Dunajec Rafting & Szczawnica

Experience one of Poland’s oldest and most picturesque outdoor traditions on a private day trip to the Pieniny National Park. Drift down the stunning Dunajec River Gorge on a traditional wooden raft guided by local highlander rafters (Flisacy), explore the charming spa town of Szczawnica, and enjoy seamless, private transfers from Krakow.

Tour Highlights

• Private Door-to-Door Transport: Enjoy an exclusive, air-conditioned vehicle reserved solely for your party with pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Krakow.
• Traditional Wooden Rafting: Experience a memorable ~2 to 2.5-hour float through the magnificent limestone cliffs of the Dunajec River Gorge.
• Expert Highlander Guides: Raft with experienced local highlander rafters (Flisacy) sharing folklore, history, and geological facts.
• Pieniny National Park Scenery: Marvel at iconic peaks like Trzy Korony (Three Crowns) and Sokolica from the river level.
• Szczawnica Spa Town: Enjoy free time to stroll along the promenade, taste famous mineral water, or have lunch in the historic resort town of Szczawnica.

Itinerary (Duration: approx. 8–9 hours)

• Hotel Pickup: Your private driver collects you from your accommodation in Krakow.
• Drive to Sromowce Wyżne: Scenic drive through southern Poland into Pieniny National Park (~2 hours).
• Dunajec Rafting Descent: Board traditional wooden rafts and enjoy a ~2-hour scenic float along the Polish-Slovak border to Szczawnica.
• Szczawnica & Free Time: Disembark in Szczawnica and enjoy free time to explore the town, grab lunch, or walk along the Grajcarek stream.
• Niedzica Castle / Czorsztyn Lake (Optional Stop): Brief stop for photos or sight-seeing at Niedzica Castle overlooking Czorsztyn Lake (if time permits).
• Return to Krakow: Private transfer directly back to your hotel.

What’s Included & Excluded

• Included: Private vehicle transport, professional driver, official tickets for the traditional Dunajec wooden raft descent, Pieniny National Park entry fees, parking and tolls.
• Excluded: Food and drinks / lunch, personal expenses, gratuities.