Canmore Tours
Canmore Caving Explorer Tour
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Canmore Caving Explorer Tour

By Canmore Cave Tours
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Ages 10-90, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • All activities
  • Expert guide
  • All caving equipment
  • Entry/Admission - Canmore Cave Tours
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)


Start:
  • 129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Canmore, AB T1W 2W8, Canada
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25102P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • 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
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

    • If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25102P1

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      Awesome, tiring, fun adventure
      We did the four hours adventure tour with our fabulous tour guide Anne. On the half hour hike she talked knowledgeable about the forest and showed us fossils. In the cave she was super supportive and relaxed, showing us how to best get down or up without making us feel inadequate. The tour itself was amazing, difficult at times but doable. We were tired afterwards but happy. Our 13 year old remarked that this tour was better than video gaming
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      Awesome Experience
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    HJWMM1970
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2021
    Absolutely wonderful trip! We loved it (although I confess I concerned initially that we may not be fit enough!) Our guide was fantastic - very helpful and knowledgable. He made you feel totally safe and was full of great stories about his experiences and things to see in the cave. I'd never done anything like this before, but would 100% recommend it and do it again!
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    Alexandra L
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    Had an amazing time with our group led by John. Felt very safe and prepared the whole time. Started with the hike and learning a little bit about the local flora. Inside the cave we hit some really amazing spots and listened in the dark for a bit which was a mind trip! I didn't wear my hiking boots and would fully recommend that to anyone who decides to do this tour, the grip would come in handy. Thanks John for the good times!
    Written August 29, 2020
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    Jude S
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    Feb 2020 • Couples
    Wow! What an amazing place with a deep and rich history. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge but not overwhelming with facts. We even sat in the “Grotto” in complete serenity and darkness, an absolute must if you get a chance. What makes this destination even more epic was that Canmore Cave Tours opened a tour just for us! By accommodating our tight travel itinerary these fantastic stewards facilitated sharing my love of caving with my wife in an easy paced exploration experience. Definitely made a repeat customers that hope to see a certain cute little rat (or offspring) again.
    Written February 27, 2020
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    Lisele p
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    Jul 2022
    This was mine and my husband's first time cave exploring and it was one of the best experiences of our Alberta Trip. Our guide Max was not only knowledgeable but knew when to take breaks without anyone asking. Max also expertly took us around the cave and showed us cool passageways and was such a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend Canmore Cave tours
    Written August 8, 2022
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    Caroline P
    Quebec City, Canada20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    What an amazing, unique experience for any explorer at heart! our family of 3, our son is almost 10 was paired with a family of 5 with teenagers kids and we had a blast.
    The experience includes safety and technical instructions as the exploration is mainly “vertical” and you are hooked to safety lines secure to your harness. It is challenging but not difficult (think as a 10 year old can do it). Our guide Sarah was exceptional: cheerfull, attentive, full of information on geology and history of the region, the cave the fauna, the flora, the fossil. And making sure we were having fun safely.
    There are different level of the cave, finishing in the “grotto” the lowest chamber accessible to the public where stalagtite and stalagmites are still forming at 1cm per x hundred year (sorry Sarah I draw a blank :-)). Where we also took a serene moment to experience total darknest in silence. WOW! Thank you for our co-explorer Family for being so great and patient with us!!! We can now brag we have been “in” the Rockies for real.
    Written August 28, 2022
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    Vanessa K
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    What a rush! Our guide helped us navigate some tight squeezes and tricky climbs back out of some spots. This all added to the experience. It was challenging for a heavier person like me who does some hiking but doesn't have a lot of upper body strength. Sara was very competent at adding her advice and expertise to make the navigation through the cave system feel safe and fun. If you have been thinking about doing this, well..what are you waiting for? Just the right amount of challenge and adventure.
    Written August 4, 2021
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    778rebecca
    Wellington, New Zealand2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2020 • Couples
    We had a fantastic time on our tour. It really lived up to the ‘adventure’ in the title, with lots of climbing, crawling and sliding. Much more of an involved experience than any other cave tour I’ve done.

    Extra thanks to our guide, Annie, who was lovely and very knowledgeable. It felt like she tried to tailor the tour to us, and despite there only being two of us we had easily a full two hours inside the cave.

    With the new health regulations in place, they’ve done really well to make everything feel safe without impacting on the quality of the tour.
    Written June 14, 2020
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    SteveM
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022
    This was an absolute riot! The cave is so raw and beautiful! The tour itself was constantly exciting, challenging and unpredictable. It offers some chances to push your comfort levels as well - which was absolutely worth it.

    Max made the whole experience, he is incredibly skilled, passionate, knowledgeable, and makes you feel safe the entire way. And he has quite the chest of stories from the adventures he's been on.

    The tour is great for all types of people - from beginners to adventure seekers it's hard not to love.

    I can't recommend this tour enough, it's a must-do!
    Written January 28, 2022
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    Go285307
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022
    Great guide service, educational, personalized attention. We were the only two, wife and I, on a cold February AM ( we are from Florida so 3 C was cold to us..warm to locals). The gear was of good quality and John, our guide was very knowledgeable and patient. He had a background in archeology. Strongly recommend this also for families with older children as a true 'adventure tour".
    Have been to other more "scenic" caves but those were large with walkways...this one was a true cave with little evidence of human alteration.
    Written February 18, 2022
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    Lisanne B
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021
    Amazing tour by our very knowledgeable guide Will. Not a walk in the park so be ready to hike, slide, climb and crawl. If you are open to an interesting and challenging half day experience I highly recommend Canmore Cave Tours.
    Written April 29, 2021
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