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: 2026-10-26T07:45:00
End: 2026-10-26T18:45:00
Location: Krakow

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
1 hr 30 min
1. Traditional village
20 min
Glimpse into life in the Polish mountains in a traditional village with wooden cottages and quiet streets.
2. Chocholow
30 min
15 min
3. Zakopane
2 hr
1 attraction
4. Gubalowka Hill Funicular
Tickets included
40 min
30 min
5. Chocholow Thermal Baths
Tickets included
3 hr
1 hr 30 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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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.

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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