Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Adventure Tour has been recognized as a Canadian Signature Experience. As the longest tour we offer in Rat’s Nest Cave, the Adventure Tour is the complete package. Cavers will rappel 18m (that’s 6 Stories!) inside the cave, plus have the opportunity to push your limits in the warm-up squeeze, challenge squeeze, and the Laundry Chute – a section of the cave that adds a little extra challenge but a whole lot of extra fun.
Expert guide
All caving equipment
All activities
Transportation to/from attractions (transportation can be arranged via taxi with advance notice)
Participants are to supply their own energy-bar and water
Departure Point
129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Canmore, AB T1W 2W8, Canada
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply (minimum 2). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Caving is a moderately strenuous activity. Guests should be prepared to hike uphill for 30-40 minutes on a mountain trail, in addition to climbing, crawling, squeezing, and sliding through the cave. All participants must wear a helmet as well as a safety harness which has a maximum waist size of 45" (114 cm) and a maximum leg size of 33" (84 cm)
Not recommended for pregnant women beyond their first trimester
Bo_defrane
05 Jun 2025
I can't rave enough about our caving experience. Our guide was absolutely fabulous and we had so much fun. Was the best part of our trip!
dannybU3310CR
30 May 2025
I signed my wife and I up for this, and I'm so glad I did. This is one of the best adventures we've ever had on a vacation.
The morning of our booking I think we were both a little bit nervous, as neither of us had ever done anything like this. All I could think about was squeezing through tight spots. I'm 6'2" and 210 pounds, so I'm a bigger guy.
Once we were in the cave and through the "laundry chute" we were pretty much at ease.
We found the early squeezes challenging, mostly in discovering what we were capable of. By the time we go to the "challenge squeeze" we were both eager to take it on.
We declined instruction from our guide (more about him later) and wanted to take it on using our own intuition.
It was definitely a challenge and I did have to back up and reposition my body before finally getting through it.
I won't go into detail on how I did as to not spoil it for those who wish to take the challenge on for themselves.
Now, our guide. Brent was absolutely amazing. This guy is doing what he was put on this earth to do. He is the perfect combination of knowledge and personality to keep things fun, while dropping enough wisdom to keep even the most inquisitive and curious adventurers satisfied. He put us at ease at every turn and answered question I didn't even know I had. My conversation with him on the walk down was gold.
Oddly, I think my favorite part was the two minutes we spent in total darkness and silence just listening to the cave. The sense of pure isolation as you listen to the dripping and trickling of the water was absolute solitude. If given the choice to do this, absolutely do it. You won't regret it.
I could not recommend this tour more. It is a little spendy, but honestly is worth every single penny.
Brent shared some wisdom, that was shared with him years ago, that struck me, as I've kind of lived my life this way but never really thought about it. "Live your life like a child, but don't be childish". Perfect words to live by. Be inquisitive. Seek out new things. Find adventure. Push yourself. Continue to learn about yourself. Find joy in simple things.
I'll be 55 years old next month, and on this trip I learned new things about myself.
If you're considering this tour, stop thinking about it. Stop reading the reviews and go book it right now.
antiheroinex
28 May 2025
What a great experience!!! Spelunking Rat's Nest Cave was such a fun adventure. Emily, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and experienced. She was great at giving directions, as well as in putting you at ease knowing you'll be squeezing into some tight (seemingly impossible to get to) spots. This was only my second time doing a cave tour, but she made me want to do it again!
This tour in
Canmore
is organized by
Canmore Caverns Ltd.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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