Krakow Trip Overview
You will begin your day trip in the morning, at which point you will be picked up from your hotel. From there, enjoy a 2-hour drive to the lovely village of Zakopane.
After arriving in Zakopane, you’ll have 3 hours of free time to explore the village on your own. You can ride the funicular railway to the top of Gubałówka Mountain, try delicious Polish cuisine, or visit the local market to admire the creations of Polish craftsmen, which include the popular local smoked cheese.
After visiting Zakopane, the driver will take you on a rafting trip along the Dunajec River. After about 2 hours of relaxing rafting down the Dunajec gorge, the driver will pick you up at the final marina, from where you will go back to Krakow. If you are interested and time permits, you can also visit the ruins of the Niedzica castle, which is beautifully located on Lake Czorsztyn.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Krakow, Poland
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Krakow, Southern Poland, Poland
You will begin your day trip in the morning, at which point you will be picked up from your hotel. From there, enjoy a 2-hour drive to the lovely village of Zakopane.
After arriving in Zakopane, you’ll have 3 hours of free time to explore the village on your own. You can ride the funicular railway to the top of Gubałówka Mountain, try delicious Polish cuisine, or visit the local market to admire the creations of Polish craftsmen, which include the popular local smoked cheese.
After visiting Zakopane, the driver will take you on a rafting trip along the Dunajec River. After about 2 hours of relaxing rafting down the Dunajec gorge, the driver will pick you up at the final marina, from where you will go back to Krakow. If you are interested and time permits, you can also visit the ruins of the Niedzica castle, which is beautifully located on Lake Czorsztyn.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Krakow, Krakow, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
Your tour will begin with transport from Krakow. Pickup by minivan from a pre-determined place (hotel or other place that you choose) at a specified date and time. Transport takes about 2 hours.
Stop At: Zakopane, Zakopane, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
Visit Zakopane and Polish mountains. Experience a unique style of architecture, clothes, and food. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Polish mountains from the cable car. See the ski jumps of the World Championship. Visit the historic wooden village. Learn the secrets of the traditional production of smoked sheep cheese called “Oscypek” made only in these areas.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Krupowki Street, Zakopane Poland
The representative street promenade located in the centre of Zakopane, constantly bustling, vibrant with life, full of tourists and all sorts of attractions. It is in this place that elegant restaurants serving both superb regional cuisine as well as elaborate dishes are situated. One may also find here eating places, pubs, all kinds of shops, institutions and street stalls selling souvenirs and oscypki.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gubalowka, Zakopane Poland
Gubałówka (1126 m above sea level) is a frequent destination for many tourists coming to Zakopane, both in summer and winter. The lower station of the Gubałówka railway is located on the extension of Krupówki street. A comfortable wagon with a glass roof allows you to fully enjoy the beautiful panorama of the Tatras. Gubałówka peak dominates over Zakopane and is the city’s guardian.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Pieniny National Park, Ul. Jagiellonska 107B, Szczawnica 34-450 Poland
Explore the breathtaking mountain scenery of Pieniny National Park on a private full-day tour from Krakow. This unique mountain range is known for its rocky ridges and spectacular gorges.
Stop At: Dunajec Gorge, Poland
Rafting on the Dunajec is the undisputed hit of Pieniny – the most famous attraction of this area, known throughout Poland. The rafting route along the Dunajec river leads through extremely picturesque corners, which create a breakthrough here and invade the rocks of the Pieniny National Park, giving great views. Pleasure lasts about 2 hours, and tourists travel by rafts of 5 canoes connected together and padded with spruce or fir branches.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Niedzica Castle (Zamek w Niedzicy), Osiedle Zamek, Niedzica 34-001 Poland
Extremely charmingly located castle in Niedzica is located by the Czorsztyn Lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Krakow, Krakow, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
After completing the tour, you will be taken to a designated place in Krakow. It is a full-day trip of about 11-12 hours including transport.
