We will take you on an adventure to visit one of the most beautiful caves in Serbia, which forms, together with the Kravljanska pit, the second longest cave system in our country, right after the Lazar’s cave.
Tour plan:
Departure from the “Čair” sports hall in Niš (by the ticket office) at 9:30 a.m. Through the villages of Matejevac and Kamenica, we enter the mountainous-hilly region known as Kalafat. Though not geographically vast, this area is rich in cultural and historical landmarks and protected natural sites of exceptional importance. Some of these natural wonders are the destination of our journey.
Our adventure begins in the village of Cerje, near which lies one of the longest and oldest caves in the Balkans – Cerje Cave, also known as “Provalija.” Scientists estimate it was formed more than two million years ago. Since 1998, it has been under the protection of the Institute for Nature Conservation as a first-category natural monument. The currently explored length of the cave’s passages is about 7,000 meters. The entrance to the cave is the sinkhole of the Provalija stream, which reemerges at the Kravljansko spring.
During this approximately three-hour adventure, we will pass through about one kilometer of cave passages and enjoy the beauty of chambers rich with cave formations. One of the cave’s most unique features is the presence of helictites, a rare type of speleothem that defies the laws of physics and gravity, growing in all directions. While exploring the cave, we may also encounter the fire salamander, one of its inhabitants, listed as a strictly protected wild animal species.
After the cave visit, we return to Niš in the afternoon via the same route, passing again through the village of Kamenica and Čegar Hill. End of the program.
Details:
- Transportation,
- Entrance to the cave,
- Guiding service,
- Equipment,
- Travel organization expenses.
- Meals,
- Personal expenses.
Sneakers or climbing shoes, a swimsuit, a towel, back-up clothes, and, as always, a good mood. It is also recommended to take candy bars, nibbles, refreshing beverages and water. Put everything into a small backpack.
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 2 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.
