Highlights
- Tatra Mountains panorama from Gubałówka
- Zakopane-style wooden architecture
- Live highlander music at lunch
Optional excursions · OP-03
Zakopane & the Tatra foothills
A full day in Poland's mountain capital: wooden highlander architecture, the Gubałówka funicular, Krupówki promenade and a regional lunch with live music.
Step-by-step agenda
- 0:00
Departure from Kraków
Approx. 2 h drive south with a comfort stop en route.
- 2:15
Panoramic stop
Photo stop with the Tatra range in view.
- 2:45
Gubałówka funicular
Ride up for the panorama of the Tatras and market stalls at the top.
- 4:00
Krupówki street
Guided walk along the main promenade and wooden villas.
- 5:00
Highlander lunch
Regional restaurant with live folk band and dancing.
- 6:30
Free time or thermal pools
Shopping in town, or transfer to Chochołów/Bukowina thermal baths.
- 8:00
Return to Kraków
Evening arrival at the hotel.
Requirements & notes
- Long driving day — early departure necessary
- Warm and waterproof clothing outside summer
- Swimwear and towel if the thermal pools option is added
- Funicular may close in high wind; cable alternative offered
Sample schedule
| 07:30 | Departure from Kraków |
|---|---|
| 10:15 | Gubałówka funicular and panorama |
| 12:30 | Krupówki walk and highlander lunch |
| 15:30 | Free time / thermal pools |
| 18:30 | Arrival back in Kraków |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How long does Zakopane & the Tatra foothills take and what group size does it fit?
- The module runs 10 h and is designed for 15–50 pax. Larger groups are split into parallel guided sub-groups so the pacing and audibility stay the same.
- What is included in module OP-03?
- Krupówki, Gubałówka funicular; Highlander lunch with live music; Thermal pools option. Everything is quoted as a net trade rate per person, with transport, guiding and entrance fees itemised in the proposal.
- Which languages can Zakopane & the Tatra foothills be delivered in?
- Standard guiding languages are English, German, Polish, French, Italian and Spanish. Other languages are available on request when booked with enough lead time.
- What should we know before confirming this module?
- Long driving day — early departure necessary; Warm and waterproof clothing outside summer; Swimwear and towel if the thermal pools option is added; Funicular may close in high wind; cable alternative offered
- Can this module be combined with other programme blocks?
- Yes — every module is built to a fixed duration so it can be slotted into a day plan alongside other FORTravels modules. We confirm feasibility of the exact sequence and transfer times when we cost the programme.
- How do we request a quote and how quickly do you reply?
- Send the date, pax number, guiding language and any programme preferences through the enquiry form on this page. We come back with a costed proposal within two working days.
Request a quote
Enquire about OP-03 — Zakopane & the Tatra foothills
Tell us your date, group size, guiding language and programme preferences — we reply with a costed proposal within two working days.