Each tour is fascinating in its own way and shows off the various sections of the cave. Take a little time to ensure the activity you choose is the best one for you. Cave trails and walkways may have electric lights or may be rugged, pitch-dark paths that require visitors to carry a lantern. Tours range from easy to difficult and may last anywhere from one to six hours. All tours begin and end at the Visitor Center. The park may not publish the complete schedule or variety of tours until 1 to 3 months prior to tour date. Mammoth Cave tours are available year-around, up to 6 months in advance. The park offers a variety of cave tours daily (except Christmas Day).
Early guide Stephen Bishop called the cave a "grand, gloomy and peculiar place" but its vast chambers and complex labyrinths have earned it the name Mammoth. Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system and a part of the Green River valley and hill country of south central Kentucky. Mammoth Cave National Park was established in 1941, designated a World Heritage Site in 1981 and became the core area of an International Biosphere Reserve in 1990. We strongly recommend making tour reservations prior to your visit as cave tours often sell out.Įxplore up to ten miles of the incredible Mammoth Cave! With more than 400 miles (644 km) of mapped passageways, Mammoth Cave ranks as the world's longest known cave system. Please check back periodically for an updated tour schedule as it will be updated when tour offerings are determined. Tour offerings and schedules may change in accordance with public health guidance. Modifications to Mammoth Cave National Park operations and the addition of cave tours to the current reservation schedule will be adjusted as park managers monitor local conditions and evaluate facilities and services with the support of public health professionals. As the National Park Service (NPS) monitors and responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health to use the latest science to guide our decision making.
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