Cavern Tours in Pennsylvania Dutch Country

If you’re looking to get underground during your visit to Pennsylvania Dutch Country there are three options available to you: Indian Echo Caverns, Crystal Cave and Lost River Caverns.

Indian Echo Caverns

Ticket Prices

$14 for seniors ages 62 and over
$16 for adults ages 12 to 62
$10 for children ages 2-11
FREE for children ages under 2
Group rates available

Hours

Open year-round – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Memorial Day to Labor Day – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Info

Located near Hummelstown in Dauphin County, PA
Tour runs ~ 45 minutes
Other activities on site include: gift shop, playground, petting zoo, gem panning
Phone: 717-566-8131
www.indianechocaverns.com

Crystal Cave

Ticket Prices

$13.50 for adults ages 12 and up
$9.50 for children ages 4 – 11
FREE for children ages 3 and under
Group rates available

Hours

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day – Daily 9AM – 6PM; Sat, Sun and Holidays 9AM – 7PM
Thereafter thru September – Daily 9AM – 5PM; Sat, Sun and Holidays 9AM – 6PM
October, November, March and April – Daily 9AM – 5PM; Sat, Sun and Holidays 9AM – 5 PM
May – Daily 9AM – 5PM; Sat, Sun and Holidays 9AM – 6 PM
Closed December, January and February

Info

Located near Kutztown in Berks Country, PA
Tour runs ~ 55 minutes
Other activities on site include: gift shop, snack bar, miniature golf, nature trail, gem panning
Phone: 610-683-6765
www.crystalcavepa.com

Lost River Caverns

Ticket Prices

$12.50 for adults ages 13 and over
$7.75 for children ages 3-12
Free for children under 3
Group rates available

Hours

Open year-round – 9AM – 5PM
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day – 9AM to 6PM
Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and ½ day Easter

Info

Located in Hellertown in Northampton County, PA
Tour runs ~ 30 to 45 minutes
Other activities on site include: gift shop, nature trail, gem panning, Gilman Museum
Phone: 888-529-1907, 610-838-8767
www.lostcave.com

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