The Dunajec River is very important for tourism and recreation. Rafting along Pieniny is a tourist attraction. There are favorable conditions for practicing mountain canoeing and fishing. Rafting is a tourist type of river rafting on boats, pontoons, or by other means. We present an offer for individual clients on Rafting the Dunajec River. It takes place under the supervision of professional and trained instructors. This is a great offer for families, couples, and people of all ages. Unusual views, extraordinary landscapes in the national park between Poland and Slovakia make the Pieniny unique. On the Dunajec rafting route, there are several places where waves provide adrenaline and unforgettable experiences.

Dunajec River Gorge Tour with KrakowDirect – further information

Valley of Dunajec River is arguably one of the most picturesque sites in Poland. It runs through Pieniny Mountains, a borderline between Slovakia and Poland. These pristine surroundings are where our Dunajec River Rafting Tour takes place. Book a ticket per person on our website or call us before your visit to Krakow or Zakopane. We recommend booking your trip earlier because during the summertime there are many tourists. This trip is safe for children too. It takes place on the traditional wooden raft with a professional service. Pick-up time from the hotel is based on availability but usually, the trip starts between 8:00 and 9:00 to make the most of your day out of town. The one-way drive takes about 2.5 hours. The Dunajec rafting trip on the standard 18 km route takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. Our English-speaking driver will be waiting for you at the last stop of your route on a rafting boat and then take you to a local restaurant for lunch. We provide personal pick up, return transport to the hotel in Krakow, Mercedes car, and a friendly driver at your disposal.

Pieniny National Park

On the border of Poland and Slovakia, just 100 km from Wieliczka, the Pieniny Mountains offer plenty of scenery and outdoor adventures. The biggest tourist attraction in the Pieniny National Park is the Dunajec river rafting, but hikers and cyclists will also find many interesting routes. Pieniny National Park is one of the smallest Polish national parks, but despite that, it is home to thousands of unique and protected plant species and many rare animal species.

Dunajec Rafting Trip- how does it look like?

Dunajec River Gorge is a perfect place to try river rafting. KrakowDirect offers private tours with modern, comfortable Mercedes Benz cars and helpful English-speaking drivers. We offer direct pick up from your hotel in Krakow and drop off after the tour. Upon request, we can arrange our Dunajec Rafting tour from Zakopane. For more information, please do not hesitate to ask.

Our Dunajec River Rafting tour is a full-day adventure. The whole tour lasts for about 8 hours. We suggest the pick-up to be set between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Our Dunajec River Rafting Tour starts on calm waters in a small village called Sromowce in Pieniny Mountains. Then it heads towards deeper and more rough parts of the river. Our river rafting route runs along the highest peak in Pieniny Mountains – Trzy Korony and lopsided, rocky peak called Sokolica. Dunajec River Gorge makes seven meanders in its length. The scenery is breathtaking.

Standard river rafting tour lasts for around 2 hours 15 minutes. It is 18-kilometres long and ends in Szczawnica. However, there is a possibility to choose a longer, 23-kilometres long tour. It lasts up to 3 hours, ending in Kroscienko. Our driver will be waiting for you in your final destination.

Practical information about rafting trip from Krakow

When your river rafting is finished, you can either have a lunch break or go straight back to Krakow. It is also possible to take a break on your way. You can ask our driver for recommendations. Our drivers are very well familiar with the area and good restaurants on the way. We can also arrange to drop off to Zakopane. Please, contact us for further information.

There are no restrictions regarding the age of participants of our private tour. In fact, it is great fun and relax for the whole family. Rafting through the Dunajec river gorge is not considered dangerous, so you do not have to worry about the safety of even the smallest children. Life jackets can be provided upon request. The standard amount of people on one raft is around 12. However, only 5 children can be on one raft at the same time. For your comfort and safety, we can equip our car with an appropriate booster seat or child seat. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. It is also possible to reserve a raft only to yourself for an additional cost. Please contact us for details.

Dunajec River Rafting- all you need to know

River rafting on Dunajec is available from 1st April to 31st October. You can book our tour with even 1-2 days in advance. In the event of bad weather, we give you a chance to change the date of your tour with one day ahead. So if you worry that on the day of your Dunajec Rafting tour it is going to rain, please contact us in advance. We will change your reservation. It is up to you to choose the date.

The trip on wooden rafting is available daily with the exception of Easter Day and Corpus Cristi. However, weather conditions need to be taken into account. Rafts are operated by professional rafters. They pursue local tradition of river rafting and wear traditional costumes. Most rafters generally speak only Polish. However, it is possible to have rafting tour with English speaking rafter. Please contact us for more information. We will make every effort to secure appropriate rafter for your river rafting tour.

The price and payment for a private tour from Krakow

There are two payment methods available for your Dunajec River Rafting tour. You can pay online while booking our services. Also, you can pay in cash to the driver. We prefer payments in Polish zlotys. We also accept Euros, Pounds and U. S. Dollars. The amount in foreign currency is calculated according to average exchange rate, yet the change is given in Polish zlotys.

Visit Krakow and Zakopane with Krakow Direct

With KrakowDirect Dunajec River Rafting Tour you have a unique opportunity to experience exciting river rafting on the most beautiful river gorge in Poland. Dunajec river rafting is among the most popular tourist attractions in the region – and for a good reason! It is unforgettable fun and the magnitude of Pieniny Mountains is astonishing.