From 119 EUR
Slovenian Underground
Duration
08:30 - 15:30/16:30
Language
English
Tour season
May - October, Mon - Fri
Meeting point
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Group size
2-4 (or private larger groups on request)
Tour pricing
Price
Adult (per person): 139 EUR
Adult (group booking per person): 119 EUR
Child: 119 EUR
Private (per person): 297 EUR
Private group (4-8 pax): 952 EUR
Price includes:
Licensed tourist guide
Sightseeing as desired and information on the surrounding areas
Organization
Transportation in an airconditioned car/van
Ticket for Škocjan caves (includes guiding)
Not included in the price:
Food and drinks
Travel and activity insurance
Any other items not mentioned as included
Ticket to Predjama castle (22 EUR/person)
Overview – Slovenian Underground Adventure
Slovenia is world-famous for its karst landscape — and the best way to truly experience it is underground.
This exclusive underground adventure combines UNESCO-listed caves, hidden karst valleys, and dramatic natural formations into one unforgettable day. Designed for a maximum of 4 guests, this tour offers a relaxed, personalized, and highly flexible experience — far from crowded bus tours.
We depart from Ljubljana and head to the breathtaking Škocjan Caves, one of the most spectacular underground canyons in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Massive chambers, a roaring underground river, and awe-inspiring rock formations create an experience that feels more like entering another world than visiting a cave.
After exploring the caves, we continue into the wild karst nature of Rakov Škocjan, where collapsed cave systems formed a surreal valley with natural stone bridges, sinkholes, and forest trails. The pace is always adapted to the group, allowing time to fully enjoy the scenery.
We offer an optional stop at the remarkable Predjama Castle, dramatically built into a 123-meter-high cliff. Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price but can be purchased on site if you wish to explore the castle interior.
This is not a standard sightseeing tour — it’s a boutique nature experience designed to flow naturally, with time for photos, questions, and spontaneous moments.
Activity Level
This is an active sightseeing day in Slovenia’s most unique karst regions. Expect:
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Scenic walks through forest trails
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Natural stone bridges and dramatic karst formations
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Exploration of one of the world’s most impressive cave systems
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Around 400 stairs in the cave
If you still have energy at the end of the day, we recommend combining this experience with our “City from the Water” canoe tour — paddling on the same river system that flows through Slovenia’s underground world. A rare opportunity to connect surface and subterranean landscapes in one adventure.
What Makes This Tour Special
Slovenia has over 10,000 recorded caves. This tour goes beyond the obvious, blending world-famous UNESCO heritage with lesser-known karst gems loved by locals.
The perfect balance of:
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UNESCO natural wonders
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Hidden karst landscapes
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Light adventure and scenic walking
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Authentic, relaxed atmosphere
With a strict limit of 4 guests, the experience remains personal, flexible, and exclusive. The day unfolds naturally — without rushing, without crowds, and without feeling like part of a large tourist group.
If you’re looking for a unique, nature-focused and intimate Slovenian experience — this is it.
Itinerary
Meeting point:
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Start of picking up in Ljubljana
Rakov Škocjan
Škocjan caves
Predjama castle and/or lunch stop
Drive back
Back to Ljubljana
Frequently Asked Questions
- Comfortable clothes and sport (hiking) shoes
- Warm clothes (temperatures in the cave 8°C- 10°C)
- Bottled water is recommended
- Swimsuit and a towel
- We make sure that everybody can join the tour, no matter the fitness level (but expect to walk at least 200 steps on the tour)
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Tour may operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
The trip will not be cancelled due to weather conditions, but we will try our best to make a great tour even if the weather won’t be the best – in this case we reserve the right to change the itinerary if we believe that some places/services cannot be seen/used during bad weather.
We will inform you where your pick-up point will be after booking. We will try to pick you up as close to your accommodation as possible. This applies to your drop-off location as well. Once the booking is complete, we will send all needed information to organize pick up arrangements.
Note: If you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick -up. Please bear in mind that we have multiple pick-up points, so it may take up to 15-20 minutes for the guide to get to you.
Usual pick-up locations:
- Grand Hotel Union
- Main train station Ljubljana
- B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
- Slovenian Tourist information center (Krekov trg 10)
- Levstikov trg
- Hostel Celica
- City hotel
- Hotel Lev
- Hotel Intercontinental
- Hotel Cubo
- M Hotel
Easy as this:
- Fill the enquiry form that you can find at every trip on our website
- You can pay in advance with credit card or with cash on the day of the trip. If you are paying with cash, please send a inquiry on or contact email.
- We send you confirmation of booking and all the important information regarding your trip or activity
- Enjoy the day
If you need to cancel or reschedule your trip for any reason, simply call or send us an email. Every cancellation of day trips/activity made up to 24 hours before departure is free of charge. But if you cancel the day trip less than 24 hours before departure none of the payment will be refunded.
In case of refund, you will be refunded within 72 hours after your cancellation.
If you have some special requests:
– You would like to visit some other parts of Slovenia
– You would like us to organize you a private trip
– You would like to try some other activity
Do not hesitate and contact us. All the contact information can be found HERE.
If you did not find anything that would suit your wishes on our website, we recommend the following agencies. We are cooperating closely with them and you can be sure that you will be in good hands. A great experience awaits you.
- Mountain bike trips and active holidays in Slovenia: http://www.outdoor-mania.com
- Mountain bike tours in Koroška region: http://ridgelinetrails.si
- Outdoor adventures on Bled: https://www.adventure-rafting.com
- One day or multiday trips in other parts of Slovenia: https://www.slovenian-wander.com
