{"id":2533,"date":"2020-07-23T08:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T08:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slovenia-activities.com\/activity\/extreme-caving-bled\/"},"modified":"2024-05-23T07:30:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T07:30:51","slug":"extreme-caving-bled","status":"publish","type":"activity","link":"https:\/\/slovenia-activities.com\/activity\/extreme-caving-bled\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme Caving Bled"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":754,"parent":0,"template":"","activity_categories":[27],"activity_location":[16,25],"class_list":["post-2533","activity","type-activity","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","activity_categories-caving","activity_location-bled","activity_location-bohinj"],"acf":{"main_site_title":"","tagline":"A thrilling caving adventure in the secret underground world near Lake Bled.","cover_image":754,"has_page":true,"pay_in_installments":false,"custom_product_link":"","custom_product_pop_up":"","custom_text_badge":"","youtube_video":"","product_gallery":[754,756,757,758,759,760,761,762,763,764,765,766,767,768,769,770,771,772],"product_description":"Explore one of the oldest and most remarkable caves in Slovenia by venturing the deepest parts of the cave, closed off to mainstream tourism. It\u2019s a\u00a0first-hand experience of cave climbing and descending by rope<\/strong> in small groups under the watchful eye of professional caving instructors. Located near Lake Bled<\/strong>, this amazing place invites visitors to discover a marvelous world under the surface of Slovenia\u2019s picturesque Alpine region.\r\n\r\nAccompanied by professional guides, you will embark on an hour-long very steep up-slope of the north-western edge of the Jelovica Plateau through a wooded wilderness. This forested area is also called \u2018the rainforest<\/strong>\u2019, as forestry works are forbidden and nature reigns free.\r\n\r\nThe entrance to the cave under the giant rocky hill called\u00a0Babji Zob<\/strong>\u00a0(Hag\u2019s Tooth) has a rock-shelter, perfect for a snack break. It\u2019s here that you will learn the basic techniques of caving in order to tackle the underground terrain that follows. Definitely not suitable for the claustrophobic and fainthearted, but an absolutely safe activity that presents you with a unique opportunity to see the subterranean workings of nature up close and personal.\r\n\r\nRemember, extreme caving means you will enter inaccessible parts of the cave<\/strong>, which cannot be done without proper gear and scrambling skills<\/strong>. You will be taught basic rope handling techniques<\/strong> that will allow you to explore the cave safely. It\u2019s a highly adventurous experience, but don't worry, our guides will watch over you every step of the way and make sure you\u2019re comfortable.\r\n\r\nDescending down the 40-metre underground gallery where you\u2019ll get the chance to put your newly learnt caving techniques<\/strong>\u00a0to the test. Passing fantastic formations with calcite crystals and rare snail-shaped dripstones, you make your way deeper into the underground by scaling walls with ropes and dangling in the cave\u2019s mysterious abyss. The cave was discovered by chance 200 years ago by a local villager and plenty of new tunnels and passages have been discovered since, allowing you to explore this incredible place to the fullest. While traversing down the slippery formations, you will learn a lot about the cave and the wildlife that lives there.\r\n\r\nA fantastic combination of adrenaline and cave exploration<\/strong>, this tour presents you with a unique opportunity to witness the subterranean workings of nature up close and personal.","price":"145","hide_price":false,"highlights_new":"Explore the pristine outdoors of the wider Lake Bled area.\r\n\r\nLearn a great deal about caving in Slovenia.\r\n\r\nEngage in exciting techniques for the most authentic caving experience.\r\n\r\nMinutes from Bled","included_new":"Safety equiptment\r\n\r\nHelmet with lamp\r\n\r\nSafety clothes\r\n\r\nProfessional guide","pickup_location_and_time":"