Poland · Boating

9-Hour Dunajec River Rafting Tour from Kraków with UNESCO Church

9 Hours Round trip from Kraków Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a thrilling raft ride through the Dunajec River's scenic Pieniny Gaps
02 Travel 15 kilometres downstream beneath legendary mountain peaks and rocky slopes
03 Ride in a traditional wooden raft operated by a Polish river guide in regional dress
04 Visit Saint Michael the Archangel Church in Dębno Podhalańskie, a UNESCO site

Embark on the Dunajec raft ride through the Pieniny Gaps, one of Poland's most fantastic tourist attractions. Drift along a stunning scenic route beneath legendary mountain peaks and beside thick woodlands, with the chance to spot local wildlife along the way. After river rafting, visit the church dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel in Dębno Podhalańskie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the highlights of the Wooden Architecture Trail around Kraków.

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

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

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 UNESCO Church Visit

Going rafting down the Dunajec River is one of the most beloved and classic tourist attractions in all of Poland. The tour begins around 7:00 am from the centre of Kraków, or from your place of accommodation in the city.
After about 2 hours, you will reach the boating centre, where you will board a traditional wooden watercraft operated by a Polish river guide in customary regional dress. This stunningly scenic water route will gently take you 15 kilometres downstream, underneath legendary mountain peaks and alongside thick woodlands and winding nature paths. You may even spot some curious local wildlife along the way.
After the exhilarating ride, there is a break for lunch in the pretty little resort town of Szczawnica.
On the way back to Kraków, you will visit a cherished fifteenth-century church that's inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located in Dębno Podhalańskie, it is dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel and is part of the Wooden Architecture Trail around Kraków. This important and distinct church is one of the trail's highlights.

Where this trip takes you

Dunajec River rafting, Pieniny Gaps cliffs, Szczawnica resort, Dębno Podhalańskie church

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kraków 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport
Pieniny tour leader assistance
Admission tickets to the National Park and the raft trip

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

Rafting trips are organized from early April to late September during the tourist season.
The tour is available from 19 Apr to 30 Sep.
This is a group tour.
The required minimum number of participants to complete the tour is 2.
Dunajec River Rafting - Group Tour: The Dunajec raft ride through the Pieniny Gaps is one of Poland's most fantastic tourist attractions. I can assure you that this time will be full of excitement. You will be impressed by the views of mountain peaks and the vertical rocky slopes next to the river, which takes unexpected turns. These will be lasting sensations.

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