THE SKOCJAN CAVES
THE SKOCJAN CAVES
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Your stop in Koper offers you a chance to see one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, The Skocjan Caves. This national treasure of Planet Earth is an awe inspiring opportunity that will leave you both humbled and amazed by Slovenia's natural beauty.
Considered to be on par with the likes of the Grand Canyon and Mount Everest, the Skocjan Caves were formed by the Reka river and represent a natural formation that can't be replicated anywhere else in the world. After being picked up at the cruise ship pier you will head to the Skocjan Caves Regional Park and disembark for the underground bridge that stands about 130 Feet above the Reka river. Enjoy your free time exploring the area with your guide as you take an educational walk throughout the caves.
Area Facts:
• The overall underground channel is 3.5 KM long, 10 to 60 meters wide and over 140 meters high.
• The caves are home to one of the largest underground chambers in the world. Martetova Dvorana has a volume of 2.2 million cubic meters.
• Artifacts have been unearthed from the caves as far back as the 12th and 8th centuries B.C.
• It is home to one of the most unique ecosystems in the world where the rarity of Alpine and Mediterranean species thrive together year round.
• During the Bronze Age travelers pilgrimaged to the caves from thousands of miles away to take advantage of its perceived religious powers.
- This tour includes:
- Round trip transportation from cruise ship pier with driver/guide
- The Skocjan Caves
- Reka River
- World's largest underground canyon
- Additional Languages Available
- French($)
- German
- Russian($)
- Spanish($)
- *Possible upcharge at checkout for languages denoted with ($) symbol.
Days of Operation
Departures (local time)
- 9:00 AM (4 hrs) If you need to adjust your time, please call ShoreTrips prior to placing your reservation.
- 1:00 PM (4 hrs) If you need to adjust your time, please call ShoreTrips prior to placing your reservation.
Transfer / Meeting Instructions
No Taxi Required Specific pick up or taxi instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your trip.Special Instructions
• When you check out, you will have to provide every passenger's name.
Restrictions
• Flash photography is strictly prohibited.