Skocjan UNESCO Caves and Piran: Explore Underground Canyons and Medieval Coastal Towns
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57 Ratings
Dalmatinova ulica 10
Discover the enchanting Skocjan UNESCO Caves, with their stunning stalactites and underground waterfalls. Then, explore the medieval coastal town of Piran, with its narrow streets and charming squares.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Skocjan Caves Park - Start your small-group tour with a pickup from your central Ljubljana hotel, and depart to explore the \/kocjan UNESCO caves and a charming coastal town Piran, in an air-conditioned minivan.\n\n During your roughly 1-hour journey, admire rural Slovenia and enjoy interesting stories about \/kocjan UNESCO caves that your guide describes. Take a 2-hour guided tour of the caves and explore multi-colored stalactites and stalagmites. The exceptional volume of the underground canyon is what distinguishes the \/kocjan Caves from other caves and places and is easily placed among the most famous underground features in the world.\n- The Socerb Castle - The visit continues to Socerb Castle that offers breathtaking views of the Slovenian coast and Gulf of Trieste. The castle ruin is placed high up above the coastline at the very edge of the Karst Plateau and has been dominating that cliff since the Illyrian times.\n- Piran Town Walls - Continue to explore the coast of Slovenia and the most charming coastal town Piran. You will soon realize that Piran is a town that is almost impossible not to fall in love with on your first visit. Walk through its narrow medieval streets wedged between beautiful houses, churches and squares and enjoy the breeze that blows from the sea. Your guide will tell you about the historical part of the town and show you the marvelous Venetian architecture. Take your time to enjoy a cup of coffee, gelato or some good fresh food.\n\nAfter a well spend day we will end the tour in Ljubljana, with a drop-off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Meet in the heart of Ljubljana
- Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan
- Guided by a professional English-speaking expert
What's Not Included
- Admission fees, meals and personal expenses.
- Admission options:
- Piran city wall: 2 € per person
- Škocjan caves: 16 € - 24 € per person
Additional Information
Enriching the splendor of the caves is an array of vibrantly colored stalactites and stalagmites, showcasing a variety of intriguing shapes including curtain formations and limestone pools. As you traverse through the cave, a multitude of cascading waterfalls and subterranean halls await. In the afternoon, prepare for a picturesque journey to Piran, a captivating town on the coast of Slovenia. Stroll through its quaint medieval streets, packed within an array of charming houses, churches, and squares, transporting you back to the era of knights and castles. Feel the soothing sea breeze while admiring the main square, dedicated to the renowned violinist and composer, Giuseppe Tartini. This charming town is perfect for a leisurely stroll, whether you’re savoring a cup of coffee, enjoying a piece of cake or gelato, or tantalizing your taste buds with fresh seafood.
Embark on a journey to the Skocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its spectacular underground river canyon, offering an experience that feels like a fantastical adventure. Setting these caves apart is the immense scale of its subterranean canyon, which earns the Skocjan Caves a spot amongst the world’s most remarkable underground formations. Later in the afternoon, embark on a scenic journey along the Slovenian coastline. Make a pit stop at Socerb Castle, where breathtaking views of the Slovenian coast and the Gulf of Trieste await. Upon arriving in Piran, you will find it to be the most dreamlike and scenic coastal town. Piran, a highlight of Slovenian tourism, bears heavy influences from the old Venetian Republic. The main square bears the name of Giuseppe Tartini, a renowned Piran-born violinist and composer.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.   Â
- Not wheelchair accessible.Â
- Please keep in mind that there are quite a few stairs in the cave, but you would do that in a fairly slow pace.
- Small group tour - up to 8 people per van.Â
- Warm and comfortable clothes and footwear are essential to visit the Škocjan caves (temperature in the cave is 12°C / 53 Fahrenheit).
Location
Dalmatinova ulica 10
Dalmatinova ulica
opposite City hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(57 Ratings)
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Mariakx2437ui
Mar 10, 2024
An incredible opportunity to see the inside of the world. - At first, the idea of a Disneyland-like train was not on our list. The train ride is both essential and incredible as you travel deep into the cave system (It is chilly...bring a jacket). The tour was extremely well done, scientific, and organized to keep so many people in their correct groups. This is a MUST see if you are into geography. It is an enormous cave with different types of formations. You will take too many pictures and all will be great.
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Ken_w
Mar 9, 2024
Beautiful Destinations and a Great Guide - Alenka was an absolutely fantastic guide. She was perfectly on time at the meeting point, very friendly, and since the tour ended up only having 3 people booked that day, she really went out of her way to personalize the trip for those of us who did the tour. There is a lot of driving involved but it went really quickly. The caves are amazingly beautiful and Piran was gorgeous. She got us to the caves with time for a coffee before showing us exactly where to be to join the larger group tour and was waiting for us when we exited the caves. Once we arrived in Piran, she made a few great suggestions for food, gave us ample time to explore the city on our own, and even went the extra effort to check in on us by text to make sure we were all okay before meeting her back at an arranged spot for the drive back. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Slakerneo
Mar 1, 2024
Me and my buddies went on a trip and damn, the view was breathtaking! - Wow, the trip is absolutely stunning! I'm so in love with the cave hike, it's simply amazing. The beauty of nature truly takes my breath away.
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Ann_h
Oct 22, 2023
Skocjan Caves and Piran Tour - The tour was changed from the original date, but this did not worry us. We were flexible. We were picked up punctually and as it turned out we were the only 2 on board. Our guide as a delight who generously shared so much information about the area and who went out of his way to show us more than what was on the itinerary. He was very knowledgeable about the area. We really enjoyed his chat about local wines and his love for his country was evident. The Skocjan caves are extraordinary. We have never experienced anything like them before. Well worth the visit. Piran was a delightful little seaside town. We enjoyed exploring the old town and surrounding area. We picked up a quick sandwich as we chose to look around, however you have enough time to enjoy a great lunch around the town. A great tour. Thank you
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49amm
Oct 21, 2023
Must see if you have seen the Lake Bled and the city of Ljubljana - The trip was amazing and the guide was very good..he was very informative and gave so many tips. We had a nice lunch in Piran and enjoyed the cave visit. All the fellow travellers felt content and happy with the tour and the guide.
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Dreya_k
Oct 13, 2023
Must do.. must see - Super experience.. Must do with Branco!!
He was knowledgeable, friendly and fun and made the tour special for our group!! The caves were magnificent as was the walk afterwards… prepare to walk fairly quickly while on the caves. The visit to Piran was so breathtaking and relaxing!! Bravo!!
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Ruud_v
Oct 11, 2023
Nice and diverse day out! - It has been a very nice and diverse day out. Guide Tomas know a lot about the sites we visited and that made it a real explorer day.
The caves are really impressive!
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Davesp8542el
Sep 20, 2023
Great experience with Nina - Nina was our guide. She was on time and the minivan was clean and comfortable (max 8 person tour).
We’d seen some bad reviews but she was excellent. We question whether these reviews were fake?!!! Nina was so knowledgeable and talked almost throughout the entire tour. She took us around the park where caves start and gave us history of the locality and lots of historical stop offs on our way to Piran. We learned a lot about Slovena’s past and she was quite funny too. Despite a fairly costly outlay (which excludes the Skocjan cave entry), we had to tip Nina - she deserved it!!
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Peter_s
Sep 28, 2023
Not enough time in Piran - The Skocjan caves were worth seeing if you haven’t been to any other cave system in Slovenia. There is a concrete walkway for most of the trip with some sections of stairs. The rock formations were outstanding.
The main purpose of our trip was to see Piran but we didn’t get there until 2.10 pm without a coffee break even though we were picked up at 8.30. This meant we only had 2 hours to explore and have lunch. It was just about impossible to explore the castle and the town in this time. Piran is beautiful and worth a visit. If you are in Ljubljana I suggest you take a regular bus straight there.
Our driver/guide was helpful and informative but simply did not leave us enough time in Piran.
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David_r
Sep 26, 2023
Good tour overall. - Piran was the highlight of this tour. It was a very interesting town and we wished we could have stayed there longrer.
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