Caverns
Cavern Tours
On your one-hour tour, a knowledgeable guide will escort you through the Skyline Caverns, explaining the geological history while challenging your imagination; making your tour educational, exciting, and entertaining.
The Skyline Caverns gift shop offers an expansive choice of unique gifts while the Skyline Caverns Rock Shop offers a unique selection of gemstones and minerals from around. the world.
Anthodites
Skyline Caverns is one of the few places in the world which hosts anthodite formations. These unique crystals spread in all directions, actually defying gravity.
Measuring at 18″ long, the Chandelier is the largest and oldest anthodite known to man.
An Exquisite Creation
You will witness a “living” cavern’s meticulous work, forming even today, an exquisite creation. The dripping of water you find throughout the Caverns is a reminder of this constant growth, the beauty of which is shared with thousands of wide-eyed visitors each year.
A limited tour group size allows for personal tours even on the busiest days. Well-trained guides, along with award-winning lighting systems, allow you to enjoy the splendor of The Capital Dome, Rainbow Trails, Painted Desert, Wishing Well, Grotto of Nativity, Cathedral Hall, Shrine, Fairyland Lake, Anthodite Clusters, Chandelier and much, much more. Unique to Virginia caverns, Skyline Caverns is home to three underground streams and a 37-foot Rainbow Waterfall.
An Exquisite Creation
You will witness a “living” cavern’s meticulous work, forming even today, an exquisite creation. The dripping of water you find throughout the Caverns is a reminder of this constant growth, the beauty of which is shared with thousands of wide-eyed visitors each year.
A limited tour group size allows for personal tours even on the busiest days. Well-trained guides, along with award-winning lighting systems, allow you to enjoy the splendor of The Capital Dome, Rainbow Trails, Painted Desert, Wishing Well, Grotto of Nativity, Cathedral Hall, Shrine, Fairyland Lake, Anthodite Clusters, Chandelier and much, much more. Unique to Virginia caverns, Skyline Caverns is home to three underground streams and a 37-foot Rainbow Waterfall.
A visit to Skyline Caverns is a perfect part of your stay in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and an ideal day trip from anywhere in the four state area! Let us help plan your visit to Skyline Caverns today. Discount and group rates are available. Your visit will leave you with memories for a lifetime.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“Awesome experience.”
"Our tour guide Sonny was personable, professional and quite knowledgeable. If you have been to any caverns before you'll find out that their is some unique features at this one making the trip well worth your time."
Brandon
“Want to come back...”
"The most interesting of the caverns I've been in so far, the history is amplified by the beauty the caves offer. Our tour guide was a awesome guy, we had fun listening to him and answering his trivia questions."
Sweetie
“Absolutely wonderful.”
John
"Unique surprises..."
"We went there on a Saturday afternoon and we had a great time. The tour is about an hour and easy to walk. Our guide was great and always good to understand."
Thornsten
Admission Info
Cavern Tours
Adult (ages 13+) – $28.00
Child (ages 6-12) – $14.00
Children 5 and under – Free
Miniature Train
Ages 3 and above – $7.00
Children under 3 – Free
Mirror Maze
Ages 5 and above – $7.00
Children under 5 – Free
Nature Trail
Free
Groups
For additional information, rates, or to arrange a group tour, please call our toll-free number: 1-800-296-4545
Hours of Operation
COVID Hours of Operation
9:00am – 4:00pm
Labor Day – November 14th
Weekdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Weekend: 9:00am – 6:00pm
November 15th – March 14th
Every Day: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Christmas Day: 9:00am – 12:00pm