Nichols Outdoor Adventures leads wild caving trips at Colorado Bend State Park in San Saba County, Texas. Check out our tour options:
Before your trip: Make sure you know what to bring by reading our faq HERE!
Our most family friendly caving experience, come and explore roomy but wild Dynamite Cave. This cave features an easy climb down to a stoop-walk in entrance that is suitable for people of all skill levels. No crawling necessary (unless you want to!) See ancient stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones while learning about the ecosystem of a Texas cave by experiencing it first hand. You catch glimpses of daylight from almost everywhere in the cave (However, you will need to bring a flashlight). This trip is a great way to get used to the idea of being underground! All you need is a flashlight and closed-toe shoes. A helmet will be provided!
$12
45 Minutes
Ages 4 and up! (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$12
45 Minutes
Ages 4 and up! (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Texas caving is all about crawling!
Come and get an introduction to real wild caving with The Adventure
Tour, our beginner's version of an authentic Central Texas Caving
experience. This trip is our intermediate difficulty tour and it takes you a little deeper underground than our Discovery Tour but it is a relaxed and easy expedition for anyone who is ready to crawl and get dirty! A headlamp is required for this trip and will not be provided. A helmet and knee pads will be provided!
$25
1.5 Hours
Ages 8 and up! (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$25
1.5 Hours
Ages 8 and up! (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
For those truly feeling adventurous, the Wild Tour will take you deep into Cicurina Cave. Come and see what Colorado Bend caving is all about as we explore this extensive maze of crawl ways and caverns. Get ready to do a lot of crawling and a lot of getting dirty; an authentic Central Texas caving experience! Headlamp is required for this trip and will not be provided. A helmet, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided!
$45
2.5 Hours
Ages 10 and up! (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Due to bat conservation concerns, The Wild Tour is only available during Late Spring, Summer, and Early Fall.
$45
2.5 Hours
Ages 10 and up! (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Due to bat conservation concerns, The Wild Tour is only available during Late Spring, Summer, and Early Fall.
Available by request only, in advance (4 person minimum)
This trip is for climbers only! On the Climber's Tour, you will visit two crevice caves, both with extremely tight, vertical chimney shafts. DO NOT attempt this trip unless have some rock climbing experience, and you are confident in your upper and core body strength. You will need to fit down cracks as small as 12 inches, at the same time descending a vertical shaft potentially 30 feet deep. You will be using your knees and elbows to brace yourself in the crevice. Both caves open to crawling spaces below the chimney, but don't forget that you have to climb back up! A headlamp is required and will not be provided. A helmet, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided!
$55
2 - 3 Hours
Ages 12 and up! (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)
This trip is for climbers only! On the Climber's Tour, you will visit two crevice caves, both with extremely tight, vertical chimney shafts. DO NOT attempt this trip unless have some rock climbing experience, and you are confident in your upper and core body strength. You will need to fit down cracks as small as 12 inches, at the same time descending a vertical shaft potentially 30 feet deep. You will be using your knees and elbows to brace yourself in the crevice. Both caves open to crawling spaces below the chimney, but don't forget that you have to climb back up! A headlamp is required and will not be provided. A helmet, knee pads and elbow pads will be provided!
$55
2 - 3 Hours
Ages 12 and up! (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)
All listed tour times are the DEPARTURE TIME for that trip!
All participants need to meet at park headquarters no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time. This will allow time for you to check-in, make day use payments, sign waivers, and ensure your personal equipment meets the tour requirements.
If you are not present by the tour time, the tour will depart without you. Refunds will not be given for missed tours. Park headquarters is a 20 minute drive from the park entrance, please plan accordingly!
If you are not present by the tour time, the tour will depart without you. Refunds will not be given for missed tours. Park headquarters is a 20 minute drive from the park entrance, please plan accordingly!
CLICK HERE to see a full calendar of our available tours and dates!
We have caving tours available on most weekends, but booking in advance is encouraged because they fill up fast! If you are interested in a special group trip or have any questions at all about making a reservation, email us and we will get you underground!