Tatra National Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Krakow: Zakopane, Tatra Mountains & Thermal Baths Tour

1. From Krakow: Zakopane, Tatra Mountains & Thermal Baths Tour

Get back to nature on a day trip to the Tatra Mountains. Discover the ski resort village of Zakopane, soak in the thermal baths of the village of Chochołów, and ride the cable car to Gubałówka mountain. Following pickup from your hotel in Krakow, journey into the Tatra Mountains to experience the pristine nature of the highest mountain range in Poland. Get breathtaking views of the Tatra Mountains on the way to Krupowki Street, Zakopane's commercial heart with lots of shops and restaurants serving local cuisine. Ride the cable car to take in breathtaking views. Then, explore the village of Chochołów. See the old-fashioned wooden houses as you walk through the village. Visit a Bacówka (Shepard's hut) to sample some salty oscypek cheese. Peruse local art at a unique folk sculpture studio. Go for a dip in the warm soothing waters of the Chochołów thermal baths. Let water that is straight from Wysoki Wierch mountain relieve your tension and refresh you. Take in mountain views as you soak in the water.

From Krakow: Slovakia Treetop Walk, Zakopane & Thermal Spa

2. From Krakow: Slovakia Treetop Walk, Zakopane & Thermal Spa

Discover the beauty of the Pieniny National Park on this day trip from Krakow. Marvel at stunning views as you stroll with a bird's-eye-view on the Bachledka Treetop Trail.  Be picked up from your Krakow hotel in a climate controlled bus. Relax on the drive through the Polish countryside on the way to the Bachledova Valley in Slovakia. Stop at the start of the 1234-meter long Bachledka Treetop Trail. Walk on a trail that is 24 meters above the ground with a 32-meter high observation tower. Take in views from this position in the heart of the majestic forests of the Pieniny National Park. View the Belianske Tatras and learn about the animals and plants that are unique to the area. Purchase a nice lunch in Zakopane, then walk down Krupowki and enjoy the unique ambiance at the heart of the Tatra Mountains. Finish your day on a relaxing note and plunge into the hot springs in Chochołow Thermal Spa, before driving back to Krakow.

Dunajec River Gorge and Zakopane: Full-Day Trip from Krakow

3. Dunajec River Gorge and Zakopane: Full-Day Trip from Krakow

Travel from Krakow to the Dunajec River Gorge and Tatra Mountains, the most picturesque tourist attractions in southern Poland, on a 12-hour excursion. Marvel at the beauty of the gorge, featured on UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in Poland. Wooden raft trips have been offered since the early 19th century, when customers were guests of the nearby Niedzica and Czorsztyn castles. Your raft trip begins in the village of Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty and ends in the resort town of Szczawnica, 18 kilometers downstream. Enjoy a restaurant lunch at your own expense after rafting. Continue to Zakopane to ride a rail car to admire the Tatra Mountains from the peak of Gubalowka.

Tatra Mountains and Zakopane Full-Day Trip from Krakow

4. Tatra Mountains and Zakopane Full-Day Trip from Krakow

Zakopane is known as the winter capital of Poland and is its local premier mountain resort. Located just 120 kilometers away from Krakow, picturesque Zakopane is a great place to visit at any time of the year. On this 8-hour trip you’ll see why Its natural scenery and local architectural style makes it one of the most popular destinations in Poland. Your itinerary will reflect your particular interests. For example, you might like to admire the beautiful scenery of the Tatra Mountains, enjoy a ride on the cable car up Gubalowka Mountain, check out the shops on Krupowki Street, and buy some traditional highland crafts at the local market. An English-speaking driver will be happy to advise you about the best spots in town.

Krakow: Hiking Adventure in Tatra Mountains & Thermal Baths

5. Krakow: Hiking Adventure in Tatra Mountains & Thermal Baths

Exploring Poland's highest mountains alone can be daunting for the first time. Avoid the worry of getting lost and travel to the Tatra Mountains safely. Start with a pickup from your hotel, apartment, or another place of your choice in Krakow. Then enjoy a picturesque drive towards Zakopane and your hiking starting point. Depending on the weather conditions and your choice, you can take an easy hike to Morskie Oko Lake or a moderate hike a bit higher to Gąsienicowy Lake. Both are with beautiful mind-blowing views. During your hike, you will have a chance to enjoy delicious Polish-style lunch in the mountain hut. After the hike in the afternoon, a pleasant reward is waiting for you. You will go to the biggest thermal pools in Poland with a view over the granite and limestone peaks of the Tatra Mountains.

Dunajec River Gorge Rafting and Tree Top Walk from Krakow

6. Dunajec River Gorge Rafting and Tree Top Walk from Krakow

Travel from Krakow to the Dunajec River Gorge and Tatra Mountains, the most picturesque tourist attractions in southern Poland, on a 12-hour excursion. Marvel at the beauty of the gorge, featured on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in Poland. Wooden raft trips have been offered since the early 19th century, when customers were guests of the nearby Niedzica and Czorsztyn castles. Your raft trip begins in the village of Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty and ends in the resort town of Szczawnica, 18 kilometers downstream. Enjoy a restaurant lunch to refuel after rafting. Continue on to Bachledova Valley in Slovakia to walk the 1234-meter-long Bachledka Treetop Trail, situated up to 24 meters above the ground and with a 32-meter high observation tower in the heart of majestic forests of the Pieniny National Park. Discover the unique nature of the Belianske Tatras to learn about many animals and plants that can be found only in a few places of the world.

From Krakow: Transfer & Admission to Bukovina Thermal Baths

7. From Krakow: Transfer & Admission to Bukovina Thermal Baths

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a day of relaxation and water play at the Termy BUKOVINA thermal bath complex and water park. Get picked up from your hotel in Kraków or head to the meeting point and enjoy a scenic drive to the village of Bukowina Tatrzańska at the base of the Tatra Mountains.   Enter the BUKOVINA Thermal Baths and experience an oasis of relaxation, nature, and fun. Venture into the complex's many indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Immerse yourself in the soothing thermal waters. The mineral-rich water is extracted from 2400 meters below the Earth's surface and regulated to temperatures of 30 to 38 degrees Celsius.    For deeper relaxation and health benefits, explore Termy BUKOVINA’s 8 saunas, which include traditional saunas, steam baths, and infrared cabins. Go down the waterslides for a thrill with the kids, or take advantage of all the comforts of a modern spa facility.  After a refreshing and rejuvenating day, your driver will take you back to your hotel or meeting point in Kraków in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

From Kraków: Zakopane Full Day Tour and Thermal Baths

8. From Kraków: Zakopane Full Day Tour and Thermal Baths

Visit Chocholow Traditional Wooden Village and sculptor hut with magical highlanders architecture. Visit Zakopane , lovely city located in the heavens of the Polish Tatra Mountains. On your journey here you’ll be able to spend a day exploring the wonders of these mountains. On your way you’ll visit the heart of Zakopane and it’s most famous street – Krupowki, where you can fully feel the atmosphere of the Polish mountains. Taste Polish traditional cheese " oscypek " , grilled by yourself in Scheepard Hut. Selfguided exploring Zakopane. Sculptor hut is closed on Sundays.

Zakopane: Tatra Mountains Full Day Tour from Krakow

9. Zakopane: Tatra Mountains Full Day Tour from Krakow

Discover Zakopane, Poland's skiing capital and most popular holiday destination. Depending on your preferences you can find different sets of attractions. Chose option which suit you best to see some of those amazing places. Visit Chocholow village, which features traditional wooden cottages erected by native highlanders many years ago. Look for the gorgeous and historically significant wooden chapels. Krupowki is Zakopane's main street. As you buy for souvenirs, interact with the locals and learn about village life. Enjoy the natural surroundings by taking a funicular ride up Gubalowka Mountain. The Tatra Mountain range may be seen from the mountain's summit. Enjoy in the soothing waters of the Chocholowska Baths, Podhale's largest thermal complex. Plunge into natural waters recovered from nearly 3,600 meters below ground and take in the breathtaking panoramic vistas.

From Krakow: Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains

10. From Krakow: Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains

Your day begins with pick-up from your hotel in Krakow, then a visit to the studio of a local folklore sculptor in Chochołów to admire the traditional Polish artworks and, if you're interested, buy some of the artist's works. The day will continue with an unforgettable funicular journey to the Gubałówka mountain, which stands at an impressive elevation of 1126m. Here, enjoy spectacular views of the Polish countryside. After a hike through the mountain peaks, head down to the charming town of Zakopane and walk along Krupówki street, which runs through the town’s center. Here, have a leisurely lunch break and enjoy one of the local delicacies, a traditional smoked cheese dish called Oscypek. After lunch, visit the monumental cemetery of Pęksowy Brzyzk, as well as The Tatra Mountains Museum and the museum of Zakopane Style of Architectural at Willa Koliba. You'll also get to see the Jaszczurówka Chapel, a classical example of Zakopane architecture. As the trip nears its end, your group will head back to Krakow, where you will be dropped off at a place of your preference.

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we have just came back from a wonderful trip to zacopane on a spectacular day, from the start we met Cuba a well mannered softly spoken young man who was very informative and attentive. we were picked up from our hotel at 8am and taken to a pretty village where Cuba gave us lots of information then to a cheese smokery to taste delicious polish cheese and vodka!! then off to Zacopane a pretty town with views to die for stopped for a wander and lunch then up the vehicular rail to the best views of the Tatra mountains a wee prosecco then off to the thermal spa, a great experience which left us so tired we had a wee nap on the way back to Krakow, a thoroughly enjoyable day with only 4 other dear visitors who were all lovely. very good value for money too.

Amazing experience! I highly recommend this trip if you are visiting Krakow. Kuba our guide was great! He was always with a good humour, super friendly and very helpful. We really loved the cheese tasting and the thermal baths were a very nice way to finish the trip.

The van was a bit cramped with 8 of us. But the trip and stops were amazing. It was definitely worth it and I would do it again. Our driver was good, but at each stop he smoked and I am allergic to smoke so it was a bit tough, as I was in the middle up front!

We would have preferred more time in Zakopane and less time in the baths. 3 hours is too much time in the baths we would of preferred 3 hours in Zakopane

Driver was very sweet and enthusiastic throughout the journey. Trip was relaxing and the view was breathtaking. Was worth the money in my opinion:)