Moaning Caverns Adventure Park Cave Tours and Activities

Moaning Caverns Adventure Park Cave Tours and Activities offers the Spiral Tour, a 45 minute cave tour with moderate exertion and a cave temperature of 61 degrees. It also offers the Expedition Crawling & Spelunking Tour, which is a high-exertion cave tour for ages 12 and up, with all gear provided, including a hardhat with light and gloves. Other activities include axe throwing and panning for gemstones.

Programs

• Spiral Tour — Ages 0-2 free; Ages 3-11 $20.14; Ages 12 and up $27.56 · Year-round · $20.14–$27.56 per session · 45 minute cave tour; ideal family tour; moderate exertion; cave temperature 61 degrees; wear comfortable shoes
• Expedition Crawling & Spelunking Tour — Ages 12 and up; all minors must be accompanied by an adult · Year-round; reservations required; tour leaves at 10 am; plan on 1/2 day · $130 per session · High exertion; all gear provided; equipment provided: hardhat with light and gloves; up to 8 people

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $20.14–$130 per session
• Facility hours: Open year-round; Sunday open 11am & last tour 3pm; Monday closed

About the provider

• Axe Throwing — Must be at least 12 years old · $20–$60 per session · 20 minutes for one person or 30 minutes for unlimited participants meeting age requirements; controlled and safe environment
• Panning for gemstones — Kids and whole family · At the sluice; everyone is guaranteed to find some

Pets are not allowed in Moaning Caverns Adventure Park. The cave itself is not wheelchair-accessible because of its narrow passageways and stairs. Military discount 10% off; military, first responders and their immediate family members use promo code VIP and show ID on arrival.

What families say

“Don’t miss this adventure!” — Tripadvisor.com

“What a Blast!” — Tripadvisor.com

“This was a good day trip from the Bay Area.” — Tripadvisor.com

Last updated September 14, 2026.