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The 15 Best Zakopane and Tatra Day Trips from Kraków

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Zakopane is two hours south of Kraków and the day lives or dies on the forecast. Below are the 15 best Tatra day trips: which take the Kasprowy Wierch cable car, which swap the summit for the Chochołów thermal pools, which stop for smoked oscypek and a highland tasting, and what each one costs before the extras.

Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka - Witów hut stop: real cheese and regional vodka tasting

1.Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,720 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

A full day from Krakow to Zakopane with Gubałówka views, quick mountain villages, cheese and vodka tastings, and 3 hours in hot thermal pools.

“Very good trip especially the thermal baths was a very unique experience when I swam in the open air in January but water temperature was 36 Celsius Also the view of Tartar mountains was breathtaking. Simon the tour guide was excellent and very Knowledgeable”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car - Chochołów village stops: old houses, photos, and the cheese-vodka moment

Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting - Getting picked up and settling into the ride

Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup

Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup - Morning Pickup and the Drive to Chochołów Wooden Town

4.Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,837 reviews · from $51

Krakow to Zakopane day trip with Gubałówka funicular views, Chochołów wooden houses, oscypek cheese and vodka, plus Chocholowskie hot springs.

“It was a really great day, we really enjoyed the experience and Maciej our guide was very friendly , knowledgeable and helpful - We would highly recommend this excursion”

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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour - Getting There: Pickup, Timing, and Winter Reality

Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip - Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off That Keeps the Day Relaxed

Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip - Chochołów Village: Wooden Highlander Architecture You Can Actually See

Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup

Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup - Chochołów wooden village, bacówka flavors, and why this stop matters

8.Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 904 reviews · from $51

A full-day Kraków to Zakopane trip with cable car views, Chochołów cheese tastings, and thermal baths time to relax.

“i honestly do not know where to start with this phenomenal tour! We were promptly collected from the meeting point at wielepole 11. We travelled to Zakopane via a beautiful wooden village stopping for some local cheese and vodka tasting which was delicious. At Zakopane we got to spend 2.5 hrs riding the cable car to view the stunning Tetra mountains....wow. There was plenty of time for food and shopping at the markets before heading to the thermal baths....wow. We had 2.5 hours here which flew past so quickly as it was so enjoyable. there are several floors of thermal baths outside with mountain views. The bottom pool boasts a…”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - Gubałówka funicular and the Tatra viewpoint payoff

Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup) - What $59.26 really buys you: value beyond the headline price

10.Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 771 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

A smooth one-day trip from Krakow to Zakopane, with Chocholow, a cable car to Gubalowka, and 2.5 hours in Chocholowskie Termy.

“A fun full day with wictoria! A full day but a good one start to finish, starting off makijg your way to zackapane you will get a quick toilet stop you can get drinks and snacks if you forgot then as there is a shop. you make your way to chochotow a small town only 1000+ villages. You get to see the old houses and the church in the town. You then make your way to zackapane where you have a cable cart ticket waiting. The views at the top are amazing! You have 2.5 hours free so check out the town and all the goods it holds I would…”

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From Krakow: Zakopane & Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car

From Krakow: Zakopane & Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car - Chochołów village: the Podhale story before the mountain climb

11.Zakopane & Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 679 reviews · 9 hours · from $22

Krakow to Zakopane day trip with Chochołów culture, oscypek and spirits, Krupówki Street, and a lift to Gubałówka views.

“I would highly recommend this trip, from start to finish we had a great time! Our guide David was very helpful, navigating the winter roads with ease and giving us insight to the different locations we visited which were all so worth the trip! We got to try local cheeses and drinks, try some cool hats and hold some axes. The views from Zakopane were amazing and there's so much to see and do, with lots of different places to eat. Fantastic experience as a whole.”

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ZAKOPANE & TATRA Mountains Tour from Krakow

ZAKOPANE & TATRA Mountains Tour from Krakow - Stop 1: Zakopane, where the town feels like a mountain postcard

12.ZAKOPANE & TATRA Mountains Tour from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 667 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $52

Krakow to Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains, with Chochołów wooden houses, Gubałówka cable car views, and an included smoked cheese tasting.

“Trip was amazing from start to finish, we were kept informed at all times. Driver Tom arrived on time and and was very helpful and informative cannot recommend enough thank you”

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Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - Zakopane’s main draw: wooden charm, ski-jump energy, and Gubałówka views

13.Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Comfort ride from Krakow to Zakopane, cable car views, Oscypek cheese stops, and thermal pools for a relaxing mountain day.

“A perfect day trip from Kraków! The journey to Zakopane was smooth and scenic, with plenty of beautiful views along the way. Zakopane itself was charming — full of character, local culture, and stunning mountain landscapes. We had time to explore the town and enjoy the atmosphere before heading to the thermal baths, which were the highlight of the day. The warm waters and mountain views made for an incredibly relaxing experience. Everything was well-organised, and our guide was friendly, informative, and helpful throughout. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy the beauty of southern Poland!”

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ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting - Muzeum Oscypka and the cheese plus alcohol tasting moment

14.ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Zakopane plus smoked cheese tastings, Gubałówka funicular views, and a thermal pool complex from Krakow, with hotel pickup.

“Fantastic day out! So many great stops and finishing with the spa was wonderful. Plenty of time to explore at each stop. Our tour guide Kasper was brilliant. Friendly, knowledgeable and easy going. Great doing the tour in a small group or 6.”

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Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit

Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit - Getting From Krakow Without Stress: Pickup, Minivan Ride, and Real Time