They sell out quick! If this is your first time to Mammoth Cave, take the Historic tour. We have been in two other caves on this trip prior to visiting Mammoth and all of them different. There are at least people on the tour. The main chamber is wide open and then you do squeeze down to single file about halfway thru. The next time we visit we will check for a smaller grouped, longer, more detailed tour. Definitely worth the stop. BTW we took our 3yr old on the tour with no problems.
The park is gorgeous. We went through the tree lined roads to the visitor center. It is beautifully designed. The architect should win an award. It is also vey Eco friendly with water conservation and solar energy efforts.
Also all the vehicles there run an alternative fuel. Not one diesel fume to be found. The trails are magnificent with many places to explore and learn about. As soon as you get close to the magnificent entrance a refreshing cool blast of air greets you and draws you right in.
We went on the Historic, Introduction to Caving, and Domes and Dripstones tours which delighted us every step we took. Our fantastic guides Ranger Chris and Ranger Mary taught us everything and more about what we might want to know about the cave and the caving process itself.
It was a great trip and I hope to be returning soon! My family of 5 stayed in a cottage. They are old, but comfortable. The staff at all the restaurants were so very nice.
We took the Historic Mammoth Tour in the afternoon so amazing and the Domes and Dripstones tour the next morning. Fitting in these two tours, plus the stay overnight, made a great impression. The park is beautiful and the guides very interesting. There is no flash photography or backpacks allowed. If you have just an afternoon, or a day or two, this is one spot to include in your family vacation!
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Review of Mammoth Cave. Duration: 2 hours Distance: 2 miles 3. Youth under the age of 16 years, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Mammoth Cave offers numerous cave tours throughout the year. The selection of tours changes seasonally and with staffing availability. You can read descriptions and learn more about these other cave tours before planning your trip to the park.
Check back with our cave tour schedule or park calendar to see future offerings of these other cave tours. Box 7 Mammoth Cave , KY Explore This Park. Mammoth Cave National Park Kentucky. Info Alerts Maps Calendar Reserve. Alerts In Effect Dismiss. Dismiss View all alerts. Cave Tours. Tour Schedule Tour route availability and times change depending on the season. October 24, - November 24, November 25, - November 28, November 29, - December 4, December 5, - February 26, February 27, - March 12, Tour Reservations Cave tours often sell out during the summer and early fall seasons, and reservations are strongly recommended.
Visit Recreation. Know Before You Go. Proof of vaccination must be provided upon entering the kennel. Learn more about pets in the park. Mammoth Cave is for Everyone During the spring and fall seasons the park is a very popular destination for school trips and other parties. Dress Appropriately You may wish to bring a light jacket during your tour.
Cave Tour Accessibility Visitors with limited mobility may find some cave tours too strenuous. Getting Here When traveling to the park for a cave tour, plan for adequate travel time to the visitor center to arrive around 30 minutes before the start of your scheduled tour.
Ranger-led Programs. Accessible Activities. Descriptions of Currently Offered Cave Tours. This is an accessible tour. If no one in your party needs an accessible tour, please consider selecting another tour unless this is the only tour available at the time of your request.
We strongly recommend making tour reservations prior to your visit as cave tours often sell out. Explore up to ten miles of the incredible Mammoth Cave!
With more than miles km of mapped passageways, Mammoth Cave ranks as the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system and a part of the Green River valley and hill country of south central Kentucky. Early guide Stephen Bishop called the cave a "grand, gloomy and peculiar place" but its vast chambers and complex labyrinths have earned it the name Mammoth.
The park offers a variety of cave tours daily except Christmas Day. Mammoth Cave tours are available year-around, up to 6 months in advance. The park may not publish the complete schedule or variety of tours until 3 months prior to tour date. All tours begin and end at the Visitor Center. Tours range from easy to difficult and may last anywhere from one to six hours. Cave trails and walkways may have electric lights or may be rugged, pitch-dark paths that require visitors to carry a lantern.
Take a little time to ensure the activity you choose is the best one for you. Each tour is fascinating in its own way and shows off the various sections of the cave. The park also offers free programs on the surface that do not require reservations. Attention Pass Holders: Visitors with America the Beautiful Senior and America the Beautiful Access passes need to bring your cards and identification to the park, discounts will be applied at that time. Discounts will only apply for the cardholder.
Mammoth Cave National Park is located in the central time zone and observes daylight savings time.
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