River Styx Tour

This tour travels along the stages of cave development perfect for learning the cave's natural history.

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River Styx Tour Details

This tour highlights the stages of the cave's development, following the course of water through the cave from ridge top to river bottom giving and offering a unique view of the effects of water within Mammoth Cave's geologic history. The 2.5-mile tour typically takes 2.5 hours to complete and includes over 550 stairs en route, giving it a moderate difficulty rating. The tour costs $15 for adults, $11 for youth, and $7.50 for Special Access. All tours depart from the park visitor center.

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