Caving Tour
Hungary’s capital, Budapest, is famous for its hot springs all over the world. Many people visit Hungary’s famous thermal baths, but only a few know that the hot water rushing up from deep underground created something else too. In the limestone mountains, under Budapest, the heated water formed a huge cave system, which is thought to be more than 100 km long.
The spas and caves of Budapestare planned to be declared part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The longest cave of Budapestis the 20.1 km long Pál-völgyi-Mátyás-hegyi cave system located in the Duna-IpolyNational Park. It is a real multi-level labyrinth system with most of its chambers under the residential districts ofBudapest.
If you aren’t claustrophobic you can apply for our regularly scheduled cave tours which are guided by qualified caving guides. During the 2.5-3 hrs long tours you will often have to climb on walls and crawl through narrow passages so you have to be prepared for adventure.
The tours lead though natural parts of the cave, with the supervision of professional caving guides. All the necessary equipment – overall, helmet, light – is provided. You can change your clothes in change rooms, found at the cave entrance. Though one has to crawl, climb, scramble or creep many times during the tour, no previous experience in caving is needed.
When | Every Mon, Wed, Fri at 3:45 PM No tours: March 15, Aug 20, Oct 23, Nov 1, Dec 24, 25, 26, Jan 01 |
Duration | 3.5 hours |
Price | Adult: 7000 HUF Student (18-24 years old with student ID card): 6500 HUF Child (8-17 years): N/A Infant (0-7 years): N/A |
Pick-up option | For 1000 HUF per person the guests can get a private taxi transfer to the meeting point. |
Meeting Point | Nyugati railway station parking lot at bus stop 206 |
Conclusion Point | At caves but help is given for directions back to the center of the city via bus or taxi service, extra costs not included in the tour fee. |
Inclusions | Caving entry fee, professional caving guide for tour, helmet and lamp. Caving overall suit is provided but shoes are not. |
Exclusions | Public transport costs are not included in the tour fee, please have a valid pass or 4 tickets or money available to buy 4 transport tickets. No food or drink is provided but available. PLEASE BRING TENNIS / CROSS TRAINER SHOES FOR THIS TOUR, NO FLIP FLOPS, HIGH HEELS OR SANDLES ARE ALLOWED TO BE WORN ON THIS TOUR. |