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from $24
Most reviewed
Krakow-Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese and Vodka
Funicular, 3-hour baths ticket and cheese and vodka tasting all included, with 2 hours free in Zakopane.
Check AvailabilityZakopane Tours from Krakow: Thermal Baths, Snowmobiles and Sleigh Rides
Ride the Gubałówka funicular above the Tatras, soak in the outdoor thermal pools at Chochołów, then race a snowmobile or ride a horse-drawn sleigh to a bonfire. These Zakopane tours start from $19, and each card shows the pickup, the length and what the price covers: the baths ticket, the funicular, the snowmobile fee.
From $19
day trip from Krakow with the funicular
9-11 hours
a Zakopane day trip from Krakow
3 hours
in the Chochołów thermal pools on a baths tour
Quick answer Which Zakopane tour to book
Zakopane tours from Krakow run 9-11 hours and start from $19, or from $24 when the Chochołów thermal baths are in the price. Most day trips include the Gubałówka funicular and a tasting of cheese and vodka. Snowmobile rides, Morskie Oko park tickets and lunch are often extra, so read the "price covers" line on each card. The Gubałówka funicular is closed for its autumn inspection from 16 to 27 November, with replacement buses to the top.
Key takeaways
- The pick: Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka, $24, 11 hours, 4.8 from 11,531 reviews. It covers Krakow pickup, the funicular, 3 hours at the baths and the tasting. See the card
- Baths in the price or not: three day trips at $24 include a 3-hour ticket, while the day trips from $19 have no baths. Compare the thermal baths tours
- Snowmobile tours add a ride of 400 PLN per vehicle, paid in cash on site, on top of the tour price. See the snowmobile tours
- Morskie Oko trips differ on the Tatra National Park ticket, which is in two prices and extra on the third. See the Morskie Oko trips
Zakopane Tours from Krakow and Zakopane
Prices are per person as each listing gives them, and the booking platform handles payment and cancellation. The grid runs from Zakopane day trips with the thermal baths and evening baths trips, through day trips without the baths, snowmobile tours and Morskie Oko trips, to horse-drawn sleigh rides and Dunajec rafting. The table below shows what each price covers.
from $24
Most reviewed
from $24
Krakow-Zakopane Tour: Cable Car, Hot Springs, Cheese and Vodka
Highest rating of the Krakow day trips with funicular, 3-hour baths ticket and tasting included.
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from $24
Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Cheese and Vodka
Funicular, 3-hour baths ticket and cheese and vodka tasting included, with about 2 hours free in Zakopane.
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from $50.55
No sightseeing
Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths, Start from Krakow
Evening-only baths run with a 3-hour pass and no sightseeing, from a central Krakow meeting point.
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from $58
Evening
Kraków: Twilight Thermal Baths
Evening-only baths run from central Krakow with a 3-hour ticket, wheelchair accessible, no sightseeing stops.
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from $20
Lowest price
From Krakow: Zakopane, Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Day Trip
The lowest price here for a Zakopane day trip with funicular included, but no thermal baths.
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from $19
From Krakow: Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car
Among the lowest prices for a Zakopane day trip with funicular included, but without thermal baths.
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from $19.50
Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Tour from Krakow
One of the cheapest Zakopane day tours, with a cable car ticket and small group of up to 15, but no baths.
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from $152
Private
Krakow: Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Private Full-Day Tour
A private vehicle and host with funicular tickets and lunch included, wheelchair accessible, in 9 hours.
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from $50
Most reviewed
Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire and Hot Springs Tour
Snowmobile or quad ride, bonfire and 3 hours at the baths in one day, but the 400 PLN ride fee is paid in cash.
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from $20
Krakow: Zakopane, Hot Springs, Snowmobiles and Bonfire Tour
Two options on one listing, classic Zakopane or a snowmobile and bonfire, both finishing at Terma Bania with the ticket included.
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from $50
From Krakow: Snowmobile Adventure, Zakopane and Thermal Baths
Snowmobile ride plus Zakopane and baths in one day, with a 5.0 rating, but the 400 PLN ride fee is cash on site.
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from $22
From Zakopane
Zakopane: Extreme Snowmobile Ride with Bonfire and Transfers
The lowest-priced snowmobile outing here, but the optional ride costs 400 PLN per vehicle in cash and the bonfire is mornings only.
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from $75
Choose your option
From Krakow: Morskie Oko Lake, Choose Your Experience
Four Morskie Oko options from Krakow, rated 5.0, but park fees and meals are not in the price.
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from $163
Park ticket included
From Krakow: Morskie Oko Lake Tour in the Tatra Mountains
A Krakow hotel pickup to the Morskie Oko trail with the park entrance included, but no guide and no meals.
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from $30
From Zakopane
Zakopane: Morskie Oko Trailhead Transfer and Tatra Park Ticket
Transfer plus the Tatra park ticket with a fast pass, so you skip the queue and walk the 8 km trail yourself.
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from $90
Most reviewed
Zakopane: Chochołowska Valley Sleigh Ride with Bonfire
A 1-hour sleigh ride plus a 1-hour bonfire with sausages and tea, with carriages instead if snow is short.
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from $85
VIP Chochołowska Valley Horse Sleigh from Zakopane
Smaller 4-5 seat sleighs with unlimited bonfire food and drinks, though the activity runs in Polish.
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from $158
From Krakow
From Krakow: Zakopane Sleigh Ride Trip in Chochołów Valley
A Krakow pickup combining Zakopane free time, a 1-hour sleigh ride and a bonfire feast, for small or private groups.
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from $122.94
Most reviewed
Krakow: Traditional Dunajec River Rafting with Mountain Chairlift
Dunajec rafting for 1.5 hours with Czorsztyn Castle and a Palenica chairlift, all tickets included, but it runs to Szczawnica and not Zakopane.
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from $141.16
With Zakopane
Full-Day Dunajec Rafting and Zakopane Tour from Krakow
Dunajec raft and Gubałówka funicular in one day with all admissions included, and wheelchair accessible.
Check AvailabilityWhich Zakopane Tour Suits Whom
Prices and what they cover come from each listing, per person. The four snowmobile tours show the 400 PLN per vehicle ride on top, paid in cash on site.
| Tour | Best for | Length | Book | Price | Price covers |
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| Cable Car and Baths | Classic day, most reviewed | 11 hours | Check Availability | $24 | Pickup, funicular, 3-hour baths, tasting |
| Cable Car and Hot Springs | Classic day, top rated | 11 hours | Check Availability | $24 | Pickup, funicular, 3-hour baths ticket, tasting |
| Thermal Springs and Cable Car | Classic day, flexible length | 7-11 hours | Check Availability | $24 | Pickup, funicular, baths ticket, tasting |
| Evening Chochołów Baths | Baths only, evening | 7 hours | Check Availability | $50.55 | Evening transfer, 3-hour baths ticket |
| Twilight Thermal Baths | Baths only, evening | 6.5 hours | Check Availability | $58 | Evening transfer, 3 hours at baths |
| Gubałówka Day Trip | Zakopane without baths | 9 hours | Check Availability | $20 | Pickup, funicular, oscypek tasting |
| Tatra Cable Car Tour | Cheapest day trip | 9 hours | Check Availability | $19 | Pickup, funicular, cheese and spirits tasting |
| Tatra Mountains Tour | Hotel pickup, no baths | 8-9 hours | Check Availability | $19.50 | Hotel pickup, cable car, cheese tasting |
| Private Zakopane Day | Private car, small groups | 9 hours | Check Availability | $152 | Private car, cable car tickets, tasting, lunch |
| Snowmobiles and Hot Springs | Snow ride plus baths | 10 hours | Check Availability | $50 + 400 PLN ride | Pickup, instructor, gear, bonfire, baths ticket |
| Terma Bania and Snowmobiles | Snow ride, Terma Bania | 10-11 hours | Check Availability | $20 + 400 PLN ride | Pickup, Terma Bania ticket, tasting |
| Snowmobile and Thermal Baths | Snow ride plus baths | 11 hours | Check Availability | $50 + 400 PLN ride | Pickup, Chochołów village, tasting, baths ticket |
| Snowmobile Ride and Bonfire | Short ride from Zakopane | 3-4 hours | Check Availability | $22 + 400 PLN ride | Hotel pickup, helmet, gloves, tasting, bonfire |
| Morskie Oko Day Trip | Lake from Krakow | 11-13 hours | Check Availability | $75 | Pickup, transport to trailhead |
| Morskie Oko Lake Tour | Lake, park ticket in price | 9 hours | Check Availability | $163 | Hotel pickup, park entrance |
| Morskie Oko Transfer | Lake from Zakopane | 6 hours | Check Availability | $30 | Trailhead transfer, park ticket |
| Chochołowska Sleigh Ride | Kulig from Zakopane | 3 hours | Check Availability | $90 | Sleigh ride, bonfire, sausages, tea, music |
| VIP Horse Sleigh Ride | Kulig, Polish-language | 3 hours | Check Availability | $85 | Minibus, 1-hour sleigh ride, bonfire |
| Sleigh Ride from Krakow | Kulig day from Krakow | 6.5-7 hours | Check Availability | $158 | Pickup, 1-hour sleigh ride, bonfire feast |
| Dunajec Rafting and Chairlift | Rafting plus castle | 11-12 hours | Check Availability | $122.94 | Pickup, raft, chairlift, castle entry |
| Dunajec Rafting and Zakopane | Rafting plus funicular | 11 hours | Check Availability | $141.16 | Pickup, rafting ticket, funicular ticket |
Which Zakopane Tour to Book
If You want the classic day with the baths
Book the most reviewed baths day, the top-rated version or the flexible-length one. All three include the funicular and a 3-hour baths ticket at $24.
If You only want the thermal baths, in the evening
Take the Chochołów baths trip at $50.55 or the twilight baths trip at $58. Neither one includes sightseeing in Zakopane.
If You want Zakopane without the baths, or a private car
The cheapest are the funicular day trip at $19, the Tatra tour with hotel pickup at $19.50 and the Gubałówka day trip at $20. For a private car there is the private day tour at $152.
If You want a snowmobile ride
Pick the snowmobile and hot springs day, the Terma Bania day or the Chochołów village day from Krakow. Or take the 3-4 hour ride from a Zakopane hotel. The ride is 400 PLN per vehicle in cash on top.
If You want to see Morskie Oko
The Krakow trip at $75 leaves the Tatra National Park ticket extra. The $163 tour has the park entrance in the price. The $30 transfer from Zakopane includes the park ticket.
If You want a horse-drawn sleigh ride
Choose the Chochołowska Valley ride at $90 or the 1-hour VIP ride at $85, both from Zakopane. From Krakow there is the sleigh trip at $158.
If You want the Dunajec gorge on a raft
Book the rafting day with the chairlift at $122.94 or the rafting and Zakopane day at $141.16. Both run 11-12 hours from Krakow.
Zakopane Tours in Six Decisions
Every Zakopane trip comes down to six choices, and each card below points to the page that settles it.
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Which tour
Most Zakopane day trips from Krakow run 9-11 hours and start from $19. The $24 trips include a 3-hour Chochołów baths ticket and the Gubałówka funicular.
Day trips from $19, baths trips $24
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When to go
January is the coldest month at -6.6°C and July the warmest at 20.4°C. The Gubałówka funicular closes from 16 to 27 November, with replacement buses to the top.
Coldest month: -6.6°C in January
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How to get there
The Pendolino train from Krakow takes 1 hour 57 minutes and the bus about 2 hours 10 minutes. A day tour does the transfer for you.
Train: 1 hour 57 minutes
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What it costs
A snowmobile ride adds 400 PLN per vehicle, paid in cash on site on top of the tour price. Sleigh rides cost $85 to $158 with the bonfire food in the price.
Snowmobile ride: 400 PLN per vehicle
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Who it suits
Walkers can take the 8 km asphalt road to Morskie Oko, about 2 to 2.5 hours each way. Anyone who prefers sitting down will like a sleigh ride of about 1 hour.
Morskie Oko: 8 km each way
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What to combine
Pair the Gubałówka funicular, a ride of about 3 minutes to 1,123 m, with an evening on Krupówki Street. Kasprowy Wierch reaches 1,987 m by cable car.
Kasprowy Wierch: 1,987 m
Zakopane, Explained
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A normal Tatra National Park entrance ticket costs 11 PLN.
Source: Tatra National Park
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A reduced Tatra National Park entrance ticket costs 5.50 PLN.
Source: Tatra National Park
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A normal 7-day Tatra National Park ticket costs 55 PLN.
Source: Tatra National Park
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A group ticket for up to 10 people costs 99 PLN at the normal rate and 49.50 PLN at the reduced rate.
Source: Tatra National Park
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Everyone entering the park on any trail must buy an entry ticket, either at the park entry points, online at tpn.gov.pl, or with the QR codes posted at the entrances.
Source: Tatra National Park
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An online entry ticket can be refunded or moved to another date until 12:00 on the day before the ticket date.
Source: Tatra National Park
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Children up to 7 years old, holders of the Large Family Card and permanent residents of Zakopane, Kościelisko, Poronin, Bukowina Tatrzańska and Biały Dunajec enter the park free with proof.
Source: Tatra National Park
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15% of entry fee revenue goes to the Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service TOPR.
Source: Tatra National Park
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In January Zakopane averages a high of -0.2°C (32°F) and a low of -6.6°C (20°F), with about 59 mm of precipitation (rain or snow, as water) over 12.1 days with 1 mm or more (ERA5 reanalysis, 1995-2024).
Source: Copernicus Climate Data Store
Which Zakopane Tours Include the Thermal Baths?
Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka, Zakopane Tour with Cable Car, Hot Springs and Tasting and Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Cheese and Vodka carry a 3-hour ticket for the Chochołów thermal baths in their $24 price, while the evening trips Chochołów Thermal Baths Trip from Krakow and Twilight Thermal Baths from Krakow are the baths alone. Every baths trip and all four pools are compared on Zakopane thermal baths.
Baths Tours Side by Side
This table lines up the tours that include a thermal baths ticket. Figures come from each listing, and the last column shows what you pay on the day beyond the tour price.
| Tour | Baths | Time in pools | Price | Extra on site |
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| Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka | Chochołów | 3 hours | $24 | None stated |
| Zakopane Tour with Cable Car, Hot Springs and Tasting | Chochołów | 3 hours | $24 | None stated |
| Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Cheese and Vodka | Chochołów | 3 hours | $24 | Towel, pool bar food and drinks |
| Chochołów Thermal Baths Trip from Krakow | Chochołów | 3 hours | $50.55 | Towel 10 PLN, Olympic pool 20 PLN, VIP area and non-textile saunas 50 PLN |
| Twilight Thermal Baths from Krakow | Chochołów | 3 hours | $58 | Towel 10 PLN, sauna show 40 PLN |
| Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire and Hot Springs | Chochołów | Up to 3 hours | $50 | Snowmobile or quad ride 400 PLN per vehicle, cash |
| Zakopane, Terma Bania Hot Springs and Snowmobiles | Terma Bania | 3 hours | $20 | Snowmobile option only: 400 PLN per vehicle, cash |
Chochołów, Bukovina or Terma Bania?
Chochołowskie Termy have almost 4,500 m2 of water surface and 52 pool troughs, with water at 32 to 38 degrees. The pools open Sunday to Thursday 9:00 to 22:00 and Friday to Saturday 9:00 to 23:00. In the low season, valid from 1 September to 24 December, a 3-hour adult ticket costs 95 PLN Monday to Thursday and 115 PLN Friday to Sunday. Evening entry after 19:00 costs 75 PLN and 95 PLN. Most of the tours above go here.
Termy Bukovina open 9:00 to 22:00 all week with water at 30 to 38 °C. The 3.5-hour adult ticket costs 89 PLN Monday to Thursday and 99 PLN Friday to Sunday in the low season. None of the baths tours above goes there.
Terma Bania in Białka Tatrzańska has 15 pool basins, slides over 300 m long in total and 2,400 m2 of water surface. It is open 9:00 to 22:00. A 2.5-hour Play Zone ticket costs from 73 PLN online. Zakopane, Terma Bania Hot Springs and Snowmobiles ends here. Without a tour, a Szos-Mig minibus runs from the Zakopane bus station to the stop for the baths.
What to Pack for the Pools
Bring swimwear, a towel and flip-flops. Zakopane Tour with Cable Car, Hot Springs and Tasting lists exactly those three, and Twilight Thermal Baths from Krakow adds that swimsuits and flip-flops are not provided. Towel rental at Chochołowskie Termy costs 10 PLN, and the evening trip Chochołów Thermal Baths Trip from Krakow sells towels on the spot too.
On Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka wear comfortable shoes for Chochołów and Krupówki and keep cash for extras. Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire and Hot Springs asks for warm clothing for the ride and cash in PLN, GBP, EUR or USD. The listing says mountains can be cooler than Krakow, so a jacket helps between the bus and the pools.
The Chochołowskie saunarium is a non-textile zone for guests aged 18 and over. Exceeding your paid time there costs 0.50 PLN per minute.
Sources: Chochołowskie Termy, Chochołowskie Termy, Termy Bukovina, Termy Bukovina, Terma Bania, Terma Bania, Terma Bania.
What Does a Zakopane Snowmobile or Sleigh Tour Cost?
Snowmobile tours cost from $20 to $50 from Krakow and $22 from Zakopane, and every one adds a ride fee of 400 PLN per vehicle for up to 2 people, paid in cash on site, while a sleigh ride starts at $85 with the bonfire food in the price. The rides themselves are on Zakopane snowmobile tours and kulig Zakopane sleigh rides.
Snowmobile Tours Compared
The table lists the four Zakopane snowmobile tours, the price per person, the ride fee that comes on top and what the price covers. The ride fee and the cash rule come from each listing.
The ride itself lasts about 1 hour on mountain trails. The snowmobile and baths tour calls it beginner-friendly and supplies helmet, balaclava and gloves. The Krakow snowmobile and baths tour opens with a 15-minute safety briefing and uses two-seater machines, so a pair shares one fee. The Zakopane snowmobile ride does not admit children under 5. When snow is short, the listings swap in quads or buggies.
| Tour | From | Price | Ride fee | Also covers |
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| Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire and Hot Springs | Krakow | $50 | 400 PLN per vehicle for up to 2 people, cash on site | Instructor, gear, bonfire food and drinks, 3-hour baths ticket |
| Zakopane, Terma Bania Hot Springs and Snowmobiles | Krakow | $20 | 400 PLN per vehicle for up to 2 people, cash on site | Terma Bania 3-hour ticket, tasting, cable car on the classic option |
| Snowmobile Adventure, Zakopane and Thermal Baths | Krakow | $50 | 400 PLN per two-seater, cash on site, towel 10 PLN | Chochołów village, cheese tasting, baths ticket |
| Extreme Snowmobile Ride with Bonfire from Zakopane | Zakopane | $22 | 400 PLN per two-person vehicle, cash only | Hotel pickup, helmet, gloves, tasting, morning bonfire |
Kulig: Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
A kulig is a horse-drawn sleigh ride, and all three listings run it in the Chochołowska Valley with a bonfire. The table shows the length, the price per person and what each price covers.
The VIP sleigh ride is run in Polish, according to its listing. Its sleighs seat 4-5 people. When snow is short, the Janosik Travel sleigh ride, the VIP ride and the sleigh ride trip from Krakow replace the sleigh with a horse-drawn carriage on wheels. The Janosik Travel listing announces the change one day ahead.
| Sleigh ride | From | Length | Price | Covers |
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| Chochołowska Valley Sleigh Ride with Bonfire | Zakopane | 3 hours | $90 | Sleigh ride, bonfire, sausages, highlander tea and music |
| VIP Chochołowska Valley Horse Sleigh Ride | Zakopane | 3 hours | $85 | Minibus, 1-hour sleigh ride, bonfire food and drinks |
| Zakopane Sleigh Ride Trip from Krakow | Krakow | 6.5-7 hours | $158 | 1-hour sleigh ride, bonfire feast, tastings |
When Is There Snow?
Nobody can promise snow. The Copernicus ERA5 climate data for 1995-2024 shows December with a high of 0.9°C (34°F) and a low of -5.1°C (23°F), and 53 mm of precipitation. January averages -0.2°C (32°F) at best and -6.6°C (20°F) at night, with 59 mm. February runs from -5.6°C (22°F) to 1.5°C (35°F), with 62 mm. March warms to 4.6°C (40°F) by day, with 63 mm.
The listings call the snowmobile season winter and the sleigh season winter and snow dependent. Their fallback is quads, buggies or a carriage on wheels.
Source: Copernicus Climate Data Store.
The Honest Small Print
Every Zakopane tour has limits. Here they are before you pay.
- Every snowmobile tour adds the ride at 400 PLN per vehicle, paid in cash on site, on top of the tour price, as on Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire and Hot Springs.
- The Morskie Oko Lake Day Trip from Krakow leaves the Tatra National Park ticket to you.
- Lunch is not in the price of the $24 baths day trips such as Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka.
- The VIP Chochołowska Valley Horse Sleigh Ride is run in Polish.
- The evening baths trips, such as Twilight Thermal Baths from Krakow, include no sightseeing in Zakopane, and a towel costs 10 PLN on site.
- Sleigh rides switch to a horse-drawn carriage on wheels when there is not enough snow, as on Chochołowska Valley Sleigh Ride with Bonfire.
Check Dates on the Pick
The pick is the Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka: 11 hours, $24 per person, Free cancellation 24h. Pick a date to see the live times.
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What Travellers Say
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11,531 reviews on GetYourGuide for Krakow-Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese and Vodka
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
This was an excellent tour Fabian our guide was very good. He spoke clearly and was very knowledgeable. It was a great excursion out of the city
Robyn · November 14, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
Amazing trip to Zakopane Matt our guide was exceptional so friendly & informative. Our driver was lovely too.
Debbie · November 14, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Zakopane Tour with Cable Car, Hot Springs and Tasting
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
Absolutely lovely tour guide, kacpero was very friendly and funny, even shared his own cheese couldn’t have asked for a better guide
Sabina · November 10, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Cheese and Vodka
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
The tour guide was amazing! He was so helpful and very enthusiastic, he gave us all clear instructions on the way there and back and whilst we pulled up at the thermal bath, and was friendly throughout.
Kelsey · November 7, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Twilight Thermal Baths from Krakow
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
Pawel was a brilliant driver and very informative about everything that we were doing would book again !
Peter · November 12, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Zakopane, Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Day Trip
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
Great day trip from Krakow with a wonderful guide, Bart. He was excellent with communication, a very safe driver, and a really good source of information about our trip destinations as well as Krakow. I highly recommend this activity!
Rosemary · November 13, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
Karol made our trip so easy and enjoyable, he told us all about the local history and then he suggested we go to a restaurant for Dinner .
Lee · May 8, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Private Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Day Tour
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
great experience, would recommend to anyone looking to book this activity
Lauren · November 7, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire and Hot Springs
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
Such a wonderful trip, The traditional village was a bit of a let down but the vodka & cheese tasting made up for it The hot springs are amazing and loved the fact you could drink cocktails while soaking away
Ann Marie · November 13, 2026
Review on GetYourGuide for Zakopane, Terma Bania Hot Springs and Snowmobiles
Reviews, ratings and counts are the platforms' own, shown as published for each listing. They are not reviews of this site.
Zakopane Tours on Video
Three videos to watch before you choose: a day trip from Krakow to Zakopane and Gubałówka, the Chochołów thermal baths, and the winter walk to Morskie Oko.
Day trip to Zakopane Mountains from Krakow, Poland
A day trip from Krakow to Zakopane and Gubałówka.
Video: Toby NomadLargest and most popular thermal baths near Zakopane
The Chochołów thermal baths, pools and prices.
Video: PLANET KRAKOWThe Most Beautiful Hike in the World (In Winter): Morskie Oko
The winter road walk from Palenica Białczańska to Morskie Oko.
Video: Dan UnplannedThird-party videos, embedded from YouTube. This site did not shoot them and has no relationship with the creators.
Zakopane Tour Do's and Don'ts
Do
- Do bring 400 PLN in cash per snowmobile, because every listing takes the ride fee on site and not by card.
- Do pack swimwear and a towel for the baths, because the Krakow snowmobile listing charges 10 PLN for a towel and another listing lists the towel as extra.
- Do check whether the park ticket is in the Morskie Oko price, because the $75 trip leaves the 11 PLN ticket to you and the $163 and $30 trips include it.
- Do check the funicular service break before a November trip, because the Gubałówka funicular is closed from 16 to 27 November and replacement buses cost 34 PLN one way.
- Do save 985 and +48 601 100 300 before you walk, because TOPR answers both and mobile coverage in the park is patchy.
Don't
- Don't expect lunch in a day-trip price, because the $24 trips list lunch as extra.
- Don't expect snow outside winter, because the listings call snowmobile and sleigh rides winter and snow dependent.
- Don't take a dog on park trails, because Tatra National Park bans dogs, even in a bag, except guide and rescue dogs.
- Don't leave the marked trails, because the park requires visitors to stay on them.
- Don't plan a night walk from 1 March to 30 November, because the park forbids trail walking between dusk and dawn.
Everything Else Worth Knowing
What Does a Zakopane Day Trip from Krakow Include?
A Zakopane day trip from Krakow means a morning pickup, about 9-11 hours door to door, a ride on the Gubałówka funicular, free time on Krupówki and an oscypek tasting, plus 3 hours in the thermal pools on the baths tours. Train and bus times are on Krakow to Zakopane, and the funicular has its own page: Gubałówka.
How the Day Runs
The classic Zakopane tour from Krakow follows one order. Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka picks up between 7:30 and 9:00, and the driver confirms the exact time around 8 PM the day before. The bus ride takes 1.5 hours, then the day runs like this:
Chochołów wooden village for 20 minutes, a cheese and vodka tasting for 30 minutes, 2 hours free in Zakopane and on Krupówki, the funicular up Gubałówka, 30 minutes at the top, then 3 hours at the Chochołów thermal baths and 1.5 hours back to Krakow.
Zakopane, Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Day Trip skips the baths and spends the time on sights. It adds a 15-minute photo stop at the Wielka Krokiew ski jump and 15 minutes at Jaszczurówka Chapel, then 2 hours on Krupówki and 1 hour on Gubałówka. The return takes 2 hours. Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car has the same shape with a 30-minute tasting in a bacówka, a 10-minute ski jump stop and 1 hour on Gubałówka. Its exact pickup time arrives by 6:00 PM the day before.
- Baths tour: 3 hours in the pools, 2 hours on Krupówki, 11 hours in total
- Sightseeing tours: no baths, 1 hour on Gubałówka, 9 hours in total
Gubałówka Funicular
Gubałówka stands at 1,123 m above sea level and the funicular ride takes about 3 minutes. It leaves every 15 minutes, or non-stop on busy days once 10 people are on board. A return ticket is valid all day, so there is no set return time.
In the low season to 18 December an online return costs 37 PLN and 42 PLN at the box office. In the high season of 4 June to 30 September the return costs 44 PLN online and 49 PLN at the ticket office. Children up to 4 ride free on the guardian's ticket.
PKL closes the funicular for technical inspection from 16 to 27 November. Replacement buses run from the lower station 9:30 to 19:00 at 34 PLN one way. On those days Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka and Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Cheese and Vodka say a vehicle takes guests to the top instead.
The ticket is part of the price on Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka, Zakopane Tour with Cable Car, Hot Springs and Tasting, Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Cheese and Vodka, Zakopane, Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Day Trip and Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car. It is also in the classic option of Zakopane, Terma Bania Hot Springs and Snowmobiles. The Private Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Day Tour includes skip-the-line tickets, up and down.
Krupówki and the Oscypek Market
Krupówki Street in Zakopane gets 2 hours of free time on the three tours above, and lunch is left to you on most listings.
Oscypek is the smoked sheep cheese of the Tatras. It was registered as an EU Protected Designation of Origin on 14 February 2008. The rules require at least 60% sheep milk from Polish Mountain sheep. It is formed and salted by hand, smoked over coniferous wood and made only in a defined area of Podhale, the Tatras and part of the Beskids. Authentic oscypek is made in the grazing season from May to September.
The tours taste it in a highland hut. Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka stops for 30 minutes with cheese and vodka, Zakopane, Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Day Trip tastes oscypek at a cheese factory for 30 minutes, and Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car tastes cheese and spirits in a bacówka for 30 minutes. The tasting is part of the tour price in each case.
Train, Bus or Tour?
This table sets the train and the bus against two Zakopane tours from Krakow. Train and bus figures come from PKP Intercity, Koleje Małopolskie and Szwagropol, tour figures from the listings.
The bus leaves from the MDA bus station next to Kraków Główny. Szwagropol runs 15 buses a day from 06:10 to 21:20, and the trip takes about 2 hours 10 to 2 hours 15 minutes. PKP Intercity gave its Pendolino 1 hour 57 minutes from Kraków to Zakopane when the service launched. Both leave you in Zakopane on your own: the funicular, the baths and the tasting are separate tickets.
| Way | Journey | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train from Krakow | Pendolino 1 hour 57 minutes, per PKP Intercity | 26.50 PLN one way on Koleje Małopolskie | Transport only. Funicular, baths and tasting are yours to buy |
| Bus from Krakow | About 2 hours 10 minutes, per Szwagropol | 37 PLN one way | 15 buses a day from the MDA bus station. Transport only |
| Zakopane, Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Day Trip | 9 hours, bus from Krakow takes 1.5 hours | $20 per person | Pickup in Krakow, Gubałówka funicular ticket, oscypek tasting, free time on Krupówki |
| Zakopane Cable Car, Chochołów Baths, Cheese and Vodka | 11 hours, bus from Krakow takes 1.5 hours | $24 per person | Pickup in Krakow, funicular, 3 hours at the Chochołów baths, cheese and vodka tasting |
Sources: PKL Gubałówka, PKL Gubałówka, PKL Gubałówka, PKL Gubałówka, Polish Agriculture Inspectorate, PKP Intercity, Koleje Małopolskie, Szwagropol.
Can You Visit Morskie Oko on a Tour?
Yes: the trailhead transfer from Zakopane costs $30 with the park ticket included, while the day trips from Krakow cost $75 with the park ticket extra and $163 with park entrance in the price. The walk, the carts and the parking are on Morskie Oko.
Morskie Oko Trips Compared
The table sets the three Morskie Oko trips side by side by start point, length, price per person and whether the Tatra National Park ticket is in the price. The hike is about 8 km each way on every one of them.
The official park ticket is 11 PLN for an adult and 5.50 PLN reduced, according to Tatra National Park. That is the amount the $75 trip leaves you to pay separately.
| Trip | From | Length | Price | Park ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morskie Oko Lake Day Trip from Krakow | Krakow | 11-13 hours | $75 | Extra, paid separately |
| Morskie Oko Lake Tour in the Tatra Mountains | Krakow | 9 hours | $163 | In the price. No guide |
| Morskie Oko Trailhead Transfer and Park Ticket | Zakopane | 6 hours | $30 | In the price |
The Walk from Palenica Białczańska
The trail starts at the Palenica Białczańska car park, more than 20 km from Zakopane. The way to the lake is an asphalt road walk of about 8 km. Tatra National Park advises at least 7 hours in total: 2.5 hours each way plus about 2 hours at the hut or around the lake.
Horse-drawn carts now go only from Palenica Białczańska to Wodogrzmoty Mickiewicza, about 2.9 km. This is a pilot that began on 1 September. Until 31 August they ran about 6.9 km to Włosienica. A cart takes at most 10 adults uphill. The park's electric buses have been suspended until further notice since 14 November because of snow on the road. When running, an e-bus ticket from Zakopane to Włosienica costs 89 PLN normal and includes park entry.
Drivers need a parking e-ticket, from 36 to 75 PLN. Only e-ticket holders can enter, and TPN recommends arriving before 8:00. Its bulletin of 15 November reports snow, ice and avalanche danger in the Tatras, and advises crampons and trekking poles.
Rules in Tatra National Park
Everyone on a trail needs an entry ticket, bought at the entry points, online or by the QR codes at the entrances. Save an online ticket on the phone or print it, because mobile coverage is patchy. Children up to 7 years old enter free.
These are the official park rules:
- Dogs are banned from park trails, including in a backpack or bag, except guide dogs and rescue dogs.
- Drones are banned and carry high fines.
- Visitors must stay on marked tourist trails.
- From 1 March to 30 November it is forbidden to walk on a trail between dusk and dawn.
- In an emergency call 985 or +48 601 100 300 for TOPR, or 112.
Sources: Tatra National Park, Tatra National Park, Tatra National Park, Tatra National Park, Tatra National Park, Tatra National Park, Tatra National Park.
Is Dunajec Rafting Worth Adding to a Zakopane Trip?
Two day trips from Krakow raft the Dunajec: the Pieniny rafting day costs $122.94 over 11-12 hours and the rafting and Zakopane day costs $141.16 over 11 hours. Routes and the season are on Dunajec rafting.
The Two Rafting Days
The table compares the two rafting days by length, price per person and what the price covers. The stops come from each listing. Neither listing states a rafting season, so ask the operator before you plan around a month.
The first tour spends 1.5 hours on a traditional wooden raft, with views of Pieniny National Park, the Three Crowns and Sokolica. Its listing calls it a Pieniny trip to Szczawnica, not a Zakopane trip. The second adds Krupówki and the Gubałówka funicular but does not give the time on the river.
| Tour | Length | Price | Covers | Also visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunajec River Rafting with Mountain Chairlift | 11-12 hours | $122.94 | Krakow pickup, raft, Palenica chairlift, castle entry, spa tasting | Czorsztyn Castle, Szczawnica |
| Dunajec Rafting and Zakopane Day Tour | 11 hours | $141.16 | Krakow pickup, rafting ticket, Gubałówka funicular ticket. Food extra | Zakopane market, Krupówki |
What Is the Best Month to Visit Zakopane?
Snow tours run in the coldest months, with December to February highs of -0.2°C to 1.5°C, while July is the warmest at 20.4°C and also the wettest at about 152 mm. Month by month detail is on Zakopane weather, and the season itself on Zakopane in winter.
Zakopane Weather Month by Month
The table gives the average daily high, low and total precipitation for every month, from Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis data for 1995-2024. Precipitation counts rain and snow as water.
Snowmobile and sleigh tours need winter. Gubałówka, Krupówki, the baths and Morskie Oko work in any month, with the park trails in winter conditions between November and March.
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.2°C (32°F) | -6.6°C (20°F) | 59 mm |
| February | 1.5°C (35°F) | -5.6°C (22°F) | 62 mm |
| March | 4.6°C (40°F) | -3.2°C (26°F) | 63 mm |
| April | 10.0°C (50°F) | 1.4°C (35°F) | 84 mm |
| May | 15.4°C (60°F) | 6.5°C (44°F) | 130 mm |
| June | 18.8°C (66°F) | 10.4°C (51°F) | 142 mm |
| July | 20.4°C (69°F) | 12.3°C (54°F) | 152 mm |
| August | 20.4°C (69°F) | 12.2°C (54°F) | 117 mm |
| September | 15.8°C (60°F) | 8.2°C (47°F) | 104 mm |
| October | 11.5°C (53°F) | 4.1°C (39°F) | 73 mm |
| November | 5.8°C (42°F) | -0.4°C (31°F) | 56 mm |
| December | 0.9°C (34°F) | -5.1°C (23°F) | 53 mm |
How Many Days in Zakopane Is Enough?
One day is enough for the classics. The 11-hour day trip from Krakow covers the Gubałówka funicular, Krupówki, 3 hours at the Chochołów baths and a cheese and vodka tasting for $24.
A second day adds one mountain outing. The Morskie Oko transfer takes 6 hours from Zakopane, and the Chochołowska Valley sleigh ride takes 3 hours in winter. Three days suit a stay in Zakopane with both.
Source: Copernicus Climate Data Store.
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Official Visitor Information
- PKL Gubałówka
- Polish Agriculture Inspectorate
- Chochołowskie Termy
- Termy Bukovina
- Terma Bania
- Copernicus Climate Data Store
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Zakopane Tours FAQ
How many days in Zakopane is enough?
One day covers the classics: the 11-hour day trip from Krakow fits Gubałówka, Krupówki and 3 hours at the Chochołów baths. A second day adds Morskie Oko (6 hours) or a 3-hour sleigh ride.
What is the best month to visit Zakopane?
It depends on the tour. July is the warmest at a 20.4°C high, and December to February highs stay between -0.2°C and 1.5°C for snow tours. The monthly table shows all 12 months.
What not to miss in Zakopane?
The Gubałówka funicular (1,123 m, a ride of about 3 minutes), Krupówki, the Chochołów baths and Morskie Oko. The Gubałówka and baths day trip combines the first three.
What are some good excursions to do in Zakopane?
Thermal baths, a Morskie Oko walk, a Dunajec raft and, in winter, a snowmobile ride or a kulig. The winter section compares prices and ride fees.
How far is Zakopane from Krakow?
The Szwagropol bus from Krakow takes about 2 hours 10 to 2 hours 15 minutes, and PKP Intercity gave its Pendolino 1 hour 57 minutes. A full day trip such as the Gubałówka day trip runs 9 hours door to door from your Krakow hotel.
Do Zakopane tours include the thermal baths?
Some do. The cable car and baths tour includes a 3-hour Chochołów baths ticket. The Gubałówka day trip has no baths. See the baths tours.
How much does a snowmobile ride in Zakopane cost?
The ride is 400 PLN per vehicle for up to 2 people, paid in cash on site, on top of the tour price. The snowmobile and baths tour costs $50 per person before that fee.
Can you visit Zakopane in one day from Krakow?
Yes. The day trips last 9 to 11 hours, and the Gubałówka day trip costs $20 for 9 hours with the funicular ticket and a tasting.