BRAND NEW in 2023, this tour focuses on wildlife, geology, and all things nature!
This one’s for the day-trippers and the road warriors. Those who just want to get out – out of town, out of the car, and out into nature’s most spectacular wonders.
Break up all those “Are we there yets” with the Discovery Walking Tour at Cumberland Caverns. Open to any-aged explorer, this adventure features a 90 minute walking tour through our world 333 feet below. This tour is a moderately-strenuous hike, including over 350 uneven, natural stone steps, steep hills and uneven ground, and 1.5 miles of hiking as your guide shares with you the facts about how caves form and the types of animals that call our cave home.
Experience the wonder of the famous light show, the beauty of the Hall of the Mountain King, and learn all about the natural world of caves.
If you have been to Cumberland Caverns before be prepared to be WOW’d with a brand new tour with MORE amazing information about our cave. This tour focuses on the natural parts of our cave (wildlife, geology, formations and basic discovery story). This tour will not cover all aspects of Cumberland Caverns. We have so many stories to tell that we have developed additional tours to give each story line the full attention it deserves! If you are more interested in the HISTORY of Cumberland Caverns, check out our Cardwell Mountain History walking tour. CLICK HERE.
Please note that you must be checked-in for all tours a MINIMUM of 15 minutes ahead of tour departure time.
We HIGHLY recommend making advance reservations due to limited capacity. You must book online at least 2 hours prior to departure! Any remaining spots for tour times less than 2 hours away from departure can ONLY be purchased in person, 1st come, 1st served.