Skocjanske Caves Unesco Site - Private Tour from Trieste

In Trieste

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Skocjanske Caves Unesco Site - Private Tour from Trieste
Join us on private excursion to one of the most spectacular underground worlds in Europe - the UNESCO listed Škocjan caves. Excursion is designed for cruise and hotel guests, so you can simply enjoy the day. After a scenic drive across the Karst Plateau and Slovenian countryside you'll arrive at Škocjan Caves Regional Park - a place described as Europe's Grand Canyon underground. Accompanied by an official cave guide, you'll walk along well maintained paths into a caves carved by emerald green Reka River. After the cave visit, you will have free time for coffee, food and on the way back also Photo Stop on Karst Plateau. Good walking shoes are a must! Highlights: - Private Transport for up to 8 Persons max - Experience Worlds Biggest Underground Canyon - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/van - Foodie Insiders - We Know Where to get Local Food at its Best - Meet the local person from Slovenia - your guide
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • English speaking driver/ escort or any of possible languages
  • Up to date private comfortable air conditioned people`s carrier/van/car
  • All private transportation
  • Entrance Ticket for the cave
  • Basic Insurance
  • Complimentary bottle of water
  • Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off

What's not included

  • Food is not included. Upon request we can make a reservation in a authentic family run restaurant

Itinerary

  1. We will meet a the cruise terminal or another preferred accommodation in Trieste and head directly to Divaca- Skocjan Caves. A ride in a comfortable up to date clean and air conditioned van takes about 30 minutes. We accept only up to 15 persons for this excursion.
  2. As we come to the caves your driver will escort you to the entrance and give you the tickets (included in price) as you will join a larger group that will be guided in your preferred language by a local cave guide. (2h 0min) Admission included
  3. After you exit from the caves you will have enough time to buy some souvenirs, use the toilet or grab a coffee or snack. After that we will meet again and head back to Koper in a relaxing smooth ride (30 min) as the journey concludes under your ship or another accommodation in Koper.
  4. Upn request we can make a reservation for lunch at a authentic Slovenian restaurant with some traditional local or international food and great wine at affordable price. This way you will also get to experience Slovenia trough the taste as well.

Practical information

Operated by
Slovenia Daytrip
Travellers per booking
1–8
Languages
cs, de, en, it, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All participants under the age of 18 must have at least one adult in the group
  • Pickup is from Trieste cruise terminal but is also available from any location within Tieste city limits. Please provide us pickup location at the time of booking.
  • Please provide your ship name and disembark/ departure times at the time of booking.
  • You will receive exact optimized tour departure time by the last week before the tour after we receive the final update for your ship arrival / departure times from the port authorities. Hote and private acommodation guest will be contacted by us to discuss pick up time and location preferences.
  • The term "PRIVATE" goes for the time of transportation only (up to 8). Since the caves are under national protection you will join a larger group guided by a local cave guide
  • PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE TEMPERATURE IN THE CAVES IS AROUND 10 degrees Celsious or 50 degrees Fahrenheit ALL YEAR ROUND SO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHES. (SPORT SHOES AND A JACKET)
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions so please wear appropriate clothes in case of wind or rain.
  • Please be aware that the cave part includes around 350 stairs alltogether so the difficulty level is 3.5 out of 5.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 5 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.