Chocholow Thermal Baths: Underground Water Rich in Nutrients with Optional Zakopane Visit
4.8
293 Ratings
Kraków
Experience the healing power of Chochołow Thermal Baths, the largest thermal complex in Podhale. Dive into nutrient-rich underground water and enjoy a visit to Zakopane.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Chocholów - Traveling from Krakow may require up to two hours in one direction.
Visitors can spend between 3 to 8 hours enjoying the thermal waters and pools at the Chocholow Thermal Baths. Admission is included in the ticket price.
The experience is further enhanced by the breathtaking views of the Tatra Mountains that encircle the facility. The Chocholowska Thermal Baths are an excellent choice for families, couples, and anyone looking to unwind or boost their well-being and vitality.
The complex offers a variety of activities, including water basketball, volleyball, cascades, a rapid river, inflatable slides, and more, although some features are only accessible during the summer months. There are areas specifically designed for children’s enjoyment. Additionally, there’s a restaurant on-site to satisfy any cravings.
Please be aware that the complex’s rules mandate that guests must use the saunas without any clothing.
What's Included
- Round-trip shared transfer by air-conditioned minivan (selected options)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected options)
- English-speaking driver
- 2.5 to 8 hours at the Thermal Pool Complex (depending on option)
- Access to a brand-new quiet and relaxation area
- Poolside DJ Party on the weekends (Evening Experience Only)
What's Not Included
- Transport not included in the 4-hour pass.
- Tickets for Sauna, Spa and Massage zones
- Swimming suits, towels, toiletries etc.
Additional Information
The Chochołow Thermal Baths hold the title of the grandest thermal structure in the Podhale region. The water, which brims with beneficial elements like sulphur, magnesium, sodium and calcium, originates from around 3600 metres underground. This allegedly confers medicinal and therapeutic health benefits. Overall, there are over 30 heated pools with water temperatures ranging from 32 to 36 degrees Celsius, located both inside and outside.
- Please, take swimsuits, towels and flip-flops with you (or purchase them on the spot)
Location
Przystanek Turystyczny Kiss&Ride
Wielopole
This is the meeting point for all Tour options with a Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kj
Apr 14, 2024
Well worth the trip! Highly recommend! - Perfect trip! Loved it and well worth the visit! Was picked up promptly my Maciek in a lovely vehicle. There was our group of 4 and one other couple. He told us what the plan was and explained that it would take approximately 1 hour 45 mins to get from Krakow to the Thermal Baths. He also asked if we would like to stop at one of the oldest villages with the traditional houses which we did on the way back. We had a fabulous time in the thermal Spa, Maciek explained everything to us and bought us the wrist bands. We didn’t have to queue as he had them pre ordered. We loved all the different pools and jacuzzi’s and sulphur baths and even enjoyed a couple of beers in the pool! It was so relaxing. Would highly recommend Maciek and the thermal spa.
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Meganha1100kt
Apr 14, 2024
Great experience - Great trip to thermal baths! Very cool experience with lots to do at the thermal baths. The drive there and back was great with driver named Maciek.
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R4871sxlorenam
Apr 7, 2024
Highly recommended excursion - They picked us up at the door of our airb&b and then upon our return they dropped us off at the same pick-up point. Rafi was our driver, a very nice and punctual guy, he gave us many explanations about the surroundings and the excursion itself during the trip, attentive to the road and a professional in his work, it is worth visiting the spa, since having a good time, you can also enjoy spectacular views...
100% RECOMMENDABLE
10/10
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Andrea_m
Apr 7, 2024
Excellent - The spa was amazing and driver explained everything
Great service from start to finish
Viator kept me informed with everything
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Mdutch2003
Apr 7, 2024
Absolutely amazing!! - Absolutely amazing!! We had Maciek as our guide, he did an amazing job at explaining things once we got to the thermal baths, so there was no confusion. On the journey there and back he also explained some of the culture and history of Poland. We even stopped in a village on the way back for about 10-15 mins so we could see the oldest house in Poland. He also taught us a bit of polish. Overall, absolutely amazing experience the thermal baths are great. If your a family you could defo go to the morning one, there’s some amazing water slides. For couples or younger people I’d probably recommend going to the evening trip so you have people similar to your age and there’s also a DJ on the night at about 6pm. 10/10 trip would do again! Thank you Maciek 🙂
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Bethanyf754
Mar 31, 2024
Thermal baths - We had an amazing experience at the thermal baths.
Our driver/tour guide was Michael and he was amazing! Michael has great knowledge of sites and villages we passed. He gave us all the information we needed and recommended the best spots in the baths. He made the drive pleasant and kept us informed of how long was left to go!
The baths are very nice and clean, would definitely go again!
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Marie_l
Mar 29, 2024
Amazing - Thermal spa was amazing. Only downside was the pickup time meant we hit traffic but the driver was lovely and very informative and made the journey there fun
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Georgiafx5620az
Mar 28, 2024
Amazing experience - Beautiful views from the outside pools, lots of pools / jacuzzi’s to try and the green slide was amazing! I think it would be helpful to have the main map translated to English as well to make it easier to find your way around. Our host from legendary Krakow was very helpful and explained everything well.
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John
Mar 28, 2024
Well worth visiting - Fantastic place. Felt immense after it. We went at night and didn’t realise how big it was. Still a great excursion to do at night Worth the journey.
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Sophiereviews1
Apr 14, 2024
Fantastic views - Attended the full day Zakopane and Chocholow spa tour in March. Great day, fantastic views.
Picked up from our hotel, 2 hour drive to Zakopane. Short train up to the top of the mountain and had fantastic views overlooking the surrounding snowy mountains, then back down to explore the town for an hour. Then driven to Chocholow, 3 hour thermal baths session which was well organised and more great views. Then dropped back at the hotel. Worth the money.
The only downside was there was no cheese/vodka tasting experience on our day, the driver forgot to take us to the stop! I did complain to the tour company after and received a 25% refund, but it took almost 3 weeks and multiple phone calls to organise the payment despite them agreeing to the refund.
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