Dante's cave
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Dante's cave

Caving adventure into the world of Soča Valley underground secrets

Make your way through mysterious corridors of Dante's Cave with guided caving

Caving in Dante's Cave is an unforgetable adventure! Did you know that the Julian Alps in the Soča Valley harbour remarkable secrets? Caving in general in the Soča Valley is world famous. The mountains in the valley boast numerous record-breaking cave systems with the largest vertical caves in the world near Bovec (up to 1.505 meters depth) and the biggest cave system in Slovenia near Tolmin town (spans 43 kilometres). Dante's Cave is one of caves in the region in Triglav National Park.

A guided visit to the wild Dante’s Cave offers authentic caving experience where you will feel as proper cave explorer. Spelunking here is with no electricity and no artificial paths. You will see the cave as a real spelunker. A visit is suitable for anyone fit enough to climb here and there to make your way through its mysterious corridors. And where are exactly record-breaking cave systems in terms of depth, length, and extent in the Soča Valley? Read more in Tour overview. Check available dates for caving to join us.

5-15 people

min. age: 7

2 h

Caving

TOUR OVERVIEW
  • Caving in Dante's Cave is a true adventure!
  • Our experienced cave guides will guide you into the raw underground’s beauty where you’ll feel as proper cave explorers.
  • Dante’s Cave offers authentic cave experience without artificial lighting and comfortable paths suitable for anyone fit enough to climb here and there to make your way through its mysterious corridors.
  • You will explore the untouched natural beauty. No electricity, no artificial paths, just pure caving experience.
  • Our professional guides will also take you through the history and geology of the cave.
  • Have you heard of Dante Alighieri paying visit to this cave? He found the inspiration for his story about Hell in his Divine Comedy.
  • Get to know the rich local history and culture, famous events and historical figures during your tour.
  • Learn about nature conservation elements of protecting the natural world, such as caves. There are guardians inside, the bats. Get there to see them face to face.
  • A visit with us always contains a pleasant element of surprise, i.e. special moments that you will remember forever. It’s small groups experience or family tours that will last for many years if not for generations.
  • Yow will have opportunity to ask about mysteries regarding record-breaking cave systems, for example the largest vertical caves in the world on Kanin Mountain near town Bovec, which descends to a depth of 1.505 meters. Caves reaches down to Soča river level and spelunkers assume even more trying to find new coridors. The mount Migovec wild cave system located in the Municipality of Tolmin in Triglav National Park, close to Tolmin Gorges is the biggest cave system in Slovenia. Migovec Cave spans 43 kilometres and plunges 972 metres deep (the renowned touristic Postojna Cave is with 24 kilometres being almost half its size). Spectacular rescues of cavers from Migovec Cave were also shown on Netflix.
WHEN

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 PM during September and October 2024.

For caving tours, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Since the cave's conditions remain unchanged by weather or time of the year, we can arrange your tour at provided date. However, the only exception is during or after realy heavy rain, when excess water makes it unsafe to visit.

Select your desired date and time slot for your caving activity in Booking section.

DURATION

You will need some time in front of the cave for preparation with guide. Tour in the cave requires 1,5 hours.

CHILDREN

Children from the age of 7 are welcome in the cave.

PRICE

Groups of min. 5 persons to max. 15 people.

  • 35 Euro / adult
  • 30 Euro / children under 11 year
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
  • Guiding by a licensed local guide and an experienced caver (spelunker)
  • Caving equipment: helmet and lamp
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
  • It is 10 degrees in the cave.
  • Good footwear with a profile (Mountaineering shoes)
  • Long pants and sleeves
  • Comfortable, long-sleeved, sporty or slightly worn clothes
  • Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty
  • Gloves (recommended only)
LOCATION

Just outside Tolmin town, next to spectacular Tolmin Gorges. 

Dante’s cave is located in the picturesque area of the famous Tolmin Gorge, which gives it even more charm. And you can enhance your caving experience with visiting the Tolmin Gorge as well. Tickets are sold separately at the Tolmin Gorge entrance point.

PARKING

Car parking: We recommend that you leave your car at the parking lot for Tolmin Gorge P2. You continue walking to Tolmin Gorge entrance and just passing buy (no entering) to walk across the Devil's bridge and further to the cave entrance. You will easy find the cave entrance just after the bridge. Our guide will wait for you at the entrance at the specified time. From Parkikg P2 to walk to the entrance of the cave you will need 30 minutes.

USEFUL INFORMATION
  • Guiding language is English, Slovene or Croatian.
  • Good physical fitness recomended
  • Observance of the guide's instructions: cave protection, visitor safety
  • Prohibited intake of food and drinks.

Cancelation policy:
For cancelation, please check general Terms and Conditions in the bottom of the page.

LIMITATIONS

A simple description of the difficulty of accessing the cave:

  • a demanding tourist but wild cave,
  • good physical fitness,
  • a natural cave, without lighting and artificial paths,
  • it is necessary to cling to the rock and climb here and there.
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Restrictions for visiting the cave:

  • Pregnant women
  • Individuals with back issues or other physical injuries or mobility impairments
  • Those who suffer from claustrophobia or anxiety in confined spaces
  • People who are overweight
  • Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Children under the age of 7

 

MEETING LOCATION

Entrance to Dante's Cave. See map.

 

BOOKING

Check for next available data, enter your data and make a payment. You’ll receive an email with invoice and visit to Dante’s cave information including map and guide phone contact. A calendar appointment will be set to remind you of your booked experience.

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