Day Trips

Kraków to Zakopane Day Trip with Chochołów Thermal Spa, Cable Car & Transfers

Name: Kraków to Zakopane Day Trip with Chochołów Thermal Spa, Cable Car & Transfers
Start: 2026-01-23T09:00:00
End: 2026-01-23T20:30:00
Location: ZAKOPANE

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.

Bacowka Cheese Hut in a mountain meadow with wood stacks and clear sky.

Duration

11 hr - 11 hr 30 min

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

4.4/5

(1,409)

Rowan

Jan 2026

Verified booking

5/5

Lovely full day out with our guide Mirek and driver Stan. The admission was roughly £70pp - a very good price considering that this includes the seamless transfer from Krakow and back, multiple stops including a Chochołów village, cheese & vodka tasting, Zakopane (with funicular ride to Gubałówka mountain) and also the thermal baths (so much fun and great experience!). Breathtaking part of the world to see and visit, especially at this time of year in the snow. Mirek was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and funny. Would certainly recommend to people to book this trip for a full day outing! Dziękuję!

Kyla

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Amazing trip from start to finish. The pick up was easy. The stops for photo opportunities was picturesque, the vodka and cheese tasting was fun and such a great laugh as a group! Time spent in Zakopane with cable car was beautiful. Christmas lights and market were the highlight with views you'll remember forever! Thermal baths this time of year are a must do on this trip.. loved every second of our time here! Overall 10/10. Highly recommend!

Isabella

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The whole trip was so organised and well planed out. Kuba the guide was amazing, explained so much of every place we stopped out and very informative. He always also very funny and made us all laugh, a credit to the company. Would recommend this trip with Kuba to anyone who wants to visit all the good places. Thanks again from The Dayas family have a great New Year!

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.

Upgrade to enjoy personalized hotel transfers from your Krakow hotel for maximum convenience.

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

TOTAL DURATION11 hours
Start point
Krakow
90 min
1. Traditional village
20 min
2. Chocholow
30 min
Things to do
Oscypek cheese and local vodka
Included in price
15 min
3. Zakopane
2 hr
1 attraction
Highlights
Krupowki Street
45 min
4. Gubalowka Hill Funicular
Tickets included
40 min
30 min
5. Chocholow Thermal Baths
Tickets included
3 hr
90 min
End point
Krakow
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Rowan
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Lovely full day out with our guide Mirek and driver Stan. The admission was roughly £70pp - a very good price considering that this includes the seamless transfer from Krakow and back, multiple stops including a Chochołów village, cheese & vodka tasting, Zakopane (with funicular ride to Gubałówka mountain) and also the thermal baths (so much fun and great experience!). Breathtaking part of the world to see and visit, especially at this time of year in the snow. Mirek was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and funny. Would certainly recommend to people to book this trip for a full day outing! Dziękuję!
Isabella
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The whole trip was so organised and well planed out. Kuba the guide was amazing, explained so much of every place we stopped out and very informative. He always also very funny and made us all laugh, a credit to the company. Would recommend this trip with Kuba to anyone who wants to visit all the good places. Thanks again from The Dayas family have a great New Year!
Peio
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything is very well organized, you visit many areas and the bus stops very often so it is not heavy. Our guide Karolina was amazing, she helped us with everything and gave us lots of information. It is true that the time in Zakopane is a bit short but it is true that the day is not enough. I highly recommend it!
Mazur
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent day, between the fun activities, the exceptional guide and the thermal baths it was a memorable day for all of us. However, please be on time when we catch the bus as we had to wait a couple of minutes.
Dagmara
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great organisation, good timing and great communication. We were guided, informed and on time throughout the trip. Thank yoy

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.

Zakopane Thermal Baths

Monday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Sunday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm

Chocholow Thermal Baths

Monday	08:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Thursday	08:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Friday	08:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm
Sunday	08:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 10:00pm

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

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?

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.

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