Loved the tour, and was in a beautiful spot. The directions were a little confusing because the map leads you somewhere different but just follow the cave signs lol. Our tour guide was great, very funny guy and had awesome hair. Definitely would recommend. read more

With our son visiting from Seattle, we decided to do something in the Tucson area that we'd never done and booked a tour of Colossal Cave. Though we had hoped to take the Ladder Tour, it was sold out so we did the shorter "Colossal Cave Tour" instead - it was not a disappointment! The tour was interesting, educational, and entertaining. The cave is beautiful and the park landscape is absolutely stunning. Our tour guide, Dalton, was funny and the perfect amount of dorky (not to mention exceedingly handsome). I don't know if you'd need to at all times of year, but I'd make reservations to ensure a spot on the tour of your choice. Highly recommend! read more

I've lived in AZ for years and this is the first time I visited.The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our tour guide Jaye was outstanding. She was knowledgeable, professional and very funny. I did the tour with my husband (who has Alzheimers) and she made sure we were safe, and that we had fun. I really appreciated that. I look forward to bringing other family members. A gem in our back yard. (So to speak) read more

We had a great time. Noah was our guide, he was amazing. The information he shared about the cave's history was impressive, he was funny and very safety aware. We recommend this tour. All the staff were friendly and helpful. read more

We did the Classic walking tour with Daniel as our guide. The tour was awesome! Daniel is smart and funny, and the kids loved his sense of humor. He knew all about the cave, and he shared extra information about the science behind phosphorescence relating to geology because of his background knowledge of having previously studied chemistry. My 12 and 10 year old boys loved this tour. We also toured Kartchner caverns on our same AZ trip, but between the two tours - the boys enjoyed this one much better because of the humor of our guide, the stories of the cave, and even the shapes of the cave features (dinosaur, witch, Big Bird, etc.). Do book in advance to make sure you have a space on the tour time that works best for you. The views at the Cafe really are spectacular (you could go to the Saguaro National Park nearby, but really you can see a similar view by just looking out from the shade of the patio area at the cafe), so plan some time before or after your tour to enjoy a snack. We opted for the Prickly Pear soft serve ice cream and it tasted incredible. The gift shop is a good size too, with reasonable prices and a good set of options for souvenirs. read more

I've been on the shorter tour twice now, and have enjoyed it very much both times. This last time, I took my mid- 60s dad and my 10 yo son-- we all had fun. Dalton is very handsome, and has fabulous dad jokes (despite being a faux pa). He was entertaining and informative and had a good, thorough, digestible scientific answer to all of my and my son's questions. He even let us use the spatula to bang on one of the "cave bells!" Highly recommend this tour. read more

This "Classic" cave tour, with 8-10 people, was led by Eric. The cave was tremendously interesting with tight enough passages and minimal lighting to lend a degree mystery, challenge and excitement. Walkways and stairways - constructed largely by the CCC in the 1930s - were easy and safe enough without being theme park "manicured." Eric was a most excellent guide. He was knowledgeable about the history of the cave's discovery, exploration and exploitation and its geology and formation. His presentation was done with humor, intelligence and enthusiasm. Great fun. read more

SOOO COOL! Everett (SP sorry) was an amazing tour guide. We did the ladder tour and it's SOO worth it. I'm 6'3 and don't like tight spaces so I was kinda scared. When you get there, there's bathrooms, a gift shop, a food stand (but don't worry you can enjoy there is this yummy prickly pear yogurt flavor after the cave tour which is so worth it ), and a nice easy hike that overlooks the beautiful arizona mountains. When the tour starts you go to a separate area to get fitted for a helmet as well as all the rules. Everett had the best jokes and was an amazing guide. BRING CASH for tip money! We forgot but luckily she said she takes prickly pear lemonades as well. Now I don't know if it was the anticipation of being in a tight spot but near the beginning of the tour once you go down the first steps I started feeling sick... REAL SICK like I wanted to puke. I think it was the stale air and at the time bats were living there so it smelled like urine that made me want to vomit After taking some ginger, and walking away from that area I was good to go. We went in Sep and there were monsoons before that flooded the cave so it was musty and humid but it wasn't bad at all. The caves are NOT cold and stay fairly warm all year. Long pants are a good idea because you'll be on your butt it some areas but not necessary. You'll be fine in a shirt or tank top. If you're afraid of heights don't worry it's not scary. There's also a few narrow spaces but overall you pass it quickly It's very safe. Our guide told us to let her know the second we don't feel good and we can get out of the caves in a few minutes. Overall the cave is a giant circle with lots of pathways but it's super fun. Highly recommended ! read more

Ladder tour was fun, not too difficult. Could have been longer...loads to see and navigate. Dalton was an excellent guide and very handsome . We had the added excitement of seeing an indigenous cricket to that particular cave system and hearing two "active" rock squirrels. read more

Colossal Cave Mountain Park - Handsome Dalton - Museums Near Me - Vail, Arizona

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My husband and I went to check out these caves on a weekend and found it to be absolutely amazing. Not only do the owners take very good care of these caves, they offer a wealth of education. We were in a party of about 12 people and they made sure everybody was social distanced. Our tour guide was awesome and made us feel engaged in the history of the caves. Unfortunately, we didn't find any gold on this tour haha! We did end up scoring a sweet salt lamp to take home :) Highly suggest this tour if you're in the area. We did the regular tour which was fun. I would recommend this for anyone. The stairs weren't bad and I noticed a lot of older people on the tour. Bring a flashlight or you will have to buy one :) read more

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This was the highlight of our trip. We did the ladder tour which ended up being a private tour because of Covid. Just my wife and I with our own guide. He did a great job even with his corny jokes. I would say I would have enjoyed it more if he just made it more of a conversation because it felt really scripted. But my wife liked that and I didn't mind. I can't remember his name but big young guy about 6'1" 220 lbs. The cave is amazing and I would love to come back after Covid and do one of the even more advanced tours. The say that you get dirty on this tour but it's just a little dust. Price wise $40/ea is super reasonable. Also the gift shop compared to similar places in California is about 1/3 or 1/4 of the price. I would come back in a heartbeat. Had a really good time. read more

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All guides are professional and amazing. I participated in the tour alone, but I really enjoyed it. I strongly recommend this place for everyone who likes a cave. Of course, Carlsbad is one of the most famous and overwhelmed cave in the US, but Colossal has a bunch of attractive points, easy to access, kids friendly, less waiting time and so on. read more

Love the tour. Adam was our guide and had great stories to tell about the cave. It was very interesting. We were glad we did it. FYI, we thought it would be cold in the cave, and it wasn't. It's 70 degrees, so dress appropriately. read more

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Had such an amazing time exploring the caves last week while visiting Arizona! Our group guide, Adam, was fantastic, funny, and very knowledgeable! I did both the classic and the ladder tour and both were wonderful. Our group learned so much about the caves and had lots of laughs along the way. I highly recommend either one of these tours, they were so much fun! read more

My first visit to the cave. Great experience. Our guide Dillon was wonderful. He shared a lot of information, he was friendly and made the tour so fun. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms and a little cafe to fill your tummy. The gift shop had so many great gift options. I suggest the pink miners hat. Can't go wrong with pink. After the tour we did a little bit of the nature hike, my friend dragged me out into the rain. So happy he did, the view from the trail was breathtaking. I wish my yard could look like that. read more

Avrik was our tour guide, he's the best, he even helped my 12yr old son over come his fear of heights, just by talking with him and he treated us with respect! This is my favorite place with so many hidden treasures. Thanks for taking great care of this beautiful rock! read more

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My family and I really enjoyed the cave tour! Our tour guide Dalton had positive energy, humor and shared cool information about the cave. If we're ever in AZ again, we'd make another visit. read more

Part old west history lesson, part geology field trip and post just fun underground adventure. 100% entertaining. Noah was an amazing and humorous guide for this experience. Highly recommend. Want to go back for the ladder tour or the head lamp tour. read more

As this is my first and probably last time in Tucson, this was an absolute hot and must see. The scenery is gorgeous and the tour is knowledgeable and friendly and fascinating. Love it read more

Sorry this review is a little late, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to review this GREAT attraction! We visited in March 2020 (before things got super bad with Covid). I learned about Colossal from a wonderful camping group on Facebook, when we couldn't make reservations for Kartchner. I had hoped it would be "okay". It was MORE than "okay"!!! If you can, make your reservation "on line" (just so you can pick the tour and time you want). It is possible to do "walk up", but if you can do it, it's worth it. We brought 4 adults and my two grandsons (5 & 8). Everyone we encountered were friendly and helpful. Check in is easy in the Gift Shop. Had a lot of fun in the Gift Shop and found "something for everyone". At the time we went there was wonderful food service available, with seating on their covered patio with EXCELLENT views. Of course Covid changed everything and I understand the food service may have had to be eliminated or changed dramatically (BUMMER !!!!! Unbelievably yummy "Fundido Queso & homemade chips" !!! Even some delightful bottled beers.) Oh well -- Covid has affected EVERYTHING !!" Anyway -- THE TOUR of the Cave was wonderful; my Grandkids can't wait to go back! FREE PARKING and easy access to head off for hiking from the property once you finish your tour. What else can I say -- we REALLY enjoyed our day at Colossal Cave Mountain Park and will definitely be back again !!! read more

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Meh it was alright. I personally don't think $70 was worth it. It's not a very long tour, the groups are too big so of you're in the back you can't even hear what's being sad you're just standing there looking pretty, I feel like there should've been more to see. Idk I guess I'm just not impressed for the price. The tourist was really awesome though! I can't remember his name but he had blonde hair and glasses. He made us laugh when we could hear him and he was super knowledgeable. read more

Must wear your mask for the entire tour!! We did the classic cave tour, which we thought was very interesting! Online, we made the assumption that children were allowed in the cave however, I started questioning myself when the family in front of us were split up because their young child wasn't allowed. Talking to the guide, he said young children are allowed, as long as they wear a mask the entire time. No babywearing. You can hold your child but can't have them in a carrier. read more

Colossal Cave Mountain Park - Museums Near Me - Vail, Arizona

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Really awesome place with a crazy awesome cave to explore! Our tour guide was great and the cave was really a wonder to see. It is definitely worth checking out. read more

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This place is a real natural treasure with interesting history. This visit was my fourth, and each time, I learn a little something new. One other great part of visiting Colossal Cave is that it's always 71 degrees inside the cave, even when it's 100+ outside! Dalton was our tour guide for this visit. He was obviously knowledgeable about the cave and full of enthusiasm for it as well. The food choices are relatively limited, but kid-friendly, and the surrounding desert is beautiful and peaceful. read more

What a great adventure for adults and kids. Our guide Emelio was informative and fun. Highly recommend this cave for your next vacation....

We took the basic tour and it was very informative and my wife thinks Dalton is so Handsome!!

In short, GO! The guide was fun and upbeat, and for the number of stairs it wasn't as bad as you'd expect since there's plenty of stops and stories along the way. Definitely WARM! As they say, you may regret having a sweater. I went as a kid and then took my nieces and nephews who all seemed to enjoy it. read more

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We loved our 45 minute tour. We got tickets ahead of time online and arrived about 15 minutes early since we had no idea where we were going. We each were given a lantern. The tour guide said they used to have lights inside the cave, but the excessive rain last year ruined that and that's why we had lanterns. There are railings to use when you are going down and up the stairs. The tour guide was very good with informing you ahead of time how to navigate the area carefully whether it was walking more on one side of the stairs or walking sideways down the stairs. I have kids over 6 feet tall, so some spots required lots of crouching for them to avoid getting hit in the head. There also were some narrow spots, so that could be tight for some. They don't allow kids under 5 years old and if you can't walk down and up lots of stairs this isn't for you. They also offer a ladder tour which we didn't choose since I had the tall guys. Afterwards we sat in the courtyard and had a beverage. Then we tried to walk the trails and went on one and quickly had to turn around since it was closed. The map they gave us in the gift shop was very hard to read and we were kind of frustrated. We didn't check out the petting zoo or other amenities. Hopefully they were wasier to find! read more

We did the ladder tour with our three teenage boys. We learned a lot of interesting facts on the way and had sooo much fun climbing through the tight spaces. My husband is 6'3" and he found a couple of places VERY tight but we made it! We've been on a lot of cave tours in various states and I was glad we picked a more active, hands on tour. It was just the right length to hold teenage boys' attention. The gift shop is cute and the views at the meeting point are spectacular. I'd love to go back and hike! read more

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Our guide Everett was the best you could ask for. The Ladders tour was a personalized experience with a small group of 6. We got to take our time, learn a ton, and go places bigger groups didn't get to go. Highly recommend this tour! read more

Everette was amazing! He was so smart and so knowledgeable. He really made the tour entertaining and fun! The cave itself was so impressive and you would never have known it was there it is very tucked away! Please do this tour if you're ever in the area you will not regret it! So much fun. read more

Colossal Cave Mountain Park - Museums Near Me - Vail, Arizona

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We were visiting from Los Angeles and took our young Grandkids to see the cave. We had wanted to go for a very long time. Our guile Noah was very informative and engaging. It was more than I had expected. Not at all crowded on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend! read more

My husband and I took our 4 kids during spring break . We all had an absolutely amazing time ! Nancy our tour guide into the Colossal Cave was so wonderful , funny knowledgeable and made our first experience the greatest. Inside the cave was absolutely stunning ! It was so fun walking around inside the cave with our little lanterns and learning so much about it all. Just so fantastic! We are so pleased with our visit . All of the staff members we so friendly and kind . I wish we would have saved our lunch meal and ate a lunch at the little stand cafe . The Colossal Pretzel looked absolutely delicious! Can't wait to return for another tour ! Thank you! read more

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Erik was the best tour guide!! This was my first cave experience and I really can't imagine it getting better than this. It was so cool. Not tiring or claustrophobic. read more

Had an amazing experience with Adam as our guide. I grew up in Tucson and have been to the cave A LOT. By fat, the best tour we've ever been on and learned A LOT! My kiddos first time and he had a great time. Can't wait to go back! read more

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What a great way to spend the morning! We did the ladder tour and our guide was really great. We had a lot of fun and the small tour size (3 of us and 2 strangers) was perfect. Would definitely do it again. read more

I absolutely enjoyed my visit to Colossal Cave and the tour that we received. The cave is dry and dormant so we were instructed to keep our hands to ourselves to preserve the ancient wonder. Stalactites hung overhead and many of them were broken from vandals back when the cave was first discovered by colonists in the 1800's. Previously the caves were inhabited by native tribes around 900AD. The tour lasted about 50 minutes and was the first level of three tour options. I look forward to returning for the ladder tour and possible the more advanced wild tour as well. The temperature inside the cave is consistently in the 70's and holds about 40% humidity. I recommend bring water to stay hydrated as I was quite thirsty by the end. Check out the caves, it was an amazing experience. read more

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The cave is so well preserved. And plus, what a great tour! The family and I had a great visit here. Dalton is super knowledgeable and Julia is funny. Well done! read more

Everett was a great tour guide. It was interesting to see what a "dry cave" is like. Learning the history was great read more

What an awesome experience! great for any age - fun in hot summer because cave stays at 71 degrees. Just need to bring a bottle of water and your imagination! Our guide Adam was great- knowledgeable funny and kept us wanting to learn more. Highly recommend for families and if you are an expert climber they have advanced tours just for you! great experience will go back for next level the ladder! read more

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