Highlights
- Day trip from Krakow to Dunajec River Gorge and Niedzica Castle
- Visit 14th-century Niedzica Castle, which overlooks Czorsztyn Lake
- Have fun floating down the Dunajec River on a wooden raft
- Enjoy the stunning views of limestone cliffs shooting up from the water
- Entrance fees included
Recent Photos of this Tour
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View across the TatrasWhat a beautiful view across the TatrasPhoto by: Robert T04 2013 -
Niedzica CastleA picture of the beautiful castlePhoto by: Robert T04 2013 -
Poland 2012 106View from the raftPhoto by: Sarah Y09 2012 -
Poland 2012 078These are the rafts were 2 guides pole you down the river.Photo by: Sarah Y09 2012 -
Poland 2012 042View from on top of the castle.Photo by: Sarah Y09 2012 -
Poland 2012 035This is one of the best pics of inside the castle - you can tell how new it looks.Photo by: Sarah Y09 2012 -
Poland 2012 026Best outside view of the castle.Photo by: Sarah Y09 2012 -
Useful Information
Dunajec River Gorge and Niedzica Castle from Krakow
After your visit of the castle, continue to Sromowce Nizne to board your wooden raft to drift at a leisurely pace along the Dunajec River. The river runs from northern Slovakia to southern Poland and is at its most picturesque passing through Dunajec River Gorge. Your adventure down the winding Dunajec River offers breathtaking views of mighty limestone cliffs plunging into the water and stunning native flora, you may even spot some rare bird species such as the Black Stork.
Your highly experienced guide ensures you have a smooth ride, pointing out the sights along the way and teaching you the history of the gorge. Your 2 to 3 hour voyage ends 15 kilometers later in Szczawnica. It is advisable to bring suitable rainwear or a sun hat depending on the weather.
Reviewed by Robert T, April 2013
The trip was excellent. The guide was very good and his English was excellent. The scenery was beautiful. The trip around the castle was very interesting with plenty to see. The best part was the brilliant raft trip down the river. The two Polish boat men were good even though they did not speak a word of English they pointed out anything of interest including a white eagle. The trip down the river was very relaxing and the views of the mountains and gorges were amazing a 5 star day out
Reviewed by William M, August 2012
Our guide Jacek (Jack) really made the day great.
The day started off a bit rainy (drizzling only), and so it turned out we were the only people on the tour, however the tour still went ahead and we had a personalised tour where we were driven out by Jack in a very comfortable car.
What really made the day special though was the opportunity to talk with Jack about Polish politics, history, the amazing history of the families who lived in the castle, modern Polish music, insights on the difference in culture between Krakovians and Zakopane highlanders and all sorts of other interesting topics.
A really great day. The boat ride itself goes into Slovakia (so you can claim you've been to another country).
An easy day trip from Krakow, and certainly worth doing.
