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Mar 9, 2025
Of all the caves I've toured, National Parks, Dtate Parks, privately owned, this is easily the most impressive/intriguing/varied, awe inspiring and beautiful. Getting to do it at our own pace rather …Full review by montanapescado
Feb 12, 2025
We did not enter the cave from the natural entrance. We took the elevator down. There was no lines and not a lot of people in the cave. The cavern tour was much different than others we have done,…Full review by F5526FYashleyb
Feb 11, 2025
A very neat self-guided hike through the Carlsbad cave. We went with our 60 year old Mom & two young kids. Everyone was able to do the hike with no problem. The trail is paved throughout. Use the was…Full review by Ashley P
The path is smooth but narrow. You may have to call the Caverns and find out. Not much I can help but better leave it to the pros. It is a JAW-DROPPING MUST SEE! Good luck …
The path is smooth but narrow. You may have to call the Caverns and find out. Not much I can help but better leave it to the pros. It is a JAW-DROPPING MUST SEE! Good luck and have fun!
If I take the elevator down to the Big Room (vs taking the Natural Entrance Trail), is there anything that I would miss by having taken the elevator? I have 4 kids (ages 1 in a carrier, 3, 5 and 7) but they are well traveled and have hiked 4+ miles through other caves like Mammoth Caves. I would consider taking the kids down the Natural Entrance Trail but if it's just cave walls (vs formations etc) we may just skip and take the elevator down. Not really concerned about darkness and the kids scared of the cave environment.
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The Natural Entrance was really cool to walk down and through. There are a good number of formations that are well lit, and you think are really neat, but then you get into the main cavern …
The Natural Entrance was really cool to walk down and through. There are a good number of formations that are well lit, and you think are really neat, but then you get into the main cavern and appreciate just how awesome it is! I'd recommend walking down the trail, and then taking the elevator back out - but be prepared for long lines.
Hi, Stupid question where to book a tour, can not find it anywhere?Thank you
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if you want to do a ranger tour (I think they are longer and go places you cant) you need to book a tour. If you google carlsbad caverns tour they pop up. They fill up so I would do it in …
if you want to do a ranger tour (I think they are longer and go places you cant) you need to book a tour. If you google carlsbad caverns tour they pop up. They fill up so I would do it in advance. 3 years ago we didnt get the one we wanted so I booked the one next week early
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