Canmore Caving Adventure Tour: An Epic Canadian Signature Experience in Rat’s Nest Cave

Embark on an epic Canadian adventure in Rat’s Nest Cave with our Canmore Caving Adventure Tour. Rappel 18m, conquer challenging squeezes, and experience the thrill of the Laundry Chute. A must-do Canadian Signature Experience!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 48 hours
Highlights
  • 129 Bow Meadows Crescent - Visit Rat’s Nest Cave, one of the longest caves in Canada!
    While underground Cavers will rappel down an 18 m drop, crawling, climbing and scrambling over rough terrain to navigate your way to The Grande Gallery & The Grotto! There will be some small space wriggles and squeezes offered adding to your “Caver For The Day”…
What's Included
  • Expert guide
  • All caving equipment
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions (transportation can be arranged via taxi with advance notice)
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The Adventure Tour has earned the title of a Canadian Signature Experience. Being the most extensive tour we provide in Rat’s Nest Cave, the Adventure Tour is the ultimate package. Participants will descend 18 meters (equivalent to 6 floors!) within the cave, and also get to test their mettle in areas like the warm-up squeeze, challenge squeeze, and the…

Location
129 Bow Meadows Crescent
Bow Meadows Crescent
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Bo_defrane
Jun 5, 2025
Epic caving tour - 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!
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Dannybu3310cr
May 30, 2025
Worth every penny! - 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.
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Antiheroinex
May 28, 2025
Great Experience! Highly Recommend! - 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!
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Liyang_w
May 28, 2025
Sarah and Anne were... - Sarah and Anne were passionate knowledgeable about caving and knowledgeable. They were great guides and gave a lot of help.
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Afrocab
May 25, 2025
Adventure tour in May w Guide Emily - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My recent experience with the Canmore Cave Adventure Tour was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, this adventure was thrilling, impeccably organized, and truly unforgettable. Our guide, Emily, was top-class in every way—her expertise, passion, and commitment to safety were unmatched. She brought the cave to life with fascinating insights into its geological wonders and history, pointing out stunning formations and animal bones. Emily’s guidance made every crawl, climb, and rappel feel like an epic journey, and her quirky, engaging style ensured everyone in our group felt included. Our group was 7 in total - 3 couples and a single. Everyone bonded thru the experience. Navigating tight passages and rappelling down was an experience I’ll never forget. The equipment was easy to figure out, and the small group size allowed for a personalized adventure where no one felt rushed. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newbie, I’d recommend the Adventure Tour. Use my VIP code for 15% off ($30 CAD) to book your own unforgettable journey! Huge thanks to Emily! NYXP-18052 http://canmorecavetours.com/vip
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Renee_c
Mar 21, 2025
One of the coolest things... - One of the coolest things I’ve ever done. My partner and I booked the big tour and had the pleasure of going just ourselves. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. Would love to go back and do some more exploring!
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118paytonf
Mar 14, 2025
Second time going and would go again! - 1st time was in 2022 & have been wanting to go again! The whole experience is very enjoyable. This is the first thing I recommend to people visiting Canmore. The tour guide is very knowledgable, he made the whole experience 10/10!
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749daltonk
Mar 7, 2025
Rats nest cave - John was an amazing tour guide—fun, calming, and perfect for a nerve-wracking caving experience! My group had a blast and learned way more than we expected. Can’t wait for the next trip out there!
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Richardsh7361xe
Dec 11, 2024
Amazing Day in the Caves! - We did the 6 hour adventure tour. It was amazing! We repelled down over 60 feet in a vertical shaft, went though various squeezes (one called the "washing machine", and it felt like it) and viewed large underground pools. While it was somewhat physical, but I managed fairly well considering that I was 76 years old. I was super impressed with the guides, their safety protocols and the quality of their ropes and rigging. We were provided heavy coveralls, harness, helmets and gloves. They gave us very good instructions on how to tie-on and transfer the two safety clips. All and all, it was a great day out. Well worth the cost.
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D6946ujpierreg
Dec 5, 2024
Amazing experience - We had a great time with John. We are very happy with our experience that wowed us! Thank you very much for the beautiful memories!
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From $146
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience (local time).