If the biggest adventure you’ve had in the past several weeks is going to the grocery store, then you are like most other Kentuckians. You’re also likely to be anxious to start planning some fun, family outings that are social distancing-friendly, but allow you to leave the walls of your own home. As things begin to open back up, these opportunities will also return, and right now you and your family can take a social distancing-friendly cave tour in Kentucky that is the perfect way to get out and explore, while crossing off a bucket list-worthy adventure in the Bluegrass.
There’s so much to explore in Kentucky, from the tops of the mountains to underneath the ground.
Facebook/The Gorge Underground Throughout Red River Gorge, you are likely familiar with the many scenic hiking trails, but did you know you can take a tour on an underground river and that it’s fun for the whole family?
The Gorge Underground is a fun-filled destination in Red River Gorge that offers a unique experience you can’t find just anywhere.
Facebook/The Gorge Underground And as we ease back into normalcy, they are now offering a social distancing-friendly cave tour that your family can enjoy right now.
For safety reasons during the pandemic, The Gorge Underground is offering its tour, but each one is for just your family or small group and one of their guides.
Facebook/The Gorge Underground They provide all of the equipment you need for the tour and sanitize everything in between trips.
The hour-long tour takes you into an underground mine where your guide will show you the landscape and history of the cave.
Facebook/The Gorge Underground The tours are currently limited to groups of 6, as well as your guide. Prices start at $45/person for adults.
Almost every age and all abilities are welcome on the tour, so this would be a great way to cure that cabin fever.
Facebook/The Gorge Underground You’ll spend the tour exploring the mine, and even though it is dark, everyone will have head lamps and the guide will use spotlights to show off features of the cave.
These tours typically run all year long as the interior of the cave stays at about 52 degrees, no matter the weather outside.
Facebook/The Gorge Underground If you want to try a new challenge, consider booking a paddleboard tour for your family. It has the same itinerary as the kayak tour, but with the excitement of a paddleboard.
Previous guests of The Gorge Underground rave about the experience and many plan on returning.
Facebook/The Gorge Underground Where else can you see rainbow trout swimming in a cave or an underground waterfall, illuminated by your head lamp? If you just need to get out but need a social distancing-friendly opportunity to do so, check out these underground cave tours in Kentucky.
The Gorge Underground is a highly rated, exciting experience in Red River Gorge that you can have right now. Grab your family and take a social distancing-friendly cave tour in Kentucky that is an incredible way to explore our state. Have you always wanted to take a tour with The Gorge Underground? Are you planning on getting out and exploring soon? Let us know in the comments!
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Throughout Red River Gorge, you are likely familiar with the many scenic hiking trails, but did you know you can take a tour on an underground river and that it’s fun for the whole family?
And as we ease back into normalcy, they are now offering a social distancing-friendly cave tour that your family can enjoy right now.
They provide all of the equipment you need for the tour and sanitize everything in between trips.
The tours are currently limited to groups of 6, as well as your guide. Prices start at $45/person for adults.
You’ll spend the tour exploring the mine, and even though it is dark, everyone will have head lamps and the guide will use spotlights to show off features of the cave.
If you want to try a new challenge, consider booking a paddleboard tour for your family. It has the same itinerary as the kayak tour, but with the excitement of a paddleboard.
Where else can you see rainbow trout swimming in a cave or an underground waterfall, illuminated by your head lamp? If you just need to get out but need a social distancing-friendly opportunity to do so, check out these underground cave tours in Kentucky.
For more information on the social distancing-friendly cave tours in Kentucky, visit The Gorge Underground website and follow along with them on Facebook. Also, check out more underground adventures in Kentucky in our previous article.
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