Top USA Caving in 2026

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.

If you’re looking for a unique experience that combines history with the great outdoors, book this Juneau Underground Peterson Gold Mine and Panning Experience. Go with a guide to the old mine and go on one of the only underground tours in all of Alaska—wearing a hardhat for safety. After learning about the mining done there, test your skills at gold panning.

Pack two of Virginia’s natural must-sees into one full-day excursion with this guided tour of Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park’s gorgeous Skyline Drive. In Luray’s limestone caves, you’ll explore stalactites and other geologic formations before hitting the road to take in the spectacular views of Shenandoah National Park along Skyline Drive, including vibrant autumn foliage from mid-October to mid-November when weather permits.

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.

The only guided Caves and Corridors experience in Joshua Tree National Park Explore named secret passages including the Chasm of Doom and Hall of Horrors and exclusive Summit routes: Misdirect, Mad Hatter and the Great Chasm Rated using the Summit Squeeze Scale know exactly how tight each passage gets before you enter Small groups of 4 maximum for a personalized, unhurried experience No climbing experience required accessible to anyone comfortable with hiking Discover a side of Joshua Tree that most visitors never see All safety equipment provided; certified professional guide throughout

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.

Highlights include: > Boulder scrambling through Joshua Tree's massive granite formations > Exploring narrow rock corridors and hidden passages > Hiking through spectacular Joshua Tree desert scenery > A more adventurous alternative to traditional sightseeing > Small-group guided experience > No previous rock-climbing experience required Itinerary: > Quail Springs > Rock Garden Valley > Cyclops Rock > Hall of Horrors > Skull Rock Scrambles > Arch Rock areas > Chasm of Doom (Optional) > Cholla Cactus Garden (Optional) > Photo with the Back Packer (Optional) It's part hiking tour, part boulder-scrambling adventure, designed for active travelers who want a more hands-on way to experience Joshua Tree. No technical rock-climbing experience is required—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to climb, scramble, and explore.

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 our two hours underground in the darkest, quietest spot the Earth can provide, our 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! ** Please read through the "Additional Info" section for details about the caves difficulty.

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.

Explore a wild cave without the crowds and paved trails, enjoying a unique experience tailored to your needs. This activity is designed for ages 6 and up, with all safety equipment provided. Enjoy the intimacy of small group sizes, ensuring personalized attention from your guide as you uncover the secrets of this natural wonder. - 3-hour guided cave adventure suitable for ages 6 and up - No prior experience required; all safety equipment included - Small group sizes with a maximum of 7 guests. - Fully permitted and insured for your peace of mind

Follow me down into the Earth and join our awesome cave family! On this trip you will visit many unique underground destinations. We have waterfalls, wildlife, fossils, rimstone pools, beautiful formations, and an underground creek passage to explore. This is the extrene cave tour so you can get just as wild as you'd like. We go to all the places that are a little more difficult to reach. Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself to see if you have what it takes to be a wild caver? This extreme tour was meant for you! You will be bouldering and crawling and squeezing and dragging yourself through our underwater stream passages for an extreme experience like no other!