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Cody Caves
4.5
#2 of 4 things to do in Ainsworth Hot Springs
Caverns & Caves
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Todd M
Nelson, Canada3 contributions
Fantastic from start to finish!
Sep. 2023 • Business
Thank you so much for such an incredible experience! We went as a work treat and had a blast from start to finish! Orion and the team were fun, knowledgeable and we would 100% do it again! We are already looking forward to next year's trip!
Written September 30, 2023
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Marcus1900I
Vancouver, Canada137 contributions
Interesting
Jul. 2023
we did the explorer tour. it was a good tour . few hours in the cave. very knowledgeable guide. we had 7 people in the tour. more than that it would be difficult to hear the explanation if you're in the end ( was difficult at the end of the 7 at times...)
Written July 30, 2023
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Mike S
Vancouver, Canada141 contributions
Cody Cave Spelunking Adventure
May 2023 • Couples
We had a spectacular experience spelunking with our Guide Lee in Cody Caves on the Explorer Tour. This option has a bit of everything: splashing through glacial fed spring water streams, short rock climbs, rope climbs (even up a small waterfall!), tight squeezes, very tight squeezes, ladder descents, lights out experience (now that is dark!), and of course, so many cool calcite formations; stalactites, stalagmites, soda straw formations, drapery formations, cave pearls…..all very cool! We were the first in the cave this year and we even got treated to the sight of the last remaining Daddy Long Leg spiders! Our guide, Lee, was very experienced, helpful and made the day very educational. I highly recommend this tour.
Written May 21, 2023
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sameo416
Western Canada20 contributions
A long underground hike
Aug. 2022 • Friends
Did the Cody Caves Explorer tour. This one goes about a km back into the cave complex, and only excludes the last few hundred metres, which are on the adventurer tour.

Amazing experience. We’re a mid-50s group ok with moderate intensity hikes but with the usual variety of hip, knee, back and shoulder pains. We were all capable of the tour and the excellent guide was there to assist when an extra hand was needed.

First, the guide. We were with Orion who has guided for a decade or more and is a caver. He provided much background and context and education in the cave, along with many accounts of his experiences caving. Easily one of the best guides I’ve encountered ever. Exceptionally knowledgeable about the cave and caving. He provided excellent instruction when navigating difficult obstacles…in precise detail like, left foot here, right foot here, turn partially and slide sideways. Reassuring and encouraging throughout. He also took talking breaks after each obstacle to teach and allow is to catch our breath. He also instructed on safety equipment and briefed us fully as well as pointing out alternate emergency equipment.

The cave. We’ve done other cave tours before, the concrete/metal walkway in a large group type of tour. This is not that type of cave excursion. In the photos we are in coveralls with knee pads and we were all dusty, muddy and wet by the end of the four hours we were inside. Most of the cave is walkable either on gravel or in the creek. At certain parts you need to traverse obstacles. A ladder and narrow passage, and a large boulder fall. When there were path options these were outlined clearly.

I’m mildly claustrophobic and not always happy in tight spaces. The few tight squeezes were tolerable and easily passable for the more stout members of our party. I found that as soon as I started getting concerned about a tight space I’d be through the worst and could see the passage open up again. That said, in our group of five some of the caverns were tight quarters. Upper body strength to lift my weight helped me at one point but isn’t really critical. Listen carefully to the guide and it will not be an issue.

The 11 km road up is rough, a typical forest service road. Some water cuts on the road were deep. Other tour groups were in SUVs without trouble. Be aware in a 2WD with low ground clearance you’ll need to drive slowly and watch the road closely. A compact car could do it with caution. We came from the east shore and if you coordinate in advance you can make the 0710 ferry work. As it worked out we were at the meet point by 5 to 8 (Ainsworth Hotsprings for the explorer and adventurer tours)

The family tour could be done in runners. Any of the other tours require substantial hiking shoes/boots. Dress warmly, but in layers as the hike up the hill outside can be warm. The instructions on the website are accurate and should be followed. We were pooped afterwards so not an outing to plan something else big afterwards. You will get wet and muddy during the tour.

This was an excellent experience all around and I would encourage you give it a try. It is one of those challenges that leaves you feeling really good after you’ve achieved it. As Orion noted, the cave isn’t a physical challenge as much as a mental one, and we found this to be true. Thanks Orion and the tour team!
Written August 28, 2022
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Alex B
Vancouver, Canada28 contributions
awesome
Jul. 2022
100% WORTH your time and money! Get ready to get dirty!
A guide with passion to his job. Just do it!
Written July 24, 2022
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CLG
5 contributions
Very cool, totally worth it
Jun. 2022 • Couples
This was really great. We did the Explorer Tour as a couple and had a fantastic time. It was definitely physically demanding but anyone reasonably fit could do it. If you like to do short hikes or any light outdoorsy exercise, you'll manage. Our guide was great - very knowledgeable, encouraging, and engaging. You could tell he really loves what he does.

What are you waiting for? Book this tour!
Written June 26, 2022
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Staceykim
Vernon, Canada24 contributions
Gorgeous!
May 2022
This tour was worth every penny! We did the adventure tour. Our guide Orion was amazing! The caves were insane, absolutely gorgeous. My hubby did go through with the repelling part of the tour but I chickened out! LOL! We would love to do this tour again but closer to August or September. Please do not do what we did and hike 2.5 hours in the snow to get there (all uphill) and 2 hours to get back to our vehicle, with all of our gear. We were told ahead of time that we would need to hike but it was much more rugged than we had anticipated. Because of the labor of the hiking and the spring run off, we didn't get to enjoy they cave as long as we would have liked.
Written May 22, 2022
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April Fairgray
3 contributions
Absolutely Amazing
Sep. 2021 • Couples
Truly amazing!

I'm a larger woman(about 260lb) and I was able to go for the Explorer Tour! It was so amazing!

I am claustrophobic and our Guide Scott, really helped me through! I had no issues "fitting" through anything on that part, and the tour goes through the family and Explorer levels of the caves!

Scott was an amazing guide! He stuck with the group, was very knowledgeable, and super entertaining! Really a stand up guy! Loves what he does! And you can tell! :)

I went with my Wife and 2 other women, we are a handful sometimes as a group, but Scott was a truly awesome guide! Can't stress that enough! As I was terrified going in! And he help each and everyone of up through safely!

As for the road up to the caves!it's beautiful and a fun drive up! It's a forestry road. For some people who don't know what that mean....lol.... It means NOT PAVED! beautiful drive up! I had no issues at all in my 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan up or down. So maybe, try not criticizing Cody Caves for it... As it IS. A LOGGING ROAD! call them and complain if you must hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

I plan on cutting down on some things and going back for the Adventure tour! Would 100% go again! And if it's something you want to try, I believe this is the perfect spot! They really are truly amazing people! And Awesome Caves!

Thank you so much for being the highlight of our trip!
Written September 22, 2021
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Y L
7 contributions
Loved the tour and Scott is awesome!
Aug. 2021
Loved every second of the 6-hour adventure tour we had with Scott. He is very knowledgeable and tentative. We all had so much fun! It's the highlight of our trip. We kept telling friends about it.

If you are considering the adventure tour, you need to be fit and like adventures, such as repelling down a waterfall and craw through very narrow passages. They provided durable overalls, gloves, headlamps, etc. Clear instructions on what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect.

If you are scare of water in a cave and being in dark, or claustrophobic, you shouldn't go for the tour. Or take the short and easy family tour.
Written September 17, 2021
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Captain Adventure
Calgary, Canada5 contributions
Great Experience!
Sep. 2021 • Couples
My wife and I did the Explorer Tour which was about 5 hours in total. Our guide, Scott, was friendly, knowledgeable and looked out for our safety. He made sure we were comfortable and had a great time. We learned a lot and would recommend this experience to anyone looking to do something fun and invigorating.
Written September 5, 2021
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