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Make time for relaxation on your vacation with this day trip to Zakopane and its hot springs. Ideal for those staying in Krakow who want to visit Zakopane, this trip skips the need to navigate unfamiliar public transportation by arranging round-trip transfers for you. Enjoy two stops along the way at two small villages before you reach the Chochołów thermal pools. Then spend a few hours soaking in the warm water before it’s time to head back.

Visit Chocholowska Thermal Baths - the biggest thermal complex in Podhale. Enjoy the views of surrounding nature and mountains as Chocholow is situated close to Zakopane. You will be able to spend 3 hours in indoor and outdoor pools and waterslides. The water's temperature is 36 degrees Celsius with a lot of beneficial micronutrients such as sulfur (S), Calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sodium (Na). There are 8 whirlpool pools. Journey each way takes around 3 hours.

Take some time out from Krakow sightseeing to soak and unwind in a thermal bath complex. Save yourself the stress of figuring out local public transport as hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Then, ride in a minivan directly to Bania Thermal Baths, near the Tatra mountains, and enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor pools and saunas.

Treat yourself to an evening of pure relaxation by visiting one of the largest thermal bath complexes in Podhale—Chocholowska Baths. Don’t worry about waiting around for local buses, as this package includes round-trip transfers from your Krakow hotel. Once at the spa—admission is included—so you can get in quickly, then independently discover the indoor and outdoor pools. This experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Enjoy a relaxing soak in rejuvenating waters on this evening thermal bath experience in the village of Chocholow, with transport from Krakow. Unwind in a thermal whirlpool at a spa in the heart of the Tatra Mountains, or enjoy outdoor water-based activities such as water volleyball or inflatable slide rides. Pickup is available from your Krakow hotel or a convenient meeting point.

A visit to Chochołowska Thermal Baths is the perfect way to pamper yourself for a day. Remove the stress out of figuring out public transport with round-trip transfers from Krakow included. An entrance ticket is included—you can stay for up to eight hours. Enjoy the healing thermal waters, plus jacuzzis, saunas, relaxation areas, and a restaurant. Add an optional visit to Zakopane town too, if you like.

Easily fit in a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with this tour that includes round-trip hotel transport from Krakow. After your ride to the memorial, take a tour led by a museum guide who knows the stories and history of the former WWII camp well. You are also provided with headphones, so you don’t miss a word along the way.

Combine two Polish landmarks in a single trip with this package that takes you to both the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Krakow. At both sites, benefit from the deep knowledge of your guides and learn more than you could on your own. Includes Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off.

Combine two of the Krakow area’s most important historic sites on this full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine, including hotel pickup. Start with a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, learning the harrowing truths about the largest concentration camp complex. After lunch (optional inclusion), venture underground to explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest working salt mines.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of Poland’s most popular attractions. This half-day tour from Krakow includes a guided tour of underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus hotel pick-up and round-trip transport (if option selected). Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the mines for a smoother visit.

Immerse yourself in relaxation at the soothing thermal baths in Chochołów. Spend three hours unwinding in the warm, mineral-rich waters, enjoying quality time on the water slides, or simply soaking in the serene atmosphere while looking at the mountains. Travelers need to bring: * Bathing suits * Towels * Flip flops

Poland's Tatra Mountains offer a fresh breath of mountain air, and exposure to a unique regional mountain culture. Start in Krakow on your drive with an English-speaking driver. You can sample traditional foods on Krupowki Street, try salty oscypek cheese, visit a famous village with quaint wooden architecture, and enjoy local thermal baths. Reconnect with nature and experience delicious foods, beautiful architecture, and striking mountain scenery on this day trip to Zakopane.

Learn about Poland’s history and visit a former concentration camp—Auschwitz Birkenau, that now acts as a place to remember those who lost their lives there during World War II. Save time planning your own transport by having Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off included. By going on a guided tour, you are able to understand more about the context of the site and the things that happened there.