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MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK TOURS, KYIntroduction to CavingCave Tour3 hr. 30 min. Notice:CANCELLATION POLICY - IF CANCELLING WITHIN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE CANCELLATION FEE OF $6.00 PER TICKET APPLIES.MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YRS. OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE ON THIS TOUR. Ticket ages: Youth - ages 10 - 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. TOUR REQUIREMENTS: Over-the-ankle laced boots with aggressive tread, soft kneepads (no hard plastic). Insufficient footwear will result in denied access. Helmet and light are provided. Work gloves recommended. Chest or hip size larger than 42-44 inches will NOT fit through crawl spaces. To meet safety requirements there must be a minimum of 2 visitors on tour. Visitors with known heart or repiratory problems, poor circulation or difficulty walking long distances and negotiating stairs, should not take this tour. 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 have a fear of heights or suffer from claustrophobia, this tour is not the best choice for you. Please read tour descriptions carefully when making your selection. The Interagency ANNUAL Pass is NOT accepted at Mammoth Cave National Park. Tour DescriptionA good choice for families who want to learn and experience the basics of responsible caving. This tour is difficult, and visits passages off traditional tour routes. It requires some hands and knees crawling and squeezing through narrow openings on the belly. 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. Must be at least 10 years of age. Children ages 10 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Organized youth groups must have at least 2 adult representatives. AccessibilityNo. AmenitiesNo restrooms are available. DirectionsAll 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. |
