complemented by the sweetness of cranberry jam. A sampling of Polish vodka adds a spirited kick to your tasting experience.
From mountain peaks to healing pools
A thrilling cable car ride will transport you to the top of Gubałówka Mountain, where you can soak in panoramic views of the majestic Tatra Mountains. Stroll along the vibrant Krupówki Street, the heart of Zakopane, brimming with regional restaurants, souvenir shops, and local product stalls, offering you a slice of the local life. After exploring Zakopane, descend to the Chocholow Thermal Pools. These geothermal pools, filled with healing waters, offer the perfect end to your adventure-packed day. Immerse yourself in this rejuvenating experience before your comfortable return journey to Krakow.
Tourists relaxing in a thermal spa with snowy Zakopane mountains in the background.
Cable car in Zakopane forest during Krakow full-day trip.
Thermal spa with mountain views in Zakopane, Poland, part of a full-day trip from Krakow.
Tourists relaxing in a thermal spa with snowy Zakopane mountains in the background.
Cable car in Zakopane forest during Krakow full-day trip.
Tourists relaxing in a thermal spa with pools and slides in Zakopane, Poland, surrounded by scenic mountains.
What to bring
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Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
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Pack a waterproof jacket for a weather-ready kit, a warm hat, gloves, a scarf, and sturdy, non-slip footwear suitable for snow and ice; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
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Bring along a swimsuit, towels, flip-flops, and shower gel.
What’s not allowed
- Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to pregnant women and guests with mobility impairments.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users and prams/strollers.
Additional information
- From October 20 to October 30, 2025, the Chochołowskie Thermal Pools will be closed for renovation. During this time, the tour will continue as planned, with a relaxing visit to Gorący Potok Thermal Pools instead.
Bacowka Cheese Hut in a mountain meadow with wood stacks and clear sky.
Wooden hut in Zakopane with traditional cheese display and carved figure.
Tourists relaxing in a thermal spa with pools and slides in Zakopane, Poland, surrounded by scenic mountains.
Bacowka Cheese Hut in a mountain meadow with wood stacks and clear sky.
Wooden hut in Zakopane with traditional cheese display and carved figure.
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