We’re taking you on a one-day adventure to Kalafat, a hilly-mountainous region in southeastern Serbia, a place rich in nature, culture, and historical landmarks. Kalafat is known for its numerous hiking and recreational trails, as well as speleological sites, making it an ideal destination for adventure tourism. The most famous is the Cerje Cave, while Samar and Popšička caves are not far behind in terms of attractiveness.
Tour plan:
Departure from the “Čair” sports hall in Niš (by the ticket office) at 08:00 a.m. Transfer to the village of Popšica, located 40 minutes from the city, on the slopes of Kalafat, a hilly-mountainous region. A 1.5-hour hiking tour from the village center through a scenic landscape leads us to the cave of the same name. A two-hour exploration of one of the first caves to be studied in Serbia, dating back to as early as 1889. Although the total length of all passages is only 620 meters, inside awaits a real labyrinth of tunnels, four bat colonies, and visible traces of cave bears near the main entrance. Due to its significance, the cave is protected by the state as a speleological natural monument, classified as Category III. After the cave visit, we return to the village via the same trail. Depending on the weather, there is an option to cool off in the Popšica pool, which has a thermal spring. Return to Niš in the late afternoon. End of the program.
Details:
- Transportation,
- Licensed speleo guide,
- Speleological equipment,
- Organizational costs,
- Tour leadership.
- Meals,
- Personal expenses.
Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots, several pairs of socks, short-sleeved shirts, a light jacket with a hood (preferably waterproof), a fleece or sweatshirt, spare pants, swimsuit, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen. Optional: sweets, snacks, refreshing drinks, and water. Pack everything in a small backpack. Don’t forget: swimsuit, towel, camera, spare shoes and clothes, and as always – good vibes!
A 50% advance payment of the total arrangement price is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 20 days before the start of the trip (with the option of installment payments). This program is based on a minimum of 8 registered participants. In case of changes in the monetary market (or the market of goods and services) or an insufficient number of registered participants, the tour organizer reserves the right to adjust prices, modify the program, or cancel the trip no later than 5 days before the scheduled departure.
According to the Serbian Law on Tourism (Article 79), for one-day excursions (trips shorter than 24 hours), protection is not provided in terms of travel guarantee.
The organizer of the trip is travel agency Nature Travel Office, licence number OTP 38/2025 issued by the Business Register Agency as of May 06, 2025. Nature Travel Office is insured by an insurance policy against responsibility for travel agencies in case of insolvency and liability in case of damage to the traveller, number 30000049351, by the insurer MILENIJUM OSIGURANJE ADO Belgrade. The policy is valid from April 01, 2025 to April 01, 2026. In this program, travel agency Nature Travel Office applies their general terms and conditions of traveling, which are included in signing up for the trip.
