Just a 2-hour drive from Krakow, Zakopane sits at the foot of the Tatra Mountains and is Poland’s winter capital for good reason. Whether you crave scenic landscapes, highlander culture, or thermal pools, a day trip packs in a memorable mountain experience.
This highland resort town is the cultural heart of the Tatra region. Walk along Krupowki Street to explore regional shops, cozy cafés, open-air markets, and street performers. Don’t miss the highlander cheese stalls and wooden souvenir stands.
Ride the funicular railway from central Zakopane to Gubalowka Hill. At the top, you’ll find panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains, a lively food and souvenir zone, and even ziplining or gravity scooters in warmer months.
Poland’s largest thermal spa, Chocholow features over 30 pools with varying temperatures, saltwater zones, hydro-massage jets, swim-up bars, and family-friendly slides. A separate healing zone uses natural sulfur and brine waters sourced from 3,600 meters underground.
This glacial lake lies at the base of Poland’s highest peak, Rysy, and is accessed via a scenic 2-hour walk or horse-drawn cart. It’s surrounded by rugged cliffs and is part of the Tatra National Park, great for hikers and nature lovers.
Some tours include a 1-hour guided ride through the snowy Tatra forests or off-road trails. You’ll receive helmets and gear, and a professional instructor leads the group through safe but exciting terrain with scenic mountain views.
This UNESCO-recognized village is home to traditional log houses built without nails, some over 200 years old. A stop here gives insight into authentic Goral architecture and craftsmanship, including local wood carving and sheepskin goods.
Located in Bialka Tatrzanska, Terma Bania features thermal pools with mountain views, saunas, and a large indoor-outdoor waterpark section. The "Relax Zone" is adults-only, while the "Fun Zone" is popular with families and kids.
Most day tours last 10 to 12 hours, including hotel pick-up, transport, time at key sites, and optional thermal bath visits.
Some operators offer semi-flexible tours where you can choose between thermal spas, snowmobile rides, or cultural stops. Check the booking page for upgrade options.
Not always. While some trips offer cheese or vodka tastings, most leave you time to grab a bite on Krupowki Street. Bringing snacks is also a good idea.
Yes, but check for specific activities. Thermal baths and village walks are more senior-friendly than snowmobile or quad rides.
Carry a reusable water bottle, sunblock or gloves (depending on season), snacks, camera, ID, and a swimsuit if your tour includes a spa stop.
Unwind at Poland’s largest thermal pool complex, featuring 30 pools and wellness zones
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to thermal bath for 3 hours (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line all-day access to thermal bath (as per option selected)
English and Polish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Round-trip hotel transfers from Krakow (as per option selected)
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Escape to Zakopane, Poland’s winter capital, for alpine charm, highlander culture, and natural thermal springs.
Inclusions
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
Exclusions
An exciting snowmobile chase with transfers from Zakopane, cheese tasting, and unwinding by the bonfire.
Inclusions
4-hour snowmobile tour in Tatra Mountains
Hotel transfers
English-speaking driver
Highlander cheese
Bonfire with food & drinks
Helmet
Balaclava
Gloves
Exclusions
A thrilling Zakopane adventure—snowmobile ride plus soothing Chocholow Thermal Pools access
Inclusions
Snowmobile tour in Zakopane
Round-trip hotel transfers
English-speaking driver
3-hour entry tickets to Chocholow Thermal Baths
Highlander cheese tasting
Bonfire with food & drinks
Helmet, balaclava & gloves
Exclusions
A scenic day trip from Krakow packed with mountain views, local culture, cheese, vodka & hot springs.
Inclusions
Transport by AC bus
English-speaking local guide
Gubalowka cable car round-trip ticket
Visit to Chocholow wooden village
Smoked highlander cheese and local vodka tasting
2.5-hour walk in Zakopane and Krupowki
2.5-hour skip-the-line ticket to the Terma Bania Thermal baths and hot springs
Guidebook in the language you chose
Pickup and drop-off (based on option selected)
Discover Zakopane’s mountain magic with cheese tasting, cable car rides, and village charm.
Inclusions
Full-day trip to Zakopane
Round-trip hotel transfers
Free time in Zakopane
Highlander cheese tasting
Regional alcohol tasting (option based)
Round-trip tickets for Gubalowka funicular (option based)
Viewpoint of the mountains (option based)
English-speaking driver and tour leader (option based)
Bilingual guide (option based)
Visit to Chochołow village (option based)
Wielka Krokiew ski jumping hill and regional bazar visit (option based)
Discover the best of Poland’s Tatra region with a full-day trip to Zakopane and Morskie Oko lake, including hotel pick-up.
Inclusions
Day trip to Morskie Oko & Zakopane
Professional English-speaking driver
Round-trip hotel transfers from Krakow
Round-trip funicular tickets
Entry tickets to Tatra National Park
Vodka & traditional cheese tasting
Experience the thrill of quad biking and unwind in Poland’s largest thermal pools—all in one day
Inclusions
Full-day tour of Zakopane from Krakow
Round-trip hotel transfers (option based)
Meeting point pick-up (option based)
English-speaking driver
Highlander cheese tasting
Helmet, balaclava & gloves
3-hour ticket for Chocholow Thermal Baths
Food and drinks
Exclusions
Inclusions
Half day trip from Krakow to Tatra Mountains
English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-offs in Krakow
Instructor to guide you on sled operations
Visit to the husky reserve
All necessary equipment
Dog-sledding ride (2km circuit)
Exclusions
Mountains, cheese, thermal baths & bonfire—all with the ease of hotel pickup and drop.
Inclusions
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.