Inclusions:

✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ Transport from Krakow to Zakopane and back
✔ Entrance to the Tatra National Park
✔ Light trekking, panoramic views, and stops for photos
✔ Traditional highlander lunch and cheese tasting

Exclusions:

✘ Additional snacks or drinks beyond the included lunch and tastings
✘ Personal shopping or souvenirs
✘ Tips/gratuities for guides or drivers

Small Group Tour:

• Duration: 8-10 hours
• Meeting point: Ogrodowa 10, by the entrance to the Hotel Puro
• Starting time: 7.00 AM
• Ending point: Krakow Old Town or your hotel if centrally located

Private Tour:

• Duration: 8-10 hours
• Meeting point: Pick-up from your centrally located hotel in Krakow
• Starting time: 7.00 AM
• Ending point: Your guide will assist you to your hotel or any other centrally-located place

BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR

Full Itinerary

Your adventure begins early in Krakow, where you’ll meet your knowledgeable local guide and settle into comfortable transport bound for the Tatra Mountains. Along the scenic drive (about two hours), your guide shares stories about the region’s culture, mountain heritage, and the highlander way of life.

Upon arrival at the Tatra National Park, enjoy invigorating walkways through picturesque valleys framed by towering peaks and panoramic views that feel untouched by time. Whether the weather is crisp or warm, the scenery here with its patchwork of forest, meadow, and jagged rock will stay with you long after the trip ends.

At a local stop, discover how traditional oscypek, smoked sheep’s-milk cheese is made, with stories about its heritage and the highlander families who keep the craft alive. Paired with a leisurely tasting, this moment brings local culture to the palate.

Midday, it’s time to savour a hearty highlander lunch in a local restaurant nestled in the mountain valley. Here, classic regional flavours reflect the rugged landscape and centuries-old mountain traditions.

After lunch, you’ll explore the charming town of Zakopane, where wooden architecture and lively folklore create a distinct sense of place. Wander through its streets, see how life in the foothills differs from the city, and soak up authentic local culture that has inspired artists, musicians, and adventurers alike.

As the day winds down, you’ll make your way back to Krakow with new stories, mountain views, and a deep appreciation for the Tatra landscapes and highlander culture.

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

• All the places we visit are 100% owned and run by locals, ensuring that local people benefit from tourism in their city. So any inclusions on your tour and additional purchases you make will directly benefit the local community.
• You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveler while you’re in the Tatra Mountains.