Szczawnica Day Trip: Rafting, Castle, and Mountain Views

Experience Krakow’s charm: raft the Dunajec River, savor local cheese, and ride a mountain chairlift for stunning views. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup & drop off
  • Spare time on main square in Szczawnica
  • 2.5 hours Dunajec rafting
  • Visit the oldest traditional mountain hut
  • Highlander cheese & regional alcohol tasting
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Tips
Additional Information

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…

Location
Krakow
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P7742mkmarcelv
Jun 2, 2025
Great trip, Nice full day with different places - I had a great driver, He told me Alot story's and history. Seen different places on the way to the Riverside on the way back. It been a very nice day. Thanx Piotr!! You been great.
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W3504rf_
May 30, 2025
Great. - A fun day trip with the guide and driver Peter, including pick-up from the hotel and return in a spacious and clean van.
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D9696bmmattt
May 30, 2025
Excellent excursion - This was a fantastic and relaxing adventure. It was great seeing things outside the city. The Mountain View’s were spectacular and the river rafting was very enjoyable. Our guide Peter was excellent. He was very informative, funny and had a great demeanor. Our whole family enjoyed the trip. The pacing was excellent with enough to do to keep it interesting without feeling rushed. I would highly recommend this trip and Peter as a guide.
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Ant_nior18
May 29, 2025
Rafting and chairlift was excellent. - I loved this tour with Mr. Peter as guide and conductor. The rafting experience on the Dunajec River was excellent despite the weather not being very good.
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Paradise23120894184
May 28, 2025
Dunajec - The Dunajec trip was an amazing and well-organized experience. We were picked up directly from our hotel in a very comfortable and clean car. Our guide Marek was incredibly friendly, helpful, and shared interesting facts throughout the day. The first stop at the traditional shepherd’s hut was a nice touch – we enjoyed tasting oscypek and learning about local culture. The rafting down the Dunajec River was definitely the highlight, with stunning views of the Pieniny Mountains and entertaining stories from the raftsmen. It was peaceful, scenic, and something truly special. After the rafting, we visited the mineral water pump room in Szczawnica, which was refreshing and relaxing. We also took the chairlift up to Palenica for breathtaking panoramic views. The walk through Szczawnica’s charming town center was a lovely way to end the day. I highly recommend this trip – it’s the perfect mix of nature, culture, and comfort!
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Katerynak594
May 27, 2025
Dunajec rafting with Marek - The Dunajec trip was absolutely exceptional! Everything was perfectly organized from the very beginning – we were picked up directly from our hotel in a comfortable, modern car. Our guide Marek was extremely friendly, helpful, and shared many interesting stories about the region and local traditions. The visit to the shepherd’s hut and tasting oscypek cheese was a great introduction to highlander culture, and the wooden raft ride down the Dunajec River was an unforgettable experience! The views of the Pieniny Mountains were breathtaking, and the raftsmen made the journey even more enjoyable with their fascinating tales. I highly recommend this trip to everyone – beautiful nature, professional service, and unforgettable memories!
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570nielsn
May 22, 2025
Lovely trip - We had a great trip with our driver and guide Peter(Piotr) today! Had some good talks with him and he explained a lot of Polish history and culture. We have seen beautiful views from the mountains, from the Dunajec river and also traditional things. Thank you for this perfect day and trip!
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Annabx1637pi
May 22, 2025
Interesting - It was a fantastic trip. Peter was a professional and he has also humor. He tell us interesting things about the history. Thank you Peter!
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Heather_t
May 16, 2025
Best tour to see Poland outside the major cities! - This was one of our best tours for our entire trip to Poland. Niko was our guide and was incredible. We had so much an enjoyable time talking to him and it really set the tone for a great day. The day started out cold and rainy but it proved fortunate as we saw a rare to see salamander at the castle we stopped at first. Next was the sheep’s cheese hut which honestly could have been a tour all on its own. Seeing this felt like a rare opportunity and the cheese was so good, we bought some to go and we will be talking about that cheese for a long time. Next was the river raft. I would recommend wearing very warm clothes and multiple layers. We were thinking to dress more for rain (which the rain cleared up thank goodness) and could have used warmer clothes. The views were stunning. Simply stunning and I don’t think many people know how beautiful Poland is outside the cities. Next was the water tasting which was really interesting. Then off to the chairlift to see another spectacular view of the mountains. It’s a short lift ride up. We got a hot tea at the top to warm up a bit. And last was a delicious dinner at a local restaurant recommended by Niko. This is a long day but so worth every minute of it as you really get to see and experience a small slice of Poland outside of a major city. 100 out of 10 recommend.
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Melaniehp7000ub
May 11, 2025
Fantastic trip!! - What an amazing day,the views were incredible!! We enjoyed all of our activities,especially the river rafting. Our guide Mirek was fantastic,we had the best day,he was so friendly,helpful and we laughed a lot,nothing was too much trouble!! I would highly recommend this trip and if you have Mirek as your driver/guide you'll have a great day!! Thankyou Mirek- Paulina and Melunia!
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From $56
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).