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Horne Lake Caves

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Professional Cave Guides

Hiring one of our fantastic cave guides transforms your adventure into an unforgettable experience! With their extensive knowledge of the cave systems, they not only ensure your safety but also enhance your exploration with fascinating insights about the geology and history of the caves. Their expertise allows you to discover hidden gems and navigate challenging terrains with confidence. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Friendly Tours

We have family-friendly tours at Horne Lake Caves for adventurers aged 6 and up! These engaging experiences allow families to bond while exploring stunning underground formations in a safe and supportive environment. Our knowledgeable guides cater to all ages, ensuring everyone can enjoy the wonder of the caves. Come make lasting memories together in the enchanting world beneath the surface!

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$54

/person + gst
Difficulty Level ✦✦✧✧✧ (Ages 8+)

Riverbend Cave Explorer

Our easiest and most popular tour leads you through the first quarter of the beautiful Riverbend Cave without having to crawl or do any vertical climbing. See amazing crystal formations and ancient fossils while learning about the history of the cave's geology. Cave Time ≈ 1hr Trail Time ≈ 45mins round trip

$79

/person + gst
multicave
Difficulty Level ✦✦✦✧✧ (Ages 8+)

Multi-Cave Experience

Enjoy a guided 1km nature hike before before discoving ancient calcite formations and fossils in the beautiful and spacious areas of upper Riverrbend Cave. The adventure continues with a thrilling trip through Main Cave, where you can test out your caving abilities with a 3 tier waterfall climb (no ropes necessary), a standing squeeze, and Canada's only cave slide! This will be an experience you'll always remember. Cave Time ≈ 1hr45min / Trail Time 45min.

79

/person + gst
Difficulty Level ✦✦✦✧✧ (Ages 8+)

The Action Pack (Main & Lower Caves)

Explore two fun action packed caves that are just a short 7 minute hike away from our visitor centre. These are wild, obstacle based caves that make for a rewarding adventure. Participants can test their caving abilities with short squeezes and climbs with the confidence boosting assistance of a professional cave guide. Beauitful Calcite Formations (including one that glows in the dark!) and Ancient Fossils await you in an underground playground. Cave Time ≈ 1hr15min / Trail Time 15min (round trip)

Vertical Caving Adventures (June - Sept)

$139

/person + gst
Difficulty Level ✦✦✦✦✧ (Ages 13+)

Achilles Challenge

An adventurous taste of the pristine beauty that lays beyond the crawlways in Riverbend Cave. Put your cave abilities to the test with 3 belly crawls, a 6m rock climb and a 5m cable ladder climb to earn these sights you will treasure forever. Cave Time ≈ 3hrs 15min / Trail Time 45min (round trip)

$199

/person + gst
Difficulty Level ✦✦✦✦✦ (Ages 13+)

Max Depth Adventure

The ultimate journey through all of Riverbend Cave’s beautiful chambers and passageways, venturing beyond Achilles Pot to the deepest reaches of the cave. Crawlways, climbs, and rappels up to 20m. A true caving adventure that will test your limits and reward you with amazing sights and a glorious story you will always remember. Above Ground Rappel Practice Session: 30min / Cave Time ≈ 4hr15 min / Trail Time 45min Round Trip

$185

/person + gst
Difficulty Level ✦✦✦✦✦✦ (Ages 16+)

Caver's Odyssey

Embark on an exhilarating journey featuring two new vertical pitches deep within Riverbend Cave. You will learn to use authentic rope ascension gear and techniques utilized by seasoned cave explorers. After a hands-on tutorial at our above-ground Rappel Tower, journey beyond the crawlways of Riverbend Cave and put those skills to use as you descend and ascend 3 vertical pitches (up to 15m). The ultimate goal is witnessing the majestic Achilles Pot from a whole new perspective, marveling at its towering crystalline formations from a rimstone pool at its base. Book your spot now for an unforgettable subterranean adventure! Above Ground Descension/Ascension Practice Session: appoximately 1hr Time In Cave: Approximately 3hr15 min Trail Time 45min Round Trip