Take Left Hand Tunnel Tour, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

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Moderately strenuous. This is a historic candle-lit lantern tour throughan undeveloped section of the cave on unpaved trails. The dirt trailwinds over uneven surfaces with some steep slippery slopes. Carefulfooting is required to navigate on steep slippery slopes, around cavernpools and fragile formations. Not recommended for anyone who has difficulty seeing in dim-lit or candle-lit conditions. Lanterns areprovided. Sturdy closed-toed shoes or hiking boots required. Nobackpacks. Duration: 2 hours When: Daily at 9 a.m. Where: Tour departs from the visitor center theater. Cost: $7 for adults and $3.50 for children, Senior and Access Pass holders. Tour participants must also purchase an entrance fee ticket. Backpacks are NOT allowed on this tour. Requirements: Good walking shoes. Ages 6 and over. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are recommended for all guided cave tours. Availability is limited for some tours. Plan ahead and reserve early. Make tour reservations by calling 1.877.444.6777 or by visiting www.recreation.gov. A general admission ticket ($10 per adult) is required in addition to tour fees for King's Palace, Left Hand Tunnel, Lower Cave, and Hall of the White Giant tours. The cave climate is cool and varies little from the annual 56°F (13°C) average temperature. A light jacket or sweater, and comfortable shoes with rubber soles for good traction are appropriate year-round. In an effort to prevent White-Nose Syndrome at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, tour participants will NOT be allowed to enter cave areas with shoes, clothing, and/or equipment until they have been screened and decontaminated. Source: NPS

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