Poland · Boating

8-Hour Dunajec River Gorge Rafting Tour from Kraków with UNESCO Church

8 Hours Round trip from Kraków Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic raft ride through the picturesque Dunajec River Gorge
02 Views of mountain peaks and vertical rocky slopes along the river
03 Traditional wooden watercraft operated by a Polish river guide in regional dress
04 Visit the fifteenth-century church in Dębno Podhalańskie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
05 Lunch break in the charming resort town of Szczawnica

Discover why the Dunajec raft ride through the Pieniny Gaps is one of Poland's greatest tourist attractions on this full-day trip from Kraków. Drift through the scenic river gorge on a traditional wooden raft, taking in mountain peaks, vertical rocky slopes, and the river's unexpected turns. The tour also includes time in the resort town of Szczawnica and a visit to the fifteenth-century church in Dębno Podhalańskie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This stunningly scenic water route gently takes you 15 kilometres downstream, beneath legendary mountain peaks and alongside thick woodlands and winding nature paths.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cracow, Szczawnica

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dunajec River Rafting and Dębno Church Visit

Meet your tour guide in the centre of Kraków or at your place of accommodation in the city and begin at around 8:00 am. Reach the boating centre after a 2-hour drive.
Board a traditional wooden watercraft, operated by a Polish river guide in customary regional dress. This stunningly scenic water route gently takes you 15 kilometres downstream, beneath legendary mountain peaks and alongside thick woodlands and winding nature paths. You may even spot some curious local wildlife along the way.
Take a break for lunch in the pretty little resort town of Szczawnica.
On the way back to Kraków, visit a cherished fifteenth-century church inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located in Dębno Podhalańskie, it is dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel and forms part of the Wooden Architecture Trail around Kraków. This important and distinct church is one of the trail's highlights.