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The Tatra foothills sit on thermal water and the complexes built over it are cheap, big and best in snow. These 15 sort the Zakopane and Chocholow trips from Krakow by price, transport and what else gets bolted onto the day.

Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka - The two-hour road to the Tatra foothills
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Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

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

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

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for a Gubałówka funicular ride, two hours on Krupówki Street, a short Chochołów village stop, highlander cheese and regional vodka tasting, and three hours at Chochołowskie Termy. Pickup, return transport, tickets, and an English-speaking driver are included.

“Absolutely amazing trip, with the most surreal views that you really have to see for yourself! Our guide Merik was a lovely bloke and very knowledgeable & super informative during the whole trip. Thermal baths and the views are just a MUST!!!”

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Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting - Pickup from Krakow and the road south
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Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

2.Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,419 reviews · 11 hours · from $16Best value

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Julia, Kamil, or Daniel. See wooden Highlander homes, taste oscypek and vodka, ride the Gubałówka funicular, enjoy free time on Krupówki Street, then spend 2.5 hours in the Chocholow thermal baths.

“Daniel was our guide and he was amazing, good at explaining everything and perfect driving and information about next destinations. Would definitely recommend!”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour Local Tasting, Cable Car & Hot Springs - Starting from Krakow
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour Local Tasting, Cable Car & Hot Springs

3.Zakopane Tour Local Tasting, Cable Car & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,607 reviews · 11 hours · from $27

Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Joanna, Adam, or Wiktoria. Taste oscypek cheese and local alcohol, ride the Gubałówka funicular, shop on Krupówki Street, and finish with 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths.

“What an awesome experience and Joanna is the most wonderful guide ever so much passion and effort was put into our trip to make it even more memorable”

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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour - Chochołów’s wooden homes and the first taste
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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

4.Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,832 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Olivier or Margaret. Taste smoked oscypek and local vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car, explore Krupówki, then spend three hours at Terma Bania’s sulfur-rich pools. Pickup, transport, tickets, and a guidebook are included.

“Our guide Oliwier was fantastic and very welcoming. The vodka was absolutely delicious and specially hand brewed for the tours by a family friend of the tour guides. The views in the tatra mountains are absolutely stunning and the thermal baths are very nice - they include an inside area which consists of a wave simulator, an area for kids and an a sauna area for adults. In addition there is an outside area too with a swim up bar. The lockers work with a scannable bracelet you get given and you scan this at the swim up bar as well and pay at the end, which is a very…”

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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip - Leaving Krakow early for the Tatra foothills
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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for a highland cheese and vodka tasting, wooden Chochołów, Gubałówka funicular views, Krupówki shopping, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Pickup may be available, but vehicles and guides vary. Named guides have included Filip and Cyprian, with Mike among the drivers.

“Amazing tour to go on and it was a great experience, I felt very comfortable even though I went solo and it was a great opportunity to speak to new people!”

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Krakow: Zakopane, Tatra Mountains, Cable Car & Thermal Baths - The road south from Krakow
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Krakow: Zakopane, Tatra Mountains, Cable Car & Thermal Baths

6.Zakopane, Tatra Mountains, Cable Car & Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,063 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

Spend 11 hours exploring southern Poland with a guide such as Mike, Ivan, or Tomasz. Visit Chochołów’s wooden village, taste oscypek and local spirits, ride the Gubałówka funicular, stroll Krupówki Street, and finish at the Chochołów Thermal Baths. Transport, tickets, tastings, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“Had a fantastic day. Picked up from hotel at designated time, lovely guide and good transport. We were lucky to visit when it was snowing so views from the mountain were fantastic. Spent time taking in the views and enjoying g the local cafes. The shepherd hut was really interesting, our guide Thomas gave us lots of information about the history of the cheese. The thermal spa was perfect, very well organised and plenty to do including the swim up bar outside taking in the snow and views. Last stop was visiting the wooden houses and admiring the beautiful church in the dark with all the lights. A fantastic day…”

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Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Day Tour - Getting from Krakow to the Tatra foothills
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Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Day Tour

7.Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 927 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for a guided one-hour quad or snowmobile ride, a highlander bonfire with warming food and drinks, and three hours at thermal pools. Guides such as Will, Bart, Paul, and Kristian are praised for clear instructions and good humor. Bring cash for the 400 PLN vehicle rental.

“Amazing. Best day of our trip, really well organised, snowmobiling was incredible, spa was a great way to finish the day and the tour guide was great. Definitely recommend!”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - Oscypek, vodka, and a shepherd’s hut
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

8.Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 856 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow to the Polish Highlands with an English-speaking guide. Visit Chochołów’s wooden houses, taste oscypek and vodka, ride the Gubałówka funicular, explore Zakopane, and relax for 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Kacper, Lara, Matthew, and Daniel are praised for friendly help and clear communication.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting - it’s a must!! Kamil our guide was brilliant from start to finish 🙂”

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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup) - Cheese, jam, and vodka at Witow
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Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

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

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

Spend about 11 hours exploring southern Poland from Krakow. You’ll visit Chocholow’s wooden homes, taste local cheese and vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car to 1,126 meters, enjoy two and a half hours in Zakopane, and finish at Chochołowskie Termy. Guides such as Adam, Joanna, Paul, and Pavel are praised for clear timing and local tips.

“Long day from krakow but good value. Bus driver had death wish at times and used accelerator and brakes in equal measure”

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Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - The early pickup and journey south
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Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

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

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

Spend about 11 hours exploring Zakopane from Krakow with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, a funicular ride up Gubałówka, Chochołów’s wooden houses, oscypek cheese tasting, and 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Termy. Guides such as Dawid, Michael, Peter, and Ivan are often praised for clear planning and local tips.

“It was a great and fun day going up the mountain in Zakapone via cable car and the thermal baths resort Our driver / tour guide Jacob was very patient and a very good safe driver”

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Krakow: Thermal Baths Evening Experience - The 1.5-hour drive south from Krakow
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Krakow: Thermal Baths Evening Experience

11.Thermal Baths Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 485 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $80

Travel from Krakow to Chocholow Thermal Baths for three hours of hot pools, whirlpools, slides, bars, and mountain views. Your English-speaking driver, sometimes Michal, Michael, or Wojtek, handles the route and explains how the wristband system works. Some departures also include time in Zakopane.

“fabulous activity worth every penny yes it's a long drive but so worth it”

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ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting - Riding the Gubałówka funicular
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ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

12.ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting

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

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Mariusz, or Piotr. Taste smoked oscypek, ride the Gubałówka funicular, explore Krupówki Street, and finish at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Hotel pickup, transport, mountain views, and pool entry are included.

“Absolutely fantastic day in the beautiful snowy zakopane mountains. Loved the cheese and vodka tasting and ending the day in the thermal springs. Just want to give our tour guide Jacob a big shout out. And thank him for a great day.”

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Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit - Picking the right length of stay
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Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit

13.Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned minivan to Chocholow Thermal Baths, where you can choose pools, jacuzzis, slides, and the Quiet & Relaxation area. Add a stop in Zakopane and the Tatras, or spend up to eight hours at the baths. Drivers such as Maciek, Viktor, and Michal explain the route and help you get settled.

“Perfect relaxing morning! Highly recommend the thermal bath and taking the private car option is super worth it. Our driver Chris was amazing and he made the experience that much more fun!!”

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From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup - Snowmobile or quad bike through Witow and Koscielisko
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From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup

14.From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $28

Leave Krakow for a full day in the Tatra Mountains, with hotel pickup, an oscypek tasting, a snowmobile or quad-bike ride, bonfire food, and three hours at Chocholow Thermal Pools. Guides such as Bart, Kamil, Michal, and Niko add local stories along the way. Snow conditions decide which vehicle you use.

“It was an incredible experience that I recommend! Our guide, Kamil, was exceptional. Thank y for this day!”

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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Spirits, Tasting & Thermal Baths - Chochołów and its wooden highlander homes
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Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Spirits, Tasting & Thermal Baths

15.Zakopane Cable Car, Spirits, Tasting & Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 359 reviews · 11 hours · from $22

Travel from Krakow in a small group of up to 15 people with an English-speaking guide. Visit wooden Chochołów, taste grilled oscypek and highlander spirits, browse Zakopane’s market, ride the Gubałówka cable car, stroll Krupówki, then spend three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. Guides such as Bart, Paul, Jay, and Krystian have been praised for clear instructions and good humor.

“I was very excited and the guide was very helpful friendly and good. I enjoyed all the events”

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