UNESCO's Skocjan Caves, Europe's largest underground canyon, Half Day Trip from Ljubljana
The only cave in Slovenia listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List! Daily limit on the number of visitors - book early!
The Skocjan Caves Regional Park is situated in the Classical Karst, a part of the continent where World’s pioneering scientific exploration of Karst geography started. This is why Skocjan Caves should be a must to visit. Moving through this majestic cave system you will find yourself walking into Earth’s underground, mystical land of the Lord of the Rings!
One of the natural treasures of planet Earth!
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SIHD006, 2025.26 Morning Tour
2025 Morning Tour: Skocjan Caves, All year
Pickup included
What's included in UNESCO's Skocjan Caves, Europe's largest underground canyon, Half Day Trip from Ljubljana
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
LjubljanaPass-by Only
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.
Skocjan Caves
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 .
LjubljanaPass-by Only
After a nice half day experience we will return back to Ljubljana. Drop off will be at same location as pick up.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Driver/guide with live commentary on board
- Entrance fee & local cave guide during walking tour of Skocjan caves
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At the time of booking please provide a full international mobile telephone number or accommodation telephone number where you can be reached before and on your travel date.
- Appropriate footwear required; no to flip flops!
- Dress warm, constant temperature in caves is 10-12°C
- We are communicating with our clients exclusively through the point of booking, in this case TripAdvisor Interface
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
All tours: 1. Departure from CITY HOTEL, Dalmatinova 15, Ljubljana 2. Are offered complimentary pick up to all accommodation types (Hotel/Hostel/App) within Ljubljana ring or with post number 1000 Ljubljana 3. Clients with hotels within pedestrian zone will be redirected to the nearest possible pick up point. 4. Complimentary pick up is offered and will be executed only: !If FULL ACCOMMODATION ADDRESS will be provided! Departure point & exact hotel pick up will be reconfirmed to you within 24-48h before the tour with reconfirmation email.
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• Allow us 15 minutes extra pick up time, thank you. • • Warm clothes and comfortable non-slip walking shoes are recommended, there is about 3.000m of walk, 300 - 800 steps depends on return route. • Temperature in caves is 13C / 55F