Krakow: Traditional Dunajec River Rafting with Mountain Chairlift
Overview
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Soak up the charm of Szczawnica on this delightful day trip, starting with a hotel pick-up.
Begin with a stop at Czorsztyn Castle by the beautiful Czorsztyn Lake, offering picturesque views and rich history.
Next, visit a traditional "Bacówka" to immerse yourself in local culture. Sample oscypek cheese and take photos for a unique glimpse into shepherd life.
Enjoy rafting down the Dunajec River on traditional wooden rafts, marveling at stunning views of Pieniny National Park, including the Three Crowns and Sokolica.
After rafting, taste the renowned healing waters of Szczawnica, rich in minerals known for their health benefits.
Then, take a chairlift to the top of Palenica Mountain at 722 meters. Enjoy panoramic views and relax at a restaurant while soaking in the scenery.
Finally, visit the main square, the vibrant heart of Szczawnica. Explore restaurants, pastry shops, and souvenir stalls, enjoying the charming atmosphere of this picturesque spa town.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We recommend bringing your own headphones to listen to the Audioguide during the Dunajec River rafting. If you don't have them, you will be able to listen directly from your phone.
What To Expect
Krakow
Pick up (Krakow) - The driver will pick you up from the place in Krakow that you chose when making your reservation. Wait for him in front of the hotel / apartment main entrance at the agreed time (or better a few minutes earlier).
Krakow
Transfer to Szczawnica - Depending on road and weather conditions, the journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Sit back and admire the typical Polish landscapes, which will gradually change from plain to more mountainous, until the picturesque Beskid Mountains appear on the horizon.
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Krakow: Traditional Dunajec River Rafting with Mountain Chairlift
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup & drop off
Spare time on main square in Szczawnica
Visiting the oldest traditional mountain hut. Highlander cheese & regional alcohol tasting
1,5 hours Dunajec rafting
Ticket to Palenica Mountain Chairlift
Entrance ticket to the hidden castle - Czorsztyn
Visit to the spa water drinking hall with tasting
Transfers (Krakow-Szczawnica-Krakow)
English - speaking driver
Dinner
Drinks
Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
139 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family Trip Through the Highlands of Poland
chirodaize,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment our guide Pavel came to pick us up (perfectly on time), we knew he’d be a great fit for our family. He spoke perfect English, was just the right amount of talkative and gave great suggestions for our time on and after the tour. The tour he provided was perfectly paced with experiences the whole family enjoyed—how fun to see a shepherd up in the hills with sheep and cows in view, a castle with fantastic views, a chair lift to a look out with a fun toboggan slide at the top, and a boat ride with beautiful vistas through the valleys. He even threw in some surprise stops that were very enjoyable. Our family loved Pavel and the whole day spent touring around the highlands—a wonderful way to explore just outside the Zakopane city area. What a great day.
Amazing Dunayets River rafting
yuanbinc2022,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting trip. Visited the workshop where traditional sheep cheese is made, definitely from ancient French. It tastes good. The view from the national park where the workshop is located is also fantastic. Peter, the staff member who went with us, was incredibly loving and loved by a calf and kept him away. The Dunayets River rafting is also great. The view along the river, with Poland on the left and Slovakia on the right, feels like it's been jumping between two countries. Slovakia is a superb bike trail along the river, so make sure to take a ride next time you get a chance. The service provider for the whole trip is attentive and attentive, will give notice of the schedule a day in advance, special car transfer, it is indeed very convenient.
Excellent
M5690CTlilyk,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver was very friendly, he made sure to talk to all passengers and joke around aswell. We made some stops were we looking at a castle and even tried some cheese. The whole journey was enjoyable and would 100% recommend.
Great day
Q8037JNtraceyw,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter was a fantastic guide., very friendly and helpful. Very enjoyable day.
Stunning Scenery, Relaxing Rafting & a Fantastic Guide (Peter)
doraluzo2021,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was very well organized, and our guide Peter was amazing throughout the entire trip — friendly, knowledgeable, and always sharing interesting facts during the journey. We also really appreciated that the tour still went ahead even though the only participants were my husband and me, which made the experience feel even more special and personal. The scenery was absolutely stunning. The wooden rafting experience was peaceful and relaxing. The whole itinerary was perfectly paced with enough time at each stop. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience
Joao Oliveira3940,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing whole-day trip to Szczawnica with Piotrek and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the day. The trip was perfectly organized and never rushed. There was plenty of time for sightseeing, relaxing, taking photos, and simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Piotrek was incredibly friendly, sympathetic, and easy to talk to. He shared many interesting curiosities and stories about the region, which made the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. His positive attitude and genuine care for us really stood out. Thanks to Piotrek, the whole trip felt smooth, relaxing, and special. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Szczawnica and looking for a wonderful day full of great memories! Jagoda
Fantastic tour guide (Piotr)
Ady12321,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Piotr (Peter) was the best tour guide we've ever had, so knowledgeable, down-to-earth and friendly, with exceptional spoken English. Felt completely at ease with him on the all day trip to Dunajec river. Piotr went out of his way to ensure we experienced extra sites as time allowed e.g. wooden church with beautiful stream and local village. The river trip was stunning, as was the chair lift experience (we paid a small fee extra for the tobogan ride at the top). Castle and views also breathtaking looking across to the snow-capped mountains. What made the trip was the experience, local knowledge and personality of our wonderful guide, thanks Piotr, you made this such a special trip that we will never forget!
Relaxing Day trip to Szczawnica from Kraków
234piyalib,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Day well spend with this day Trip to Szczawnica from Kraków specially because of our awesome trip coordinator and guide - Peter. He interacted very well with us specially in English.. and kept us well informed about the itenary throughout the trip.He also showed us an old authentic church as bonus on the way to Czorsztyn. Shared lots of facts about places on the way. The wooden rafting was such an amazing n relaxing experience in nature.We also enjoyed a good lunch from a restaurant recommended by Peter. Overall the trip was nice spent enough time in each spots and returned to Kraków by dawn.
Great day on Dunajec River
rozzw2020,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed a fabulous day trip with Peter, fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and great character. The church we visited was very special and then the stunning raft trip down the Dunajec River was the highlight. With cable car and toboggan run, albeit short was great fun. All in all a fab day with terrific guide. Thanks again Peter all the best.
Unique experience you will never forget
xrysostomosk,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter was amazing from start to finish! Everything was stunning including the veiw from the castle, the rafting experience and the veiw from the mountains. I highly recommend it! Really under rated experience.
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