Pivka - the land of caves, intermittent lakes and bears
Organized adventures
Watching bears in natural environment
We take an off-road car to Javornik woods, where bears still live in their natural environment. Along the way, we also see the Petelinjsko intermittent lake and the Pivka valley. We get acquainted with the history and geographical features of it and continue our way through the forest to the place of observation. There we climb a tree or go to an observation house where we wait for the bears and observe them when they arrive. Along the way, we learn a lot about their life and place in nature. The tour is not suitable for children under 8 years of age. Peace and quiet are needed while waiting for the bears and watching them.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Difficulty: 500 m walk
Equipment: Hiking boots, warm clothes, courage, patience
Palčje adventure
Visit to the museum of home tools in the village of Klenik. There we get to know the way of life of the people on Pivka 100 and more years ago. How and with what they helped each other with daily tasks, how they lived and spent their leisure time.
Visit to the Palško intermittent lake - the largest lake in the Pivka region, which measures as much as 100 Ha. In the summer months it is mostly dry, but still worth a visit due to the rich flora and fauna.
We will visit Matija Cave, which lies on the edge of Lake Palška and is the largest abyss of the lake, which is both a geyser and a sinkhole. Above the lake we visit the ruins of the church of Sv. Marjeta with a beautiful view of the near and far surroundings.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Difficulty: 3 km walk, possible access also by car only
Equipment: Hiking boots, suitable clothing
Trnje adventure
We start the journey by visiting the museum of intermittent lakes in Slovenska vas, where we learn why lakes are formed and disappear. We get acquainted with their flora and fauna and the world of Javornik forests.
We visit Petelinjsko Lake - the second largest lake in the Pivka region. In the summer months it is mostly dry, but still worth a visit. The area is characterized by great biodiversity; researchers have listed 182 species of plants, 211 species of beetles, 106 species of diurnal butterflies and 133 species of birds here.
Then we go down inside Trnska cave - a hidden, 250m long Karst cave, into which we descend with lights, see some of its tunnels, stalactites and an underground lake. With a little luck, we also see bats.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Difficulty: 4 km walk, to enter the cave we need lamps that you get on the farm and clothes that can get dirty. By agreement, access by car is also possible, but only to the entrance of Trnska cave.
Equipment: Hiking boots, suitable clothing
Morning riding
We start riding on a property 10 km away. Experienced riders go on a nature trip with a guide and see some of the beauties of Pivka on horseback. Less experienced, however, ride in the arena.
Duration: 2 hours of riding + transport in both directions
Equipment: Suitable clothing
All day riding in the nature
Horseback riding in nature, an unforgettable tour of the forest and landscape of the lower Pivka and discovering its hidden corners with a horse. The all-day experience is only suitable for experienced riders. Children should be over 10 years old. While riding in nature, we take a break for lunch.
Duration: 8 hours of riding + transport in both directions
Equipment: Suitable clothing, riding skills
PRICE LIST of adventures
Two-day adventures
Adventure Pivka lakes | Number of participants | Prices / 1 person |
Day 1: Arrival + dinner |
2 – 4 persons | 160 EUR/adults |
Day 2: Breakfast + Trnje or Palčje adventure + lunch | ||
Day 3: Breakfast + departure | ||
Adventure Pivka lakes and bears | ||
Day 1: Arrival + dinner | 2 persons | 310 EUR |
Day 2: Breakfast + Trnje or Palčje adventure + lunch | 3 persons | 280 EUR |
Day 3: Breakfast + departure | 4 persons | 250 EUR |
Adventure riding and bears | ||
Day 1: Arrival + dinner | 2 persons | 340 EUR |
Day 2: Breakfast + Morning ridding + lunch + bear watching | 3 persons | 310 EUR |
Day 3: Breakfast + departure | 4 persons | 280 EUR |
Three-day adventures
Adventure Pivka lakes and cave | Number of Participants | Prices / 1 person |
Day 1: Arrival + dinner |
2 – 4 persons | 240 EUR/adults |
Day 2: Breakfast + Palčje adventure + lunch | ||
Day 3: Breakfast + Trnje adventure + lunch | ||
Day 4: Breakfast + departure | ||
Adventure Pivka lakes, cave and bears | ||
Day 1: Arrival + dinner | 2 persons | 390 EUR |
Day 2: Breakfast + Palčje adv. + lunch + bear watching | 3 persons | 350 EUR |
Day 3: Breakfast + Trnje adventure + lunch | 4 persons | 310 EUR |
Day 4: Breakfast o departure | ||
Adventure Caves, ridding and bears | ||
Day 1: Arrival + dinner | 2 persons | 420 EUR |
Day 2: Breakfast + All day riding + lunch | 3 persons | 380 EUR |
Day 3: Breakfast + Trnje adventure + lunch + bear watching | 4 persons | 340 EUR |
Day 4: Breakfast + departure | ||
Adventure Caves, all day ridding and bears | ||
Day 1: Arrival + dinner | 2 persons | 460 EUR |
Day 2: Breakfast + All day riding + lunch | 3 persons | 320 EUR |
Day 3: Breakfast + Trnje adventure + lunch + bear watching | 4 persons | 370 EUR |
Day 4: Breakfast + departure |
Bed and breakfast is in two, three and four bed rooms of the boarding house Na Meji. From there we go on individual trips.
Prices are for groups of 2 to 4 people. In the case of a package for only 1 person, the price for two participants is increased by 30%.
Prices for children (3 - 12 years) -15%.
Dinner and lunch are served in one of the restaurants in Pivka, 2 km away. Transportation in both directions is provided. Dinner and lunch - the price includes only food, guests pay drinks separately.
By agreement, changes are also possible in the programs - changing adventures by days according to the weather and the wishes of the guests.
If the guests do not see the bear, the price of the package for the whole group is reduced by 100 EUR.