Book Your Tour – Pellumbas Cave, Albania
Daily Tour to Pëllumbas Cave
The Black Cave, also known as the Pëllumbasi Cave (650 m above sea level), is considered one of the rarest karst caves and prehistoric settlements in Albania (declared a natural monument in 2002). The skeletons found in this cave, according to the Museum of Natural Sciences at the University of Florence, belong to the cave bear (Ursus Speleaus), who lived 400,000 to 10,000 years ago. There are only five such caves in all of Europe.
This karst cave, unlike similar caves in Europe, has remnants of human culture that, according to the Institute of Archeology, belong to the period from the Paleolithic to the Early Middle Ages. The cave is thought to have been inhabited since the beginning of human society, about 30,000 years ago.
The cave has dimensions of 360 m in length, 10–15 m in width, and 15–45 m in height, which are not final, and environments filled with stalactites and stalagmites constitute an object of special value for studying the evolution and paleogeography of the whole area as well as its groundwater circulation. It is filled with numerous microforms of underground karst relief of rare beauty and special tourist value.
Itinerary
Start point: Tirana, Albania
Time: 10:00
✿ Departure from our offices.
✿ Drive from Tirana to Pëllumbas for nearly 35 minutes;
✿ Arrival at Pëllumbas village.
✿ Time to start the hike;
✿ After 45 minutes of walking, we will arrive at Pëllumbas Cave.
✿ Time to explore the Cave.
✿ Return to the entrance of the cave, time to enjoy the nature and to have a snack or a picnic if you have taken your lunch with you.
✿ Time to return to the village.
✿ Free time for a coffee break or to eat lunch at the local restaurants if you haven’t take your lunch with you .
Inclusions
- Transport
- Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission-Pëllumbas Cave
- Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Language Offered: English
Exclusions
Everything not mentioned above
Tips
- don’t forget your camera
- wear comfortable walking shoes
- 1.5l of water
- dried fruits (dried grapes, nuts, etc.), chocolate bars, caffeinated gel packets, energy and granola bars (If you decide to have a picnic)
- your lunch (if you want to have a picnic)
- backpack
Additional Info
- not wheelchair accessible
- smoking inside the vehicle is prohibited
- eating inside the vehicle is prohibited
- most travelers can participate
- pets allowed (only on personal tours)
- this experience does not require a minimum number of travelers.
- children under 8 years will pay 20% of the price
- pick up offered at your hotel: 5€/pp
- We reserve the right to let other travellers join if they ask for the same destination on your same day. Price will be reduced accordingly. We can arrange private tours for a 25% extra cost based on the value of the standard option. In case you wish a completely private tour contact us.
Cancellation Policy
For 60 % refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
For full refund, cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How to Pay
There are 3 options for the payment:
- POK Pay,
- OTP Bank ,
- Pay at our office 1 day in advance.
