Zakopane Thermal Baths: The 15 Best Trips

1.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53Our pick

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English or Spanish guide, stopping in Chochołów and Witów for wooden highlander homes, smoked oscypek, and vodka. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, browse Krupówki Street, and spend three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths.

“Our bus had a flat tire, but we got on a new bus in about an hour. That was great and I was impressed. Our guide then asks us if we (a group of 30) wanted to skip the planned bathroom stop. We all agreed. He didn’t tell us that the bathrooms at the next stop didn’t work and those at the second stop was actually just a single outhouse with no lights and in discussing condition. A 30-person group that included several children and older travelers went 3.75 hours without a toilet! At the first stop, Filip knew things would go bad. He rushed through a few words and…”

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2.Zakopane Tour with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 904 reviews · from $51

Travel from Krakow to the Tatra foothills with hotel pickup, a guide-driver such as Michael, Peter, Stan, or Kamil, and a small shared group. See Chochołów’s wooden homes, taste oscypek and local spirits, ride up Gubałówka, explore Krupówki Street, and spend 2.5 hours at the thermal baths.

“i honestly do not know where to start with this phenomenal tour! We were promptly collected from the meeting point at wielepole 11. We travelled to Zakopane via a beautiful wooden village stopping for some local cheese and vodka tasting which was delicious. At Zakopane we got to spend 2.5 hrs riding the cable car to view the stunning Tetra mountains....wow. There was plenty of time for food and shopping at the markets before heading to the thermal baths....wow. We had 2.5 hours here which flew past so quickly as it was so enjoyable. there are several floors of thermal baths outside with mountain views. The bottom pool boasts a…”

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3.Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about 11 hours exploring Zakopane, Chochołów, and Gubałówka with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Dawid, Michael, Peter, or Ivan. The day combines wooden highland villages, oscypek cheese and local vodka tasting, a mountain funicular, free time in Zakopane, and 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Termy.

“This is such a great tour. Our driver Mario was a delight. He was great fun and very informative. The highlight of the day was the thermal pools. They were fantastic. Such an amazing place”

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4.Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths with an Optional Zakopane Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned minivan to Chocholow Thermal Baths, where you can use up to 30 pools and jacuzzis at your own pace. Choose a short, morning, afternoon, or evening visit, or add Zakopane and Tatras views. Drivers such as Maciek, Viktor, and Hubert provide local guidance.

“Paid £286 for a full day private and taxi said only 3 hours has been booked and wouldn’t accommodate”

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5.Thermal Baths Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 370 reviews · from $70

Travel from Krakow to Chocholow Thermal Baths for three hours in hot mineral pools, eight whirlpools, slides, water games, and sunset views. English-speaking drivers such as Michael, Michal, Mateusz, Wojtek, and Ali make the long ride easy to manage. Hotel pickup is available with selected options.

“Overall a great experience, just one downside! Communication before trip was great. Our driver was lovely, informative and funny. Bus transfer was long but comfortable. The thermal baths were amazing, so many different pools and experiences, we also had pizza which was lovely. Only downside for us was how busy it was. We went on a Saturday evening (as that was the only time we could fit it into our trip) So we obviously expected there to be lots of people, but weren’t quite expecting around 4,000 other people! So unfortunately we were unable to experience a few of the pools/jacuzzis because there simply was no space in them and…”

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6.From Krakow Snowmobile with Thermal Pools and Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $28

Leave Krakow early for the Tatra Mountains, where you will taste smoked oscypek, ride a snowmobile or quadbike, warm up beside a bonfire, and spend three hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Guides such as Bart, Kamil, and Pawel add local stories, while hotel pickup keeps the day simple.

“My husband and I both enjoyed the tour. Bart our tour guide was such a nice guy and very informative. The weather was warm so instead of snowmobiles we went on ATV’s. We had so much fun driving through streams and seeing the surroundings. Afterwards we enjoyed the pools. Would definitely recommend.”

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7.Full day Tour Zakopane Snowmobiles Thermal Baths from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $141

Ride two-person snowmobiles near the Tatra Mountains, visit Chochołów’s wooden homes, grill oscypek cheese with mulled wine, then spend 2.5 hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. The tour runs about 10 hours from Krakow, with quad bikes offered if snow conditions fail. Snowmobile rental costs 400 PLN per machine.

“Wow, what a great experience. Good communication regarding pick-up time and location. Conrad was a great guide who understands British humour. We never felt rushed to move from one location to another and what was expected was always clearly communicated. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a mix of history, adrenaline and relaxation.”

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8.Zakopane Guied Tour: Cable Car, Local Spirits & Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking guide, stopping in Chochołów and Witów for wooden homes, Oscypek cheese, and local spirits. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, explore Krupówki Street, then spend three hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Guides may include Mati, Krystian, Kasper, or Michael.

“Matty was an awesome guide. He was funny and kind and very accommodating. We adjusted the schedule based on tourist season crowds and that benefited the whole group!”

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9.Thermal Baths Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · from $78

Leave Krakow for Chocholow Thermal Baths on an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver such as Michael, Lukas, Matt, or Hubert. You get three hours among indoor and outdoor mineral pools, whirlpools, slides, geysers, a terrace cooling pool, and swim-up drinks before returning to Krakow.

“Micheal was an excellent guide. Was friendly and helpful”

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10.Zakopane Tour, Thermal Pools & Hotel Pickup Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 239 reviews · from $52

Travel from Kraków to Zakopane with an English-speaking guide, ride the Gubałówka cable railway, taste mountain cheese and local vodka, then choose a thermal bath visit. Guides such as Łukasz and Andrzej have earned praise for clear planning and friendly help throughout the day.

“Very pleasant guy and went above and beyond to make are experience in Poland very good 👍 He’s a professional driver Couldn’t of asked for a better tour guide will pass information on to family and friends and wish him and his family all the best for the future in krakow Christopher and Louise 👊”

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11.Snowmobile Adventure with Thermal Pools Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $159

Travel from Krakow to Podhale with guide Thomas, taste grilled oscypek in Chochołów, ride a snowmobile or quad through mountain countryside, then spend three hours at Chochołowska Thermal Baths. The 11-hour day includes transport and entry, but the 400 PLN snowmobile rental is extra.

“It was such an amazing day, we had the best time, would recommend anyone to do this that’s in krakow. Thomas was an absolutely amazing guide and went above and beyond for us all. We really appreciated it.”

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12.Chocholow Thermal Baths Evening Experience from Kraków

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $75

Leave Kraków at 4:00 pm with an English-speaking driver and spend three hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Swim among more than 30 pools, enjoy Tatra Mountain views, and return to the same meeting point. Extra charges apply for saunas, spa services, food, towels, and swim gear.

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13.Zakopane Day Tour with Optional Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 170 reviews · 11 hours · from $103

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with a guide such as Marek, Pawel, or Peter, stopping in Chochołów for local cheese and vodka before riding the Gubałówka funicular. You’ll have free time on Krupówki Street, then three hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths if you choose that option.

“amazing place, but don't forget to visit the national park and climb the two mountains.”

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14.Zakopane Tatra Mountain & Thermal Baths from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Krakow in a small group of up to 15 people to the Tatra Mountains. Visit wooden Chochołów, taste salty oscypek at a bacówka, ride the cable car to Gubałówka, explore Zakopane, and finish in thermal pools. Guides such as Joanna, Lukas, and Pawel add local insight along the way.

“Lucasz our driver was fantastic. At all of the attractions he made sure we were all aware of the plans and provided detailed information to ensure that we got the most out of them. There was a flawless transition between attractions and everything ran to schedule, whilst not feeling like we were on a school trip. I would definitely recommend this experience, which was great value, and enhanced by the knowledge and enthusiasm of Lucasz. A must do if you visit Krakow.”

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15.Zakopane and Thermal Baths with Cable Car, Vodka, Oscypek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Krakow to Chocholow and Zakopane with a guide such as Casper, Mathias, or Mateus. Ride the Gubalowka cable car, browse Krupowki Street, taste oscypek and flavored vodka, then spend three hours in warm thermal pools.

“Was a very lovely experience! The views from the top of the cable car was lovely! Mateus was amazing! A quick tip for those travelling to the baths, there’s a quiet area downstairs which was a life saver! We would do again.”

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