13 Dunajec Rafting Trips from Krakow Shortlisted for Your Trip

1.Traditional Dunajec River Rafting with Mountain Chairlift

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Ride from Krakow to the Pieniny Mountains for a traditional Dunajec Gorge raft trip, a chairlift up Palenica, and stops for Czorsztyn Castle, oscypek cheese, regional alcohol, and Szczawnica’s mineral waters. An English-speaking driver handles the transfers. Guides named Peter, Mirek, Simon, and Niko have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“Peter takes the time to let you know about the history of the region that he's taking you through and his personal experiences in it”

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2.Traditional Dunajec Rafting and Mountain Chairlift

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 11 hours · from $33Best value

Spend a long day in the Pieniny region with a Krakow pickup, a lakeside castle, oscypek tasting at a traditional shepherd’s hut, wooden-raft sailing on the Dunajec, mineral water in Szczawnica and a Palenica chairlift ride. Guides such as Pawel, Piotr and Bart have led trips, though your guide may differ.

“Our guide Pawel gave us an amazing day which was full of information. It was a long 12 hour day but we enjoyed every minute of it. He sent the itinerary on WhatsApp with pictures and details of the excursions. We were met by him at the end of the river rafting and he was super helpful by putting the Wi-Fi on the bus for the return journey so we could check in our flights for the following day. Would thoroughly recommend a trip with Pawel as the guide.”

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3.Dunajec River Gorge and Zakopane: Full-Day Trip from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 7h 30m · from $265

From Krakow, travel south with an English-speaking driver to the Dunajec Gorge for a 2.5-hour traditional raft trip run by local highlanders. After lunch at your own expense, continue to Zakopane and take a rail car to Gubałówka for Tatra Mountain views. Guides named on earlier trips include Marek, Gregory and Philip, but your driver may differ.

“A long drive through beautiful Poland wirh Marek giving us the 'extra' attention and information. A great help to us aho have yet not mastered the language. He showed us every detail accompaning us to order tickets for the raft and tram at the mountain. The clouds also lifted at the very time we wanted to see Tetra's highest peak! Marvellous 12 hours . Thank you Poland.”

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4.Dunajec River Gorge from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $155

Leave Krakow by coach or car for Niedzica Castle and the Dunajec Gorge. Explore the castle above Czorsztyn Lake, then spend two to three hours on a wooden raft between Poland and Slovakia, passing limestone cliffs and Pieniny Mountain peaks. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the day, though the raftsmen’s commentary is often in Polish.

“The trip was excellent. The guide was very good and his English was excellent. The scenery was beautiful. The trip around the castle was very interesting with plenty to see. The best part was the brilliant raft trip down the river. The two Polish boat men were good even though they did not speak a word of English they pointed out anything of interest including a white eagle. The trip down the river was very relaxing and the views of the mountains and gorges were amazing a 5 star day out”

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5.Dunajec River Rafting with Thermal Baths option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 11 hours · from $181

Leave Krakow by hotel pickup for Pieniny National Park and a roughly two-and-a-half-hour wooden-raft trip through the Dunajec Gorge. An English-speaking driver handles the journey, but the river guide may speak Polish only. Add Białka Tatrzańska’s 34 to 38°C thermal pools and sauna zone for a longer day.

“Rafting was really good , weather not , guide on boat only speaks Polish ( We knew before booking )thought it would be OK just for scenery luckily there was a really lovely Polish family who kept translating all he was saying which made the trip ,he was really engaging with group which we would have missed out on .The thermal spa was absolutely rammed full of people ..not enjoyable ( due to bad weather prob everybody headed here ) have been to different one in area which wasn't like this .Back to rafting perhaps the tour company could do a pamphlet pointing out the main aspects of river trip…”

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6.Dunajec River Gorge Rafting and Tree Top Walk from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · from $187

Travel from Kraków into the Pieniny mountains for an 18-kilometer wooden-raft journey on the Dunajec, then walk above the forest in Slovakia’s Bachledova Valley. Transport and admission are included, but food is not. Drivers Andrew and Mark have been praised for friendly, helpful service.

“Andrew was excellent guide, we had a great experience on our tour and would highly recommend it to anyone”

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7.Dunajec River Rafting, Cable Car and Castle Niedzica – Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $272

Travel from Krakow in a small group of up to 15, ride a traditional wooden raft through the Dunajec Gorge, visit Niedzica Castle and take the Palenica cable car. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides named by past visitors include Milosz, Daniel, Artur and Gregor. The day lasts about 10 hours, with lunch extra.

“Daniel, my tour guide provided an amazing experience! Despite the early fog (to be expected in early fall) our day was beautiful- the Niedzice Castle and the raft ride were spectacular! It was unfortunate that the cable car in Palenice was under repair and I could not visit it!”

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8.DUNAJEC River Gorge traditional rafting, PRIVATE TOUR from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave Krakow by private, air-conditioned minivan for a traditional wooden raft ride through the Dunajec Gorge. A local raftsman in regional dress guides the 15-kilometer route, with mountain peaks, woodland and castles along the way. You also get time for lunch in Szczawnica and a stop at the UNESCO-listed church in Dębno. Blueberry is one team member noted for practical advice.

“We've recently returned from a fantastic week stay at the Krakow. We were there from the 13th to the 20th of July and enjoyed every minute. We were made to feel extremely welcome by all tour leaders and were very punctual. I can't not mention Blueberry, when we went rafting the Dunajec River Gorge She was extremely helpful with everything, full of good advice, recommendations and nothing is too much trouble for her. She presented her interpersonal skills in a very professional manner. Hoping to return again next year......Cant wait!”

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9.Rafting on Dunajec & Zakopane Tour – Day Trip from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 11 hours · from $125

Leave Krakow by air-conditioned van for a scenic Dunajec River raft trip in the Pieniny, then spend time in Zakopane and ride the cable car to Gubałówka. English-speaking guides such as Dawid, Lukas, Tomasz or Thomas have led recent departures, though names vary. Expect an 11-hour day, free time for local treats and shopping, and no included meals.

“Great driver, incredible views on tour and while rafting. We had also some time to visit Gubałówka and Zakopane so we could spend some time walking around and try some specials. Trip was amazing, worth every penny. I highly recommend it.”

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10.Dunajec River Rafting in Pieniny Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Leave Krakow by air-conditioned minivan for the Pieniny Mountains, then spend about two hours on a roofless wooden raft on the Dunajec River. An English-speaking driver and tour leader handle the transport and trip, and rafting fees are included. Piotr has driven one outing, though your driver may be someone else. Bring a hat and waterproof clothing or a change of clothes.

“I highly recommend taking this day trip if you’re looking to escape Kraków for a bit. Our driver, Piotr, was extremely friendly and punctual. The views of the Dunajec river from the rafts were absolutely breathtaking. Overall, I had an amazing time!”

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11.Dunajec River rafting, regular small group tour from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $152

Travel from Krakow to Sromowce Niżne for a gentle, two-hour ride on a traditional wooden raft, steered by a regional river guide. The tour also allows time for lunch in Szczawnica and a visit to St. Michael’s wooden church in Dębno. Krakow pickup, transport and the rafting ticket are included; food is not.

“Brilliant day. Enjoyed by all generations of the family. Great experience. Amazing scenery. Would recommend. Only issue was we were put on a raft with no English speaking guide. However, we managed OK with the help of another visitor”

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12.Dunajec River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $154

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle to the Dunajec River, where a traditionally dressed guide operates a wooden raft for a 15-kilometer ride. The 8-to-9-hour trip includes lunch time in Szczawnica and a visit to the 15th-century Church of Saint Michael in Dębno Podhalańskie. Rafting runs from April through October.

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13.Half-Day Dunajec River Rafting tour from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $173

Leave Krakow at 8:00 am in a private, air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver. At Sromowce, meet your rafting guides, get a life jacket and safety briefing, then raft 18km down the Dunajec to Szczawnica. The trip runs from April to October and includes about 2 hours 15 minutes on the river.

“A beautiful experience!!! I loved this activity, if you like nature, it’s something you must do, it’s a very relaxing one, looking at the awesome landscapes. Nice to do alone, with your partner or your children. The village at the end of the activity it’s such a beautiful village.”

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