Frozen Niagara Tour
Mammoth Cave National Park Tours
Bus transportation to/from entrance of cave. The naturally decorated Frozen Niagara section remains one of the most famous at Mammoth Cave, and serves as the last stop for a variety of cave tours. While many tours require long hikes and numerous stairs to reach this point, this short tour offers a chance to visit this area with only 64 mandatory steps and 96 optional stairs. This tour is ideal for anyone with difficulty walking long distances or negotiating stairs.
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Need to Know
- Review before arrival
Tours depart from the visitor center at the time listed on the ticket. Ticket holders should arrive 30 minutes prior to tour time to prepare for departure.
No refunds for no shows or late arrivals. Check NPS website for road and ferry closures.
Visitors should review the "What to Expect on a Cave Tour" video on the park website here before arrival.
This tour will begin at Shelter B, located behind the visitor center.
- Safety
Many tours include numerous stairs and steep trails. Visitors with health conditions or limited mobility should carefully consider their limitations. Evacuation from the cave to a hospital for medical attention could take several hours.
- Time Zone
Mammoth Cave National Park is located in the central time zone and observes daylight savings time.
- Age Restrictions and Passes
Children 2 and under do not require a reservation or ticket.
Youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older on all tours.
Interagency Senior pass and Interagency Disability Access pass discount ticket pricing applies only to the passholder.
- Prohibited items
No weapons, tobacco, e-cigarettes, selfie sticks, tripods, child backpack carriers, food or drink (other than water) are allowed in the cave.
