Where to Book: the 15 Best Hot Springs in Krakow

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

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

Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Olivier or Margaret. Taste smoked oscypek cheese and local vodka, ride the Gubałówka cable car, explore Krupówki, then relax for 2.5 hours at Terma Bania. Pickup, transport, tickets, and guidebook are included.

“Margaret was an excellent guide, offering a great experience with cheese and vodka tasting, knowledgeable guidance about the areas and entertaining commentary. A fantastic experience that is well worth the money. Thank you Margaret”

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2.Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 927 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for a guided one-hour quad or snowmobile ride, a highlander bonfire with hot drinks and local food, and three hours at thermal pools. Guides such as Will, Bart, Paul, and Kristian are praised for clear updates and friendly help. Bring cash, swimwear, a towel, and warm shoes.

“A fantastic day from start to finish, our guide was so informative, keeping us updated throughout the day with timings and meeting points. (I can’t remember his name!) We absolutely loved the snowmobiling followed by fantastic sausages and cheese cooked in the open fire. There was certainly plenty of food and the mulled wine went down well :-). Then onto the thermal baths, these are fantastic! With a great swim up bar for the drinkers amongst us! All in all a brilliant day! Would definitely recommend!”

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

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

Spend about 11 hours visiting Chocholow, tasting smoked cheese and vodka, riding the Gubałówka cable car, exploring Zakopane, and relaxing at Chochołowskie Termy. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, and guides such as Adam or Joanna are included, but lunch, swimwear, flip-flops, and a towel are your responsibility.

“great trip our tour guide Joanna was fantastic massive thank you to Joanna and the driver Matthew thank you”

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

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

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking guide such as Lara, Michael, Daniel, or Julia. Visit Chochołów’s wooden homes, taste oscypek and Polish vodka, ride the Gubałówka funicular, explore Krupówki, and relax for 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths.

“Zakopane was one of the best trips you can do in Poland. Absolutely beautiful alpine area and the thermal baths are magic!”

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5.Chocholow Hot Springs Evening or Daytime Ticket

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

Travel from central Krakow to Chocholowska Baths for 3 to 8 hours of thermal pools, whirlpools, slides, saunas, and family water play. Choose daytime or evening entry, with a seasonal weekend DJ party at night. Hotel pickup may be available, and drivers such as Michal, Michael, or Tomasz help explain the visit and return journey.

“Great evening trip to the hot springs (apparently a lot less crowded than in the day - 600 vs 4K people which I am not sure I would have enjoyed as it felt busy enough!). Michal the driver was fab and v informative.”

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6.Snowmobile Ride with Zakopane and Hot Springs Combo Options

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

Travel from Krakow by private van to Zakopane for a one-hour snowmobile ride, Highlander villages, Krupowki, Gubalowka funicular views and, if selected, three hours at Chocholowska Thermal Baths. Guides such as Brad, Camile, Oskar and Mateusz have led recent departures, with local food tips and flexible small-group service.

“The Traip was Fantastic, the driver was really friendly and kind.”

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7.ATV/Snowmobile Ride, Shooting & Hot Springs

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

Spend a full day from Krakow in the Tatra region with an English-speaking guide such as Thomas. Ride Can-Am quads, or snowmobiles in snowy weather, try a shooting package in Zakopane, taste smoked cheese, enjoy highland food, and finish with 3 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Transport and thermal entry are included, but rides, ammunition, and lunch cost extra.

“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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8.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, riding the Gubałówka funicular, walking Krupówki Street, visiting wooden architecture and a sheep-cheese hut, then relaxing at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. The 9 to 10 hour day includes hotel pickup, transport, parking, water, and fuel, while funicular, thermal bath, and lunch costs are extra.

“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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9.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 an English-speaking driver, stopping for oscypek cheese in Chochołów, Zakopane’s Krupówki Street, the Gubałówka cable car, a ski jump and a wooden chapel. Finish with 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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10.Horse Sleigh 2-3h Ride with Hot Springs or Zakopane Combos

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

Spend a long day in the Tatra foothills with hotel pickup, a 2 to 3 hour horse sleigh ride, Zakopane and Gubalowka Mountain, or a three-hour thermal bath visit, depending on your chosen option. Drivers such as Oskar, Hektor, and Milo provide transport and local help, while the sleigh stop includes cottage cheese and vodka tasting.

“Had an amazing day and some unique experiences- Hektor was a wonderful host.”

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

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

You leave Krakow at 8:15 am for a full day near Zakopane, with a snowmobile or quad ride in Dzianisz, a bonfire meal of oscypek and kiełbasa, and three hours at Chocholowskie Termy. Jay and Bart have led highly praised departures. Bring cash for the separate PLN 400 vehicle rental.

“Jay and Bart were very helpful and explained everything we needed to know. Very happy cheerful people gave us an amazing day to Zakopane”

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12.Zakopane & Hot Springs Day Tour

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

Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow into the Tatra Mountains, with stops in Chocholow and Zakopane. You’ll taste oscypek cheese and regional alcohol, ride the Gubałówka funicular, stroll Krupowki Street, and enjoy 2.5 to 3 hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. English and Polish guiding, transport, tickets, and central Krakow pickup are included.

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

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Krakow into the Podhale region. Visit Chochołów’s wooden houses, ride the Gubałówka cable car, stroll Krupówki Street, taste smoked cheese and local vodka, then relax at the thermal baths. English guide Margaret is named in the tour details, with hotel pickup 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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14.Chocholow Thermal Hot Springs (hotel pick up)

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

Leave Krakow at 9:00 am for Chocholow Thermal Baths near Zakopane. Your English-speaking driver, often Mike, handles the round trip while you enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, slides, children’s areas, and Tatra Mountain views. The roughly 8 to 9-hour outing includes admission, lockers, and door-to-door pickup, but not towels, food, drinks, or swimwear.

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15.Zakopane & Thermal Hot Springs with Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Travel by private vehicle from Krakow to Chocholow, Witow, Gubalowka, Zakopane, and Chocholowskie Termy. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the road, funicular, and thermal pool entry, while you enjoy mountain views, smoked sheep’s cheese, free time, and a relaxing soak. Gregor has guided this route with care and flexibility.

“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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