Piran Day Trip & Škocjan Caves from Ljubljana

Explore UNESCO Škocjan caves with an amazing underground canyon and the most picturesque historic town of Piran on the Slovenian coast
Start time
8:30
From
Ljubljana
Duration
~ 11 hours
Schedule
Every day
Price
From: 165€/person
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UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves with an underground river canyon

700-year-old traditional salt production

Mediterranean coast

Picturesque old town of Piran

Piran
Piran
Narrow streets in Piran
Narrow streets in Piran
Škocjan caves
Škocjan caves
Škocjan Caves tour
Škocjan Caves tour
Piran panoramic view
Piran panoramic view
Visiting Piran
Visiting Piran
Piran panoramic scaled
Piran panoramic
Piran from the castle
Piran from the castle
Piran coastline
Piran coastline
Salt pans Secovlje Slovenia scaled
Salt pans Secovlje Slovenia

Summer Itinerary

Day What we will do
8.30 am Departure from Ljubljana
10.00-12.00 pm Škocjan Caves visit
12.30-1:00 pm Salt pans stop
1:15-2:30 pm Free time for lunch
2.30-4.00 pm Walking tour of Piran
4.00-6.00 pm Free time in Piran or Piran museum or boat tour with glass bottom
7.30 pm Return to Ljubljana

Included in price

English speaking guide

Comfortable transportation

All parking fees and toll charges

Optional Extras

Škocjan caves entrance fee
Boat tour with glass bottom
Pickup / drop-off at your location in Ljubljana

Important for the tour

Difficulty: Moderate (3 km (1.8 mi) walking in Škocjan caves with 500+ steps up and down)
The temperature in the cave is 12C, so make sure you are dressed properly.
Snacks and beverages are not included
Shared group trip of max 8 people. Minimum number of guests applies
Private tour available with extra charge
Pick-up available at 4 designated spots in city center, extra charge for accommodation pick-up
The trip is conducted in English, Spanish guide available with extra charge

Škocjan caves are the largest underground cavern in Europe. Its majestic subterranean river canyon qualified it to be placed under UNESCO natural heritage protection. Walking on the 3 km (1.8 mi) path through the caves is an experience worthy of fairy-tales, fantasy and awe. The indescribable scenery will make you look over your shoulder, almost expecting a dwarf or some other magical creature to appear from the darkness. You will be able to learn about the first explorers of this incredible feature of our planet and, if you are really lucky, spot some of the creatures that have made this place their home. A day trip from Ljubljana to Škocjan caves wouldn’t be complete without adding Piran.

So we will continue towards the coast and make a stop at one of the salt pans, where the tradition of salt-making has been around since 804 AD. Today, some of the world-class “fleur de sal” comes from Slovenia – and you will get the chance to see the traditional production first hand. These unique areas are now also under protection as a part of a nature park, due to the biodiversity that developed in the region.

The afternoon will be reserved for Piran, a small historic town that was flourishing on a peninsula during the Venetian times. Symbols and architecture of Venice will accompany you on every step, and the colourful buildings will not let you lift your finger off the camera’s shutter. Besides the walking tour of the town with your guide, you will have plenty of free time for lunch, as well as for any museum visits or even a glass bottom boat tour out to the sea. If you fancy a swim during the warmer parts of the year, there are plenty of nice spots all around the town where you can have a dip in the Adriatic Sea.

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Small Groups

Enjoy faster and smoother travel with more time to enjoy the sights in the company of up to 8 people.

Comfortable Transfers

We take you on our day trips in air-conditioned minivans, for a more comfortable ride.

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