Thank you for your question! We have three different tour options, all with different age limitations. The Adventure Tour has a minimum age of 12, the Explorer Tour minimum age is 10, and the Discovery Hike (because it is a hike and does not go beyond the entrance of the cave) is open to all ages. Please visit our website or give us a call if you'd like more information about our tours.

Hi marina202017, thanks for the great question! It is difficult to offer a simple yes or no because, as you can imagine, there are a lot of variables to consider. We prefer to have discussions with parents beforehand and make decisions on a case-by-case basis, with our ultimate concern being that everyone on the tour has the best possible experience. That being said, the cave tour is a fantastic adventure for children and we make every effort to make our tours as accessible as possible. Some of the factors we have to consider are the age, fitness and experience of the children, and adult to child ratios (the minimum for which is set as a requirement for our permit). Parents should also know that they will need to be present at the start of the tour to sign our liability waiver for their children and to provide transportation to and from the cave. It is very important to us that every parent clearly understands the nature of our tour before signing their children up. We are happy to have a conversation with you to answer all of your questions and to determine the best scenario.

Thanks so much for the great question! We provide all of the necessary caving equipment including helmets with lights, kneepads, gloves, coveralls, safety harnesses, plus a backpack to share with a friend. We will also supply a reusable 500ml bottle of water (yours to keep) and a snack bar. We ask you to bring the following: - Sturdy Footwear - Suitable clothing - Small (pocket-sized) camera - optional - Snacks if you have any dietary restrictions Footwear is probably the most important piece of equipment that you will need to provide. The cave itself is generally quite dry so most closed-toe shoes will be just fine. We do recommend hiking boots or shoes as they provide the best grip but any other closed-toe shoe with a reasonable sole will be fine. In the winter time you will want to choose your footwear based on the weather. If there is a lot of snow, for example, winter boots are best and they will work fine in the cave (again, as long as they have good soles). We also have rubber boots available for rent if you happen to not have suitable footwear for the tour. Clothing is a little tricky because you have to dress for both the hike to the cave and the cave itself. The hike to the cave is approximately 30-40 minutes uphill on a mountain trail and our tours go year-round, rain or shine, so it's important that you dress according to the weather on the day of your tour. (Hint: if it's raining an umbrella is not a bad way to stay dry but also stay cool while hiking). Once you arrive at the cave, you can adjust your layers to go underground. The cave is 5 degrees (Celsius) every day of the year, and there is no rain, no snow, no sun! We recommend long sleeved shirts and long pants (preferably non-cotton) and a sweater/hoody/jacket is a good idea if you get cold easily. Imagine spending a few hours in a refrigerator to get an idea of the temperature. Cameras are more than welcome in the cave, however please keep in mind that they must fit into a pocket - we don't take any bags into the cave and you must have your hands free to maneuver through the cave AND caves and cameras do not get along well. The cave is very humid and dusty, which are not conditions generally liked by most electronics. Smartphones do quite well (although the screens do crack on occasion) as do small point-and-shoot cameras and go pros. If you do plan to bring a camera or any other electronics into the cave please keep in mind that you do so at your own risk. As mentioned above, we do offer snack bars to all of our guests. We use Clif Bars, which are great for the cave but may not meet all dietary restrictions (or personal preference). If you have any special dietary needs we recommend bringing something that you know works for you. Again, anything that goes into the cave must fit into pockets, and only food that does not make a big mess will be allowed. You can visit the FAQ section of our website for more information or contact us at any time during business hours and we would be happy to answer your questions!