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Zakopane & Thermal Baths: Scenic Funicular Ride, Traditional Tasting, and Relaxing Spa Time
4.7
206 Ratings
Zakopane
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Zakopane with a funicular ride, traditional tasting, and a visit to a wooden village. Relax in thermal pools surrounded by the stunning High Tatras.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zakopane - Explore Zakopane and the Polish mountains. Discover unique architecture, traditional clothing, and local cuisine. Take in stunning mountain views from the cable car and witness the World Championship ski jumps. Visit the historic wooden village and uncover the secrets of making “Oscypek,” a smoked sheep cheese unique to this region.
- Chocholow - Just 20 minutes from Zakopane lies Chochołów, a village renowned for its nearly identical wooden houses. Residents traditionally wash the wooden walls with soapy water twice a year, before Christmas and Easter, keeping the buildings looking new despite their age. Nearby, in the glades, highlanders produce the regional sheep cheese, “Oscypek.” During the trip, you’ll visit this area to learn about the cheese’s production history and enjoy a tasting.
- Gubalowka - In Zakopane, a cable car takes you to the summit of Gubałówka mountain, where the upper station sits at 1,126 meters above sea level. From here, enjoy breathtaking views of the Polish Tatra Mountains. The area also offers numerous tourist attractions, along with restaurants and cafes where you can savor mulled wine while admiring the mountain scenery.
- Krupowki Street - The most famous street in Zakopane, featuring traditional bazaars, restaurants, and cafes. You’ll have free time to explore this vibrant area.
- Tatra National Park - Surrounding Zakopane is the Tatra National Park.
- Chocholowskie Termy - After some sightseeing in Zakopane, your driver will take you to a thermal pool complex 30 minutes away, where you can enjoy a 2.5-hour therapeutic soak in hot springs.
- Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill - Zakopane hosts the Ski Jumping World Cup every winter, a popular event in Poland. While access to the ski jumps is restricted to professional ski jumpers, you can still appreciate the venue.
- Tatras Mountains (Tatry) - Gubałówka mountain offers a viewpoint with stunning vistas of the Tatra Mountains.
- Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane - Sample traditional local cheese (oscypek) made from sheep’s milk, along with local alcohol.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Funicular railway ticket to the mountain top
- English-speaking driver/guide assistance
- Information brochure in your chosen language
- Comfortable round-trip transportation from Krakow
- Entrance to thermal baths (hot springs) ticket
- Complimentary snacks provided
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on an 11-12 hour journey where you will get to enjoy one of Zakopane’s best views by taking a funicular railway ride to Gubałówka. Savour the regional traditional smoked cheese, oscypek, and explore the charming wooden village of Chochołów.
Delight in the amazing sights of the snow-capped High Tatras, which remain snow covered until May.
Set foot on Krupówki, the most bustling street nestled in the core of Zakopane, and immerse yourself in the mountain region’s atmosphere and the scents of local cuisines wafting from the traditional eateries.
After your Zakopane adventure, indulge in some leisure time at the thermal pools. Experience outdoor and indoor swimming pools, water slides, spa baths and a host of other attractions nestled in the heart of the mountains.
- Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
Location
Zakopane
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(206 Ratings)
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Jim_k
Sep 22, 2024
Worth the time & cost - Max was a wonderful guide - had a great time at each stop! The cheese & vodka were a nice touch, plenty of free time at both the mountain and hot springs
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Mobile65472938257
Sep 22, 2024
100% recommend to others - had such an amazing day!
Mike/ michal, the tour guide spoke perfect english and was very funny
saw so many beautiful views
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Jordanchambers4
Sep 22, 2024
Zakopane review - The trip wouldn’t have been the same without the tour guide Mike Rosner! Helpful information at every stop and even sent us extra info on WhatsApp for the tour trip and whilst in krakow!
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L4685ljtracyw
Sep 20, 2024
Amazing - Would highly recommend this day out especially the cheese and vodka. Zakopane is absolutely stunning and the views from the top are amazing, so after mountains and shopping what better to end this trip than relaxing in the thermal baths
Micheal our guide was really knowledgeable about our surroundings and made everything extra special
Thank you
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Michelle_k
Sep 19, 2024
A very enjoyable day - This was a great trip. Well organized from start to finish . Our guide Joanne was fantastic and was very knowledge . The thermal baths were fantastic. They say bring a towel but you can easy hire one there. I would strongly recommend doing this trip .
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Karen_k
Sep 13, 2024
Zakopane day trip - Everything was well organized and timing was perfect. Info given was also very helpful. Mike was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He made the day easy and exciting.
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B11vkbobg
Sep 11, 2024
A brilliant day out - A lovely day out and a very good experience. I would recommend the Zakopane and Thermal baths as a 1st class trip for anyone.
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Masita_c
Sep 6, 2024
Amazing - The tour guide Joanna and the driver Peter were excellent . We enjoy our visit. Marcia from Tampa Florida
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Sara
Sep 6, 2024
zakopane - The visit was great and our guide Joanna very friendly and friendly, explaining everything, and to me she did me the favor of repeating it in Polish so that I found out, because I was wrong and took the tour in English. We loved it.
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Sara_s
Sep 2, 2024
Good day out - Joanne made this trip interesting and fun, the baths were different to what i expected but the rest of the trip was amazing. Full marks for Tom and his driving
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