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Daily cave tours from May 1 st through September 30 th. Access to cave by guided tour only. The tour is a 2-mile, 2-hour walk with some stooping and bending required, rising 300 feet and descending 600 stairs. Wear rubber soled walking shoes and a sweater for the 50°F cave temperature.
Hours
Public tours are daily at the Caverns from May 1 to September 30. Education tours need a two (2) weeks advance notice for scheduling. Candlelight Cave Tours are in late December only; reservations are required.
NEW: Paradise tours will be available daily from June 1 - August 15 at 2:30 PM. This tour will allow many visitors with disabilities to view the lower portion of the cave. Pre-registration for this specialty tour is required.
| Dates | Starting time | Last tour leaves |
|---|---|---|
| May 1-June 14 | 9:00 AM | 4:30 |
| June 15-August 19 | 9:00 AM | 6:30 |
| August 20-Sepetember 30 | 9:00 AM | 4:30 |
Tour Fees (May 1-September 30)
| Tour | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult guided tour | $10 |
| Child (ages 6-11) guided tour | $ 5 |
| Education groups (per adult) guided tour | $ 8 |
| Education groups (per student) guided tour | $ 4 |
| Adult guided candlelight tour (late December only) | $15 |
| Child (ages 6-11) guided candlelight tour | $ 8 |
Note: Visitors who retain their receipt will get $2 off for the second and each subsequent caverns tour during the May-September season.
