Caving tour to the "Tana che urla"
Highlights
- Discover the secrets of the 'Tana che urla', a karstic cavity in the heart of the Apuan Alps in Tuscany
- Observe the impressive scenery created by the limestone formations with an expert guide
- Embark on a 4-hour journey into distant geological eras and test yourself with this adventure
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Full description
Come and discover the fascination of the underground world with aspeleological excursion in the caves that make up"La Tana che urla", a large karstic cavity in the heart of the Apuan Alps!
You will be plunged into distant geological eras, among waterfalls and underground streams, and you will be impressed by the bizarre shapes of the stalactites and stalagmites, which create a scenario of great visual impact.
Your guide will reveal all the secrets of the limestone formations and you will experience the fascinating sensation of being in complete darkness and silence. It will be an incredible experience!
What we will do
We will meet at the free car park in Fornovolasco, in the province of Lucca. There we will meet the guide who will provide us with the wetsuit and the rest of theequipment, and all together we will walk to the cave entrance. After a briefing on how to move inside, we will turn on our headlamps and enter the cavity.
We will follow the course of an underground stream, cross waterfalls and finally find ourselves in a pond for a 'mineral' bath. We will go as far as the passage is accessible, passing through bottlenecks and points where we will feel very close to the centre of the earth. Then we will visit the 'room of silence', a place where, if we all keep quiet, we will be able to hear a sound similar to a human scream, which gives the cave its name.
In the final section we will use ropes to descend down an underground waterfall and return to the access point towards the car park. The cave excursion lasts between three and four hours and is suitable for anyone who does not feel uncomfortable in enclosed spaces.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an easy level and is open to everyone in good health, aged 8 years and above. No specific skills are required and minors must always be accompanied by an adult.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.
The activity takes place all year round at set times and is confirmed when there are at least 4 participants. For groups of at least 6 people, it is possible to request departure times other than the standard ones.
It is not possible to take a shower on site at the end of the excursion.
In the event of severe bad weather, the activity will be suspended and you will be notified by the organiser.
Recommended clothing
swimming costume and sturdy trainers/trekking shoes
Don't forget to bring
- spare underwear
- spare shoes
- towel
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Fornovolasco, Lucca

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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