Private Tour: Dunajec River Gorge Rafting and Niedzica Castle Day Trip from Krakow
Krakow, Poland
Trip Type: River Rafting & Tubing
Duration: 8 hours
Ride a wooden raft along Poland’s spectacular Dunajec River Gorge on this day trip from Krakow. Travel by minivan to mountainous Pieniny National Park and hop on a 12-seater raft steered by raftsmen. Ogle the awe-inspiring scenery as your 2.5-hour trip takes you past steep cliffs, towering rock formations, hilltop castles and more. Snap photos, watch for river birds, and back on dry land, visit pretty Niedzica Castle (Dunajec Castle), a reputedly haunted fortress above the river. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour for a personalized atmosphere.
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Ride a wooden raft along Poland’s spectacular Dunajec River Gorge on this day trip from Krakow. Travel by minivan to mountainous Pieniny National Park and hop on a 12-seater raft steered by raftsmen. Ogle the awe-inspiring scenery as your 2.5-hour trip takes you past steep cliffs, towering rock formations, hilltop castles and more. Snap photos, watch for river birds, and back on dry land, visit pretty Niedzica Castle (Dunajec Castle), a reputedly haunted fortress above the river. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour for a personalized atmosphere.Start your private tour with a pickup from your central Krakow hotel, and then board your air-conditioned minivan for your drive to Dunajec River Gorge in Poland's Pieniny National Park. As there is no specific stop for lunch on your tour, it’s a good idea to bring a packed lunch (own expense) with you for your trip.
As you travel, hear stories about the Dunajec River and how its gorge slices through the spectacular Pieniny Mountains, forming a natural border between Poland and Slovakia.
After a roughly 2-hour journey, arrive at the jetty at Sromowce-Kąty. Meet the friendly raftsmen dressed in Polish folk costume, and admire the pontoon-style wooden rafts — each made from five, tied-together canoes.
Following a safety briefing, board one of the 12-seater rafts (with other travelers if your private group has less than 12 people) and set off with two raftsmen who will steer you along the 11-mile (18-km) route using long navigating poles.
Drift along the quiet, deep waters and lose yourself in the stunning surrounding scenery and wonderful tranquility of the river. Soon, enter the winding gorge and gaze around you in awe at the towering cliffs and rock formations that rise from both banks.
In some areas, you may encounter slightly faster-flowing water, but generally, the trip is very leisurely. Look for storks and other birds, and as you float, listen as your raftsmen recount the gorge’s history and point out sights such as the jagged Three Crowns Mountain.
After around 2.5 hours of rafting, return to shore and drive to Niedzica Castle (Dunajec Castle), one of the sights on the river. Head inside this 14th-century fortress-museum to explore and learn how it once guarded trading routes through the Dunajec Valley. See its impressive artifacts and discover its ghostly legends, including its reputed nightly haunting by an Inca princess.
Then, return to Krakow, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
As you travel, hear stories about the Dunajec River and how its gorge slices through the spectacular Pieniny Mountains, forming a natural border between Poland and Slovakia.
After a roughly 2-hour journey, arrive at the jetty at Sromowce-Kąty. Meet the friendly raftsmen dressed in Polish folk costume, and admire the pontoon-style wooden rafts — each made from five, tied-together canoes.
Following a safety briefing, board one of the 12-seater rafts (with other travelers if your private group has less than 12 people) and set off with two raftsmen who will steer you along the 11-mile (18-km) route using long navigating poles.
Drift along the quiet, deep waters and lose yourself in the stunning surrounding scenery and wonderful tranquility of the river. Soon, enter the winding gorge and gaze around you in awe at the towering cliffs and rock formations that rise from both banks.
In some areas, you may encounter slightly faster-flowing water, but generally, the trip is very leisurely. Look for storks and other birds, and as you float, listen as your raftsmen recount the gorge’s history and point out sights such as the jagged Three Crowns Mountain.
After around 2.5 hours of rafting, return to shore and drive to Niedzica Castle (Dunajec Castle), one of the sights on the river. Head inside this 14th-century fortress-museum to explore and learn how it once guarded trading routes through the Dunajec Valley. See its impressive artifacts and discover its ghostly legends, including its reputed nightly haunting by an Inca princess.
Then, return to Krakow, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
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