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Saeva dupka and Ledenika Caves Day-Tour from Sofia
4.8
8 Ratings
Lovech
Discover two of Bulgaria’s most fascinating caves on a one-day tour from Sofia. Marvel at the stunning formations in Saeva Dupka and be awed by the impressive size of the internal halls in Ledenika.
Discover two of Bulgaria’s most fascinating caves on a one-day tour from Sofia. Marvel at the stunning formations in Saeva Dupka and be awed by the impressive size of the internal halls in Ledenika.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Saeva Dupka - Saeva Dupka Cave’s five halls and 400 metres of corridors offer some of the most beautiful cave formations in the country. The cave has hosted many choral music performances, thanks to the excellent acoustic conditions. Saeva dupka was named after two brothers, Seyu and Sae, who used it as a hiding place during the Ottoman occupation…
- Saeva Dupka - Saeva Dupka Cave’s five halls and 400 metres of corridors offer some of the most beautiful cave formations in the country. The cave has hosted many choral music performances, thanks to the excellent acoustic conditions. Saeva dupka was named after two brothers, Seyu and Sae, who used it as a hiding place during the Ottoman occupation of Bulgaria. Recent excavations have shown the cave was inhabited since Roman times. Saeva dupka is one of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria.
- Ledenika Cave - Ledenika is a cave in the Northwestern parts of the Balkan Mountains, 16km away from the Bulgarian town of Vratsa, its entrance being at 830m above sea level. It features an abundance of galleries and impressive karst formations including stalactites and stalagmites, dating back a thousand years. The cave is about 300m long and contains ten separate halls. The biggest one is the Concert Hall. The way to it is through the Passage of Sinners. Only those whose heart is pure can pass through it. Once the cave was full of water but now only a small lake has remained - the Lake of Wishes. The legend says that if you dip your hand in the ice-cold water of the lake and make a wish, the wish will come true.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel drop off
- Hotel pickup
- Driver/guide in English
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel drop off
- Hotel pickup
- Driver/guide in English
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Confirmation received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Confirmation received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Saeva Dupka
Yablanitsa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Aaronzip
May 25, 2023
Cave tours - We booked a day trip to Saeva dupka and Ledenika caves with Philip. It was an amazing adventure to explore something different and to get out of the city. Philip was an exceptional host, very knowledgeable, personable with outstanding hospitality and made you feel safe cruising the country side. Highly recommend you book this tour thanks to Philip. A+++
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Lovetohike12378
May 25, 2023
I would give our tour 10 Stars ⭐️ - I would give our tour 10 stars ⭐️. My husband and I did Saeva dupka and Ledenika Caves Day Tour from Sofia Bulgaria. Our Guide was Philip. He was so personable and knowledgeable. We learned so much from him about the country of Bulgaria. The caves were absolutely stunning. A must see. With Philip as our guide he made Bulgaria the best out of the 10 Balkan countries we toured this trip. Because we learned so much from him. He advised us the best places for a local experience. Bulgaria is amazing. Thank you Philip for being a highlight of our vacation!
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Alewh12
Aug 22, 2022
An inspiring and amazing experience of Nature - A really good experience with a really good guide who explained the history of the caves. The guide was very welcoming and I can recommend Daniel who was my guide the whole day, and he is good at telling interesting facts about the caves especially on how they were created by Nature during the tour.
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Dayzegrl
Mar 22, 2018
Amazing!!! - This was a wonderful trip! My 12 year old and I had a great time. Our guide was outstanding! His English was impeccable! Lunch was at a hotel and was very tasty...beware of HUGE servings!! Everyone was very knowledgeable and it made for the perfect day!!!
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Moe
Aug 11, 2017
The best tour I had in a... - <p>The best tour I had in a while.<br/>
You get to see two interesting caves and the amazing Balkan mountain around Vratsa!<br/>
The first cave was unique and relaxing, and the second one has a really nice laser show.</p>
<p>My guide Mike, was amazing.<br/>
He is well informed about the place, very polite, and told me a lot about Bulgaria.<br/>
We had a lot of fun talking together.</p>
<p>Recommended tour if your like caves and mountains.</p>
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Nicholas
May 27, 2017
This tour involves visiting two... - <p>This tour involves visiting two different cave systems, with lunch at Vratsa in-between. The first system is Saeva dupka, which is the lesser-known of the two. The facilities are very rudimentary, but the caves fascinating. In contrast, Ledenika is a professional, well-organised, tourist attraction, backed by substantial EU money. To be honest, I found the first site - Saeva dupka - more authentic and enjoyable, whereas Ledenika had coloured lights and an unnecessary laser show. Lunch was at the Seagull restaurant just outside Vratsa, and was of a high standard it's an upmarket hotel. We had made good time so I asked if we could explore Vratsa for 30 minutes or so and the excellent guide, Georgi, was happy to accommodate. Vratsa is not really a tourist town per se, but has some historical monuments and provides an interesting contrast to Sopia. I think it is a bonus and I would explicitly name and include it as a short stop in this excursion as it deserves to be better known.</p>
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Jenny
Oct 5, 2016
Amazing, better that I expected. Vratsa... - <p>Amazing, better that I expected. Vratsa it such a beautiful town.</p>
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