Wild Cave Tour - Waterfall Dome
Duration
3 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
Languages
English
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Thrilling, action-packed guided cave expedition through challenging areas
Climb ropes, slide through mud, and body-bridge over a 35-foot slot canyon
Crawl through tight spaces and navigate long corridors with stunning formations
Encounter cave salamanders, bats, and endangered Crystal Cave Spiders
€ 103.97
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Are you ready for the ultimate caving adventure? The Waterfall Dome Expedition is an action-packed tour that takes you through some of the most challenging and rewarding sections of the cave system. Participants will climb ropes, slide through mud, and even body-bridge over a 35-foot deep slot canyon, making this experience intense and thrilling. This expedition is designed for those seeking adventure and is not suitable for the faint of heart, as it demands both physical stamina and a sense of daring.
Unlike other tours, there is no easy exit along the way. Guests will crawl through tight spaces and navigate long corridors filled with stunning formations, including stalagmites, stalactites, and sparkling pools. As you journey deeper into the cave, you may encounter unique wildlife such as cave salamanders, bats, and the endangered Crystal Cave Spiders. The expedition offers a rare combination of physical challenge, natural beauty, and close encounters with fascinating underground life.
Expert guide leading the full expedition
Helmets, lights, gloves, and knee pads
Gratuities
long pants, long sleeves
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
The minimum age to participate is 12 years old
Participants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches in height
The maximum weight allowed for the tour is 275 pounds
Tour includes crawling, climbing, and sliding; very physical
Wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy closed-toe shoes
No hoodies, shorts, short sleeves, or improper footwear
Arrive 30 minutes early and use the restroom before tour
Follow all guide instructions; non-compliance may remove you
Adults must supervise children throughout the tour
Do not touch formations or disturb cave wildlife
Be ready for wet, muddy, and slippery conditions
Allow extra travel time tours depart on schedule
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Activity Provider: Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Customer Reviews
Patricia
We went to Ruby Falls before going here, and I am so glad we did. Because the experience at Raccoon Mountain was FAR superior. We felt welcomed from the time we walked in the gift shop. Timothy was a great guide and we had so much fun with him. It was just my husband and I so I know guiding just us over a group had to be a adjustment, but he took it in stride and really made it that much better. The Caverns are beautiful and if I was a spurlunker I would definitely go on some of their other offered tours.
Hank
Reviews suggested this was the better cave tour in the area and our experience suggests those reviews were spot on. We didn’t feel like cattle being rushed through a tour nor did we feel jam-packed with other tours on top of us. Instead we had an incredible tour guide (Timothy) and a wonderful small group (9 of us in total) from different walks of life to share this experience. I have toured Mammoth Cave several times and like a previous reviewer preferred this experience by far! Next time I’ll bring my daughter for one of the crawl tours and request Timothy. Thanks to the entire team and especially Timothy for a wonderful experience! We will be back!
Cassie
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the campground. We had a back-in site with water/sewer/electric and it was perfect. No issues with any of the hookups. The wifi worked very well. Even Disney+, which is notorious to lag, worked great. Staff were all very helpful and nice! The location of the campground was so convenient for enjoying Chattanooga. It is right outside of the city but you would never know it. Everything was quiet and peaceful. We did the basic cavern tour while we stayed and it was one of our favorite caves we've ever experienced and we hope to go back and do th extended cave crawl. Our guide for this tour was Emily and she was wonderful. She was so sweet and knowledgeable and answered every question. We did have one member in our group who was a bit troublesome and she handled him so kindly like a pro so it didn't ruin the experience for everyone else!
Mercy
Everyone in our group had a great time! A few of us did the cave tour and a few of us did the gem panning. The staff was very friendly, and the gift shop had lots of cute items for the whole family. The guide for our cave tour was funny and knowledgeable. We went to Ruby Falls a couple days before, and this experience was far better! The size of the tour group was more intimate and the guide really knew his stuff. We even got to see a bunch of baby salamanders! I'm hoping to come back another time to do one of the crawling tours!
Crystal
This was our first time visiting raccoon mountain and caverns campground on Thanksgiving week and we cannot say enough about this place! Everyone we interacted with on the premises was super nice and helpful our entire stay. Devin our tour guide for the caverns was awesome our 7 year old enjoyed her attention and excitement throughout the tour and the gift shop was so cute! The campground itself was quiet and clean very peaceful! Would definitely recommend this place and plan on coming back in the future!