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Walking Tour

LANTERNS & LEGENDS Walking Tour

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Time: 90 Minutes

Age Requirement: 8+ years old

Group Size : Groups of 2+

SEE THE CAVE BY LANTERN LIGHT ONLY! – ONLY AVAILABLE ON SELECT DAYS AS THE LAST TOUR OF THE DAY!

This tour will venture into Cumberland Caverns purely by lantern light!  Experience TRUE darkness, recreate the effect that gave the Volcano Room it’s name, learn about the tales of early explorers including some spine-tingling tales of past cave explorers, learn about the science of the dark and see Cumberland Caverns in a whole new light. WARNING: This is a low-light experience – it is NOT recommended for those with mobility or vision limitations.

If you have never been to Cumberland Caverns before, be sure to also take one of our other walking tours! Since this tour is by lantern light and our cave is GIGANTIC you won’t be able to see all the amazing, HUGE formations- Check out either the DISCOVERY or CARDWELL walking tours to compliment your LANTERNS-ONLY experience!

Please note that you must be checked-in for all tours a MINIMUM of 15 minutes ahead of tour departure time. 

The Lanterns & Legends is only offered on certain days as the last tour of the day. Advance booking HIGHLY recommended as this tour is limited in capacity! You must book online at least 2 hours prior to departure! IF there are any spots left on tours that are less than 2 hours away can they only be purchased in person, 1st come, 1st served.

Physical Expectations

1.25
  • Rocky, dirt surface with uneven slopes & stairs to walk up and down.
  • Low-light experience by lantern only.
  • No climbing or crawling on this walking tour
  • Not handicapped accessible.

Tour Highlights:

  • Experience TOTAL darkness
  • The 10 Acre Room
  • Goosebumps-inducing stories of past cave explorers
  • The SCIENCE of the DARK
  • Recreate the light effect that gave the WORLD FAMOUS Volcano Room it’s name

Pricing:

8-12 Years: $24.95
13 and Up: $32.95

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CARDWELL MOUNTAIN HISTORY Walking Tour Information

A HISTORY-focused walking cave tour that is the easiest and shortest hike we offer. The floor will be steep and uneven in places, but no stairs! Ages 13+ $24.95, ages 5-12 $16.95, ages 4 & under Free
Difficulty

Time: 45 Minutes

ALL AGES WELCOME

Group Size: Groups of 2+

Hidden Gems PRIVATE Walking Tour Information

An EXCLUSIVE tour of Cumberland Caverns for your group! We schedule a special guide JUST FOR YOU so must be booked 10+ days in advance and is subject to availability.
Difficulty

Time: 105-120 Minutes

ALL AGES WELCOME

Group Size: 2+

DISCOVERY walking tour Information

EXPERIENCE THE NEW CINEMATIC SHOWCASE! This is a NATURE-focused walking cave tour that can be moderately strenuous with 350+ uneven natural stone stairs and steep hills. Ages 13+ $29.95, Ages 5-12 $21.95, Ages 4 & Under FREE
Difficulty

Time: 90 Minutes

ALL AGES WELCOME

Group Size: Groups of 2+

*Private tour times will be decided at booking

All tours are non-refundable