Underground show-cave tour with elevator descent, 1.25-mile guided walking route, 0.25-mile underground boat ride, 139 stairs, 52°F cave temperature, surface gift shop and group arrival planning
Age fitStrong for grade-school through high school geology, earth science, water cycle, natural history, regional history, caves, rocks, erosion, and New York school groups that can handle stairs and underground walking.
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planGroup reservations for 25 or more are made by phone at 518-296-8900, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; do not rely on email or social messaging for group booking.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: Do not send students into the cave with food, drinks, strollers, or bags. Confirm before arrival whether the class is using cafe lunch, a packed-lunch option, bus storage, or another group meal plan. · Arrival: Use the official Howe Caverns arrival route and confirm bus count, unloading, parking, and tour timing with the reservations team when calling, especially because the underground tour runs on a schedule.
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