Zakopane Snowmobile Ride with Bonfire and Cheese Tasting

Ride snowmobiles through mountain valleys, then warm up at a bonfire with regional wine and food.

A guided snowmobile activity in Zakopane that takes you through the Tatra Mountains and surrounding valleys, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The morning option adds a bonfire feast with traditional Polish food and drink. The afternoon skips the meal. You'll also visit a traditional shepherd's hut to taste oscypek cheese and learn how it's made. Snowmobile rental costs 400 PLN per two-person machine and is paid separately in cash. If there's no snow, quads replace the snowmobiles. Children from age 5 can ride on one machine with an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snowmobile ride and bonfire experience

• Hotel pickup in Zakopane
• Visit traditional shepherd's hut
• Taste oscypek cheese and learn history
• Snowmobile or quad ride with guide
• Enjoy bonfire feast with regional cuisine
• Return to hotel for drop off

The experience

Hotel pickup in Zakopane gets the day started, and your English-speaking driver takes you to Chochołów first, where you stop at a traditional bacówka: a small wooden hut where highlanders make oscypek, a smoked sheep's milk cheese unique to the region. You'll taste different versions of it and learn the smoking process before heading to the snowmobile site.

The main event is the ride itself, led by an experienced guide who picks a route that matches your skill level. You travel through the picturesque landscapes of Witów and the mountains surrounding Zakopane, moving through valleys and snow-covered terrain. Midway through, the group gathers around a traditional mountain bonfire, but only on the morning option. There you eat regional cuisine and drink wine, warming up between the cold and the ride.

The afternoon tour skips the bonfire meal, so you're back at your hotel sooner. Either way, the drive home is included. Rental of the snowmobile itself, 400 PLN per two-person machine, is a separate cash payment at the site, and snowsuits aren't provided, so bring or rent one separately. If snow doesn't fall, quads take the place of snowmobiles and the route adjusts accordingly.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zakopane.
• English-speaking driver and guide throughout.
• visit to a traditional bacówka to taste oscypek cheese.
• helmet, gloves and balaclava.
• bonfire feast with regional food and wine (morning option only).
• transfers between Zakopane and Chochołów.

Options for this experience

2 options

Afternoon TourGuide in English or Polish · 14:30Afternoon outing including a snowmobile ride, Oscypek cheese tasting, and local alcohol (bonfire and catering not included), with pickup included

Morning TourGuide in English or Polish · 08:00Morning outing featuring a snowmobile ride, a tasting of Oscypek cheese, local liquor, and a bonfire with food, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 14:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Thousand Miles

Is this one for you?Book the morning option if you want the full experience with the bonfire meal and regional wine. The afternoon tour suits travelers who prefer a shorter day and don't mind skipping the feast. Either way, bring warm layers and a snowsuit, and budget the 400 PLN snowmobile rental separately. It's paid in cash on the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride a snowmobile on my own, or do I have to share one?

You can ride independently if you're at least 18 years old and have a moderate level of physical fitness. Children from age 5 can ride on a snowmobile with an adult on the same machine.

What's the difference between the morning and afternoon options?

The morning tour includes the bonfire feast with regional food and wine midway through the ride. The afternoon tour skips the bonfire and meal, so you're back at your hotel earlier.

What happens if there's no snow when I book?

If snow conditions are poor, quads replace the snowmobiles and the route adjusts to suit the terrain. The rest of the experience: the cheese tasting, guide, and bonfire (morning only), stays the same.

How much does the snowmobile rental cost and when do I pay?

Snowmobile rental is 400 PLN per two-person machine and is paid separately in cash at the rental site on the day of the activity. This fee is not included in the tour price.

What do I need to bring or wear for the ride?

A helmet, gloves and a balaclava are provided. You'll need to bring or rent a snowsuit separately, as these are not included. Wear warm layers underneath and waterproof boots.

Is the cheese tasting at the bacówka included in both the morning and afternoon tours?

Yes, both options include a stop at the traditional shepherd's hut in Chochołów to taste oscypek cheese and learn how it's made. Only the morning tour adds the bonfire meal afterward.