Raccoon Mountain Caverns: Crystal Palace Walking Tours

45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Crystal Palace Tour is a 45-55 minute guided walking tour through the first 1/4 mile of the cave. This section of the cave has been modified to include lights, pathways, steps, and handrails. Education is the focus of our tours and your guide will explain how caves form, provide a history of the cave, and point out a wide variety of formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, and much more, including rare shield and helictite formations! Guests also have a chance to view cave wildlife including bats and salamanders, as well as ancient fossils. Photography is welcomed, however you must keep up with the group.

As a reminder our cave is not wheelchair or child stroller accessible.

What's Included

Admission fee
Travelers will be placed into the next operating tour based upon arrival time and availability/space

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Raccoon Mountain Caverns meets at the designated area after a tour has been paid.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

What to expect

The Crystal Palace Tour is a guided walking tour through the first 1/4 mile of the cave. This section of the cave has been modified to include lights, pathways, steps, and handrails. Education is the focus of our tours and your guide will explain how caves form, provide a history of the cave, and point out a wide variety of formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, and much more, including rare shield and helictite formations! Guests also have a chance to view cave wildlife including bats and salamanders, as well as ancient fossils. Photography is welcome, however you must keep up with the group. Currently, we are unable to allow children 3 years of age or younger on tours. All children must be able to walk the tour themselves, they cannot be carried.

As a reminder our cave is not wheelchair or child stroller accessible.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Tags

Extreme Sports
Sustainable Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Light & Sound Shows
Caving
Wildlife Watching
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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