Paddle along the Pivka River into Paradise, the pearl of Planina Cave. After 3.7 km, numerous human fish and beautiful dripstones will keep you company. This unforgettable adventure in the company of a cave guide lasts from 4 to 5 hours, and you will be provided with a helmet, a light, a protective suit and boots.
Entering the majestic 20-metre-wide and 8-metre-high entrance into Planina Cave at high water, you will be greeted by the loud noise of the Unica River.In total, the cave is almost seven kilometres long and is the largest water cave in Slovenia.
Apart from the unique underground confluence, which is one of the largest in Europe, the cave is known for its large underground chambers, numerous lakes, diverse dripstones and incredible biodiversity. The cave is home to 60 aquatic and 40 terrestrial animal species. The most famous one of all is the endemic human fish (Proteus anguinus), which grows up to 30 centimetres and can live up to 100 years.