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

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

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4.6/5

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Anna Ferrara

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.
IRYNA MANZHELIEIEVA

Iryna

Dec 2025
Verified booking
Thank you very much for the tour. First of all, I would like to note the organization—everything was thought out to the smallest detail, down to the minute. We had time to enjoy the incredible views of the Tatra Mountains, try mountain cheese and alcohol, visit wooden houses, walk around Zakopane, ride the funicular, have lunch, and end the evening relaxing in the thermal springs. Against the backdrop of the winter cold in the mountains, this made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you very much.
Nikoleta Theodorou

Nikoleta

Jan 2026
Verified booking
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

    Anna Ferrara

    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.
    Tifanie BALANOWSKI

    Tifanie

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    We loved our trip to highlander country! Our guide Kaja was great and we enjoyed learning more about the traditions of the highlanders. We would 100% recommend this tour as a must!
    ASIMAKOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS

    Asimakopoulos

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    It was a very nice trip we recommend. Our guide was very kind and helpful he suggested us very cool place with nice food . But there was no heating inside the bus.
    Nikoleta Theodorou

    Nikoleta

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    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
    Mhairi Thomson

    Mhairi

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    Tour guide kacper was amazing,
  • 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.

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