Full-Day Dunajec Rafting and Zakopane Tour from Krakow

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Krakow, Poland

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This private tour is an excellent pick for nature lovers who want to explore Poland’s beautiful scenery. Save time hiring a car and go on this day trip instead—with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport from Krakow included. Start with a rafting trip down the Dunajec River; then head to the beautiful town of Zakopane—at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Here you can enjoy free time for independent exploring.

Avoid the crowds with a private tour from Krakow to Zakopane
Easy to get there and back: Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
Access spectacular views during a Dunajec River rafting tour
No need to follow a guide around: Enjoy free time in Zakopane

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All admision for rafting
Regional market, Krupówki street, free time in Zakopane
Ticket for a funicular on the top of the Gubałówka hill
English-speaking driver and tour leader
Hotel pickup

Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickup from hotels. The day before the trip we will contact you by email or phone with the time and place of departure.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Dunajec Rafting

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dunajec Gorge

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Gubalowka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Zakopane

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tatras Mountains (Tatry)

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 20 reviews

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Rafting only in polish...

Malcolm_Z, Aug 2026

Rafting only in polish language guide...............................................................

Dawid is a Star! ⭐️

Aleksandra_S, Jul 2026

We had an amazing experience doing the Dunajec River Rafting Tour with Dawid. He was a wonderful guide who was extremely punctual, communicated well about our meeting points as well as trip information. Dawid enhanced our tour with additional facts along our route as well as making suggestions for activities in our free exploration time. Overall great service & value for money!

Zakopane and rafting

Emily_D, Jun 2026

We had a great day trip with David as our guide. He made sure we got to everything and understood the location. The rafting was a unique experience and Zakopane gave us an escape from the city for the day. The cheese at the end was a great end to the day. I would definitely recommend this trip as an option to see more of Poland.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day trip with David and that he helped you make the most of every stop. We’re glad you had the chance to experience the rafting, explore Zakopane, and taste the traditional cheese at the end of the day. Thank you for recommending us — we hope to see you again on another adventure in Poland!

Fantastic day trip from Krakow to the mountains!

apchodkowski, Aug 2025

Stanislaw did a terrific job of showing us around the mountains on the southern border on August 9. He was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Got us set up on the Dunajec rafting trip and then Zakopane. He also took us off the beaten path a bit to show us a few other little jems in the area.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Stanisław made your trip so enjoyable with his friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable guidance. It’s great that you got to experience the Dunajec rafting, Zakopane, and even some hidden gems along the way. We truly appreciate your feedback!

One of the best excursions from Krakow

Anita_D, Jun 2025

This was our fourth and final excursion during our visit to Krakow. Our driver David was wonderful. He told us a lot about the area. He was on time to pick us up and was great at communicating. He took us to a special place where we got cheese and treated us to some vodka! We would definitely highly recommend this trip.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted David made your final Krakow excursion so memorable with his knowledge, punctuality, and special stops. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

nice to see nature

Randy_B, Sep 2024

Scenery on this tour was great and it was nice rafting down the Dunajec. Guide spoke polish and I think I was the only English speaker in the group so I didn’t get any commentary. Zakopane was cute but very touristy and busy.

Awesome :)

Shannon_S, Aug 2024

It was a great trip! Very fun and everything was convenient and well organized. Our driver was kind and knowledgeable, and gave us a lot of freedom to spend our day the way we wanted to.

The most caring tour guide ever !

nusrath_h, Sep 2022

I went for this day trip on 9th September 2022. Thomas came to pick me up at my hotel on time. He was very kind and friendly. The car was very neat and clean and well maintained. there was around a 2 hour ride to Dunajec. Thomas arranged the tickets for me for the boat rafting. This is actually a 2.5 hour scenic boat ride on the river Dunajec in a wooden boat. I did not carry a rain coat with me so Thomas offered me his. Not just that, he even offered a blanket to sit on, so my bums are not hurt by being seated on the wooden plank of the boat for so long. The boat ride is breathtaking a must-do. After the boat ride, he took me to Zakopane. On the way, I went to the paid restroom where he even paid for me as I ran out of PLN. He suggested me the local cuisine to have ( dumplings and cheese) at Zakopane, but refrained from suggesting any particular restaurant, so I can explore on my own. He showed me the way across the Krupowki street and waited for me to return back in 2 hours, which was sufficient time. He then got me tickets to Gubalowka cable car and explained me how it works there. I spent an hour at the mountain top and had amazing views. While returning back, on my special request, he even drove me through the Chocholow village and explained me how those houses over there were unique. While Thomas did not narrate the history or geography of Zakopane and nearby regions like a typical tour guide, he did answer all my questions patiently with a smile. He is a very friendly person and treated me with very high respect and care and made my day memorable. Thanks Thomas for all your efforts !

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank You very much for Your review , it was wonderful day thanks yo You.

Comprehensive and exciting full-day tour

Britt_S, May 2026

Were picked up at the hotel by our driver/guide David who told us about the day's activities in good English. David told us about sights along the way and answered our questions about Poland. The boat trip on Dunajec was very nice. Our boat guide only spoke Polish but we were lucky that some fellow travellers translated into English. Our guide David then drove us to Zakophane and explained the funicular and free time for lunch and shopping/browsing. Towards the evening David took us for a tasting of local smoked cheese and cherry vodka. Unlikely combo that was interesting to taste. Then we were driven back to Krakow by David. Great day!

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