Kosice: Aggtelek Caves Tour

Embark on an extraordinary adventure into the depths of the Earth with a day trip to the Aggtelek Caves, a mesmerizing subterranean world in Hungary. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst cross-border cave system, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, boasting a vast network of caverns adorned with breathtaking stalactite and stalagmite formations. Venture into the depths of this hidden realm, where time seems to stand still amidst the echoing silence and the ethereal beauty of nature’s artistry. Explore its vast chambers, marvel at its intricate formations, and discover a world untouched by sunlight, where the only illumination comes from the soft glow of your guide’s lamp.

We offer private tours to the Aggtelek Caves from Kosice on request.

Tour itinerary:

1. Hotel pick-up at chosen time.
2. Approximately 1.5-hour drive from Kosice to the Aggtelek Caves by private car/van accompanied by our English-speaking driver.
3. 1-hour guided tour of the Aggtelek Caves, an easy-level exploration covering a distance of 1 kilometer within a constant temperature of 10°C.
   • Descend into the depths of the cave system and witness a world virtually untouched since its discovery by early humans.
   • Marvel at the impressive chambers and the multitude of dripstone formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and stalagmite columns.
   • Encounter stunning formations with imaginative names like “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue,” “Santa Claus,” and “the Tiger.”
   • Explore the “Columned Chamber,” a grand hall adorned with towering stalagmite columns.
4. Approximately 1.5-hour drive back from the Aggtelek Caves to Kosice.
5. Your hotel drop-off in Kosice.

Whole tour lasts approximately 4-5 hours.

Prices: from 45 EUR

What is included?

• Hotel pick-up at chosen time and drop-off after the tour.
• Private transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned car/minivan.
• Service of a private English-speaking driver during the whole tour.  
• Entrance tickets to the Cave
• 1-hour guided tour of the Aggtelek Cave

*This sample itinerary assumes joining a local guide tour called Aggtelek Short Tour which is run daily but depending on the season entrance times are either very close to each other or you need to wait a bit longer until the group is gathered. It also means that English speaking guide on the tour is not guaranteed as it depends on the season/particular date

*On the same daily basis there might be also other local tours available:

Vöröstó middle tour – 100 min. and medium difficulty level
Jósvafő short tour – 60 min. and moderately difficulty level

For more information please contact us