Private Day Trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave

Walk up a cascade and swim in mineral pools, then explore an underground cave lit by daylight

This private day trip takes you from your hotel to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka cave near Bulgaria's Krushuna area, with a driver-guide, transportation in an eco-friendly car, and nine hours to move between the two sites at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; entrance fees and lunch are separate. The tour suits travelers who want the route and the guide without sharing the vehicle or the stops with other groups.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave

• Walk up Krushuna Waterfalls cascade
• Swim in natural pools
• Explore ancient caves near waterfalls
• Visit Devetashka Cave
• Enjoy free time for lunch

The Experience

The Krushuna Waterfalls are Bulgaria's largest travertine cascade, split into a main waterfall about 20 meters high and several smaller ones that drop down soft limestone rocks. A path with steps and bridges runs up the river, letting you walk alongside the water, cross the mossy rocks and reach the spring hidden in a cave at the top. Along the way are natural pools with mineral water where you can swim; the best time for this is the hot summer months when the pools are most refreshing. The rocks around the falls hold a few ancient caves where Christian hermits lived in the XIII–XIV centuries practicing Hesychasm, a solitary prayer tradition.

After the waterfalls, you move to Devetashka cave, a karst cave near the same area. Unlike most caves, this one is well-lit and its floor is covered in lush greenery, especially in spring and summer, so it feels less like being underground and more like walking through a garden that happens to have a roof of rock. You'll have free time for lunch after exploring both sites.

The tour runs nine hours total and uses an eco-friendly car—either a CNG engine or an electric vehicle—so the trip itself reduces air pollution. Your driver is a guide who speaks English and knows both sites; because this is a private tour, the car and the guide are yours alone, and nobody outside your reservation group will be on the route.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private car and driver-guide reserved for your group only.
• transportation in an eco-friendly vehicle with air conditioning.
• nine hours to visit both sites at your own pace.
• professional English-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by City Tour Ltd.

Is this one for you?Because this is a private tour, you set the rhythm at each stop instead of following a group schedule—ideal if you want to linger in the pools or take time exploring the cave without being hurried along. The driver-guide handles the route and the navigation, so you focus on the waterfalls and the cave instead of managing the day yourself.

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Top questions

What is the main waterfall at Krushuna like, and can I swim there?

The main waterfall at Krushuna is about 20 meters high and splits into smaller cascades as it drops down limestone rocks. Natural pools with mineral water sit along the path up the river, and you can swim in them, especially during hot summer months when the water is most refreshing.

How does Devetashka cave differ from other caves I might visit?

Devetashka cave is unusually well-lit by daylight and its floor is covered in lush greenery, particularly in spring and summer, so it does not feel like a typical dark underground space—you can actually see the plants and the ground beneath your feet.

Will I be grouped with other travelers on this tour?

No. This is a private tour, so the car and the driver-guide are reserved only for your group; you will not be combined with other people outside your reservation.

What is included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation in an eco-friendly car, and a professional driver-guide are included. Entrance fees (3 euros total) and lunch are not included and are your responsibility.

How long does the full day take, and when should I book this tour?

The tour runs nine hours total. It is best during hot summer months when the natural pools at Krushuna are most inviting and the greenery in Devetashka cave is at its fullest.