Dunajec River Rafting: The 15 Best Trips

1.Traditional Dunajec River Rafting with Mountain Chairlift

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

Spend a full day beyond Krakow on the Dunajec River, floating through Pieniny National Park, tasting smoked oscypek and regional alcohol, visiting Czorsztyn Castle, sampling Szczawnica’s mineral waters, and riding the Palenica chairlift. English-speaking guides such as Peter, Mirek, and Niko add local stories along the way.

“The tour was very nice, thanks to Mirek, our guide, who was lovely and considerate and made everything to make us having great time. The dunajec rafting was amazing, sceneries were exceptionnally beautiful”

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2.Traditional Dunajec Rafting and Mountain Chairlift

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

Travel from Krakow to the Pieniny Mountains with an English-speaking guide such as Pawel, Peter, or Simon. Visit Czorsztyn Castle, a shepherd’s hut, and Szczawnica, then ride a traditional wooden raft on the Dunajec and take the chairlift up Palenica Mountain.

“The guiding all the way through was very clear and fun! Thank you so much Piotr! Felt looked after and all questions answered. Good combinations of activities in the most breathtaking places imaginable!”

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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 with local highlanders, then continue to Zakopane and ride the rail car to Gubalowka. English-speaking drivers such as Marek, Greg, and Philip add local help, though the day can run long.

“We had a wonderful day and really enjoyed both parts of the tour. Our Guide, Marek, was really nice, explained a lot of things and seemed eager to make sure we had a good time (which we had!).”

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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 Pieniny Mountains, then spend 2 to 3 hours on a wooden raft through the Dunajec Gorge. You will pass limestone cliffs, Slovakia’s Červený Kláštor, and peaks such as Sokolica and Trzy Korony. English guide support varies on the raft.

“Castle wasn't so interesting as very few original artefacts were left, the River Gorge was really nice to do, although cold. I had an excellent guide for the day in Andrew.”

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5.Zakopane and Dunajec River Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · from $227

Travel from Kraków to Zakopane and the Dunajec River with an English-speaking driver such as Hubert, Janek, or Jacob. Shop on Krupówki, ride the Gubałówka funicular, see Highland villages, and spend about two hours rafting past Pieniny cliffs.

“A special thanks to our driver Jacob who was really nice with us and made our trip extra special and made us feel comfortable. Would highly recommend.”

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6.Dunajec River Rafting with Thermal Baths option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 11 hours · from $181

Travel from Krakow to Pieniny National Park for a 2.5-hour wooden-raft trip through the Dunajec Gorge. An English-speaking driver handles the road journey, while the river guide may speak Polish only. Add thermal baths in Białka Tatrzańska for outdoor pools, saunas, and Tatra Mountain views.

“Voordat we boekten hebben we de informatie gelezen wat bij de activiteit is inbegrepen . Er zou iets verteld worden over de flora en fauna en hadden voor Engels sprekende chauffeur gekozen . Niet wetende dat dit alleen het vervoer was en niet de rafting toer … Nu vonden we het erg prijzig de toer was alleen reis heen … rafting toer in het Pools waar we helaas niks van verstonden en reis terug . We hebben geen informatie gekregen over de flora en fauna van Polen en het gebied van de Dubajec .. dit vonden we erg teleurstellend voor de prijs die we betaald hebben . Ik had al…”

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7.Tatra Mountains Zakopane and Panoramic Dunajec River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $195

Travel from Krakow with an English-speaking driver to Zakopane, ride the funicular to Gubalowka Hill, sample cottage cheese and flavored vodka, then raft the Dunajec River. The route may vary, and hotel pickup is optional, so check your meeting point and schedule before booking.

“After reading other reviews, we were very excited for this.”

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8.Dunajec River Gorge Rafting and Tree Top Walk from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · from $187

Travel from Krakow to the Dunajec Gorge for an easy 18-kilometer wooden-raft trip from Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty to Szczawnica. After lunch, cross into Slovakia for the 1,234-meter Bachledka Treetop Trail. English-speaking driver assistants such as Andrew or Mark may lead the day.

“Andrew was excellent guide, we had a great experience on our tour and would highly recommend it to anyone”

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9.Full-Day Dunajec Rafting and Zakopane Tour from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $121

Leave Krakow at 8am for a wooden-raft trip through the Dunajec Gorge, then ride the Gubałówka funicular and enjoy free time in Zakopane. An English-speaking driver handles transport and tickets, with guides such as Stanisław, David, and Thomas praised for thoughtful help.

“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.”

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10.Dunajec River Rafting, Cable Car and Castle Niedzica – Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $272

Travel from Krakow with a driver such as Artur, Gregor, Daniel, or Milosz, then raft 18 km through the Dunajec Gorge, tour Niedzica Castle, and ride the Palenica cable car. Hotel pickup, transport, and activity tickets are included, but lunch is not.

“From when author collected us from our hotel our beautiful day began. Our vehicle was spotlessly clean & well aired which was perfect as it was a hot day with a 2 hour journey ahead. Author was a lovely young man who spoke good English, which is always a bonus when you only speak one language yourself. Our trip was a lovely day with the river rafting the best part. 2 hours of peace & pure beauty. There was 6 of us including a 10yr & 15 yr old who both appriciated the day. Author was very adaptable to our needs & allowed us to cut our day short so…”

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11.DUNAJEC River Gorge traditional rafting, PRIVATE TOUR from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Krakow to Sromowce Niżne, then float 15 kilometers through the Dunajec Gorge on a traditional wooden raft with a regional river guide. After lunch in Szczawnica, visit the UNESCO-listed Saint Michael Archangel’s Church in Dębno before returning to Krakow.

“We've recently returned from a fantastic week stay at the Krakow. We were there from the 13th to the 20th of July and enjoyed every minute. We were made to feel extremely welcome by all tour leaders and were very punctual. I can't not mention Blueberry, when we went rafting the Dunajec River Gorge She was extremely helpful with everything, full of good advice, recommendations and nothing is too much trouble for her. She presented her interpersonal skills in a very professional manner. Hoping to return again next year......Cant wait!”

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12.Rafting on Dunajec & Zakopane Tour – Day Trip from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 11 hours · from $125

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned van to the Pieniny Mountains for a calm 2.25-hour Dunajec rafting trip, cheese tasting, and Zakopane sightseeing. English-speaking guides such as Dawid, Lukas, and Thomas handle the day, including Gubałówka cable car tickets and free time on Krupówki Street.

“Great driver, incredible views on tour and while rafting. We had also some time to visit Gubałówka and Zakopane so we could spend some time walking around and try some specials. Trip was amazing, worth every penny. I highly recommend it.”

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13.Dunajec River Rafting in Pieniny Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Leave Krakow by air-conditioned minivan and spend about two hours rafting through the Dunajec Gorge in the Pieniny Mountains. Your English-speaking driver and tour leader handles transport and rafting arrangements. Bring waterproof clothing, a hat, and a change of clothes because the wooden rafts are roofless.

“I highly recommend taking this day trip if you’re looking to escape Kraków for a bit. Our driver, Piotr, was extremely friendly and punctual. The views of the Dunajec river from the rafts were absolutely breathtaking. Overall, I had an amazing time!”

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14.Dunajec River rafting, regular small group tour from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $152

Travel from Krakow to Sromowce Niżne for a gentle 15-kilometer Dunajec River rafting trip in a traditional wooden boat. A regional river guide handles the raft, then you stop in Szczawnica for lunch and visit UNESCO-listed St. Michael’s Church in Dębno. Peter G. and Tarek are among the named guides.

“We spent a couple of hours leisurely rafting in a beautiful environment. While the weather was cool and rain threatened, the expert rafters navigated our trip and left us enjoying the view, even through some mild rapids. Even if one is scared of rapids, this tour is a great option.”

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15.Dunajec River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $154

Travel from Krakow to the Dunajec River in an air-conditioned vehicle, then ride 15 kilometers on a traditional wooden watercraft with a regional river guide. After lunch in Szczawnica, visit Saint Michael the Archangel Church in Dębno Podhalańskie. English guiding and hotel pickup are available.

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