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Carlsbad Caverns National ParkTemple of the Sun in the Big Room of Carlsbad Cavern.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Ranger-Guided Cave Tours
 

Several guided tours are available. Reservations are highly recommended for all guided tours. For advanced reservations, call 1.877.444.6777 or visit the Recreation.gov website.

Guided tours range in difficulty from walking on paved trails to walking rough dirt trails to crawling through narrow cave passages. Consult the park newspaper, the website, or ask a ranger for more information regarding difficulty and required equipment.

Guided tours are half price for children ages 15 and younger, and Senior and Access Pass holders.
Crawl around on the Spider Cave tour!
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Make reservations online or call 1.877.444.6777.
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The Hall of Giants in Carlsbad Cavern.  

Did You Know?
The 110-plus caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park were carved out not by running water and streams like many limestone caves in the world, rather these caves were dissolved by very aggressive sulfuric acid.

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Last Updated: February 09, 2007 at 12:25 EST