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: 2025-10-24T09:00:00
End: 2025-10-24T20:30:00
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

Open today

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

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

Round-trip hotel transfers from Krakow (option based)

Meeting point pick-up from Krakow (option based)

English-speaking guide

Written guidebooks in other languages

Visit to the Chocholow wooden village

Smoked cheese and Polish vodka tasting

Funicular ticket to the top of Gubalowka Mountain

Chocholow Thermal Baths entry ticket

Entry to the sauna area (available at an additional cost)

TOTAL DURATION11 hours
FIRST DEPARTURETraditional village
LAST DEPARTURETraditional village
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
Luisa
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
This tour is great! Our guide Karolina and Philip the driver, showed us the most beautiful things the region has to offer, beautiful places with a unique charm. This experience allowed us to get to know Zakopane in its gastronomy and culture. The Chocholow hot springs are very relaxing, I recommend them 100%. I recommend that to go there you should wear comfortable shoes and clothes, as well as a warm coat according to the season.
Juan
Mar 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Places visited, landscapes and organization
Maria
Feb 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything from knowing the vehicle and driver that was coming for us to the great laugh we had with Kuba. Only disappointment was the thermal baths but nothing to do with yourselves. We had been to thermal baths in Budapest that were so much better and hotter. The Tetra mountain was fantastic. If we return to Krakow we will definitely book with yourselves again
Shane
Feb 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The ease of booking was great and was kept informed about the upcoming trip , our guide Simon was so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for him.
Aiveen
Feb 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Unreal experience. Fun and informative

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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