Postojna CaveStory N° 203
Postojna & Škocjan Caves
Descend into the hidden underworld of Postojna and Škocjan, Slovenia's astonishing karst caves.
The itinerary.
3 days · 5 stops
Friday
Day One
Ride deep underground into Postojna Cave and discover a castle built into a cliff cave mouth.
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Postojna Cave
Board an electric train into a 24km cave system of vast halls and the white Brilliant stalagmite, home to the olm.
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Predjama Castle
The world's largest cave castle, dramatically wedged into a 123m cliff face above a karst cave.
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Hotel
Hotel Jama booking.com
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Getting around
- Arriving via Ljubljana Airport, 45-minute transfer to Postojna by car or shuttle
Saturday
Day Two
Explore the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves and their breathtaking underground canyon.
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Škocjan Caves
A UNESCO World Heritage site with one of the world's largest underground canyons and a suspension bridge over the roaring Reka River.
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Vivarium Proteus
A speleobiological station revealing the karst's strange cave creatures, including the elusive olm 'baby dragon'.
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Hotel
Hotel Jama booking.com
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Getting around
- Car or local bus to Divača and the Škocjan Caves entrance
Sunday
Day Three
End above ground among the white Lipizzaner horses before departing.
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Lipica Stud Farm
The original 16th-century home of the famous white Lipizzaner horses, with stables, carriage rides, and dressage.
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Hotel
Hotel Jama booking.com
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Getting around
- Car to Lipica
- Return transfer to Ljubljana Airport
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Postojna & Škocjan Caves?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 5 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Postojna & Škocjan Caves cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Postojna & Škocjan Caves?
Hotel Jama is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Postojna & Škocjan Caves itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 5 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Postojna Cave.
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