Moaning Cavern Caving Adventure
- Providing underground tours for over 30 years
- Largest vertical chamber open to the public in California - could hold the Statue of Liberty!
- Optional 165 foot rope rappel into the cavern
- Expert guides will explain the history and geology of the cavern
Description:
Moaning Cavern is home to the largest vertical chamber open to the public in California. A massive space so vast it could hold the Statue of Liberty!
Energetic cave explorers can begin this exciting expedition with a 165-foot rope rappel into the darkness of the cavern below.
Most areas are undeveloped, so there are no lights, stairs, or walkways. Instead, you will daringly explore chasms, tunnels and tight spaces by climbing and belly crawling with lighted helmets to show the way.
Guides explain the history and geology of the cavern, and discuss the explorations that have traced the cavern to its current depth of 410 feet.
The tour ends on the spot where scientific excavations revealed the bones of prehistoric people who had fallen into the cavern thousands of years ago.
Availability:
Open Daily:
Mondays - Fridays, 10am to 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 9am to 5pm
Location(s):
Vallecito, CA
Essential Information:
Participants must be at least 12 years of age, 4' tall and weigh at least 100 pounds; minors must be accompanied by an adult. You will need to sign a waiver upon arrival. Temperature of the cave is 61 degrees. Hardhat with light, gloves and coveralls are provided.
Duration:
3 hours
Maximum Participants:
10-12 per tour
Spectators:
Not Allowed
Weather Dependent:
This experience is not weather dependent.
What to Wear:
We provide all necessary caving equipment, including gloves, helmet with light, and coveralls. Wear a long sleeve shirt, rugged, loose fitting pants avoid clothes that absorb water and sturdy shoes that have traction soles. We recommend you bring knee pads. We also recommend that participants do not bring expensive cameras or valuable jewelry. Disposable cameras are best.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 7 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.
