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White Water Rafting

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The biggest attraction of rafting down the Dunajec river (on traditional wooden rafts, on kayaks or on pontoons) is the Dunajec Gorge - one of the most beautiful river gorges in Europe. I recommend traditional rafting on the wooden rafts to everyone - regardless of age and physical fitness. If you like an additional thrill choose the pontoon (or kayak) option which let you spend two hours ride through the spectacular Dunajec Gorge in a more active way with a lot of fun and... wet clothes.

Rafting on pontoons and kayaks - basic info

updated July 2026 / #writtenbyHuman

DUNAJEC RIVER GORGE RAFTING - pontoons and kayaks:

.:The river Dunajec, on the section from the town of Sromowce Niżne to the spa Szczawnica, flows calmly, and its difficulty is valued at WW1-2 (easy) on a 6-point scale. Rafting down the Dunajec River on pontoons is a good choice for families with older children and people who are looking for more active forms of recreation. Kayaking through the Dunajec Gorge is the most challenging option, recommended for people with some experience in kayaking. Below, I present verified tour options for the Dunajec River White Water Rafting - starting from Zakopane or Krakow:
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kayaking on the dunajec river

DUNAJEC RIVER RAFTING on the kayaks (above) or pontoon (below)

pontoon rafting on the dunajec river

Day trip from Zakopane (approx. 8 hrs)

Dunajec River Rafting on the pontoons

Picks up from Zakopane, Poronin and Bialka Tatrzanska, White Water rafting through the Dunajec Gorge, an hour break in the village of Niedzica - time to visit the castle and / or impressive dam and visiting UNESCO church in Debno. tour program, prices, reviews and on-line booking >>>
When is the best time to go rafting down the Dunajec Gorge and how long does the rafting itself take?

Rafting season runs from 1 April to 31 October. In our opinion the best time for Dunajec river rafting on kayaks or pontoons is between beginning of June and a half of September. Rafting through the Dunajec Gorge on traditional, wooden rafts takes approximately 2,5 - 3 hours (depending on the water level in the river), while pontoon / kayak rafting takes 1,5 - 2 hrs.