Howe Caverns — Go Underground

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Our Cave Tours

Choose your experience, Howe adventurous are you feeling?

Our Tours

Three ways to go underground

From an easy family stroll to a full 3-hour adventure, pick the tour that fits you or your crew!

Included

The Boat Ride Is Included In Every Tour!

  • Empty tour boats docked on the underground lake inside Howe Caverns

    Available year-round!

    The classic Howe Caverns experience

    Traditional Tour

    Descend 156 feet below the surface for a guided walk through ancient limestone passages, then glide across the underground Lake of Venus by boat. Perfect for families and first-time visitors.

    *Private Tours are available; 10 people maximum. Call (518)296-8900 to book!

    Walk
    1.25 mi
    Boat ride
    0.25 mi
    Ages
    All ages
    Book Traditional Tour
  • A visitor carrying a glowing lantern through a narrow, sculpted limestone passage

    Available On Select Saturdays!

    See the cave the way early explorers did

    Lantern Tour

    Have you ever wanted to experience the cave with minimal light, just like Lester Howe? This is the tour for you! Experience the cave in total darkness and walk through twisting corridors with candlelight.

    Length
    2 hours
    Group size
    Up To 24 per tour
    Best for
    History lovers
    Book Lantern Tour
  • Smiling explorer in a white caving suit, helmet and headlamp squeezing through a narrow, rugged cave passage

    Available On Select Fridays at 10:00 AM In July & August!

    Our most adventurous experience

    Signature Rock Discovery Tour

    A 3-hour spelunking adventure with our most seasoned guides, exploring beyond the dam toward the caverns' natural entrance. Expect uneven terrain, low ceilings, possible knee-high water and climbing over rocks. No crawling.

    Length
    3 hours
    Spots
    6 per tour
    Ages
    14+
    Call To Book (518)296-8900

The Traditional Cave Tour

New York’s Second Most Visited Natural Attraction!

Whether you live in New York, want a day trip, or are looking for a fun, affordable overnight stay, the Traditional Tour takes you deep through the caverns on foot and by boat across the underground lake.

Underground walk
1.25mi
Boat ride
0.25mi
Stairs throughout
139
Year-round
52°F

Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to use the restrooms. Please plan your travel accordingly!

Book the Traditional Tour