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Škocjan Caves & Lipica Stud Farm Small Group Tour from Ljubljana

Duration 8,5h
Days Fri, Sun
Difficulty Moderate
Language English

A full-day tour from Ljubljana to the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves and Lipica, the stud farm that gave the Lipizzaner horse its name. Small group size of up to 8 people.

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Price is per person, 108 € for adults and 60 € for children aged 0 to 12. Admissions to Škocjan Caves and Lipica are reserved for you and you can pay on the day or include the tickets at checkout.
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Two UNESCO listings in one day, an hour from Ljubljana. In the morning, you walk through the Škocjan Caves, which hold one of the largest known underground canyons in the world. In the afternoon, you visit Lipica, founded in 1580 and the original home of the Lipizzaner breed, including the classical riding show.

This is a scheduled departure in a small group, up to 8 people in one van, with a licensed English-speaking guide. Guaranteed departures.

Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site

This is the cave system on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and you walk it rather than ride. 

The walk takes about two hours and follows the Reka river deep underground, through chambers that keep opening up as you go. The path crosses the Cerkvenik bridge high above the river, at the point where it disappears underground into one of the largest known underground canyons in the world. It stays around 12 °C down there all year, which is a relief on a hot day, so bring a light jacket. The park's own guides lead the underground section.  

Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Lipica, home of the Lipizzaner horses

Lipica, home of the Lipizzaner horses

The Lipizzaner breed began here in 1580, and the horses are still bred and trained on the same Karst pastures.

You visit the stables and the paddocks, where the foals are born dark and only turn white as they grow, and you watch the classical riding school perform in the arena. The breeding and training tradition is on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Lipica sets its own programme, and we confirm what is running before you travel.

Why choose the Škocjan Caves & Lipica Stud Farm in a day?

  • Two UNESCO listings in one day: the Škocjan Caves and the Lipizzaner breeding tradition at Lipica, both within an hour of Ljubljana. 
  • Small group: up to 8 people in one air-conditioned minivan, so the group stays together and moves at one pace. 
  • Timed around the show: the day is built around Lipica's classical riding show at 15:00, and we confirm the programme before you travel. 
  • A real lunch break: free time in a Karst village, the home of pršut and Teran. Lunch is not included, so you choose where and how much. 
  • Licensed local guide: with the group all day.
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Price

Trip price: from 108 € / person
Price is per person, 108 € for adults and 60 € for children aged 0 to 12. Admissions to Škocjan Caves and Lipica are reserved for you and you can pay on the day or include the tickets at checkout.

Included in the price

  • Central Ljubljana meeting point: departure at 08:30 from Dalmatinova 10, opposite the City Hotel.
  • Transport by air conditioned minivan: small group, up to 8 people per van.
  • Licensed English speaking guide: with the group for the whole day.
  • Return to the same meeting point: back in Ljubljana around 17:00.

Optional extras

  • Škocjan caves: 16 € - 24 € per person
  • Lipica Stud farm - entrance only: 18 € per person
  • Lipica Stud farm - entrance and A Tale of Lipica live show: 25 € per person

Please note:

  • Small group tour, up to 8 people per van. The tour runs about 8.5 hours.
  • Admissions are paid on the day: Škocjan Caves 16 € to 24 € per person depending on age, Lipica entrance and Lipizzaner show 28 € per person.
  • Lunch is not included.
  • The cave route has around 500 steps and uneven ground and crosses a bridge high above the Reka river, so it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or a strong fear of heights.
  • Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket, the caves stay near 12 °C all year.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Itinerary

Dalmatinova 10, opposite the City Hotel
Departure from Ljubljana
(08:30)
<p>Meet the guide and drive to the Karst, about one hour.</p>
UNESCO World Heritage site
Škocjan Caves
(10:00)
<p>Guided cave walk, about two hours.</p>
Karst village
Lunch break
<p>Free time for lunch between the caves and Lipica.</p>
Founded in 1580
Lipica Stud Farm
(14:00)
<p>Stables and pastures, 60 minutes. At 15:00 the classical riding show, 50 minutes. </p>
Dalmatinova 10
Back in Ljubljana
(17:00)
<p>Drop off at the same meeting point.</p>

FAQ

Where does the tour start and what time?

The tour departs at 08:30 from Dalmatinova 10 in central Ljubljana, opposite the City Hotel. This is a scheduled small group departure, so there is no hotel pickup.

How long does the tour take?

About 8.5 hours. We leave Ljubljana at 08:30, enter the Škocjan Caves at 10:00, break for lunch, reach Lipica at 14:00, and are back in Ljubljana around 17:00.

What is included in the price and what is not?

The price is 108 € per adult and 60 € per child aged 0 to 12. It covers the central meeting point, transport by air conditioned minivan and a licensed English speaking guide. Admissions are paid on the day: Škocjan Caves 16 € to 24 € per person depending on age, Lipica entrance and show 28 € per person. Lunch is not included. Counting everything, plan on 152 € to 160 € per adult for the day.

How physically demanding are the Škocjan Caves?

The underground route covers about 3 kilometres with around 500 steps and uneven ground, and it crosses a bridge high above the Reka river. It is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility or a strong fear of heights. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket, the caves stay near 12 °C all year.

Will we see the Lipizzaner horses perform?

Yes. The classical riding show at 15:00 is part of the day and runs about 50 minutes. Lipica sets its own schedule, so if a show does not run you still visit the stables and the pastures. We confirm the programme before departure.

How many people are in the group?

Up to 8 people in one minivan.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children aged 0 to 12 pay 60 €. The cave walk has around 500 steps, so it suits older children better than toddlers. Tell us the ages when you book and we will advise.

Can I take photographs in the Škocjan Caves?

Photography is not permitted inside the Škocjan Caves. You can take photos at the entrance and around the collapsed dolines.

When does this tour run?

Scheduled departures run on Fridays from April to October, plus one Sunday departure on 16 May 2027. The 2027 season starts on 2 April and ends on 15 October, with a summer break from late June to mid August. Exact dates are in the booking calendar. Outside those dates we can run the same route as a private tour on any day of the week.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Škocjan Caves & Lipica Stud Farm Small Group Tour from Ljubljana
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