UNESCO's Skocjan Caves, Europe's largest underground canyon, Half Day Trip from Ljubljana
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UNESCO's Skocjan Caves, Europe's largest underground canyon, Half Day Trip from Ljubljana
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UNESCO's Skocjan Caves, Europe's largest underground canyon, Half Day Trip from Ljubljana

4 h
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Small group approach with carefully planned time, where experienced local tour operator’s chauffeur guide will collect you at designated location for an informative hourly ride to inner Slovenia to start your unique karst experience.

The Skocjan Caves are the most important underground phenomenon in the Karst and in 1986 were entered on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites. The underground canyon of the river Reka that runs through the caves is so far the largest known in the World; the river not only deepens its riverbed through erosion, but also by means of corrosion – it dissolves the limestone.

The Skocjan Caves consist of eleven caves. The exceptional character of the caves is mainly in its dimensions to which visitors are not left indifferent. The enormous underground spaces achieve their maximum dimension in Martel's Hall, which reached 146 m in height and has a width of 120 m!. A colorful mix of enormous stalactites, collapsed ravines, river canyons, natural bridges and limestone pools are examples of outstanding natural beauty. To stand on the natural bridge with breathtaking sites and views and look at the big river disappearing underground on the bottom of the Great Valley, 160 meters below the surface, is both majestic and frightening.

The exceptional volume of the underground canyon is what distinguishes the Škocjan Caves from other caves and places them among the most famous underground features in the world.

Moderate walking required on 3km tourist trail; constant temperature in the cave 12°C .

After a nice half day experience we will return back to Ljubljana.

Drop off will be at same location as pick up.

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Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Driver/guide with live commentary on board
  • Entrance fees and National Park fees
  • Local guide during walking tour of Skocjan caves
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Not included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress warm, constant temperature in caves is 12C
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
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  • A minimum of 4 people per tour is required
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Tourism
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Cultural
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