Carlsbad Caverns is an amazing place. The King's Palace tour was very impressive - lots of beautiful formations and an easy walk for anyone. It was an interesting part of the tour when they turned out all lights and we sat there in darkness. My only 'complaint' would be that the guide seemed to talk a long time at certain... more

We started early in the morning (and were alone for much of our tour) with the self-guided Natural Entrance tour, which requires a good amount of downhill walking, but is well worth it. This led to the self-guided Big Room tour, which is much easier, This left us just enough time for a sandwich at the cave snack bar before... more

This was the only guided tour we took, but it was well worth the time and the few dollars it cost. The walk wasn't hard, the guide was interesting, and the caves–unbelievable. I left with a new appreciation for caves and geology. I was surprised to find so many people at the caverns at the end of April, though we... more

You don't do too much walking on this tour so just about anyone can participate. It was really cool to see different rooms and experience the beauty of the place. Every room is unique and amazing to see. It is impossible to describe. You have to see it for yourself. This is the only guided tour we did so I... more

My wife and I really enjoyed this tour. There are several spectacular rooms along the way that really impressed us. Our guide was very informative and enthusiastic. The coup de grace was when we sat down in the King's Palace room and they turned off all of the lights - talk about extreme darkness! The only downside was all of... more

I went on 4 tours at Carlsbad, and I loved three of them, but not this one. Carlsbad Cavern is an awesome place, and a real gas almost the whole time, no matter what you do there, except this tour. Mind you, the rooms they show you on this tour, primarily the King's Palace and the Queen's Palace, are great.... more

Well worth the extra fee to take this tour. You will see some formations that differ from those in the Big Room. You will also get much closer to the stalagtites and stalagmites. There is a brief period of darkness to emphasize the complete absence of any light being able to reach into these depths. This is a relatively easy... more

Carlsbad Cavern is a must see if you are in the area, and pay the extra fee to go on the additional tour. It's cool! No long hike, just take the elevator down! Be sure to stay to see the Bat Show! I have never seen anything like it! more