Zakopane & Tatra Mountains Private Full-Day Tour from Krakow Zakopane & Tatra Mountains Full-Day Tour from Krakow
ID: GYG101921-206333
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Feel the atmosphere of the Polish winter capital, Zakopane. Experience highlanders' culture and unique architecture. See breathtaking landscapes of the highest mountain range in this part of Europe and beautiful Polish countryside.
Zakopane is the capital of winter Poland. Here there is superb scenery, perfect for winter sports lovers and fans of trekking trails. This area also has a characteristic dialect, splendid food and unique architecture. First, you will see the work place of a traditional Polish sculptor who makes outstanding wooden objects. Then here will be time in Zakopane traditional marketplace to buy handmade equipment for your house, or traditional cheeses "oscypek", and many other kinds of food.
Afterwards, you will have possibility to take a funicular railway to the top of Mount Gubałówka for views over the granite and limestone peaks of the Tatra Mountains. Having returned to the oldest part of Zakopane, you will visit the charming wooden old parish church and cemetery.
At the end of the trip, you will stop near the highest ski jump in Poland, Wielka Krokiew, where many international cups in ski jumping have been won.
Schedule:
• Drive to the mountain side – 2 hours
• Visit the Sculptor House in Chocholow – 30 to 40 minutes
• Dive to Zakopane – 20 minutes
• Gubalowka Mountain (with way up and down by Funicular rail) – 1 hour
• Market under Gubalowka – 30 to 40 minutes
• Lunch time with walk through Krupowki – 1.5 hours
• Visit Pekskowe Brzysko wooden church and cemetery – 30 to 40 minutes
• Wielka Krokiew, the greatest ski jump in Poland – 1 hour
• Drive back to Krakow - 2 hours
Please note that times could change due to your needs or the weather conditions.
Highlights
- Visit the sculptor's house in Chocholow village on the way to Zakopane
- See the famous market in Zakopane with local food specialities and house equipment
- Ride the funicular to Gubalowka Hill, with a view of Tatra mountains
- Tour Krupowki Street and Peksowe Brzysko wooden cemetery
- View the ski jumping hill with the biggest Polish ski jump, Wielka Krokiew
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that this is 9-hour trip, so it is recommended that you start your tour at 9:00
• Infant seats are available upon request if advised at time of booking
• Due to the changing terrain and weather, please bring comfortable walking shoes and a raincoat
• It is possible to change the day of the tour in the case of bad weather
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All required protective equipment is provided
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
