Dunajec River Rafting from Kraków: The 4 Best Trips

1.Traditional Dunajec River Rafting with Mountain Chairlift

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Leave Krakow for a full day in southern Poland. You’ll visit Czorsztyn Castle, taste smoked oscypek and regional alcohol, raft through the Dunajec Gorge, sample Szczawnica’s mineral waters, and ride the Palenica chairlift. English-speaking guides such as Mirek, Peter, Simon, and Niko are praised for their stories and care.

“It’s been a week since I’ve returned from this adventure and I can’t get over how much fun I’ve had! For someone who likes nature, experiencing something thrillingly new and savouring life to the fullest, this is for you. In addition, our guide Mirek was just the best guide/driver/fast friend ever! That’s the “cherry on top” of this day trip. 🍒”

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2.Traditional Dunajec Rafting and Mountain Chairlift

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 11 hours · from $33Best value

From Krakow, spend 11 hours exploring Czorsztyn Castle, a traditional shepherd’s hut, and the Dunajec Gorge by wooden raft. You’ll taste oscypek and regional alcohol, sample Szczawnica’s mineral waters, ride the Palenica chairlift, and have free time in town. Guides such as Paweł, Piotr, Bart, and Simon are praised for clear explanations and personal care.

“perfectly organised and timed. interesting route. VIP treatment by our guide Simon. highly commended”

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3.Dunajec River Gorge and Zakopane: Full-Day Trip from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 7h 30m · from $265

Travel from Krakow to the Dunajec Gorge for a 2.5-hour traditional raft trip led by local highlanders, then continue to Zakopane and ride the rail car to Gubalowka. English-speaking guides such as Marek, Greg, and Philip have helped make the long day smooth and personal.

“What an adventurous day we had. Lucky enough to have Polands ( Gregory) best guide all to ourselves. We started off on the river Gorge rafting but the weather took a turn for the worse, so having boycotted our water trip we got a lift back to owners property and were warmed up beside the wood burner with a hot cuppa. We then went to Zakopane but before we wondered around the shops in the snow Gregory took us to a little gem of a restaurant for a traditional polish lunch. Beautiful sights along the way with Gregory indicating at points of interest.”

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4.Dunajec River Gorge from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from Krakow to Niedzica Castle and the Dunajec Gorge in a small group of up to 18. Explore the castle, then ride a wooden raft between Poland and Slovakia beneath limestone cliffs. Guides such as Andrew and Jacek have earned praise for strong English and local insight.

“it was too expensive. When we went it was too cold but that was my fault. The guide does not speak English”

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