Rating
4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Bill Mays (8 months ago)
The cave is big and cool, but there are many better in Bulgaria. The guide tried to be a comedian, but only he was laughing. Told everyone to not take photos so the bats could mate and proceeded to shine his flashlight everywhere. Supposedly there are 20,000 bats, but we saw 1. It’s worth a visit, but don’t expect too much.
The cave is big and cool, but there are many better in Bulgaria. The guide tried to be a comedian, but only he was laughing. Told everyone to not take photos so the bats could mate and proceeded to shine his flashlight everywhere. Supposedly there are 20,000 bats, but we saw 1. It’s worth a visit, but don’t expect too much.
Hristo Ralev (9 months ago)
Too bad that the prehistoric drawings are forbidden to visit now (because human breath can destroy them). Yet, the cave still worths a visit, as it is really spectacular!!! Current price for entry August 2023: 12 bgn There is a trolley on the exit, which you can take, for additional 2 bgn (paid, when buying the entrance ticket). Recommend it, as the distance is not small and if it is too hot it won't be nice for walkings! Entrance to the cave is on every round hour, you should be there at least 10 minutes before it. There is a parking bellow the entrance, 2-3 mins away
Too bad that the prehistoric drawings are forbidden to visit now (because human breath can destroy them). Yet, the cave still worths a visit, as it is really spectacular!!! Current price for entry August 2023: 12 bgn There is a trolley on the exit, which you can take, for additional 2 bgn (paid, when buying the entrance ticket). Recommend it, as the distance is not small and if it is too hot it won't be nice for walkings! Entrance to the cave is on every round hour, you should be there at least 10 minutes before it. There is a parking bellow the entrance, 2-3 mins away
Marina Trencheva (9 months ago)
Unfortunately, it wasn't possible for me and the other visitors to see the prehistoric paintings. Access to these prehistoric paintings is restricted in order for them to be preserved. You can only see images of the paintings. The cave is 3 kilometers long and the temperature inside is different in different places. In some places the temperature was 12 degrees, while in others it was between 8 and 5 degrees. So make sure you have proper clothing and wear proper footwear as the surface is very slippery. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. However, it was very disappointing to learn that there's no tour guide for English speakers. Such a shame. Having a tour guide who speaks English can attract more tourists. The tour lasts about an hour. After the tour has finished, you can either walk to the car park or catch the train ride, which is 2 leva per person. The ticket fee is 12 leva per person. There's a small car park where you can pay to park your car. The last tour is at 16:30.
Unfortunately, it wasn't possible for me and the other visitors to see the prehistoric paintings. Access to these prehistoric paintings is restricted in order for them to be preserved. You can only see images of the paintings. The cave is 3 kilometers long and the temperature inside is different in different places. In some places the temperature was 12 degrees, while in others it was between 8 and 5 degrees. So make sure you have proper clothing and wear proper footwear as the surface is very slippery. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. However, it was very disappointing to learn that there's no tour guide for English speakers. Such a shame. Having a tour guide who speaks English can attract more tourists. The tour lasts about an hour. After the tour has finished, you can either walk to the car park or catch the train ride, which is 2 leva per person. The ticket fee is 12 leva per person. There's a small car park where you can pay to park your car. The last tour is at 16:30.
Dobriyana Dimitrova (9 months ago)
I loved the tour. It is about an hour. The cave is kid-friendly. The exit is about 2 km away from the entrance and there is a touristic train to return you for 2 lv per person but it has only 12 seats. Definitely worth the visit.
I loved the tour. It is about an hour. The cave is kid-friendly. The exit is about 2 km away from the entrance and there is a touristic train to return you for 2 lv per person but it has only 12 seats. Definitely worth the visit.
Bry R (10 months ago)
It’s difficult to capture the vastness of the cave with pictures, but it’s very large and impressive. The lighting makes it even more beautiful with LED lights marking the path in some areas. The guide spoke in Bulgarian, someone from our group translated. It’s a bit slippery, so have good shoes on and hold onto the railing. And it’s pretty cold, even when you’re walking, so bring a coat or sweater even in summer. You can see bats as well. The only downside was that the actual paintings weren’t open to the public, we only saw photos of the paintings. There’s a gift shop at he beginning only and a snack shop at the end. When you get leave the cave there’s a train can take you back close the the beginning again, but it doesn’t always run, so check beforehand. Otherwise you have to walk back to the starting points
It’s difficult to capture the vastness of the cave with pictures, but it’s very large and impressive. The lighting makes it even more beautiful with LED lights marking the path in some areas. The guide spoke in Bulgarian, someone from our group translated. It’s a bit slippery, so have good shoes on and hold onto the railing. And it’s pretty cold, even when you’re walking, so bring a coat or sweater even in summer. You can see bats as well. The only downside was that the actual paintings weren’t open to the public, we only saw photos of the paintings. There’s a gift shop at he beginning only and a snack shop at the end. When you get leave the cave there’s a train can take you back close the the beginning again, but it doesn’t always run, so check beforehand. Otherwise you have to walk back to the starting points
