Private Tour: Vjetrenica Cave Day Trip from Dubrovnik

Cross over the Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina border and head underground to explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Vjetrenica Cave on this day trip from Dubrovnik. With a professional guide, explore the famous cave network of stalactites, stalagmites and subterranean lakes. See ancient cave drawings and learn about the cave’s long history and status as the country’s largest and most important cave. Then, enjoy a tasty lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant before returning to Dubrovnik.

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   Dubrovnik

   Pass by

   Start with a pickup from your hotel in central Dubrovnik, and set out by air-conditioned private vehicle to Vjetrenica Cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Along the way, make several stops to soak up the views, and hear how the UNESCO-listed Vjetrenica is the largest and most important cave in the country and the Dinaric Alps.

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   Vjetrenica Cave

   2 hours

   After roughly two hours, hop out of your coach and follow your guide into the depths of the cave. Spend the next hour exploring the subterranean passages, which stretch out over 3.7 miles (6 km). Ogle the eerie stalactites, stalagmites, and rock formations, and learn the origins behind the cave’s name, which means ‘wind cave.’ See, too, cave drawings estimated to be more than 10,000 years old, and wander past small lakes whose waters are home to rare species such as the blind salamanders known as ‘human fish.’ Back above ground, continue to a nearby restaurant for lunch (own expense). Tuck into local dishes such as peka, a tasty meat or fish and potato dish that is cooked ‘under the lid’ in a covered pot and put directly into the embers of a fireplace. With your appetite sated, return to your coach and begin the journey back to Dubrovnik, where your tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.