Thanks for your question. There are two different tours. The shorter tour is 4.5 hours in length (2.5 hours underground) and the price is $135+gst. The longer tour is 6 hours long (4 hours underground) and the price is $175+gst.

Hi Claudia, thank you for the question. Our cave tours are available year-round thanks to the constant temperature inside the cave. There is a 30-40 minute hike to access the cave so it is important to dress appropriately for the weather while on the hike, but once inside the cave the temperature is a consistent 5 degrees Celsius. The cave tours are a great option when the weather is too cold to do other outdoor activities and we are able to do evening tours so you can make the most of your daylight hours. We do offer an interpretive hike called the Diacovery Tour that only goes to the cave entrance and this tour is only available May - October. If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

At 220lb I managed to make it everywhere within the cave system that our guide took us. Yes some of the squeezes were tight, but I made it through. We were on the short tour (2 hours in cave) and there were 2 optional squeezes. The rest of the cave was not difficult to get through as the passages are larger.

Have to use the bushes. No toilet facilities on site.

Thank you for your question! We have three different tour options, all with different age limitations. The Adventure Tour has a minimum age of 12, the Explorer Tour minimum age is 10, and the Discovery Hike (because it is a hike and does not go beyond the entrance of the cave) is open to all ages. Please visit our website or give us a call if you'd like more information about our tours.

Hi marina202017, thanks for the great question! It is difficult to offer a simple yes or no because, as you can imagine, there are a lot of variables to consider. We prefer to have discussions with parents beforehand and make decisions on a case-by-case basis, with our ultimate concern being that everyone on the tour has the best possible experience. That being said, the cave tour is a fantastic adventure for children and we make every effort to make our tours as accessible as possible. Some of the factors we have to consider are the age, fitness and experience of the children, and adult to child ratios (the minimum for which is set as a requirement for our permit). Parents should also know that they will need to be present at the start of the tour to sign our liability waiver for their children and to provide transportation to and from the cave. It is very important to us that every parent clearly understands the nature of our tour before signing their children up. We are happy to have a conversation with you to answer all of your questions and to determine the best scenario.

Thanks so much for the great question! We provide all of the necessary caving equipment including helmets with lights, kneepads, gloves, coveralls, safety harnesses, plus a backpack to share with a friend. We will also supply a reusable 500ml bottle of water (yours to keep) and a snack bar. We ask you to bring the following: - Sturdy Footwear - Suitable clothing - Small (pocket-sized) camera - optional - Snacks if you have any dietary restrictions Footwear is probably the most important piece of equipment that you will need to provide. The cave itself is generally quite dry so most closed-toe shoes will be just fine. We do recommend hiking boots or shoes as they provide the best grip but any other closed-toe shoe with a reasonable sole will be fine. In the winter time you will want to choose your footwear based on the weather. If there is a lot of snow, for example, winter boots are best and they will work fine in the cave (again, as long as they have good soles). We also have rubber boots available for rent if you happen to not have suitable footwear for the tour. Clothing is a little tricky because you have to dress for both the hike to the cave and the cave itself. The hike to the cave is approximately 30-40 minutes uphill on a mountain trail and our tours go year-round, rain or shine, so it's important that you dress according to the weather on the day of your tour. (Hint: if it's raining an umbrella is not a bad way to stay dry but also stay cool while hiking). Once you arrive at the cave, you can adjust your layers to go underground. The cave is 5 degrees (Celsius) every day of the year, and there is no rain, no snow, no sun! We recommend long sleeved shirts and long pants (preferably non-cotton) and a sweater/hoody/jacket is a good idea if you get cold easily. Imagine spending a few hours in a refrigerator to get an idea of the temperature. Cameras are more than welcome in the cave, however please keep in mind that they must fit into a pocket - we don't take any bags into the cave and you must have your hands free to maneuver through the cave AND caves and cameras do not get along well. The cave is very humid and dusty, which are not conditions generally liked by most electronics. Smartphones do quite well (although the screens do crack on occasion) as do small point-and-shoot cameras and go pros. If you do plan to bring a camera or any other electronics into the cave please keep in mind that you do so at your own risk. As mentioned above, we do offer snack bars to all of our guests. We use Clif Bars, which are great for the cave but may not meet all dietary restrictions (or personal preference). If you have any special dietary needs we recommend bringing something that you know works for you. Again, anything that goes into the cave must fit into pockets, and only food that does not make a big mess will be allowed. You can visit the FAQ section of our website for more information or contact us at any time during business hours and we would be happy to answer your questions!

Currently access to the Gargantua area is in question due to a proposal to establish new provincial parks that will encompass that region. We are still waiting to see what will be required to obtain permission to guide tours to Gargantua once these new parks are in place, but until then we unfortunately will not be offering tours there. If you have any further questions about this subject, or to discuss other options, please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Désolé, mais nous n'avons pas de guides francophones en ce moment.

Thank you for your question, your concern over small spaces in the cave is a common one. While there are a number of tight passages in the cave that you can challenge yourself in they are in no way mandatory in order to complete the tour. The smallest space that must be negotiated is about the size of a manhole and lasts only for about 15cm (and as is the case with most things in the cave it always looks much worse than it is). While on tour our guides will encourage you to challenge yourself and try squeezing among other things, but there will always been other options that are much more comfortable. Please don't hesitate to call us if you would like to discuss the details of the tours further.