- Trip Comparision
- Beginner's Challenge
- Wyandotte Explorer
- Old Town Spring Cave
- Waterfall Crawl
- Beyond the Auger Hole
- Pillar of the Constitution
- Pillar and Beyond
- Triple Crown of Caving
- Caver's Day
Pricing only applies to organized groups of 12+. Please see our policies and details.
Cave Exploring Adventure Trips
For the truly adventurous, natural adventure trips are available at both Marengo and Wyandotte Caves! These trips range from one and a half hours and up.
These trips provide a great introduction to caves in their natural state. Youth can learn about cave exploration and conservation while they crawl, climb, and wade through undeveloped portions of the cave.
Trained guides interpret cave geology and animal life while emphasizing safety and conservation. Lighting on these trips is provided by helmet mounted Petzl lights.
Trip Comparison
| Location | Hours | Min Age | Pricing | Wet/ Dry | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner's Challenge |
Marengo | 3 | 7 | $17 | dry | Nov-March |
| Wyandotte Explorers | Wyandotte | 2 | 10 | $22 | dry | May-Aug |
| Underground Adventure | Marengo | 2 | 10 | $24 | wet | Year Round |
| Waterfall Crawl | Marengo | 2 | 12 | $27 | wet | Year Round |
| Beyond the Auger Hole | Wyandotte | 2-3 | 14 | $26 | dry | May-Aug |
| Pillar of the Constitution | Wyandotte | 3-4 | 14 | $40 | dry | May-Aug |
| Pillar and Beyond | Wyandotte | 5-6 | 14 | $55 | dry | May-Aug |
| Triple Crown of Caving | Both Caves | 2 days | 14 | $59.95 | wet | May-Aug |
| Caver's Day | Marengo | 5-6 | 10 | $32 | wet | Nov-March |
For additional information and frequently asked questions, please see our policies and details.
Wyandotte Explorer
Though not as strenuous as our other natural adventures, they'll love it! Challenge your kids with an exciting opportunity to walk, stoop, and crawl through Wyandotte's past.
Old Town Spring Cave
Get muddy on this trip while journeying through the stream level of Marengo Cave. You'll likely see cave life, and there is plenty of crawling to go around!
- learn safe caving techniques
- wade the underground stream
Waterfall Crawl
You'll enter and exit through a vertical shaft into the remote "Red Room", visiting Indiana's 10th largest spring – underground!
- learn safe caving techniques
- wade the underground stream
Beyond the Auger Hole
This trip in Historic Wyandotte has been popular for years. Navigating through huge underground chambers and large areas of breakdown make this a strenuous trip.
- learn cave and bat conservation
- physically challenging
Pillar of the Constitution
Travel through Oddfellows Hall, the second largest room in Wyandotte Cave. Marvel at the "Seven Hills and Seven Valleys". Climb over huge piles of breakdown.
Those who make it all the way to the end will see the Pillar of the Constitution. This formation is 32 feet tall and 65 feet in diameter. This journey is one you won't soon forget!
Pillar and Beyond
This trip combines both Beyond the Auger Hole and Pillar of the Constitution into one fantastic cave exploring trip.
- view the Pillar of the Constitution
- learn cave and bat conservation
- physically challenging
Triple Crown of Caving
Marengo Cave and Wyandotte Caves combine their natural adventure trips for this special event.
Visit three different caves in their natural setting without pathways or installed lighting (you'll have the latest helmet mounted lights, of course). A great opportunity for the true caving enthusiast.
Includes...
- Pillar of Constitution @ Wyandotte
- Waterfall Crawl @ Marengo
- Old Town Springs Cave @ Marengo
- One night of camping at Marengo Cave
Caver's Day
Visit in the winter and enjoy all the below for only $32...
- tour the Crystal Palace
- explore the "Dripstone" section by helmet light
- experience "The Crawl"
- squeeze through "The Masher"
- travel through the lower levels of Marengo Cave on our "Underground Caving Adventure"
Our Winter Adventure program allows groups of 12 or more to do just that and more! Remember, the cave is a warm 52 degrees all year!
Beginner's Challenge
Ages 7 years and up can now try "spelunking" with this program.
- travel the Crystal Palace section of the cavern
- explore the "Ross Section" and wind your way through "The Masher"
- experience "The Crawl", our dry cave simulator