Kraków: Zakopane Horse ride & Thermal Baths Day Trip
Nowotarski, Krakow
Discover the Tatra Mountains on a day trip from Krakow. Visit Chocholow, enjoy a horse ride, taste oscypek cheese, and relax at the Chocholowskie Thermal Baths.
Scenic Horseback Ride and Cultural Tour in Chochołów Village from Kraków
This tour offers a horseback ride with views of the Tatra Mountains, a visit to Chochołów Village, and activities suited for all experience levels.
Highlights
- Scenic horseback ride with views of the Tatra Mountains
- Explore Chochołów Village and its traditional wooden houses
- Meet a local highlander sculptor and learn about his craft
- Taste the famous smoked sheep cheese, oscypek, in a shepherd’s hut
- Relax at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths with mountain views
Description
The experience begins with hotel pickup in Kraków and a transfer to Chochołów Village, known for its well-preserved wooden architecture. Walk through the village, which serves as a living open-air museum of traditional highlander buildings.
Visit the home of a Góral (Polish highlander) artist to see hand-carved wooden sculptures and learn about local craftsmanship and mountain life.
After a brief riding lesson, enjoy a scenic horseback ride along trails with views of the Tatra Mountains. No prior riding experience is required, though an additional horse rental fee applies at the stud farm.
Stop at a local shepherd’s hut (bacówka) to taste oscypek, the region’s smoked sheep cheese, prepared on site.
Stroll along Krupówki Street in Zakopane with free time for shopping or sampling local delicacies.
End the day relaxing at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths, featuring indoor and outdoor pools and saunas with mountain views.
Winter alternative: When snow covers the Tatras, a sleigh ride replaces the horseback ride, offering equally scenic winter views and sounds.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to Chochołów Village
- Meeting with a local highlander sculptor
- Oscypek cheese tasting
- Free time in Zakopane center
- Access to Chochołowskie Thermal Baths
- Bottle of water
Excludes
- Horse rental fee (250 PLN per person) payable at the stud farm
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- No prior horseback riding experience is needed
- Bring swimwear for the thermal baths
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
