Lantern Tour

Explore Rugged Caverns

A Historical Adventure

Ready for a rugged cave journey? Join us to relive the thrilling experience of early explorers! On our Lantern Tour, you’ll travel deep into the Manitou Grand Caverns, exploring passageways and formations lit only by the hand-held lanterns you carry! You’ll learn about the eerie history and folklore of Cave of the Winds as you travel through the dimly-lit Grand Concert Hall and Spider’s Den caverns. A Lantern Tour is the perfect way to step back in time – and step into adventure!

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lantern Tour Info

Our Lantern Tour is a 1.5 hour trek through rugged caverns and is ideal for more adventurous visitors. Stopping and shuffling is required, and wearing athletic shoes is highly recommended. Due to the physical requirements of the tour, children ages 5 years and younger are not permitted. The Lantern Tour is not recommended for pregnant women or persons who have heart or respiratory problems.

Lantern Tours fill up quickly and tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot on your tour. The ONLY way to make an advanced reservation is to purchase your tickets online.

Lantern Tour Hours & prices

Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend: Daily from 10 am – 5 pm. Tours leave on the hour. Call (719) 685-5444 for more information.

Winter Hours: Tours available Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.

Lantern Tour Prices

Adults: $24
Children Ages 6-11: $14
Children 5 & Under are Not Permitted

Lantern Tours fill up quickly! Don’t be disappointed – buy your tickets online in advance!

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