Krizna cave tours

1. VISIT WITH BOAT RIDE ON FIRST LAKE (1-1,15h)

Initial parts of the cave feature large cave halls. Other passages are at some points interrupted by sinter lumps or rocks and/or small stalactites. After a few hundred meters into the cave there is no natural lighting, so visitors explore with the help of given flashlights. The main tunnel continues it’s way through Great hall towards a speleothem Čimboras where visitors can see an interesting display of cave bear remains which attract people with not only their size, but also the number. The tour continues through a tunnel, which drains the water from the first lake. That is followed by a 10-minute boat ride through the first lake. The same path is followed to the exit.

Reservation for short tour by SCHEDULE is not necessary (except for groups).

This tour is suitable for groups of up to 60 people.
(small groups – up to to 20 persons with one guide)

Advised outfit: Long pants, long sleeved jacket, additional warm socks.
(in the cave it is only 8 degrees C)

Before entering, visitors receive rubber boots and a portable, rechargeable flashlight.

It’s recommended that you are in front of the cave for at least 15 minutes before the visit.

2. WATER PART TO CALVARY (3,5-4h)

Due to cave protection, this part can be visited by a single group of up to 4 people daily, but no more than 1,000 visitors every year.

From the first lake we continue our way over rocks to the second lake. At it’s center the ceiling lowers which makes the transition to a typical water tunnel harder, but marks a beginning of an unforgettable journey.  Over the banks water flows from the lake into a smaller one. The banks are built of sinter, which is secreted from two streams that flow from the Bloke Plateau (Bloške planote). The banks – and with them the water level – continue to grow.

Water partially covers ground stalactites and stalagmites which makes it seem like they are growing out of the water (the Venice Pier, a pirate ship, Organ, Lynx – Beneški pristan, Piratska ladja, Orgle, Ris). The lakes are up to 6 meters deep. In the beginning part of the tunnel the lakes are shorter, but in the end part they are longer. The journey ends at Calvary hall (Kalvariji), which is rich with stalactites and the cave divides  into two parts – northern Blato tunnel and north-eastern part Pisani tunnel. We take the same route back to reach the exit.

You can make a reservation on RESERVATION CALENDAR.

If your desired appointment is already busy, you can sign up on waiting list.
(we will contact you in case that busy appointment is released).

When visiting the water part to Calvary, special conditions must be taken into account.

ALTERNATIVE TOURS

3. GUIDED TOUR TO CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN (6,5-7h)

This tour is only possible during winter time (from 1st October to 30th March) and up to 100 visitors per year.

Tour to the crystal mountain is a continuation of the 3.5-4 hour tour. In 14th lake there is an extremely low passage, which demands the visitors to lie down in the boat if they want to pass it. At the end of the lake there is a passage called Cross mountain (Križna gora), which has to be passed on foot and then the tour once again continues in the 15th lake. The tour is then followed with some of the next lakes and then stops at an exceptionally rich stalactite in Matjaž tunnel.  At the end of the 20th lake we reach the most powerful spot of the cave – Crystal mountain. The central part is especially rich with stalactites. Space measured from the water to the ceiling is 75 meters. At the top of the mountain the tour usually stops for a few minutes, so visitors can enjoy in a small snack they brought with them. We take the same route to reach the exit.

You can make a reservation on RESERVATION CALENDAR.

If your desired appointment is already busy, you can sign up on waiting list.
(we will contact you in case that busy appointment is released).

When visiting the water part to Crystal Mountain, special conditions must be taken into account.

4. VISIT WITH BOAT RIDE ON FIRST LAKE AND BEAR TUNEL (1,5-2h)

The first part of the tour is the same, like on short visit with boat ride on first lake. Additionally you can also see one of the important bones of the cave bears in Bear tunel. See the consequences of long-term exploration on the cave space. There is also a Tiberian lake with typical significance bulkheads in the Bear Tunel. The return is followed by the same route to the exit.

RESERVATION BEAR TUNNEL or reservation via: CONTACT

Restrictions

  • A group of 2 to 12 people
  • Sufficient physical ability
  • Minumum age for this tour is 6 years

Advised outfit: Long pants, long sleeved jacket, additional warm socks.

Before entering, visitors receive rubber boots and a portable, rechargeable flashlight.

Visit is by prior arrangement possible all year.

All tours are conducted in Slovenian or English.