Poland · Hiking

9-Hour Kasprowy Wierch and Zakopane Tour from Krakow by Cable Car

9 Hours Round trip from Kraków Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a cable car ride to Kasprowy Wierch for stunning mountain views
  • 02 Take in breathtaking panoramas of the Tatra Mountains from the summit terrace
  • 03 Trek down to Zakopane, the capital of the Polish mountains
  • 04 Visit Wielka Krokiew, Jaszczurówka Church, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, and Pęksowy Brzyzek cemetery

Gaze upon Kasprowy Wierch, one of Poland's most impressive mountains, without having to scale the mighty peak yourself. On this private full-day tour from Krakow, enjoy a cable car ride to the top for spectacular views over the Tatra Mountains and their picturesque valleys. Continue with a trek down to Zakopane, the capital of the Polish mountains, and explore its alpine scenery and distinctive turn-of-the-20th-century wooden chalet architecture.

At the top, there is a large terrace from which you will have the chance to admire the breathtaking panorama of the Tatras towering over picturesque valleys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Cracow, Zakopane
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car and Zakopane Discovery

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Krakow and begin the tour.

  • Reach the Kasprowy Wierch peak by modern cable car. Kasprowy Wierch is one of the most popular peaks in the Polish Tatra Mountains. At the top, there is a large terrace from which you will have the chance to admire the breathtaking panorama of the Tatras towering over picturesque valleys. There are a number of tourist trails with different levels of difficulty, so after reaching the summit, you can continue your trek by choosing the one that best fits your needs.

  • Trek down to Zakopane, known as the capital of the Polish mountains. Be amazed by its alpine scenery and priceless views from above. Visit the great ski jump Wielka Krokiew, Jaszczurówka Church, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, and Pęksowy Brzyzek cemetery.

  • Head back to Krakow.

Kasprowy Wierch terrace, Tatra Mountains valleys, Zakopane wooden chalets

Where this trip takes you

Kasprowy Wierch terrace, Tatra Mountains valleys, Zakopane wooden chalets

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

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation

  • Private transport

  • English-speaking Zakopane guide service

  • Admission fee: ticket for the Kasprowy Wierch cable car

Zakopane sightseeing:

  • Pęksowy Brzyzek Old Cemetery

  • Centre of Zakopane

  • Wooden church in Jaszczurówka

  • Ski jump Wielka Krokiew

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kraków, Poland
Tour start
Kraków, Poland
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Kraków.

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