Pertosa-Auletta Caves: guided tour
1 hour
Intermedio
1 hour
Intermedio
Together with an expert local guide, you will begin your tour in the caves of Pertosa.
Located in the massif of the Alburni Mountains, the Pertosa-Auletta Caves are one of the geosites of the "Cilento" Geopark and have two characteristics not common to other caves: they are the only caves in Italy where it is possible to navigate an underground river, the Negro; moreover they are the only ones in Europe to preserve the remains of a pile-dwelling village from the 2nd millennium BC Thanks to expert guides, the visit to the caves equipped with well-defined and accessible paths, and illuminated by a modern system, turns into a pleasant adventure. The river offers an unusual boat trip, immersed in a magical silence, interrupted only by the roar of the downpours of the underground waterfall. The guided tour lasts an hour including the boat ride on the Negro river and the visit of evocative environments with creative names such as the Hall of Wonders, Belvedere, Great Hall, Throne Room, Union Room with the "kiss" between stalactites and stalagmite.
Included
  • Entrance fee
  • Local guide
Not included
  • Trasport
Note
  • The temperature inside the caves is constant all year round and is around 16 ° with a high humidity level, so it is advisable to wear closed shoes and a jacket even in the hottest periods.
  • The boat used for the journey on the Negro River has a flat bottom and is slowly pulled by hand by the guides through an aerial system of ropes, so the water is almost stationary.
  • Visiting the Caves is an experience to be enjoyed in peace thanks to safety standards:
  • Qualified personnel with constant training: we have been welcoming visitors since 1932;
  • First cave in Italy cardioprotected, with defibrillator in the cave and personnel trained for first aid;
  • Modern radio system, to always stay in contact with the outside world;
  • Horizontal and non-slip paths;
  • Insurance coverage included in the entrance ticket.
  • For visits in English, buy tickets as normal and on the spot purchase audio guides for € 1.00 to be paid locally

MEETING POINT

Vico del Grottone, 4 (Map)

Parcheggio Quick Morelli, Via D. Morelli, 61 (Map)

 

TIMETABLE

10:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00