From Krakow: Zakopane, Tatra Mountains & Gubałówka Day Trip

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About this activity

Escape Krakow for a full day in the spectacular Tatra Mountains and discover Zakopane, Poland’s mountain capital.

Your adventure begins with convenient pickup from your accommodation in Krakow. Sit back and enjoy the scenic journey towards the mountains while your driver and tour leader take care of the details.

Visit the traditional village of Chochołów, famous for its beautifully preserved wooden Highlander houses, and stop at a Highlander hut to taste oscypek, the famous smoked sheep’s cheese.

See Wielka Krokiew, Poland’s famous ski jumping hill, before continuing to Zakopane. Take the Gubałówka funicular and enjoy panoramic views of Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains, weather permitting.

Then enjoy free time in Zakopane. Explore Krupówki Street, browse local shops, try traditional food or simply enjoy the atmosphere.

At the end of the day, relax on the journey back to Krakow with drop-off at your accommodation.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Poland is beautiful

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English-speaking driver/tour leader
Included: Visit to Chochołów village
Included: Traditional oscypek cheese tasting
Included: Free time in Zakopane
Included: Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off in Krakow
Included: Gubałówka funicular ticket

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Admission to Wielka Krokiew

Itinerary

Krakow

2 hours

Start from Krakow to Zakopane, the journey takes around 2 hours.
Wielka Krokiew - Ski Jumping Hill

15 min Admission not included

Ski jumping hill called the “Wielka Krokiew” where every year the world ski jumping cup is held.
Stop 3

10 min

The chapel of St. Sacred Heart of Jesus, the classic works of the highlanders and Zakopane style
Krupowki Street

2 hours

The main street of Zakopane
Gubalowka

one hour Admission included

Gubałówka hill (height 1126 m) where you can go to the top by a funicular (included), with some breathtaking views on the Tatra Mountains.
Chocholow

15 min

Chochołów village - Orginal highlanders wooden houses. The complex is under the UNESCO protection
Krakow

2 hours

Back to Krakow, the journey from Zakopane to Krakow takes around 2 hours
Tatras Mountains (Tatry)

3 hours

Zakopane is at the foot of the Tatra Mountains.