Adventures in Zakopane and Dublin

Renee VanderMeer

10 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 20-day journey through the picturesque landscapes of Zakopane and the vibrant streets of Dublin. Discover stunning waterfalls, explore enchanting gardens, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of these two captivating destinations. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Zakopane

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Majestic Waterfalls and Scenic Valleys

$70

A forest trail leads to this towering waterfall, which plunges down a steep cliff into a rocky pool.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

Mountain valley with a short hiking path through beech forest & along a rock-studded stream.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Large, rustic ski resort with hot springs, lodging, eateries, lessons & a cable car.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$70

Day 2Alpine Wonders and Breathtaking Views

$44

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

Forested valley with mellow hiking trails among waterfalls & streams, plus views of Zakopane.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 28 min

Directions

Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$44

Day 3Snowy Mazes and Whimsical Museums

$175

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

6 - 8 min

Directions

Quirky attraction with miniature houses, villages, a railway & a ski resort populated by live mice.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$44

4 - 6 min

Directions

Kid-friendly museum with quirky, candy-colored exhibits like unicorns for taking selfies with.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$44

Day 4Exotic Birds and Mountain Cable Rides

$132

Największa Papugarnia Egzotyczne Zakopane

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$44

8 - 10 min

Directions

Kasprowy Wierch Cable Railway - Ground Station

Cable car from Kuźnice to the top of Kasprowy Wierch in the Tatra Mountains.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$88

This 65-m. waterfall in the High Tatras mountains is the largest in the country.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Trekking through Tatra National Park

Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Serenity at Morskie Oko

$27

Scenic views feature at this tree-ringed lake, the largest & fourth-deepest in the Tatra mountains.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

Day 7Conquer the Summit of Kasprowy Wierch

$175

1,987-m. mountain, accessed by cablecar & a popular destination for skiing & hiking.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$175

Day 8Alpine Valleys and Panoramic Views

$44

Picturesque valley for hiking amid pine trees, meadowland & a dramatic mountain backdrop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

90 - 108 min

Directions

Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$44

Day 9Skiing Thrills at Nosal Ski Center

$132

A variety of beginner-friendly slopes & group instruction are the draw at this local ski center.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$131

Day 10Aquatic Adventures and Skiing Fun

$263

Modern & spacious all-weather waterpark with adventure tubes, a wild-river ride & waterfalls.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$131

16 - 20 min

Directions

Family-friendly ski resort at the base of the Tatra Mountains with a ski school & slope for kids.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$131

Budget breakdown: $2629 In total

Activities & Food:$2459

Transport:$170

Trip to Dublin

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Majestic Waterfalls and Scenic Valleys

$263

$ 31

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$131

24 - 29 min

Directions

Picturesque old harbour offering pier walks, cruises & a lively strip of restaurants & pubs.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

Under 9s learn as they play explore the different areas that are set up to encourage discovery.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$131

Day 2Alpine Wonders and Breathtaking Views

$88

$ 31

398-ft. waterfall in mountain foothill area with ancient trees, sika deer & rich birdlife.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

48 - 58 min

Directions

Famed promontory along Dublin Bay featuring year-round swimming in the Irish Sea.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

Directions

Unique collection of garden landscapes designed in 1865 and mostly restored since 1995.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Snowy Mazes and Whimsical Museums

$219

$ 16

Stately 18th-century home & famous landscaped grounds, with themed gardens & a waterfall.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$131

24 - 29 min

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Family-orientated events on the Overend family's working farm, plus vintage cars, gardens & a cafe.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$88

Day 4Exotic Birds and Mountain Cable Rides

$175

Formal garden remembering all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Family-friendly museum with interactive exhibits telling stories about Ireland's mythical creatures.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$88

9 - 14 min

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Sights and smells bring hundreds of years' worth of history to life at this child-friendly museum.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$88

Day 5Trekking through Tatra National Park

$350

$ 16

Tour operator for rides through Dublin in amphibious buses that float along the Grand Canal Basin.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$219

12 - 17 min

Directions

Family museum containing hundreds of wax versions of famous Irish and international personalities.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$131

31 - 38 min

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Indoor water park with an Olympic-size swimming pool, slides/rides & a gym hosting classes & events.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Serenity at Morskie Oko

$ 31

Restored, 18th-century state guest house on 78 acres, with gardens, guided tours & a boathouse cafe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Elegant, Lutyens-designed gardens dedicated to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died during WWI.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Imposing 62m obelisk built to commemorate victories of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Conquer the Summit of Kasprowy Wierch

Wild deer, a zoo & a fort feature in this 708-hectare park known as 'Dublin's playground'.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Alpine Valleys and Panoramic Views

$ 16

Victorian burial grounds & museum with guided tours, interactive exhibits, a gift shop & cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

Directions

Sprawling green space with tennis courts, gardens & follies like the Clocktower & Fairy Door Tree.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Skiing Thrills at Nosal Ski Center

$175

$ 16

The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$175

46 - 56 min

Directions

Iconic red lighthouse reachable by a lengthy seawall that attracts sightseers, anglers & cyclists.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Aquatic Adventures and Skiing Fun

$132

$ 16

Park hosting large scale concerts and farmer's market with sports facilities and woodland walks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

Directions

Medieval fortress set in 260 acres of parkland features antiques, paintings & a fairy trail.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$131

Budget breakdown: $2629 In total

Activities & Food:$2459

Transport:$170