Dunajec River Rafting Tours from Krakow

Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup and a comfortable transfer to the highlands. The first stop is a traditional shepherd’s cabin (bacówka), where you’ll taste the iconic oscypek cheese and regional spirits — a warm introduction to authentic mountain culture.

From there, you head to Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty to board traditional wooden rafts whose construction has remained unchanged for over 200 years. Led by two skilled raftsmen, you’ll drift through the dramatic gorge, past rugged limestone cliffs rising up to 500 meters above the water and the 14th-century Červený Kláštor monastery on the Slovak bank. The highlight is an unforgettable view of Sokolica and the Three Crowns — the most iconic summits of the Pieniny range.

The rafting route ends in Szczawnica, one of Poland’s oldest spa towns. Here you’ll visit the historic mineral water drinking hall to sample naturally carbonated, mineral-rich waters celebrated for their health benefits, then take a chairlift up to Palenica Mountain (722 m a.s.l.) for sweeping panoramic views of the Pieniny, Beskid Sądecki, and the Dunajec Valley. The day wraps up with free time on Szczawnica’s charming promenade before the return transfer to Kraków.