Hot Springs in Krakow: Our Top 12

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

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

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Zakopane, with stops at Chocholow’s wooden homes, a shepherd’s hut for oscypek and vodka, Gubałówka Mountain, and Chocholow Thermal Baths. Guides such as Lara, Michael, Daniel, and Julia add local context, while shared transport keeps the price at $54.88.

“Fabulous trip, zakapone was beautiful, sitting in the restaurant looking out over the beautiful views, the hot springs were wonderful, very relaxing, our guide Mike was wonderful and made the day very enjoyable, he was very informative and looked after us all, I would definitely recommend going on a trip with Mike ar your guide”

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2.Chocholow Hot Springs Evening or Daytime Ticket

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

Travel from Krakow by comfortable coach to Chocholowska Baths, where you can soak in 36°C thermal pools, use family slides, and relax in the quiet zone. Choose a daytime visit or evening ticket, with a seasonal weekend DJ party. Guides such as Michael, Michal, and Tomasz have earned praise for clear help and friendly service.

“Fantastic guide and transport. Hot springs very busy so not our favourite but still a fun way to spend an evening.”

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3.Snowmobile Ride with Zakopane and Hot Springs Combo Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $139

Travel from Krakow with an English-speaking driver such as Brad, Camile, or Oskar, then combine a one-hour snowmobile ride with Zakopane sights and Chocholowska Baths. You will see Highlander villages, taste smoked cheese, ride the Gubalowka funicular, and relax in warm outdoor pools.

“We had an amazing day. Brad, our guide, was very kind and friendly. We tried snowmobiles for the first time which was super fun. Then we went for some cheese and vodka tasting and then we visited Zakopane for a couple of hours (free time). Overall a very good experience. Totally recommend it.”

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4.ATV/Snowmobile Ride, Shooting & Hot Springs

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

Join guide Thomas for a full-day Krakow excursion combining Can-Am quad biking or snowmobiling, a Zakopane shooting session, smoked cheese, mountain stops, and about three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Transport, gear, tea, and bath entry are included, but rides, ammunition, and food cost extra.

“If you visit Krakow, this trip is a must. Thomas is fantastic! Very accommodating and professional throughout. This was the highlight of our trip and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.”

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5.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, ride the Gubałówka funicular, browse Krupówki Street, visit a wooden chapel and cheese hut, then relax at Chochołowskie thermal baths before visiting a traditional woodcarver’s home.

“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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6.Zakopane and Hot Springs from Krakow Full-Day Tour

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

Travel from Krakow to the Tatra foothills with door-to-door transport, a stop for smoked Oscypek cheese, two hours in Zakopane, a cable-car ride up Gubałówka, and three hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Gosia and Carlito add useful local help.

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

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

Join an English-speaking driver for a long day in Zakopane, with a 2 to 3 hour horse sleigh ride, Gubalowka funicular, highland cheese and vodka tasting, and three hours at Chocholowska Thermal Baths. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“Fantastic day. Got through so much. Great personal chauffeur. Very comfortable ride. Felt very safe.”

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8.Krakow to Zakopane: Snowmobiles, Hot Springs and Tasting Fun Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Krakow to the Tatra foothills for a quad or snowmobile ride in Dzianisz, a three-hour soak at Chocholowskie Termy, and a highlander bonfire meal. Guides such as Jay and Bart may lead the day. Bring cash for the 400 PLN vehicle fee.

“The day starts off with confusion and stress, as the meeting point for this tour is also the meeting point for a bunch of other tours. There are loads of buses parked up in a row with no signs or directions about which bus is for which tour. After finally managing to find the right bus, we set off. The guide and the driver were great, but it seemed like they had been given an impossible itinerary - by the time we had completed the quad bikes (not enough snow for the snowmobiles sadly) we were already running 3 hours late. At this point, we could not afford to be…”

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9.Zakopane & Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 11 hours · from $133

Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Chocholow and Zakopane with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see wooden Highlander homes, taste oscypek cheese and regional alcohol, ride the Gubałówka funicular, stroll Krupowki Street, and relax at Chocholowska Thermal Baths.

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10.Krakow Zakopane Cable Car Vodka Cheese and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend a full day south of Krakow visiting Chochołów’s wooden houses, riding the Gubałówka cable car, walking Zakopane’s Krupówki Street, tasting smoked cheese and local vodkas, and relaxing for 2.5 hours at thermal baths. Pickup is available in Krakow’s Old Town.

“Margaret was a fantastic host from start to finish. She was fun, friendly & knowledgeable. Great day out. Would highly recommend.”

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11.Chocholow Thermal Hot Springs (hotel pick up)

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

Leave Krakow by hotel pickup for Chocholow Thermal Baths near Zakopane. Spend around three hours in indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, slides, and family zones, with Tatra Mountain views outside. An English-speaking driver, such as Mike on some departures, handles the journey.

“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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12.Zakopane & Thermal Hot Springs with Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Travel privately from Krakow to Zakopane, Chocholow, Witow, and Gubalowka with an English-speaking driver-guide. Taste smoked sheep’s cheese and vodka, ride the funicular for Tatra views, enjoy two hours in Zakopane, then spend three hours at Chocholowskie Termy.

“The whole day was perfect! Gregor, our driver, was lovely; he kept us informed and allowed us time to explore each place at our leisure. There was cheese-tasting on this trip! We were a little worried because it didn't mention it in the description but it was there and it was dRead more”

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