Zakopane & Thermal Baths with hotel pickup

Bel posto, molto Turistico e sovraffollato in questo periodo dell’anno. La Guida, scaltra, ci ha fatto saltare tutte le colonne kilometriche che c’erano alla funicolare e alle terme. Ha spiegato poco durante il trio. È piccolo problema di frizione al furgone che ha puzzato per una buona mezz’ora. Formaggino affumicato molto buono, la Vidka alla ciliegia un po’ meno. Ma raccomando il tour. Mi ha dato voglia di visitarlo per un 3-4 giorni di sci per conto mio

This trip was quite expensive but the itinerary looked great and we were really looking forward to it. The driver and our guide, Casper, arrived really promptly, everything seemed great. He explained it would take 2 hours but would stop for a toilet break. We drove past Chocholow, then the cheese huts and eventually arrived somewhere. The guide gave us tickets, we all wondered what the tickets were and where we were. Casper then told us we have 2 and a half hours, there is the queue for the funicular and the most popular street in Zacapone is down there, 600m. The time was quite tight. We then went to a cheese hut, 10 minutes, had a piece of cheese, a lick of vodka then he said let's go! We then went to the thermal baths, we were told to follow him, the only instructions we got once we received our wrist bands was it would cost us €100 if we lose them and to return to the bus at 4.50pm. It was packed but a nice relaxing experience. We had no idea that you could buy things with your wrist band and they will charge you after so we didn't buy anything as we thought too much hassle to go back to lockers to get our wallets. Once back in the bus, it was dark, and Casper said we can stop for 10 minutes at Chocholow or he will drive slowly with a commentary. We all wanted to get back so opted for drive by. The commentary was a 30 second recording and we couldn't really see due to darkness but I suppose we know they are highlanders with a different dialect! It was an interesting day, and I really hate to say this, but if our guide actually gave us some details, information, tips etc. It would have been better.

This was an AMAZING excursion! We had a wonderful guide, Piter, who was very friendly, informative and helpful, yet very professional. We were picked up from right outside of our hotel, in a very nice minibus, at exactly the correct time (we were informed by whattsapp the day before of the exact pick up time). Our guide firstly took us to the beautiful mountain village of Chocolow to view the very pretty historical houses. Piter gave us time to look around and take photos and was very clear on where he'd be waiting for us. Next we were taken to Bacowka to taste cheese. Piter organised all of this for us, bringing out the cheese for us to taste. He also brought us out some local vodka liquer to taste. Very nice. Then he helped by taking 'fun' photographs of us all with props to match the scenery. Next we were taken to Zakopane. Piter gave us information about the history of the place as we drove there. Very interesting. Once there he took us to Gubalowka where we were given tickets to ride the funicular to the top of the mountain. Spectacular views!!! Can I also mention that if we hadn't been on this excursion, the queue for the funicular was ENORMOUS!! However, our guide took us right to the front and we had very quick access to it (otherwise we'd have had to queue for at least an hour). Once he'd helped us to 'skip the line' Piter gave us very clear instructions on where he would be waiting for us and at what time. And indeed he was exactly where he'd said he would be. Then to end the excursion, he took us to the thermal spa which was wonderful! A huge place and we'd never visited anywhere like it. (jyst to mention that again the queue was huge but our guide took us straight to the front, which was amazing) We spent time in the outdoor pools which were very warm and as it got dark, it was very much a party feeling. Music, lights, steam and lots of people having fun. Really good. Piter was waiting for us at reception when we came out and took us to the car. Then he drove us back to our hotel door. The whole excursion was a fantastic experience and made SO much better because of our wonderful guide Piter. We would definitely recommend this excursion. Very happy customers.