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Kartchner Caverns Big Room Tour

Length: ½ mile. Time: 1¾ hours. This tour is a half of a mile long and takes an hour and 45 minutes to complete one hour of which is underground. The Kartchner Caverns story is about amazing discoveries past, present, and future. Marvel at the many strange and colorful formations. Learn about the cave fauna, both living and ancient. Experience the wonder of the caves discovery and learn about new scientific research and discoveries as ongoing studies continue. Note: Big Room Tours are not available for children under 7 years of age.


Kartchner Caverns Rotunda/Throne Tour

Length: ½ mile. Time: 1½ hours. This tour is a half of a mile in length and takes approximately an hour and a half to complete, 50 minutes of which is underground. Discover the role that water plays in creating the caverns. You will see the discoverers' original trail, 45,000-year-old bat guano, delicate formations, and “Kubla Khan,” the largest column formation in Arizona.