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Tackle Rat’s Nest Cave, located near Canmore, Alberta, on this all-day adventure tour. After being outfitted with your gear, head out on a short hike up to the cave. Along the way, learn how caves are formed and the geologic history of the area, plus possibly spot bighorn sheep. Once at the cave, rappel down 59 feet (18 meters) and begin navigating the route, which includes some challenging sections that involve climbing, crawling, squeezing, and sliding through the cave. At the end, reach the grotto with its crystal-clear pool and stalactites and stalagmites.

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.

Join us for an epic subterranean adventure deep below the Earth’s surface. Bend is home to a vast amount of lava tube cave networks, that were formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity. During the two hours underground in the darkest, quietest spot the Earth can provide, naturalist guides will impart their vast knowledge of the region's geology while we adventure through this incredible cave system. Wanderlust Tours is the only guide company permitted in these lava caves. These caves are wild caves, meaning there is no paved path or lighting. Wanderlust Tours will outfit your group with helmets and headlamps. We also recommend wearing hiking boots or sturdy shoes to help navigate the uneven, rocky terrain as well as a fleece jacket and jeans as the caves stay at 45 degrees Fahrenheit year round. These volcanically formed geologic wonders are a truly breathtaking place to explore.

Discover the intriguing world beneath the surface on the Classic Cave Tour at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. This family-friendly tour spans half a mile and takes about 40 minutes, showcasing stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and other unique geological formations. Delve into the cave's rich history filled with legends of train robbers and ghosts while observing the local wildlife. Perfect for families, this tour requires no special gear—just come in comfortable shoes and be ready for an adventure in this captivating underground environment. - Guided tour lasting approximately 55 minutes - Explore fascinating geological formations and learn local legends - Suitable for families; recommended for ages 5 and up - Tours available daily on the hour, year-round, but space is limited.

Illuminate the shimmering crystals of Riverbend Cave on this small-group adventure. For those who want to explore a cave without crawling or vertical climbing, this tour offers the opportunity to view fossils and swooping rock formations while learning about the geological history of the area. Make memories with your family on this caving adventure.

Explore the marble passages and crystal caverns created by the ‘Ice Age’ on this guided, 3-hour caving and hiking expedition in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, strap on your complimentary light and helmut, and then start your exciting introduction to ‘wild caving.’ Frolic in underground waterfall and traverse everything from tight passages to steep ramps to short climbs.

MATACANES It is an internationally recognized tour within the 10 best canyoning tours, this tour has it all, rappelling, jumps, incredible landscapes, aquatic curves, natural slides and lots of fun...

Fly across the ocean on an exhilarating guided Zodiac raft ride along the gorgeous Na Pali coast. The raft’s small size allows you to get into hard-to-reach sea caves, plus you’ll ogle pristine beaches, gushing waterfalls, and sheer cliffs. This ocean adventure isn’t for the light-hearted, but the Zodiac rafts provide a thrilling and memorable way to explore this magnificent coastline from the water, as your captain and crew ensure your safety.

Plan an outdoor adventure near Monterrey with a full-day extreme canyoning trip to the Matacanes Canyon. Gear up and explore river rapids, waterfalls, and underground tunnels with a guide. Swim, climb, and rappel through this scenic landscape which offers plenty of thrills for active travelers. Pick-up from Monterrey and lodging options in an Ecolodge are available.

While in San Antonio, enjoy a guided walking tour of Texas’ largest commercial cavern — Natural Bridge Caverns. During the 75-minute tour, your experienced guide takes you as far as 180 feet (55 meters) underground to see the caverns up close. Hear about the history of the caverns and the geological forces that shaped their curious rock formations during your tour of the stunning cave chambers. Above ground you can try other activities such as ziplines and adventure ropes courses or panning for gold.

This fun experience is easy for any traveler to fit into their busy sightseeing schedule, and it’s a great choice for nature lovers and anyone interested in Mayan culture. Book this Xkopek Beekeeping Park tour from Valladolid, and first walk down to the cenote with a guide. Learn about the local bee types that live in the park, and see the main plants needed for honey production. This experience also comes with a meal and a honey tasting, too.

Combine snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea with a cenote swim adventure on this half-day our from Tulum. Then descend underground to a sacred cenote where you can swim past limestone formations. This combo adventure tour of the Yucatan Peninsula includes lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Explore the Niagara Escarpment and the Singhampton Caves on this private guided hike. Along the way, enjoy walking through a peaceful forest of sugar maple trees, scenic views of the Pretty River Valley and Georgian Bay, and numerous crevices to explore. The return hike can be customized to your interests, and can include additional lookouts, caves, or crevices.

This tour is designed especially for cruise passengers and travelers looking to experience the best of Cozumel in just 4 to 5 hours. Your adventure begins with a 90-minute ATV ride through the Mayan jungle, where you'll explore cenotes, caves, ancient ruins, and more. It’s a family-friendly experience that combines excitement with natural beauty. After the ATV portion, you’ll head to our beach club, where you can enjoy the rest of the day worry-free — no stress about rushing back to your cruise ship. Our location is one of the closest to any port in Cozumel, so timing is never an issue. We are committed to providing the highest quality experiences. That’s why we’re always innovating to offer more value and comfort to our guests. This beach club is a hidden gem, known for its privileged location, excellent snorkeling, and clear kayak access. It’s filled with marine life thanks to its proximity to the Dzul-Ha reef, one of Cozumel’s best-known underwater ecosystem

The ROUTE of the ATV is fantastic since there are three different segments, surrounded by a varied vegetation and off-road tracks is great, the cave cenote is a very fun activity but above all the place is special since you need to turn on the light with the help of lamps that are provided to customers, followed by the explanation and accompaniment of our guides makes it very interesting. The main thing that is one of our new attractions which is the Water Zip Line which is very fun, the experience of going for the zip line and feeling the breeze of the water passing underneath make it very special as you feel the adrenaline and the dip is great at the same time enjoying the zip line ride.

Half the fun of rock-climbing is zooming down the slopes, aka rappelling. For beginning climbers and rappellers, this clinic grants you a half-day workshop with the pros, tackling the face of the Rocky Mountains. As you get comfortable with the team and your gear, you’ll advance to more difficult routes over the course of the day, leaving with an intimate, hands-on knowledge of these beloved mountains.

Enjoy a day of thrills and adventures in Xplor Park without the need to plan any transportation from Cancun. Your ticket is included, and you'll be free to spend your time at the park how you wish and set your own schedule. Choose from six distinct activities, including zip lining, swimming in underground rivers, and more. The order you do the activities is up to you.

Visit us at: stepitupadventures.ca Our hikes are private, you will NOT be paired up with other hikers. Minimum 2 persons for this tour. What makes this tour unique is that your guide will customize your experience based on your interests. All guests will experience the same walk through the Metcalfe crevice, Duncan Caves and a break at the waterfall. However, your guide will work with you to customize the loop into the falls and back, giving you the ability to “choose your own adventure” on your way back. There are three different route options, varying in length from 8.5km to 10.5km (5hrs). Some offer more beautiful lookouts, others more cave and crevice exploration opportunities.

It's a unique park in the Riviera Maya, where human impact is minimal, and we strive to keep it that way. We also offer crowd-free activities so you can enjoy each one to the fullest.

If you like extreme emotions and nature, this adventure is for you! Live with us the exciting experience of driving all-terrain vehicles through winding jungle paths.

Immerse yourself in a unique ancestral experience in the heart of Teotihuacan, where wellness, culture and spiritual connection converge. Participate in a traditional Temazcal ceremony guided by an expert, using volcanic stone and aromatic herbs for a deep detoxification ritual. After this revitalizing experience, enjoy a delicious breakfast in a natural cave, with traditional Mexican dishes and fresh juices, all in a quiet environment ideal for relaxation and reflection. Connect with pre-Hispanic traditions and savor ancient drinks as part of this enriching journey that promises renewal and nutrition.

Take a dive and immerse yourself in the enigmatic waters of an ancient Mayan cenote in the company of an expert who will guide you through impressive caverns so you can closely explore its stalactites and stalagmites. Continue your adventure diving through the incredible Yalku Lagoon, famous for its great variety of tropical fish. Millions of years ago, much of the Yucatan Peninsula was covered by seawater. As the levels of the oceans decreased in the Ice Age, the water receded until the peninsula we know today is discovered. This great movement of water produced massive erosion and the creation of numerous systems of caves and sinks connected to the sea. If you know where to look, today you can find bodies of seawater hidden inside the land of the Yucatan Peninsula on the outskirts of Cancun, these are the famous cenotes.

The Treadwell mine collapse of 1917 ended an era of gold and industry in Alaska. Today, the preserved ruins of this massive site sit quietly among the trees. While the forest has grown in around it, the foundations, machinery, and stories still remain. This guided walking tour takes you through the original streets of Treadwell, past towering ruins, old mine shafts, and up to the edge of the 1917 cave-in. Along the way, carefully placed immersive media scenes help bring key moments of history to life right where they happened. The tour spans 2–3 miles of scenic walking trails, showcasing a century-old industrial footprint that few visitors ever see. Along the way, your guide shares stories of the people who both built and lost this remarkable place.