Caving experience
DISCOVER THE MYSTERIOUS UNDERGROUND WORLD OF THE SONSA VALLEY – CAVE ADVENTURES FOR ALL ADRENALINE LOVERS!
Caving in the Soča Valley offers a unique opportunity to explore underground beauties, hidden tunnels and stalactite chambers. Under the guidance of experienced cavers, you can venture into the heart of the mysterious karst world and experience an unforgettable adventure in the dark.
Rain and melting snow persistently find their way through the Kanin Mountains, while water dissolves the limestone and seeps deep into the interior. Over the millennia, cracks, tunnels and chambers have formed, turning Kanin into a veritable underground network.
Every year, cavers from all over the world come here to explore its depths. They enter through chasms at high altitudes, descend hundreds of meters into the darkness, and then return or even find a passage through the entire mountain. Their expeditions can last several days.
The OPASEN agency offers you the opportunity to taste at least a little of this adventure in the stunning Srnica cave near the village of Plužna. A true caving experience!
After about 20 minutes of walking from the idyllic starting point at the source of the Glijun stream, we reach the foot of the cliff, where we are welcomed into the underground world. We climb to the hidden entrance and carefully crawl inside. Soon the tunnels widen and we can walk along underground corridors, occasionally making our way through narrow passages. All the more challenging parts are short and secured with ropes that ensure safety.
Dry feet are not guaranteed – in this natural labyrinth, you will also have to cross smaller water obstacles. The fossil hearts imprinted in the rocks are true natural art. And you will quickly fall in love with the little Srnica.
After about an hour of exploration, we see daylight through the upper exit and enjoy a stunning view of the untouched mountain landscape. We end the adventure with a rope descent – the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable underground experience!
When: By arrangement
Trip time: 3-4 hours
Maximum number of participants: 8
* Private guided tours are also available
Price: 75 eur / person
* The price also includes transport from our accommodation to the starting point and return.
After more than 30 years of exploration, Slovenian and Polish speleologists finally discovered a connection between the upper BC4 cave system and the lower Mala Boka system in 2005, with a height difference of 1,300 meters.
This extraordinary underground journey through the mountain is a real test of endurance and skill, suitable only for experienced cavers.
If you want to try a caving adventure where you will climb rocks, crawl through narrow passages and wade through water, join the OPASEN team. We will guide you to the Malo Boka cave near the Boka waterfall, and then safely return to the surface along the same route.
When: By arrangement
Trip time: 3-4 hours
Maximum number of participants: 8
* Private guided tours are also available
Price: 75 eur / person
* The price also includes transport from our accommodation to the starting point and return.
For a visit to the cave, we recommend that you bring:
- Comfortable sports or hiking clothes that can get dirty
- Warm clothes, as the temperature in the cave is lower (around 8-10 °C)
- Hiking boots or shoes with good grip (not sneakers with smooth soles)
- Spare clothes and socks in case you get wet
- Gloves (optional, for better grip when climbing)
Other caving equipment (caving suit, which will keep you warm and protect your clothes from dirt. helmet, flashlight, protective equipment) is provided by the organizer.
Anyone who is able to walk and has no mobility problems can join this adventure.
MEET YOUR GUIDE:
ROALD BRUIL, AGENCY OPASEN
Over the emerald Soča River, hidden between the Triglav National Park and the sunny slopes of the Kanin Mountains, lies the picturesque village of Bovec. With its peaceful winters and wild summers, this valley attracts those who love to spend time outdoors.
Whether you come for work, study or vacation, with the agency OPASEN you can make your visit to these mountains authentic. Experienced in travel and guiding, working in different environments under the sky, we are down to earth. We build and challenge ourselves with you. Of course, preparation, concentration and effort will be required. We will be rewarded with strength and confidence.
WHY GO TO THE UNDERWORLD?
Caving in the Soča Valley offers a unique experience for all lovers of nature, adrenaline and exploring the hidden corners of the world. Here are some reasons to venture into the underground of this beautiful valley:
Exploring the underground world – The Soča Valley is home to stunning karst tunnels, chasms and chambers that have been formed over millennia. Each cave tells its own story about the power of nature.
A unique adventure – Caving combines climbing, crawling, abseiling and overcoming natural obstacles, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Beginners and experienced cavers – Whether you are a beginner or an experienced adventurer, the Soča Valley has a variety of caves to suit your knowledge and abilities.
Rich geological and biological heritage – Inside the caves you can admire stalactite formations, underground rivers and unique animal species such as cave beetles and bats.
Connection with nature – Away from the noise and hustle and bustle of the city, you can experience the complete silence of the underground world and a sense of adventure that you can’t find anywhere else.
Srnica Cave and fossil observation
Entrance to Mala Boka Cave (Golobja jama cave)
Mala Boka is one of the deepest karst caves in Slovenia, located at the foot of the Kanin massif. Its extensive network of tunnels, over 8,000 meters long, allows access only to experienced cavers with appropriate equipment and accompanied by a guide. Together with the “BC4” cave system, it reaches a depth of 1,319 meters, which makes it one of the most demanding underground systems in the region.
Mala Boka is famous for its demanding morphology, which includes numerous chasms, narrow passages and underground halls, formed over thousands of years of water action. The cave is part of the extensive Kanin cave system, which, due to its depth and complexity, is one of the most valued research terrains for cavers from all over the world.
Another special feature of Mala Boka are the underground streams that are fed from the karst hinterland of Kanin.
Exit from the cave Mala Boka
Descending into the interior of the mountain, Mala Boka
AFTER AN ACTIVE DAY
Our modern apartment complex comprises 4 buildings and offers 19 above-standard apartments in which tradition and comfort join hands. Our accommodation offers excellent opportunities to relax after an active day:
- whirlpool and sauna,
- massages in the apartment,
- rental of sports equipment (including hiking poles and electric bicycles),
- help in organizing additional activities
The apartments are designed with respect for the pristine nature of the Triglav National Park and the cultural heritage of the local environment. They are characterized by spaciousness, brightness, carefully selected natural materials and top-quality equipment in a modern Alpine style.
