Cave Kayaking Slovenia

A wonderful kayaking adventure on the underground lakes of subterranean Slovenia.
Price
From: 75€/person
Duration
4 h
Trail lenght
5 km
Elevation
'-700 m
Difficulty
Leisurely
Location
Mežica
Take a train ride deep into a flooded mine.
Kayak through a labyrinth of passages, excavation sites and stunning underground lakes.
Try an authentic miner’s lunch and learn all about life underground.* Closed on Sundays and Mondays until the 31st of March.

Included in price

Neoprene boots
Life jacket
Helmet and head light
Snack
Professional guide

Optional Extras

Transfer from Ljubljana
Transfer from Bled

Pickup location and time

Slovenia is an incredible destination for an active getaway, packed with natural and manmade wonders. This one-of-a-kind adventure is a combination of both. It involves kayaking, but with an amazing twist!

The picturesque region of northern Slovenia called Koroška (Carinthia) is a mountainous land of astonishing natural splendour. But its beauty isn’t limited to the stunning countryside you can see. Koroška’s subterranean world is just as fascinating. Besides being home to a legendary king that sleeps under a mountain, the place is famous for its abundance of ore deposits and has a rich mining history. One such mine is located in Mežica. Ceasing its operations in 1994, the mine was gradually flooded, turning its excavation sites into magnificent underground lakes. And we’re taking you there not only to see this subterranean spectacle, but to paddle down its waterways.

Our adventure begins at the mine’s entrance, where you’ll board a genuine mining train which will take you down a 3.5 km tunnel deeper into the mine. Your journey then continues by descending 95 m to a flooded underground shaft. Once at the water’s edge, you’ll receive all the necessary protective equipment (neoprene boots, a life jacket and a mining helmet with a flashlight) and board a three-person kayak. Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll set off to explore a labyrinth of submerged tunnels, excavation sites and wonderful underground lakes 700 m under the Earth’s surface. Following a narrow passage, you’ll paddle across a few minor rapids and arrive back at the starting point.

After your kayak ride, you’ll take a walk past abandoned underground working sites to the mining train station. You’ll learn about the history of the mine and enjoy an authentic miner’s lunch. Then you’ll hop on the train which will take you back to the mining museum and the light of day.

Maximum number or participants in one group is 12 people.

Things to know

Our Cave Kayaking adventure is available 6 days a week, all-year-round. It lasts approximately 4 hours, with the recommended starting time between 09:00 and 11:00.

As the mine has a constant temperature of 10 °C, visitors are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing and walking or hiking shoes. You should have some additional clothing just in case you get a bit wet during the tour 🙂
The rest of the kayaking and safety equipment will be provided onsite.

No. You’ll be accompanied by a professional guide who will lead you safely down the underground world. All you have to do is paddle and enjoy the ride.

Children older than 10 years old are welcome on the tour as long as they are accompanied by a parent.

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