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MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK TOURS, KYViolet City LanternCave Tour3 hr. 00 min. Notice:Part of this trip can be visited on the Historic, Star Chamber, Broadway and River Styx Tours. This tour is dimly lit, the trail is rugged, and the route includes steep hills and numerous staircases. 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 Visitors with known heart or repiratory problems, poor circulation or difficulty walking long distances and negotiating stairs, should carefully consider thier limitations 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. The Interagency ANNUAL Pass is NOT accepted at Mammoth Cave National Park. Tour DescriptionWalk by lantern light through some of the cave's largest passages as guides recreate the experiences of the first visitors in the 1800's. See evidence of saltpeter production an underground hospital and prehistoric mineral mining. Tour Details
Important InformationTour Park Facility Operational Hours: Tours run every day except Christmas Day. Visitor Center closes early on Christmas Eve. Visitor Center hours vary with season. Children must be six years of age. Only adults will carry the provided lanterns. This trip has numerous hills without handrails and 160 steps will be encountered on the tour. No flash photography or flashlights are allowed on this trip. AccessibilityNo AmenitiesNo restrooms available. DirectionsAll tours begin at 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. |
