Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Snowmobiles & Bonfire Experience
Kazimierz, Krakow
Explore Chocholow and Zakopane, ride the Gubalowka funicular for amazing Tatra views, warm up at a bonfire with local snacks included, and add an optional off-road adventure for more thrills.
This full-day Zakopane tour from Krakow combines traditional highlander culture, mountain scenery, regional food, and optional adventure suitable for active travelers.
Highlights
- Walk through Chocholow’s wooden village, preserved in its traditional style
- Explore Zakopane’s Krupowki Street and taste smoked oscypek cheese
- Ride the Gubalowka funicular for panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains
- Warm up by a highlander bonfire with hot drinks and regional snacks
- Optional quad or snowmobile ride along forest and mountain trails
Description
Depart Krakow for a day in the Polish Tatra Mountains, perfect in any season. Visit Chocholow, a village where houses are built and maintained in the traditional highlander timber style. Your guide explains local Podhale customs while you walk past hand-carved woodwork and tended gardens.
Next, travel to Zakopane, considered the Polish mountain capital. You have free time to stroll Krupowki Street, browse the craft market, and sample grilled oscypek cheese. Options for coffee or lunch are available independently.
Take the Gubalowka funicular for a quick ride above town to a viewpoint overlooking the Tatra range, including Slovakia on clear days—a prime spot for photos.
In the afternoon, relax at a highlander bonfire with unlimited hot drinks and local snacks such as grilled sausage and oscypek cheese prepared in a traditional manner. This slower-paced segment offers a genuine mountain experience.
For added excitement, book the optional off-road upgrade on the day (cash payment). This is a quad ride in warmer months or a snowmobile ride in winter. Helmets and safety briefings are provided by the instructor, who leads the group through forest trails.
An English-speaking driver-guide accompanies you throughout, including hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow, so you do not need to manage transport or logistics.
This tour is designed for travelers seeking culture, nature, food, and optional adventure beyond a standard Zakopane day trip. Secure your booking early to guarantee availability.
Includes
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow (selected areas)
- Air-conditioned transport in a modern van or minibus
- English-speaking driver-guide for the full day
- Guided walking tour of Chocholow wooden village with commentary
- Free time in Zakopane and on Krupowki Street
- Gubalowka funicular ticket
- Highlander bonfire with unlimited hot drinks
- Regional snacks at the bonfire (grilled sausage, oscypek cheese)
- Helmet and equipment for optional off-road experience
Excludes
- Optional ATV/snowmobile upgrade (350 PLN per vehicle, cash only)
Important Information
- ATV/snowmobile activity type depends on weather and snow conditions
- A valid driving license is required to drive the quad or snowmobile; passengers do not need a license
- Bring cash for the optional upgrade and personal expenses
- Dress in layers; mountain weather can change rapidly
- Wear comfortable footwear suitable for uneven wooden surfaces in Chocholow
- Not wheelchair accessible; suitable for participants with moderate physical ability
- Pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point depending on booking
- Pickup time may vary by 30-45 minutes; advance notice is provided
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All commentary and descriptions are in English only
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book ahead to secure your place and bring cash if you opt for the off-road adventure. Wear layers and comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. The best time to enjoy the optional quad or snowmobile ride depends on seasonal weather conditions.
