Kartchner Caverns
Arizona, 70°F inside, from $30.00
200 ft
below the surface
Grand Canyon Caverns
Peach Springs, AZ
25 min
on the main tour
$25.95
adult ticket
A cavern near Peach Springs, Arizona where an elevator takes you 200 feet underground; the short tour route is fully wheelchair accessible.
The story
The Grand Canyon Caverns were created over 65 million years ago within limestone that was once the bottom of an ancient inland sea. The site is owned and operated by Havasupai. Tours begin with an elevator ride 200 feet underground, where visitors see ancient water ways, a pre-historic sloth, and a 19th century bobcat. The caverns are described as the largest dry caverns in the U.S. The site is also listed as an inspiration for the Disney/Pixar movie Cars.
History source: gccaverns.com.
What you'll see
- Crystal Room
- Mystery Room
- Ancient water ways
- Pre-historic sloth
- 19th century bobcat
Tickets and timing
- Adults
- $25.95 Short Tour, $35.95 Standard Tour (12+), seniors 55+ $19.95 / $25.95
- Kids
- $15.95 / $17.95 (ages 4–11), free for 3 and under on the Short Tour
- How long it takes
- 25 minutes (Short, 1/4 mile) or 45 minutes (Standard, 3/4 mile); Explorer 2 hours, Wild 3 hours
- Hours
- Open 7 days; tours 9am–7:30pm.
- Booking
- Book tours online or call (928) 422-3223.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- Elevator 200 ft down, then 1/4 mile (Short) or 3/4 mile (Standard).
- Wheelchairs
- The whole Short Tour route is wheelchair accessible.
Dogs, weather and what to wear
- Dogs
- The inn is pet friendly with a non-refundable $40 pet cleaning fee paid upon arrival; the RV park is described as pet-friendly.
Good to know
- Minimum age
- Explorer Tour: must be 16 or older; Wild Tour: must be 18 or older. Short and Standard tours: ages 3 and under are free.
- Elevator
- Yes; the elevator takes visitors 200 feet underground.
- Food and drink
- A restaurant is on site (The Caverns Grill / Grand Canyon Restaurant), and a Combo Tour includes an underground meal in the Crystal Room.
- On site
- gift shop, restaurant, RV park, campground, grocery/convenience store, jewelry shop, inn/rooms, private airport
Special tours and events
Underground lunch and dinner combos ($69.95 / $89.95); Explorer tour ($99, 16+) and Wild tour ($120, 18+).
Getting there
Mile Marker 115 Route 66, Peach Springs, AZ 86434
Directions in Google MapsDistances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
How long does a visit to Grand Canyon Caverns take?
25 minutes (Short, 1/4 mile) or 45 minutes (Standard, 3/4 mile); Explorer 2 hours, Wild 3 hours
Can you visit Grand Canyon Caverns in a wheelchair?
The whole Short Tour route is wheelchair accessible.
Are dogs allowed at Grand Canyon Caverns?
The inn is pet friendly with a non-refundable $40 pet cleaning fee paid upon arrival; the RV park is described as pet-friendly.
Do you need to book Grand Canyon Caverns in advance?
Book tours online or call (928) 422-3223.
Is there a minimum age for Grand Canyon Caverns?
Explorer Tour: must be 16 or older; Wild Tour: must be 18 or older. Short and Standard tours: ages 3 and under are free.
Where is Grand Canyon Caverns?
Mile Marker 115 Route 66, Peach Springs, AZ 86434
Listed in: wheelchair-accessible caves, wild caving tours, caves with an elevator, caves with camping or lodging
Checked on 2026-10-22 against gccaverns.com (home and guided tours pages). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.