Croatian Interland: Vrelo Cave & Bajer Lake
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Port
Opatija, Croatia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Set off from the pier for a one-hour scenic panoramic drive from Opatija into the mountains. Your destination is the popular Vrelo Cave, estimated to be more than 3.5 million years old. This 1,000-foot-long cave has lighting installed so that you can enjoy the wonders of the continuously-flowing underground stream, as well as the thought-provoking formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Spectacular ancient dripstones are found throughout the cave system. Dating from between 500 and 600 thousand years old, these rare forms of dripstones are created by frequent fluctuations in the level of underground water flows. Use your imagination to recognize some particularly interesting formations, including a pillar known as The Bishop and stalagmites known as The Madonna and The Dwarves.
After leaving the cave, take a scenic drive to Bajer Lake and the picturesque village of Fuzine in the Mountain District. From there, drive through the countryside to a traditional Vagabund mountain home to sample Croatian Gorski Kotar cuisine for lunch.
Return to the pier after lunch.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a warm jacket as it is a steady 45°F in the cave. Guests who are pregnant or have a back or neck condition are not allowed to participate.