Guided Tours

From Kraków: Full-Day Trip to Zakopane with Chochołów Thermal Spa, Cable Car & Transfers

Name: From Kraków: Full-Day Trip to Zakopane with Chochołów Thermal Spa, Cable Car & Transfers
Start: 2026-03-04T08:30:00
End: 2026-03-04T20:00:00
Location: Kraków

Thermal pools with steam rising, surrounded by snow, in Zakopane.

Indoor pool area with lounge chairs and forest view at Chochołów Thermal Spa.

Outdoor hot bath pool with steam rising, part of Zakopane tour experience.

Cable car in Zakopane forest during Krakow full-day trip.

Duration

11 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

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4.6/5

(112)

Anna

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Last Saturday I joined a day trip from Kraków to Zakopane, including the Chochołów thermal baths and a cable car ride in the Tatra Mountains area. The experience was truly enjoyable, mainly thanks to our tour leader and guide Kaja. She took great care of the group and made us feel welcomed and relaxed throughout the entire day. The trip was enriched with traditional music, local legends, and interesting stories about the region. We also had the chance to taste grilled sheep’s cheese and enjoy a few traditional drinks at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, which added a very authentic touch to the experience. Our guide was warm, engaging, and highly professional. Overall, it was a very positive and well organized experience that I would definitely recommend.

Elena

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Tour guide is really nice. They are knowledgeable and the transport is comfortable. The organisation of the trip is excellent. Scenery is great and would recommend visiting those villages. Great vodka and cheese tasting. The only reason for the four stars is that the thermal baths are extremely overcrowded and it feels more like a public pool rather than relaxing spa, although I appreciate that there were some areas for 16 and 18+. Would recommend but don't expect a relaxing or romantic thermal bath experience.

Nikoleta

Jan 2026

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I looooved the thermal baths and Zakopane was very nice, the vodka tasting was really nice but I didn't like the cheese personally. It was one piece of small cheese and 3 flavored vodka that we tasted, the only con was the bus didn't have heating so it was kinda cold there 🥶 other than that everything was amazing

Enjoy a guided full-day trip from Kraków to Zakopane with a bilingual guide, round-trip transfers in an AC bus, and a multilingual guidebook.

Unwind for 3 hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths: relax in geothermal pools, slides, and spa zones with stunning Tatra mountain views.

Ride the Gubałówka cable car for panoramic vistas, then explore Zakopane’s lively streets and unique highlander culture.

Savor a cheese and local vodka tasting in a traditional wooden village, capturing the authentic flavors of the region.

Choose between pickup and drop-off from a central meeting point, or hotel pickup, as per your convenience.

Full-day trip from Krakow to Zakopane

Pickup and drop-off at a central meeting point (as per option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (as per option selected)

English and Polish guide

Multilingual guidebook in 20+ languages

Modern AC vehicle with a professional driver

Visit to Chochołów wooden village

Gubałówka funicular round-trip ticket

3 hours at Chocholow thermal baths

Access to geothermal pools, slides, spa zones

Cheese and local vodka tasting in Highlander village

Food and drinks (except cheese and vodka tasting)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Elena
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Tour guide is really nice. They are knowledgeable and the transport is comfortable. The organisation of the trip is excellent. Scenery is great and would recommend visiting those villages. Great vodka and cheese tasting. The only reason for the four stars is that the thermal baths are extremely overcrowded and it feels more like a public pool rather than relaxing spa, although I appreciate that there were some areas for 16 and 18+. Would recommend but don't expect a relaxing or romantic thermal bath experience.
Katie
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The trip overall was really good. Got to see and taste some of the polish culture and visit the town before hitting the thermal baths. Fab host. Would highly recommend. Definetely my favourite excursion. Will be back in the future. People were so friendly and welcoming. X
Lily
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Our tour guide Haroune was amazing - so helpful and lovely. The baths however were extremely overcrowded and not relaxing
Kizzie
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Baths were great, views from the top of the mountain were lovely.
Melissa
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Kacper was amazing! The trio was the best day of the holiday

Experience the best of southern Poland in one day: cable car to Gubałówka, Zakopane town, and 3 hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths.

Getting started

Begin your day at a central meeting point in Kraków, where your guide will greet you and confirm your booking, or hotel pickup, as per the option you select. After a quick check-in, board a modern, air-conditioned vehicle and receive a brief overview of the day’s itinerary before departure.

What to expect

This full-day itinerary covers the region’s highlights, blending scenic landscapes, local culture, and wellness. Travel from Kraków to the Tatra Mountains, stopping at traditional villages and Zakopane’s lively center, with expert guidance throughout.

Features

Chochołów wooden village: Explore a historic highlander village with original wooden houses, offering insight into local traditions and photo opportunities.

Cheese and vodka tasting: Sample regional sheep’s cheese and local vodka in a highlander setting, connecting you to authentic Polish flavors.

Gubałówka cable car: Ride the funicular for panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane, a must-see perspective on the region.

Chocholow Thermal Baths: Spend 3 hours relaxing in geothermal pools, slides, and spa zones—renowned for their wellness benefits and mountain views.

Multilingual guidance: Benefit from a live English/Polish guide and a guidebook in 20+ languages, ensuring you get the most from each stop.

What to bring

Swimwear

Towel

Flip-flops

Cash

What’s not allowed

Alcohol and drugs

Accessibility

Not suitable for wheelchair users

Additional information

The time given in your reservation is approximate. The exact pickup time will be confirmed the evening before your tour (between 07:30AM – 09:00AM).

Your pickup point may change due to pedestrian-only zones or limited parking. You will be contacted the day before your tour with final details.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.