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Kartchner Caverns State Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Benson
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Attraction type: State park, Cavern/cave
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Group tours/day tour, Birdwatching, Hiking
Address: Highway 90
9 miles (14 km) south of Interstate 10 Benson, AZ 85602
Tel: 520 586 2283

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5 of 5 stars
Winster   5 contributions
Colorado
Jan 3, 2010

Before I wrote my review, and read the others. I agree with most of what they had to say, and yes, you get treated like a second grader about the rules, but these Park Rangers and Volunteers are passionate about the cavern. You know what? IT IS WORTH EVERY MINUTE you spend in this incredible cavern! My tour consisted of... more

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5 of 5 stars
vacationsights   1 contribution
Pennsylvania
Oct 30, 2009

Kartchner Cavern is a real treasure. The whole tour of the cave was amazing. With great care and attention to detail, it has been kept in its natural state to the degree that is possible. (I say this because certain things have been altered to make it more accessible.) There are wide walkways that are easy to navigate, lighting that... more

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5 of 5 stars
PULAOKHAO   35 contributions
ARLINGTON
Aug 30, 2009

this is remote area; food and drinks are sold but expensive so you may want to bring your own; there are fast food outlets like mcdonalds and kfc at intersection of route-90 and I-10 about seven miles to the north. the visitors center is new and very nice exhibits. details of tours at arizona parks website. tours are expensive; i... more

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5 of 5 stars
archana   50 contributions
phx
Jul 20, 2009

I loved this cave. It was so different from the colored light versions or caves with corny names. It is what it is. The guide did a good job given the age span of the group. I don't know if they offer anymore advanced tours. more

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1 of 5 stars
PerpetualHoliday   2 contributions
Colorado
Jul 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Like some of the other reviews say, it is a "pristine" cave. According to the tour guides, pristine means no touching, no photos, no noise and you had better give them your full attention... or else. I like caves, I support our national parks, and I understand rules, but this place was ridiculous. Our tour guide was named Geri, which... more

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2 of 5 stars
Kumbyahhh   1 contribution
Missouri
Jul 9, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

If you want to be treated like a 2nd grader, take the tour. We toured the Throne room. It's a small cave, but the formations are pretty. I've been touring and exploring caves in southern Missouri since I was a teenager. Compared to Missouri caves, this one is insignificant. The guide we had was a tree hugging, Prius driving, commune... more

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4 of 5 stars
MeanderingBear   11 contributions
Tempe, AZ
Jun 8, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The guide was useless, but the cave was incredible. at one point, a guide referred to some of the cave formations as "spitballs" more

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5 of 5 stars
JudyMetroNYCarea   75 contributions
Metro NYC area
May 5, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Ok, so I didn't read any of the reviews on Kartchner Caverns until after I returned from the trip. I was not the one who bought the tickets so I didn't have to go through the online nonsense of buying a ticket for the Great Room and then another ticket for the Throne Room (I think that's what they were... more

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2 of 5 stars
cmahar   1 contribution
Peoria, AZ
Mar 18, 2009
4
people found this review helpful

Cave Of Wonders, Cave Of Rules My daughters and I toured Kartchner Cavern, or rather we communed with the cave and learned what it had to teach us, as the cave managers would have it. I’ve been in many tourist caverns in many countries, and have explored a few undeveloped caves and while I was impressed with the beauty and... more

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4 of 5 stars
TravelingMan446   31 contributions
Ohio
Feb 16, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This is a very nice cave which the State is trying very hard to preserve in pristine condition. The visitors center is very informative with most of the displays in working condition. I arrived first thing in the morning and my cave tour was only 3 people plus the guide, so that was pretty intimate. The quality of your tour... more

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Kartchner Caverns State Park Address

Highway 90, 9 miles (14 km) south of Interstate 10, Benson, AZ 85602
Tel: 520 586 2283