Plovdiv: Devil’s Throat & Yagodinska Caves Day Trip
ID: GYG1341945-2049040
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore the Devil’s Throat and Yagodinska caves on a day trip from Plovdiv. Learn about the legends of the caves and enjoy a jeep trek to the Eagle’s Eye viewpoint.
Begin your adventure with a visit to the Devil’s Throat Cave, located in the western part of the Rhodope Mountains. This cave is connected to many mystical legends and is home to the largest waterfall inside a cave on the Balkan Peninsula. According to legend, Orpheus, the legendary Thracian singer, attempted to retrieve his beloved Euridice from Hades in the Underworld here.
Next, head to Yagodinska Cave, which is 10,500 meters long and has three levels. Only one of them, about 1,100 meters long in the lowest level, was electrified in 1971–1982 and opened for tourists. The entrance and the exit for that level are artificial tunnels with a length of 150 and 80 meters respectively. The altitude of the entrance and the exit is 930 meters and 937 meters respectively. The temperature in the cave is constant all year round at 6ºС; the humidity is 85%–91%.
Optionally, take a jeep trek to the Eagle’s Eye viewpoint, a platform for observation and tourist attraction in the Western Rhodope. The platform is built on the edge of a rock, located at 1563 meters above sea level.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of exploring the Devil’s Throat Cave and its waterfall
- Discover the Yagodinska Cave, with its 3 levels and unique formations
- Learn about the legends of the caves from your local guide
- Enjoy a jeep trek to the Eagle’s Eye viewpoint for stunning views
- Benefit from a convenient round-trip transfer from Plovdiv
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The excursion is upon request
The temperature in Yagodinska Cave is constant all year round at 6ºС; the humidity is 85%–91%
INCLUDED
- Returning transport by coach from pick up point and drop off point
- Explore the Devil’s Throat Cave
- Visit Yagodinska Cave
- Professional local guide included
- Insurance included
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fee Devil’s Throat Cave: 8 euros
- Entrance fee Yagodinska Cave: 8 euros
- Optionaly Jeep trek to the Eagle's Eye viewpoint - a platform for observation and tourist attraction in the Western Rhodope. The platform is built on the edge of a rock, located at 1563 meters above sea level.: 15 euros
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
