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Mammoth Cave National Park Tours Mammoth Cave National Park Tours

MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK TOURS, KY

Grand Avenue

Cave Tour
4 hr. 30 min.

Notice:

The Frozen Niagara route, New Entrance route (except for the near 280 stairs at the entrance through the vertical shafts), and the Snowball route are included on this tour. There are hundreds of stairs and numerous steep hill climbs on this tour.

MUST BE AT LEAST 6 YRS. OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE ON THIS TOUR.

Ticket ages: Youth - ages 6 - 12, Adult - ages 13 & over, Interagency Senior - 62 & over, Interagency Access - no age requirement.

Any youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on all tours.

Will Call pickup: 30 minutes prior to tour time.

Not recommended for visitors with known heart or respiratory problems, poor circulation or difficulty walking long distances on unlevel surfaces and negotiating stairs. Evacuation from the cave to a hospital for medical attention could take several hours.

Reservations for same day tour sales can only be purchased in person at the park. Advance reservation cut-off is midnight prior to date of tour.

Cave tours are NOT wheelchair accessible; however, there are surface trails that are.

If you wish to purchase your lunch in the Snowball Dining Room, you must bring cash. They do not accept debit or credit cards.

If you wish to bring your own lunch, you may bring it in a mesh or clear, plastic ziploc bag. No other bags are allowed.

The Interagency ANNUAL Pass is NOT accepted at Mammoth Cave National Park.

Ticket Availability


  


Tour Description

This physically demanding trip will give you an excellent idea of the size and complexity of the Mammoth Cave System. Learn how the cave's natural and cultural histories are interwoven. See some of the most dramatic passages in this 'mammoth' cave.


Tour Details

  • Duration: 4 hr. 30 min.
  • Distance: 4 miles
  • Number of Steps: 670
  • Accessible: No
  • Effort: Difficult

Important Information

There are two brief restroom stops. Comfortable walking shoes and a light sweater or jacket are recommended for this trip. Food is only allowed at Snowball Dining Room and can be purchased in the cave.


Accessibility

No


Amenities

Restrooms available at 1.1 miles and 2.5 miles.


Directions

All tours begin at the Visitor Center.


Note: Some Tours may be available only from the Tour Park on a first-come-first-served basis. Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the Tour Park.
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