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Cave Kayak Slovenia
3.5

Cave Kayak Slovenia

By Mamut Slovenija
About

Ages 8-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English


  • Professional Guide
  • Transfer from Bled or Ljubljana
  • Kayaking Equipment
  • Miners Lunch
  • Museum fee
  • Photos
What's not included
  • Personal expanses


Departure details
  • Mamut Slovenia - Tourist agency in Bled offering Day Trips, Outdoor Activities, Transfers, Bikes, Cesta svobode 4a, 4260 Bled, Slovenia Our Mamut office is situated on the main bus station in Bled and Ljubljana
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 123411P8

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 123411P8

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Mamut Slovenija
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Bled, Slovenia
Joined in July 2013

#12 of 73 Tours & Activities in Bled
  • hughesrox
    hughesrox
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    Should have been cancelled
    As the weather had been bad and very rainy with weather warnings, we contacted Mamut the day before to check that it was still going ahead. We had booked white water rafting in Bovec. We were surprised that they said yes as we knew the railway tunnel was flooded. Our guide collected us, we drove to lake Bohinj in the rain and then he filled time by driving around and got to the railway station. When we were having a coffee he said the tunnel was flooded and we could go. The only option he gave us was to try to continue on the tour and make good what he could. There was only 4 of us on the tour and we didn’t know any different. This was around 0915. He didn’t check with the rafting company until 12.00, he didn’t even have their number, then we found out that the rafting cancelled as it was too dangerous. That came as no shock with the amount of rain and the floods in the area. We got to Bovec ar around 2.00pm, no choice was given for where to have lunch, how much time we had there. I think he went where he got a free meal. All we did was drive around in the rain and go to a few waterfalls. He seemed amazed that there was so much water in them. Of course there was, there had been 1 months rain in 1 day. When we got back to the Mamut office and got our refund for the rafting, I told the guy in the office that the tour really should have been cancelled because of the conditions and the tunnel had been flooded since the day before, the guide attacked us said he gave us the option in the morning to come straight back to Bled and get a full refund on the tour. He NEVER gave that option, as we would have taken that and tried to do the tour another day. Im quite sure the other 2 ladies on the tour would have taken that option too. In all it was a miserable day.
  • 249talis
    249talis
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    Amazing day with an amazing guide
    Best day ever thanks to Mitja! I had an amazing time on the mamut adventure last month and it wouldn’t have been the same without such a great guide. We had a great time at waterfalls, rafting, driving through the mountains and exploring slovania He really brought our group together and taught us about all the locations we visited. In addition he modified the trip to the needs and energy level of the group. Can’t recommend this tour enough. I would go back to lake bled for another guided day from mamut and mitja!
  • 527maricrisr
    527maricrisr
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    Best way to see the beautiful landscapes of Slovenia!
    I had the best time going on the Emerald River Tour! Our guide, Mitya, was amazing and insightful. I learned a lot about Slovenian culture as well as the rich biodiversity of the places we visited. This trip was truly the highlight of my trip to Slovenia. I have always dreamed of seeing the Soca River, and I was extremely when the it was way more beautiful and enchanting in real life.
  • jameskX20TQ
    jameskX20TQ
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    Not advisable to hire mountain bikes with seats for young kids
    Not advisable for young children when hiring mountain bikes with child seats. We were provided two seats but one was not safe as it was touching the back wheel when going over bumps. So we had to go back to the shop where it was re-fitted to a bigger bike. Both mountain bikes did not have suitable stands when using them with kids. With the weight of the child, the bike would easily topple over so you needed to take care and hold the bike at all times. Our plan was to go on a short easy ride with the kids. We asked for a route but very little information was offered other than a leaflet with some options - however these are not marked cycle routes so we needed to use a map. When I asked for a phone holder so I could follow the map the guy in the shop didn’t have any. So we quickly gave up on the route and attempted to cycle round the lake. There are no cycle paths however so you can either go on a busy road or use the footpath like many others do and try to go in between people walking. In short - avoid hiring bikes from this place with child seats for young kids due to safety and probably skip the bike ride idea altogether in Bled. Take a nice boat trip on the lake instead 😊
  • Vishesh0806
    Vishesh0806
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    Wonderful experience with Mamut
    It was a beautiful experience flying across Bled in a private plane with Mamut. An hour of this tour and a life-time of memories. Thank you so much Yuri and Mamut! :)
  • Lucas M
    Lucas M
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    Good bikes
    Rented bikes from here. Had booked city bikes online, but when we arrived and mentioned what we had planned they advised we take a mountain bike instead, and it was no problem to switch (for €5 extra). The bikes were in good condition, and we had no issues with them. We cycled to Vintgar Gorge and back, and all around the lake. Definitely a good way to explore Bled and the surrounding area!
  • faithk340
    faithk340
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    Amazing
    The Soca Valley tour was great. We had an amazing guide (Sam) who was absolutely lovely. Sam really made the tour with his 5 star energy and enthusiasm. Thanks Sam!!
  • I7443RXsaulm
    I7443RXsaulm
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    Yeah!
    We did 2 different tours with Mamut, both awesome! The Soca River and lakes tour was totally mind blowing and we loved our guide, Samo (Sam), super knowledgeable, lots of fun and totally committed to giving us all the best possible experience, what a dude! Rivers and lakes of incredible colour and vibrancy, adventure and an easy going schedule. We also loved the Posojna Caves and meeting Arno, our guide. I’d do it all again!
  • 628emim
    628emim
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    A Great trip from Amazing Jasna Lake to sunsetting Bohinj Lake
    It was a really fun day in the great nature! I was a solo traveller who attended this tour with three other parties. All of the participants were very nice people and I really enjoyed it. Moreover, our guide Sam was very knowledgeable and told us many great stories of the area. It was a really great learning opportunity of the history and nature of the area. We covered a lot in one day. Starting from the amazing Jasna Lake to the car train ride to the sunsetting Bohinj Lake...... Car train was really fun, as I have never experienced such a train ride before. I love to visit the national park again with Sam's guide!
  • MauiLu182
    MauiLu182
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    Beautiful day in nature
    The Emerald River tour was amazing! We had a perfect day. The tour guide was super friendly, knowledgable, and took care of all of us. It was a beautiful day with a good mix of amazing rivers, canyons, waterfall, high mountains, a unique car train drive and a glourious sunset over Bohinj lake.
  • P6079CWhelenac
    P6079CWhelenac
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    Amazing!
    We did the “Emerald River Tour” and it was amazing! What made it even better was our tour guide Sam, he made us all feel very comfortable and reassured us in every step. He made it all so enjoyable and great fun so a big shoutout to him. Definitely would recommend this tour!
  • Alicia M
    Alicia M
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    Bad transfer company
    We used this company to transfer from the airport to Bled. We booked a transfer for 1030am and they changed it to 10am which we could not make due to flight time. We were then charged an extra €49 for 'showing up late' at 1030. The man we spoke to in bled was not very accomodating or apologetic. Do not use for transfers.
  • sarab489
    sarab489
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    VERY BORING-GOOD ONLY FOR CHILDREN-IT'S NOT RAFTING
    THIS IS NOT RAFTING!!! A very very boring experience! Instead easy in the flyer they must write only for children! The Sava river is completly flat and quiet, just sometimes is a LITTLE BIT more rough, only a little bit, for the rest of the time we just stayed afloat on the river. The only positive things was the guide thet was kind and explain very well
  • YMNTRAVELLER
    YMNTRAVELLER
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    Trip cancelled at the last minute
    Our trip was cancelled the day before at 5:45 pm because we did not meet the minimum number of participants, leaving us with no time to possibly plan for another trip or contact other companies. Moreover, [1] the website did not mention the requirement of a minimum number and [2] we confirmed the trip 2 days before the scheduled day in person and were not informed of a risk of cancellation. It was surprising to know of internal regulations that are hidden to customers (while booking) and can jeopardise their plans
  • F E
    F E
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    Best trip with Mamut Slovenija
    Organization was perfect. Really good service. Nice personell. Everyone speaks decent english. Good Equipment. We felt save all the time. Total recommend.
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integras
Bonn, Germany19 contributions
Jun 2020
Phantastic experience. Long and steep descent over steps, don't be afraid. You'll get used to the kayak and the narrow tunnels, do not worry.

You can also go directly to the museum and there the cost is below 50 EUR per person. Of course then you have to organize transfer yourself.
Written July 4, 2020
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HW0uters
Oisterwijk16 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
You are underground in a kayak which is quite unique but there was only limited kayakking that could be done due to the narrowness of the passages. More often we would be pushing by hand.

This excursion is not suitable for people with height or claustrofobic issues;
- You go into the mine by train, this train is small / camper, dark and noisy. This takes about 10-15 min.
- You descent down a mine shaft on a steep open staircase with a handle on 1 side only.

Some practical info;
- Wear suitable walking shoes
- Take you stuff in a backpack (easier going down the stairs).
- There is a heated (!) Changing room in the cave where you can change behind a curtain. No problem leaving your things here.
- You are provided with a neopreen suite which has its boots incorporated in it. I wore a bathing suite underneath with T-shirt and was fine.
- Note that in this outfit you will descent about 35 meters to the kayaks, samen way up.
- Wear warm clothes since the cave is "fresh". Also you want something warm to wear during lunch which is in the mine.

Way back is not along the stairs but through different area of mine. The guide gave us explanations here. His Englisg was good. Two steeper sections on this way but preferable to the first stairs.

Lunch was great; local breed, cheese and meats.
Written August 20, 2021
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Marko A
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Sep 2020 • Friends
A really overpriced expirience. The amount of cayacking is minimal, in the 1 hour, you can make 3 turns through the same tunells and a cave, of course you go half the time backwards, because of all the dead ends.
Written September 21, 2020
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