Left Hand Tunnel Tour

Visitors on the lantern-lit Left Hand Tunnel Tour.

NPS / Michael Larson

This tour is temporarily suspended until further notice.

Moderately difficult, this is a historic candle-lit lantern tour through an undeveloped section of the cavern on unpaved trails. The dirt trail winds over uneven surfaces with some steep slippery slopes. Careful footing is required to navigate on steep slippery slopes, around cavern pools and fragile formations. Not recommended for anyone who has difficulty seeing in dim light. Lanterns are provided.

Reservations are required for the Left Hand Tunnel Tour. To make reservations, go to Recreation.gov or call call 877-444-6777.

Tour Limit: 10 people

Requirements:

• Closed-toed shoes, hiking boots, or hiking shoes with good tread are required. No sandals, flip flops, or similar permitted. You will not be allowed to participate in the tour if you are not wearing proper footwear—no exceptions. Learn more about proper footwear.
• Only very small fanny packs or very small camera bags are permitted on the tour.
• All visitors are required to walk on bio-cleaning mats after exiting. This extraordinary measure is due to the potential presence of the fungus which causes White-Nose Syndrome in New Mexico. Click for more information.

Details

Duration

2 Hours

Activity

Guided Tours

Age(s)

6 and Older

Anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

Yes

$7 for adults and $3.50 for children, Senior and Access Pass holders. Tour participants must also purchase an entrance fee ticket.

Location

Left Hand Tunnel Tour

Reservations

Yes

To make reservations go to Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Check the tour schedule on the park's website or go to Recreation.gov.

Accessibility Information

Trail is narrow. Not accessible to wheeled devices.