# Zakopane.tours - Independent guide to Zakopane day trips, thermal baths, snowmobile tours, sleigh rides and Morskie Oko.

> Zakopane.tours is an independent guide and comparison of Zakopane tours from Krakow and Zakopane. It explains what each price covers, how the Tatra National Park rules work and what to book for the baths, snow rides and Morskie Oko. It is not a tour operator, a seller of travel or a booking platform.

Site: https://zakopane.tours/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Poland, Podhale region in the Tatra Mountains.
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- A normal Tatra National Park entrance ticket costs 11 PLN. Source: https://tpn.gov.pl/wstep-do-parku
- A reduced Tatra National Park entrance ticket costs 5.50 PLN. Source: https://tpn.gov.pl/wstep-do-parku
- A normal 7-day Tatra National Park ticket costs 55 PLN. Source: https://tpn.gov.pl/wstep-do-parku
- A group ticket for up to 10 people costs 99 PLN at the normal rate and 49.50 PLN at the reduced rate. Source: https://tpn.gov.pl/wstep-do-parku
- Everyone entering the park on any trail must buy an entry ticket, either at the park entry points, online at tpn.gov.pl, or with the QR codes posted at the entrances. Source: https://tpn.gov.pl/wstep-do-parku
- An online entry ticket can be refunded or moved to another date until 12:00 on the day before the ticket date. Source: https://tpn.gov.pl/wstep-do-parku
- Children up to 7 years old, holders of the Large Family Card and permanent residents of Zakopane, Kościelisko, Poronin, Bukowina Tatrzańska and Biały Dunajec enter the park free with proof. Source: https://tpn.gov.pl/wstep-do-parku
- 15% of entry fee revenue goes to the Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service TOPR. Source: https://tpn.gov.pl/wstep-do-parku
- In January Zakopane averages a high of -0.2°C (32°F) and a low of -6.6°C (20°F), with about 59 mm of precipitation (rain or snow, as water) over 12.1 days with 1 mm or more (ERA5 reanalysis, 1995-2024). Source: https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/datasets/reanalysis-era5-single-levels

## Tours listed on this site
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- Krakow-Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese and Vodka (Hotel pickup in Krakow or a central meeting point, operated by Thousand Miles) - from $24 per person, 11 hours, rated 4.8 from 11,531 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-thermal-baths/#tour-1 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/krakow-zakopane-cable-car-chocholow-baths-cheese-vodka-t116293/
- Krakow-Zakopane Tour: Cable Car, Hot Springs, Cheese and Vodka (Hotel or apartment in Krakow, or a designated meeting point in central Krakow, operated by ExploreCracow.com) - from $24 per person, 11 hours, rated 4.9 from 4,847 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-thermal-baths/#tour-2 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/zakopane-l1554/krakow-zakopane-tour-local-tasting-cable-car-hot-springs-t431760/
- Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Cheese and Vodka (Hotel or apartment in Krakow, or a meeting point depending on the option, operated by Cracow Top Tours) - from $24 per person, 7-11 hours, rated 4.8 from 5,799 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-thermal-baths/#tour-3 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/krakow-zakopane-tour-hot-springs-cable-car-hotel-pickup-t369066/
- Swim in Chocholow Thermal Baths, Start from Krakow (Central meeting point in Krakow, operated by Legendary Krakow) - from $50.55 per person, 7 hours, rated 4.8 from 410 reviews on Viator. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-thermal-baths/#tour-4 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Krakow/Chocholowska-Thermal-Baths-From-Krakow/d529-65823P2
- Kraków: Twilight Thermal Baths (Wielopole 2, 33-332 Kraków, operated by Zamalek Tours) - from $58 per person, 6.5 hours, rated 4.7 from 91 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-thermal-baths/#tour-5 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/krakow-twilight-thermal-baths-sale-t743063/
- From Krakow: Zakopane, Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Day Trip (Hotel or accommodation in Krakow, operated by Poland is beautiful) - from $20 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.7 from 1,781 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/krakow-to-zakopane/#tour-6 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/from-krakow-day-tour-of-zakopane-and-tatra-mountains-t405432/
- From Krakow: Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Tour with Cable Car (Hotel or apartment in Krakow, or the nearest point if vehicle access is prohibited, operated by Krak Tours) - from $19 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.8 from 1,038 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/krakow-to-zakopane/#tour-7 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/krakow-zakopane-cable-car-tatra-mountains-scenic-views-t427244/
- Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Tour from Krakow (Hotel in Krakow, operated by Visit Polen Krakow Tours) - from $19.50 per person, 8-9 hours, rated 4.8 from 1,320 reviews on Viator. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/krakow-to-zakopane/#tour-8 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Krakow/ZAKOPANE-and-THERMAL-BATH-Private-Tour-German/d529-156113P15
- Krakow: Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Private Full-Day Tour (Hotel or accommodation in Krakow, operated by Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect) - from $152 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.7 from 36 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/krakow-to-zakopane/#tour-9 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/zakopane-and-tatra-mountains-full-day-tour-from-krakow-t101921/
- Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire and Hot Springs Tour (Hotel pickup in Krakow or a central meeting point, operated by Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect) - from $50 per person, 10 hours, rated 4.8 from 1,358 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-snowmobile/#tour-10 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/krakow-zakopane-snowmobiles-bonfire-hot-springs-day-tour-t172539/
- Krakow: Zakopane, Hot Springs, Snowmobiles and Bonfire Tour (Hotel or one of 5 meeting points such as Wielopole 2, Pawia 18a and Starowiślna 65, operated by Best Krakow) - from $20 per person, 10-11 hours, rated 4.9 from 2,390 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-snowmobile/#tour-11 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/krakow-zakopane-cable-car-vodka-cheese-hot-springs-tour-t812334/
- From Krakow: Snowmobile Adventure, Zakopane and Thermal Baths (Designated meeting point in central Krakow or hotel, depending on the option, operated by KRK-KrakowTours) - from $50 per person, 11 hours, rated 5.0 from 312 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-snowmobile/#tour-12 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/snowmobile-adventure-thermal-pools-with-hotel-drop-off-t541873/
- Zakopane: Extreme Snowmobile Ride with Bonfire and Transfers (Hotel or accommodation in Zakopane, operated by Thousand Miles) - from $22 per person, 3-4 hours, rated 4.6 from 244 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-snowmobile/#tour-13 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/zakopane-l1554/zakopane-extreme-snowmobile-ride-with-bonfire-and-transfers-t598702/
- From Krakow: Morskie Oko Lake, Choose Your Experience (Hotel or meeting point in Krakow, operated by KRK-KrakowTours) - from $75 per person, 11-13 hours, rated 5.0 from 38 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/morskie-oko/#tour-14 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chocholow-l92342/morskie-oko-lake-skywalk-zakopane-thermal-baths-tour-t651851/
- From Krakow: Morskie Oko Lake Tour in the Tatra Mountains (Hotel in Krakow, operated by Legendary Krakow) - from $163 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.6 from 43 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/morskie-oko/#tour-15 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/from-krakow-morskie-oko-lake-tour-in-the-tatra-mountains-t372205/
- Zakopane: Morskie Oko Trailhead Transfer and Tatra Park Ticket (Meeting point in Zakopane, operated by ZakoTours) - from $30 per person, 6 hours, rated 4.7 from 35 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/morskie-oko/#tour-16 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/zakopane-l1554/zakopane-morskie-oko-trailhead-transfer-tatra-park-ticket-t1222764/
- Zakopane: Chochołowska Valley Sleigh Ride with Bonfire (Pickup in Zakopane, operated by Janosik Travel) - from $90 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.4 from 58 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/kulig-zakopane/#tour-17 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/zakopane-l1554/zakopane-chocholowska-valley-sleigh-ride-with-bonfire-t1143307/
- VIP Chochołowska Valley Horse Sleigh from Zakopane (Targowica meeting point for the kulig in Zakopane, operated by Tomasz Gąsienica-Kotelnicki) - from $85 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.6 from 14 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/kulig-zakopane/#tour-18 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/zakopane-l1554/vip-chocholowska-valley-horse-sleigh-t1163995/
- From Krakow: Zakopane Sleigh Ride Trip in Chochołów Valley (Chosen location in Krakow, operated by Time For Cracow) - from $158 per person, 6.5-7 hours, rated 5.0 from 8 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/kulig-zakopane/#tour-19 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/krakow-l40/from-krakow-zakopane-sleigh-ride-trip-in-chocholow-valley-t1087069/
- Krakow: Traditional Dunajec River Rafting with Mountain Chairlift (Hotel pickup in Krakow, operated by Thousand Miles) - from $122.94 per person, 11-12 hours, rated 5.0 from 201 reviews on Viator. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/dunajec-rafting/#tour-20 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Krakow/Krakow-Traditional-Dunajec-River-Rafting-with-Mountain-Chairlift/d529-103840P49
- Full-Day Dunajec Rafting and Zakopane Tour from Krakow (Hotel in Krakow, operated by Poland is beautiful) - from $141.16 per person, 11 hours, rated 4.9 from 22 reviews on Viator. Page: https://zakopane.tours/guides/dunajec-rafting/#tour-21 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Krakow/Private-Full-Day-Dunajec-Rafting-and-Zakopane-Tour-from-Krakow/d529-282468P9

## Guide pages
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/christmas-in-zakopane/ - Christmas in Zakopane 2026: market from 26 November, lights on 23 streets, sleigh rides and day trips. Check availability.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/dunajec-rafting/ - Dunajec rafting in 2027 runs from 1 April to 31 October. Compare routes and 11-hour day tours, then choose your trip.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/gubalowka/ - Ride the Gubałówka funicular in 3 minutes: tickets, walking time, the slide and closures for 2027. Plan your visit with Zakopane.tours.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/is-zakopane-worth-visiting/ - Is Zakopane worth visiting from Krakow in 2027? A 1-day verdict, who it suits and who should skip it. Read before you book.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/kasprowy-wierch/ - Kasprowy Wierch 2027: 1,987 m summit, a 20 minute cable car ride, ski runs and ticket tips. See how to plan your ride.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/krakow-to-zakopane/ - Krakow to Zakopane in 2027: 1 hour 57 minutes by train. Compare bus, car and 9-hour day tours, then pick your way.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/krupowki-street/ - Krupówki Street 2027: a 1,100 m pedestrian walk with buildings, food and the best hours. See the route and tours that include it.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/kulig-zakopane/ - Compare kulig sleigh rides in Zakopane, 3 to 7 hours, with bonfire and feast. See routes and pickups for 2027.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/morskie-oko/ - Morskie Oko in 2027: about 8 km each way on asphalt. Compare tours, the park ticket and winter access, then choose.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/oscypek/ - Learn what oscypek is, how to spot a real 600 to 800 g cheese, how to eat it and where to buy it in 2027. Plan your tasting.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/things-to-do-in-zakopane/ - Things to do in Zakopane 2027: 7 top picks by weather and time, with hours, tickets and closures. See what fits your day and book.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-hotels/ - Pick the best area for Zakopane hotels among 6 bases, with spa hotels, a month guide and tours. Plan your stay for 2027.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-in-winter/ - Zakopane in winter 2027: weather by month, skiing, 4 thermal baths, cable cars and sleigh rides. Check availability.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-new-year/ - Zakopane New Year 2026: a free concert on 31 December, sleigh parties, fireworks rules and the last bus. Check availability.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-skiing/ - Zakopane skiing 2027: 12 ski areas from 5 to 22 km out, which suit beginners or experts, and how to get there. Plan your ski day.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-snowmobile/ - Compare 4 Zakopane snowmobile tours, 3 to 11 hours, with bonfire and thermal baths. See what the ride costs extra for 2027.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-thermal-baths/ - Compare Krakow trips to the Zakopane thermal baths, 6.5 to 11 hours, pools open until 22:00. Pick your trip for 2027.
- https://zakopane.tours/guides/zakopane-weather/ - Zakopane weather in 2027: highs, lows and rain days for all 12 months, plus snow, packing and live forecast sources. Plan your trip.

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