Cave Hikes Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165Our pick

Meet at Tröll Expeditions in Hof for a four-hour glacier adventure on Falljökull. Your certified English-speaking guide supplies crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe, and glacier gear, then leads you across crevasses and ice formations into a naturally formed blue ice cave. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Fabijan are praised for careful instruction and warm humor.

“Really cool experience! Our guide Stella was really sweet and did explain everything in a way you could understand.”

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2.Matacanes : Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,497 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $149Top rated

You’ll leave Monterrey at 4:00 am for a demanding day in Matacanes Canyon, swimming through rapids, jumping from waterfalls, rappelling, hiking, and passing through underground tunnels. Gaia Xtreme Tours supplies a wetsuit, helmet, harness, life vest, breakfast, snacks, and round-trip transport. Good fitness and swimming ability are essential.

“Not for everybody. Need to be somewhat fit. Also some wilderness experience. No physical limitations or injuries. Trail very demanding.”

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3.Peniche: Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,473 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Take a four-hour trip from Peniche to Berlengas by catamaran or smaller boat, then explore the island with a local guide. You’ll cruise past cliffs and caves, walk toward the lighthouse and São João Baptista Fort, and have time for the beach. Guides may speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish, sometimes with translation between sections.

“Great Experience, would highly recommend and staff were amazing. The boat we booked originally had a problem but the staff quickly resolved this by arranging another (their speedboat.) This was a very exhilarating and exciting experience. We were a little disappointed that we were unable to do the cave tour due to the sea conditions (understandable) but received a partial refund for this. We walked down to the fort which was a sublime place. This is a must do activity, will definitely do it again!!!”

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4.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Visit a local producer, enter the Grotta dei Tre Livelli with helmet and headlamp, then walk around old craters at about 1,910 meters. Guides such as Salvatore Mario, Eduardo, Lorenzo, and Bruna add useful stories about eruptions, Sicily, and the volcano.

“Stefano is a very pleasant guide who made this experience awesome for our group. He also coordinated everything perfectly in English as well as in Italian. It was really fun! Beautiful scenery and pictures.”

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5.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then cruise past limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat. Guides such as Sam and Hercules lead the day, with lunch and sunset tea included.

“The trip was very organized and on time. The scenery was beautiful and the staffs were accommodating. Sam, our tour guide is very friendly and helpful. He made us appreciate the history of vietnam esp. ha long bay.”

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6.Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 675 reviews · from $55

Join a guided 6 to 7-hour outing from Riyadh to Jebel Fihrayn, known as the Edge of the World. Hike to 300-meter cliffs, enjoy a sunset picnic, optionally explore Bin Rasheed bat cave, then finish with coffee, target shooting, music, and dinner under the stars. Guides may include Salman, Othman, or Utman.

“The experience was excellent, bat cave, egde of the world and camp dinner are one of the kind. Edge of the world is the kind of nature wonder you wouldn’t want to miss!!”

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7.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Meet Arctic Adventures at Skaftafell Base Camp for a four-hour trip to Falljökull. A 20-minute 4x4 ride leads to a guided glacier hike, crevasses, moulins, and a natural blue ice cave. Guides such as Ola, James, Albin, and Dragon are praised for clear instruction, safety, and good humor. Bring proper boots and warm waterproof layers.

“Well, that was a unique activity! Ola -our guide- made sure we would have an excellent, funny, informative and, above all, safe experience!! She also took some marvelous photos of us on the glacier as well as inside the ice cave! Thank you for everything Ola, this was a day to remember!”

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8.From Catania: trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a group of up to eight, walk around inactive craters with a multilingual guide, enter Grotta Lunga with a helmet and lamp, then taste Etna honey, olive oil, wine and other local products in Ragalna. Optional cable-car and jeep transport costs extra.

“Very good and funny tour guide, thank you Caramelo!😊”

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9.Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Explore Tijuca Forest with a bilingual guide such as Vini, Riccardo, Tito, or Luiza on a moderate 6.2 km trail. Visit Taunay Waterfall, Mayrink Chapel, a suspension bridge, coffee-era ruins, Morcego’s Grotto, and Baronesa Cascade, where you can cool off under the falls. Hotel pickup is available from selected South Zone properties.

“Hike was good. Guide Vini is quite knowledgeable and friendly. Going to nature is always healing, but cannot say i was exited with what i saw. There were no mosquitos, we didn't see animals, places were sometimes empty, then other people arrive. So these conditions vary. Hike was not average, for me it was closer to easy level, however in the end everybody was sleeping in the car) So it's a good option to spend some time in Rio and explore the park. Car arrived almost on time, but i would like if orginizers will also send information about the car, like plate number, model or name on the car.”

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10.From Taormina: Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Travel from Taormina or Giardini Naxos to Etna with a multilingual guide, walk among extinct craters, and enter a lava cave with a helmet and headlamp. Finish with honey, olive oil, wine, and other local tastes near Ragalna. The small group has no more than eight people, with cable-car and 4x4 upgrades available on site.

“Alessio was an amazing guide. Made the day so interesting and funny.”

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11.Taino Indian Cave, Arecibo Hike and Beach Tour from San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · from $115

Travel from Condado to Arecibo in a small group, then hike over rugged coastal rock to Cueva del Indio, where Taino petroglyphs await. Guides such as Sarah, Edward, Shmuel, and Sean help with the difficult cave entry. Finish at La Poza del Obispo beach with snacks, water, and a life jacket provided.

“Best activity in Puerto Rico!! If you enjoy history with a mix of adventure, then this is for you! We had the best time with Edward and Shmuel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible views and learned so much about the Taino culture. Highly highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $132

Join Wildscape Adventures for a five-hour night hike from Sydney into the Blue Mountains. Guide Antoine leads the walk to a waterfall cave filled with thousands of glowworms, explaining their life cycle and local wildlife. Headlamps with red-light mode, water, parking, and hotel pickup are included. Expect uneven ground, stairs, and a late return.

“Such a cool thing to see - and learn about! Great short hike to the cave at night (headlamps provided), with interesting facts about the glow worms once in the cave! Anton was fantastic - start to finish!”

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13.Estany d’en Mas: Coastal Hike, Abseil & Sea Cave Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 162 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

This four-hour Estany d'en Mas adventure combines a coastal hike, a 15 to 20-meter rappel, and a guided swim through a sea cave. Guides such as Paco, Matteo, Fillipe, and Dany are praised for calm instruction. You can swim to the cave instead of rappelling, but you must be comfortable in open water.

“It was a really amazing experience! As it rained a lot the day before, the coast walk was bit slippery. It can be tricky to swim back to shore, but overall it was a moment I won’t forget!”

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14.Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Denver with a guide such as Tyler, Dan, Matt, Trey, or Ariel for a 1.5-mile St. Mary’s Glacier hike, then soak in Indian Hot Springs’ mineral caves and stop for Beau Jo’s pizza in Idaho Springs. A maximum of four people, gear, snacks, water, parking, and transportation are included.

“I booked this tour but it ended up not meeting the minimum participant requirement. Breanne was nice enough to take me on another day even though I was the only one on the tour. The hike was beautiful, we got to explore different trails and go right up to the glacier and Breanne is such a great guide! Really enjoyed the tour”

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15.Excursion to Ajuy Caves with a secret Las Penitas canyon Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring western Fuerteventura with a guide such as Bas or Gus. Hike through the Las Peñitas ravine, climb toward its famous rock window, visit Ajuy’s sea caves, and enjoy an included picnic lunch. The group is limited to six, but the canyon requires basic fitness and some easy scrambling.

“Was so well led by Bas was amazing. Exhilarating experience. Unique lunchtime sandwich eating place!”

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