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Orlova Chuka Cave - Orlova Chuka is a cave with a total length of 13,437 m, is the second longest cave in Bulgaria.
It was discovered in 1941 by a shepherd and opened for tourists in 1957.
Orlova Chuka is home to 14 species of bats. It was formed by a river and is different from a normal cave. - Krushunskiye Waterfalls - The main waterfall is about 20 m high and it splits into several smaller ones along its way down the soft limestone rocks. There is a path that allows visitors to go up the river and get to the spring of the waterfall hidden in a cave.
Along the way there are steps and bridges so that one can get the best views of the cascades, pools and mossy rocks.
- Devetashka Cave - Devetashka cave is a large karst cave around 7 km (4.3 mi), near the village of Devetaki on the east bank of the river Osam, in Bulgaria.
The site has been continuously occupied by Paleo humans for tens of thousands of years, served as a shelter for various faunal species during extensive periods and is now home to nearly 30,000 bats.
The site is 35 m (115 ft) wide and 30 m (98 ft) high at the entrance. The cave widens after around 40 m (130 ft), forming a spacious hall with an area of 2,400 m2 (26,000 sq ft), a height of 60 m (200 ft) that can reach up to 100 m (330 ft).
Several large openings in the ceiling allow daylight to lighten the vast interior, due to commercial use of the site during the 1950s.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bucharest
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission to Orlova Chuka Cave - 8 Leva cash only (Bulgarian currency) per person
- Entry/Admission to Krushunskiye Waterfalls - 6 Leva cash only (Bulgarian currency) per person
- Entry/Admission to Devetashka Cave - 4 Leva cash only (Bulgarian currency) per person
Our journey starts with a private transport from Bucharest to Northern Bulgaria. We begin in the morning with a pickup service from the city center, heading towards the border.
The initial stopover will be at Orlova Chuka Cave, Bulgaria’s second-longest cavern stretching 13,437 meters. This cave serves as a habitat for 14 bat species. A knowledgeable local guide will be present to provide us in-depth information about this cave.
Subsequently, we will visit the beautiful Krushuna Falls - a succession of cascades renowned for their scenic surroundings and formation upon numerous travertines. There is an explorer’s path leading up to the cave from where the river originates.
During this trip, we will take a break for lunch at a local restaurant or a fast-food chain.
Our final destination is The Devetashka Cave which is characterized by its diverse-sized ceiling holes. These openings allow sunlight to funnel in and light up the majestic main hall along with two of its fields.
Ultimately, we will drive back to Bucharest.
- From November to April Orlova Ciuca cave is closed to facilitate the reproduction of bats, during this period we visited Basarbovo monastery
- This tour includes a hike, it is necessary to have shoes with adherent soles
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
