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Canmore Caving Explorer Tour: An Exciting 4.5-Hour Adventure Exploring Ancient Cave Formations
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256 Ratings
Canmore
The 4.5-hour Explorer Tour is jam-packed full of fun and excitement. Your guide will introduce you to the amazing world of caves, spending approximately 2 to 2.5 hours underground crawling past prehistoric bones, investigating ancient cave formations and even squeezing into places like the warm-up and challenge squeezes if you so choose.
The 4.5-hour Explorer Tour is jam-packed full of fun and excitement. Your guide will introduce you to the amazing world of caves, spending approximately 2 to 2.5 hours underground crawling past prehistoric bones, investigating ancient cave formations and even squeezing into places like the warm-up and challenge squeezes if you so choose.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
48 hours
Highlights
- Canmore Cave Tours - Visit Rat’s Nest Cave, one of the longest caves in Canada!
- Canmore Cave Tours - Visit Rat’s Nest Cave, one of the longest caves in Canada!
What's Included
- Expert guide
- All caving equipment
- All activities
- Expert guide
- All caving equipment
- All activities
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be arranged via taxi with advance notice)
- Transportation to/from attractions (transportation can be arranged via taxi with advance notice)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be arranged via taxi with advance notice)
- Transportation to/from attractions (transportation can be arranged via taxi with advance notice)
Additional Information
- Minimum numbers apply (minimum 2). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Caving is a moderately strenuous activity. Guests should be prepared to hike uphill for 30-40 minutes on a mountain…
- Minimum numbers apply (minimum 2). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Caving is a moderately strenuous activity. Guests should be prepared to hike uphill for 30-40 minutes on a mountain trail, in addition to climbing, crawling, squeezing, and sliding through the cave. All participants must wear a helmet as well as a safety harness which has a maximum waist size of 46” (116 cm) and a maximum leg size of 33” (84 cm)
- Not recommended for pregnant women beyond their first trimester
Location
129 Bow Meadows Crescent
Bow Meadows Crescent
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
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(256 Ratings)
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961crystalp
Apr 22, 2025
Great adventure with preteens - Great experience with this company and our guide, John. He was the right mix of competent, safe and entertaining. My kids (pre teens) enjoyed themselves. Definitely a memorable experience.
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Jwinlee
Apr 8, 2025
Truly unique experience - We went with two adults and an 11 year old. First, I’ll warn you that this is an adventure that requires a bit of stamina, strength, and definitely no claustrophobia. My 11 yo was able to complete it, but it was challenging even for my minimal to moderate in shape self. John was our guide and key to the whole experience since he did such a wonderful job ensuring we were safe the whole time. You’re in a cave with harnesses and carabiners climbing down and then don’t forget climbing back up! All this after a 30 min uphill hike that in April was minimally snowy. If that hasn’t scared you off, then do it because you will see and do things you’ve literally never seen before. We had a blast. Came back to the hotel dusty and starving, but everyone was happy. Highly recommend.
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Daytrip29765044222
Jan 21, 2025
Very interesting - A very interesting experience, follow the guide to explore the cave, you can see prehistoric bones and rocks, and also see some cave creatures. In response to the inner structure of the cave, different approaches were tried. The guide will be patient to guide and introduce, when you want to take photos will also wait for the shooting to finish to move forward, very careful
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Kellyju4102ht
Jan 4, 2025
Wonderful family adventure - Our family enjoyed the caving adventure! Our 2 children loved it most. They continue to talk about it a week later!
Thank you for a unique Canmore experience!
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Sightsee40030150179
Nov 26, 2024
Whatever the weather crawling in caves is cool - We did the explorer tour and it was really cool. Our guide was super knowledgeable about the caves so it was cool to hear about all the features as we went through. When we went into the cave it was snowing outside so inside the cave was actually warmer than outside. We also got to come out of the cave to a load more snow. It is obviously a pretty physical activity so we came out with a few Lil bruises from crawling around but neither of us got stuck in anything.
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Hannahnwieder
Nov 11, 2024
Must do for adrenaline seekers - Would recommend this tour if you’re looking for an adventure and are in Canmore! The tour guide was informational and the caves were very amazing to see.
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David_c
Oct 13, 2024
Caving is a must! - Very cool trip into complete darkness. Charlene was a great guide! Would recommend to any adventurer
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Davidct8868ea
Oct 13, 2024
Amazing day activity! - We did the explorer tour at Rats Nest in October. After a quick 30 min hike up to the cave, we geared up and entered the caves. We had Charlene as a guide who was great to educate us on local lore and the plants of the area. The caving itself was equal parts nerve racking and exhilarating. There were some optional routes one of which was very tight but fulfilling to get through. Thanks for the great adventure!
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Williamk_c
Sep 26, 2024
A Canmore Must-Do! - Had an absolutely lovely tour of the cave. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is in the area. A little more challenging than what i had anticipated but definitely worth the thrill!
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Frederick_p
Sep 25, 2024
Had a great time for our... - Had a great time for our first time in a wild cave - Emily did a great job guiding us through the cave, keeping us safe and making it a memorable experience.
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