Descend into darkness, climb, crawl, and splash your way through the underground stream. Continue upstream on kayak. Experience 4 hours of underground challenge in Indiana’s longest cave system.
Older scouts and organized youth groups can now experience Deep Darkness.
Physically challenging, this trip will get your adrenaline pumping. Must be capable of climbing a 93-foot ladder on belay to reach the remote lower level – uknown until 2009. More History
For safety, we can disqualify anyone not fit (weight or health) for the trip.
| Item | You | Us |
|---|---|---|
| Hardhat w/Light | ||
| Knee Pads | ||
| Back Pack | ||
| Life Jacket | ||
| Climbing Harness | ||
| Dress the Part | ||
| Pack Snack | ||
| Change of Clothes |
| People | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 3 – 5** | $100 | Sun – Sat |
| 6 – 9 | $90 | Sun – Sat |
| 4 – 9 | $85 | Scouts & Organized Youth Groups*** |
| Full payment is collected at time of reservation. | ||
* Must be 18 or older. If 14 to 17, you must be accompanied by your parent.
**If you have less than 3 people, you can contact us and be added to a waitlist to join another group.
***Minimum age of 14. Minimum of 2 adult leaders (can be non-parents). Leaders are included in max groups size of 9.
You will descend over 200 feet beneath the ground. First descend a ladder and then an underground mountain. You’ll go through a subterranean river until it’s so deep you’ll need a kayak.
With the inherent risks associated with a cave exploring trip of this difficulty, everyone is required to print and sign our waiver.
Waiver of LiabilityYour trip will last 3.5-5hours. Plan on being here a total of 6 from arrival to departure. Arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Trip Length: 3.5 – 5 hours
Total Time: 6 hours
Wear suitable clothes for a cave temperature of 56 degrees.
For safety, a minimum group size of 3 persons is required.
With 5 people or less, individuals may be added to your group.
Max group size is 9.
Reservations and payment must be made at least 10 days prior to trip.
Trips can be scheduled 7 days a week. All trips are subject to cancellation in the event of major rainfall or any other event resulting in hazardous trip conditions.
To receive a full refund, trips must be cancelled* a minimum of 10 days before your trip.
If within 10 days, you must reschedule or your payment is forfeited. No refunds for opting out after arrival.
*Call to cancel and/or reschedule.
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Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good meal before arriving. You might want to limit liquids since there are no bathrooms in the cave.
Arrive at 9:30 to allow time to check in, use the restroom, etc.
Whatever you wear will never look the same due to cave mud. Don’t wear your favorite clothing!
Bring a candy bar or other snack to eat during the trip (PayDay, Milky Way, granola bar, or jerky are ideas). You can bring a drink in a plastic bottle for the trip, but glass or cans are not allowed. You may want to bring food and drinks for after the trip; you work up an appetite. Snack are available for purchase at the cave, too.
Pack a change of clothes including shoes and under garments in a large plastic trash bag. You can use this page to take your wet, muddy clothes home. There will be a place to change clothes after the trip, but no showers. Wet wipes might be helpful, or a rag and water to wipe off with.
Download and sign our waiver of liability form prior to arrival. You can sign at the cavern if you need to, just be sure to arrive early to do so.
Waiver of Liability
Planning a trip and need something to show your friends or present? We have a packet just for you! It includes all the essential information, the checklist, and the waiver.
