Daily Trips · Karlovy Vary
Private Day Trip from Prague to Karlovy Vary
A private day trip from Prague to Karlovy Vary costs from €400 per car for up to 4 passengers. The drive takes about 1.5 hours each way, and the whole trip takes about 8–10 hours, leaving time for the colonnades, thermal springs and spa-town streets.
At a glance
The essentials
From: €400 per car for up to 4 passengers (€510 Comfort Minivan, up to 8+1 · €600 Mercedes V-Class, up to 7+1)
- Duration: about 8–10 hours including the drive (about 1.5 hours each way)
- Entrance tickets and meals are not included.
- Price is per vehicle, not per person, round trip from Prague. Fixed price confirmed in writing before the trip.
- Hotel pickup and return in Prague
A day with me
Typical day, always flexible
- Pickup at your hotel in Prague
- About 1.5 hours' drive to Karlovy Vary
- The colonnades and thermal springs, with spa wafers along the way
- Lunch and the spa-town streets at your own pace
- Optional: Moser Glassworks tour
- About 1.5 hours' drive back to your hotel
Optional: Moser Glassworks Tour
- Standard tour (incl. museum)€16 / person
- VIP tour (behind the scenes, small group)€80 / person
Please note: Moser Glassworks has limited daily capacity. If you'd like to include a glassworks tour, let me know at least one week in advance — availability isn't guaranteed, so I'll check directly with Moser and confirm your spot before your trip.
What's included
- Private car and driver-guide (English or Czech)
- Hotel pickup and return in Prague
- Fuel, tolls, highway vignettes and parking
- Bottled water on board
- Guiding and a flexible route with stops on request
- Child seats free of charge on request
Not included
- Entrance tickets
- Meals
- Night pickups between 22:00 and 06:00 (priced case by case)
Questions
Is Karlovy Vary worth it as a day trip?
Yes. With a private car you have time for the colonnades, thermal springs and spa-town streets, and you're back in Prague the same day.
How long is the drive from Prague to Karlovy Vary?
About 1.5 hours each way by car. The whole trip takes about 8–10 hours including the drive.
Can I do it by train in a day?
It's possible, but it takes much longer than by car.
Is the Moser Glassworks tour worth it?
It's a good addition if you're interested in glassmaking. The standard tour costs €16 per person and the VIP tour €80 per person. Please request it at least 1 week ahead; availability is not guaranteed.
What should I taste at the springs?
The thermal spring water along the colonnades, and the traditional spa wafers.
What is included?
Private car and driver-guide (English or Czech), Hotel pickup and return in Prague, Fuel, tolls, highway vignettes and parking, Bottled water on board, Guiding and a flexible route with stops on request, Child seats free of charge on request. Price is per car, not per person.
How much does it cost per person?
The price is per car, not per person. For a group of four in the Arteon Combi, €400 per car works out at €100 per person.
How do I book?
Send me your date, group size and hotel, and I'll confirm availability. I reply within a day, usually much sooner.
How do payment and cancellation work?
Pay by card in the vehicle, cash (CZK or EUR) on the day, or bank transfer in advance. You get a 10% discount if you prepay more than 7 days before the trip. Cancellation is free of charge more than 72 hours before pickup, with prepayments refunded in full. Between 72 and 48 hours before pickup, 50% of the agreed price is charged. Less than 48 hours before pickup, or in case of a no-show, 100% is charged because the date can no longer be offered to other customers. If John has to cancel, a full refund is given.
Ready for Karlovy Vary?
Send me your date, group size and hotel, and I'll confirm availability. I reply within a day, usually much sooner.