14 Spa & Thermal Bath Days in Zakopane to Build a Day Around

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

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

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with guides such as Oliver or Margaret, taste smoked sheep cheese and local vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car, then relax at Terma Bania. Expect a long but well-packed day, hotel pickup options, mountain views, and free time on Krupówki Street.

“from start to finish has been a brilliant day, host was excellent looked after everyone, dont hesitate get booked, we will be doing it again in the summer when we bring our children. thanks for a fantastic day”

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

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

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Chocholow and Zakopane, with a cable-car ride up Gubałówka, local cheese and vodka tasting, free time on Krupowki Street, and 2.5 hours at Chochołowskie Termy. Guides such as Adam, Joanna, and Paul are known for clear timing and helpful local tips.

“Such a great experience, it was well lead by our guide Adam who told us lots of fun facts driving around Zakopane. He ensured we were all comfortable throughout, letting us know if we needed anything to inform him and he would try his best to accommodate it. The cheese tasting with cherry and lemon vodka was up there with one of the best things we’ve done while in Poland but the thermal baths were the best thing of the day. I could not recommend this experience enough for the price 😊”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

You’ll combine Tatra Mountain views, Zakopane’s Krupówki Street, a wooden village, smoked sheep’s cheese, Polish vodka, and 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Termy. English-speaking guides such as Lara, Daniel, Michael, and Joanna lead the day in groups of up to 20, with transport and entry tickets included.

“Very well organised, loved the freedom to explore and Julia was very knowledgeable! Thermal baths was the best experience.”

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4.Slovakia Treetop Walk, Zakopane & Thermal Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 12 hours · from $318

Travel from Krakow into the Tatra region, walk the 1,234-meter Bachledka Treetop Trail in Slovakia, explore Zakopane, then spend about two hours at Chochołow Thermal Spa. English-speaking guides such as Chris, Maciej, Gregory, and Mirek handle the long day with hotel pickup and local advice.

“our experience on this tour was incredible. our tour guide Marek was amazing. picked us up from our Airbnb and drove us to Slovakia giving us lots of information on the history of poland and slovakia on route. after the tree top walk he drove us down to zakopane where he showed us the nicest place to have a traditional lunch and joined us for food teaching us all about traditional polish food. he then left us for some time on our own before heading to the thermal baths which are amazing! and absolutely must doo tour and our biggest thanks to Marek for being such a fabulous tour guide.”

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5.Zakopane Tour with Thermal Spa & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 11 hours · from $129

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów, Witów, Gubałówka, Zakopane, and the thermal pools. Your English-speaking driver-guide, often Mido, David, or Ivan, handles transport, tickets, local stories, cheese and drink tasting, and free time in town.

“What a surprise and an amazing day! Mido is without a doubt a very knowledgeable person that provides not only his insights and history about the town(s) but also his good vibes. Thank you so much we really enjoy it. Kind regards, Joana”

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6.Chocholow Hot Springs Evening or Daytime Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 72 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Krakow to Chocholowska Thermal Baths for 3 to 8 hours of warm pools, whirlpools, slides, saunas, and Tatras views. Choose a central meeting point or hotel pickup, then return with an English-speaking driver such as Michal, Michael, or Tomasz.

“Excellent experience, very enjoyable,such a fun trip with friends. Michael was our driver and made the whole journey to and from enjoyable and entertaining, highly recommend.”

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7.Zakopane Tatra Mountains & Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 29 reviews · 450 minutes - 11 hours · from $97

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane in a shared air-conditioned vehicle with a Polish or English-speaking driver. Depending on your selected option, visit Chocholów, ride up Gubałówka, explore Krupówki, and relax at Chocholowska Thermal Baths. Check the option carefully: the mountain and bath visits are not always combined.

“if you are choosing this to see the tatra mountains, then think again. You don’t see them, this a regular tour of zakopane like all the other ones (the other ones are cheaper too) I chose this to see the tour of tatra mountains however you don’t see them close up. Pretty misleading and dissapointing”

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8.Hot Springs and Zakopane with Gubałówka

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 11 hours · from $125

Spend 11 hours with an English-speaking driver exploring Chochołów, Witów, Zakopane, and Gubałówka before soaking in indoor and outdoor thermal pools. Small groups of up to eight, hotel pickup, cable-car tickets, saunas, and smoked sheep’s cheese are included.

“A nice get away from Krakow. The driver was extremely good, knowledgeable, giving us the right information and giving us options what to do. I recommend this tour if you want to get away from the city and meet the countryside!!!”

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9.ATV/Snowmobile Ride, Shooting & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours · from $123

Join an English-speaking guide such as Thomas for a long, active day in the Tatra region. Ride Can-Am quads or snowmobiles, taste grilled smoked cheese, visit a shooting range, enjoy Zakopane, then spend about three hours in mineral-rich thermal pools.

“Thomas was a superb host, who was cheerful and informative. We were collected and transported to various activities with ease and made it safely home to our collection point. Really recommend this trip to anyone”

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10.Zakopane Private day trip from Krakow with Hot Springs, cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Krakow to Zakopane with guide Oskar or another English-speaking guide. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, walk Krupówki Street, visit a wooden chapel and sheep-cheese hut, then relax at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths.

“It was so nice to see the countryside outside of Krakow on our drive to beautiful Zakopane. Our tour guide Oskar was fantastic!!! He had a lot of interesting information, suggestions and energy, he made it such a fun day! We spent the day shopping at the open air market, eating lunch, a few sights and tour of the area. Everyone in the group enjoyed it. Thanks again!”

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11.Zakopane and Hot Springs from Krakow Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $124

Spend 9 to 11 hours traveling from Krakow to the Tatra foothills. Visit Chochołów for smoked oscypek cheese, explore Zakopane, ride the Gubałówka cable car, see a ski jump and wooden chapel, then spend three hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Guides may include Gosia or Carlito.

“An excellent day out! Stunning views from the top of the mountain, a lovely little village to explore followed by a relaxing swim in the thermal pools. Our tour guide was called Gosia,, she was amazing”

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12.Horse Sleigh 2-3h Ride with Hot Springs or Zakopane Combos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 450 minutes - 14 hours · from $223

You’ll travel from Krakow with an English-speaking driver to Zakopane, Chocholow and Gubalowka. The day combines a 2 to 3 hour horse sleigh outing, highland food and vodka tasting, mountain views, and, on the thermal option, three hours at Chocholowska Baths. Drivers such as Oskar, Hektor, and Milo have hosted past departures.

“We had a great day with Milo exploring Zakopane! We did a sleigh ride, tried some cheese and vodka, then onto Zakopane and the funicular. Finishing up with the thermal baths. Really recommend this tour!”

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13.Zakopane Tour from Krakow with Thermal SPA and Hotel Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $123

Travel from Krakow to the Tatra Mountains with English-speaking support, stopping in Chocholow, Witow, Zakopane, and Chocholowskie Termy. You will taste traditional cheese, ride the Gubalowka funicular, enjoy Krupowki Street, and spend two hours at the thermal pools. Guide Mido has been especially praised for clear communication and helpful service.

“This trip is excellent , lovely mountain trip and Zacopane is beautiful Our tour guide Mido was excellent in every aspect , in contact prior to trip ,willingness to sort any problems prior and during trip . Very informative, friendly approachable felt comfortable on whole trip would recommend to use Viator going on our experience with Mido we certainly will be using them again as had a bad experience with another tour company day before .”

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14.Chocholow Thermal Hot Springs (hotel pick up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from Krakow to Chocholow Thermal Baths with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver such as Mike. Spend about three hours among indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, slides, and Tatra Mountain views. Bring flip-flops, a swimsuit, and a towel, or rent one there.

“Our guide Mike was great. Super knowledgeable and had loads of energy. I would highly recommend to anyone. We got back to Krakow around 7.30. (ps bring flip flops/slider for the thermal baths)”

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