Zakopane Day Trip from Krakow with Tatra Mountains & Thermal Baths
Ride a scenic mountain cable car and sample regional cheese with included round-trip hotel transfers
Highlander culture and alpine scenery come together on this full day adventure through the Tatra Mountains. Begin with hotel pick up, then visit the historic timber houses of Chochołów followed by a tasting of oscypek cheese at a traditional shepherd's hut. Witness local woodcarving traditions in a folk studio then head to Zakopane for a bit of resort life. The tour continues up the mountain by cable car for breathtaking vistas and concludes with a soak in the Chochołów thermal baths.
What You Get With This Tour
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Summit the Highlands & soak in the springs
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Hotel pickup and drop off
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Round-trip transport from Krakow
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Guided tour of Chochołów’s wooden village
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Gubałówka cable car tickets
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3-hour Chochołów thermal baths entry ticket
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Oscypek cheese tasting at a Bacówka shepherd’s hut
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Guide tips
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Food and drink
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at your Krakow hotel or apartment
Meet your guide during pick up at your accommodation and depart by comfortable transport into southern Poland. As the city fades, the Podhale region, or “Polish Highlands” begins and the Tatra Mountains start to frame the horizon. -
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Walk Chochołów’s preserved wooden village
Arrive into Chochołów, stroll past the timber houses and learn how highlander families built and maintained this distinctive architecture. Along the way, your guide points out details that make the village feel unchanged by time. -
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Taste oscypek at a Bacówka shepherd’s hut
Stop at a traditional rustic shepherd’s hut, a Bacówka, to sample smoked oscypek, the region’s salty sheep-cheese specialty. Your guide explains how it’s made and what sets traditional mountain cheese apart before you continue toward Zakopane. -
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Browse Podhale folk art at a sculpture studio
Step inside a local folk sculpture studio to see woodcarving up close. Learn how mountain motifs and everyday life become detailed figures, then take time to look over handmade pieces before moving on. -
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Explore Krupówki Street in Zakopane
Next, arrive in Zakopane, known as “the winter capital of Poland” and head to Krupówki Street, the town’s main promenade of stalls and restaurants. Use free time to shop for souvenirs, grab a bite, and enjoy the alpine resort atmosphere. -
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Ride the cable car up Gubałówka
Continue with a cable car ride to Gubałówka mountain ridge for panoramic views over Zakopane and the Tatra range. From the top, your guide helps you spot key peaks and the best photo angles before heading down. -
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Soak at Chochołów Thermal Baths
Lastly, change into swimwear and use your 3-hour entrance ticket at the Chochołów thermal baths. Alternate warm pools and cooler dips, unwind with mountain scenery, and reset after a full day of stops and walking. -
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Your tour ends at your Krakow hotel or apartment
Relax on the return drive to Krakow and get dropped off at your accommodation. You finish the day with Zakopane views, a taste of regional cheese, and a calmer pace after the soothing thermal baths of Chochołów.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Weather Advisory: This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Children and Infants: Infant seats are available. If your child is less than 150 cm or 4’11” tall, please inform the supplier so a child seat can be arranged.
Please Note: You will be informed of the exact start time at least one or two days before the tour.
Hotel pickup & drop off: Hotel pick up and drop off is included on this tour. Please contact us immediately after booking your hotel information, so we can make the proper arrangements with our partners. You can also include this information in the "Additional Notes" section of your booking. Hotel pick up and drop off cannot be included if the proper information is not provided.
Check in: Please be ready at your accommodation at least 10 minutes in advance so the group can depart on time.
Your 11-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Door-to-door transportation from Krakow
Guided tour of Chochołów’s wooden village
Oscypek cheese tasting at a Bacówka shepherd’s hut
Folk sculpture studio visit
Free time in Zakopane
Round-trip cable car ticket to Gubałówka Mountain
Chochołów thermal baths entry ticket (3 hours)
Maximum group size of 15
What to bring:
Government-issued ID or passport
Comfortable walking shoes
Comfortable clothes
Swimwear
Towel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes. Kids can join, and infant seats are available. If your child is under 150 cm, or 4’11” tall, share that after booking so the proper child seat can be arranged.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us before booking so you can confirm what to expect.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
No. Lunch and drinks aren’t included, but you’ll have time to buy food during the day.
Does this tour run in bad weather?
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
