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Cave Day Trips Around the World: 15 to Book

19 day trips  ·  from $31 a head

Limestone grottoes, sea caves and salt mines. These 15 cave days out are compared on how long you spend underground and how many steps it takes to get there.

Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - Meeting the Meteora guide in Kalabaka
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

1.Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87Our pick

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then spend about five hours with local guides such as Maria or Clement. Visit three monasteries, see all eight from the road, explore the Hermit Caves, stop at photo viewpoints, and choose a Greek lunch with ten main dishes, including vegan options. Expect a long but rewarding day.

“The long journey to get to Meteora was eclipsed and soon forgotten as the Monastery complex is breathtaking. Our guide Clement made our visit super special, gave us lots of good info and had a genuine transpiring willingness to make our journey memorable. Thank you.”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip - The Hanoi pickup and long road south
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

2.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,613 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Hai, Gary, or Thang. Visit Hoa Lu’s temples, eat Vietnamese food, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, cycle through villages, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave for views over the Ngo Dong River.

“Fabulous tour combining boat, bike and hike. Special mention to Gary our patient, friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide. Fully recommended for discovering the "Halong Bay on land"!”

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Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams - The pearl factory is useful, but mostly a shopping stop
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Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams

3.Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,720 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $62

Travel by coach from southern Mallorca to Manacor’s Caves of Drach, where stalactites, Lake Martel, a light show, and a short live concert await. The half-day option includes a pearl factory visit. Choose the longer trip for Caves of Hams and free time in Porto Cristo. Multilingual guides such as Sebastian add useful commentary on the journey.

“Great day out doing both caves is worth it. lovely day all round, highly recommend”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - The early start through the Waikato
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

4.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Top rated

Leave Auckland at 6:30 am for Hobbiton’s movie set and Waitomo’s glowworm-lit caves. Expect a full 11-hour day, a light Kiwi café lunch, a Green Dragon drink, and a small Auckland Scenic Tours vehicle with guides such as Liam, Shelley, Martin, or Matt.

“An absolutely perfect schedule to see two of New Zealand’s most loved tourist attractions. Our guide Shelley made a gray weather day shine bright with her fun attitude and interesting anecdotes along the way. Highly recommend!!”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - The road south through Waikato country
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

5.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Spend 11 hours with a small group of up to 14 people visiting Hobbiton and Waitomo from Auckland. Walk through The Shire, enter a themed Hobbit Hole, enjoy a drink at The Green Dragon Inn, eat a light Kiwi-style lunch, and glide beneath Waitomo’s glowworms. Guides such as Shelley, Danny, Stephen, and Nelson add local stories along the way.

“Really fun and a great value!! The glow worm caves were so peaceful and beautiful!!!!”

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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - Grottos, cliffs, and the long blue view around Capri
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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

6.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216

Set out from Sorrento on a traditional gozzo with a skipper and a group of no more than eight. You’ll cruise past Roman ruins, grottos, the Faraglioni, and Villa Malaparte, with swimming, drinks, a Caprese sandwich, and time to explore Capri. Guides such as Francesca, Luca, Anna, and Francesco are known for lively commentary and practical island tips.

“Ana and Luca were wonderful. Ana had absolutely amazing energy for the tour, and Luca who took us to extra sites since Blue Grotto wasn’t open (high tides). Luca is also a very highly skilled captain, getting us so close to the amazing rocks! We drank, ate, and swam plenty, and saw beautiful sites and had a wonderful time. We went on 9/28 and the water for swimming was amazing - from someone who refuses to get in cold water! Great tour, great people, highly recommend.”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - From Hanoi to Hoa Lu by bicycle
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

7.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

You’ll visit Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le temples by bicycle, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An’s grottoes, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Liam, Max, James, Tim, and Jason have earned praise for clear English and good group management. The day is active, scenic, and tightly scheduled.

“We visited Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An Ecotourism Complex, Boat ride on Route number 3 - 3 caves (Dot Cave, Van Cave and Dai Cave) and 3 temples (Trinh Temple, Suoi Tien Temple and Vu Lam Royal Steps), and climb up to Mua Cave to see the beautiful view. Our tour guide Jason is very nice, speaking nice english. I think this is the most beautiful place in Vietnam.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Kamena Vourla: a better-than-usual road stop
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

8.Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three monasteries and the Badovas hermit caves. An English-speaking tour leader joins in Meteora. Expect a long day, stairs, modest dress rules, optional meals, and memorable views.

“Visit Meteora is best choice ! Amazing place. Tour guide was very good . Breakfast -ok, lunch -not good . Doesn’t look fresh , no taste . Dinner-amazing food . Trip is long but wort definetely”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - The morning ride from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

9.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Visit the huge Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An’s caves by bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide, round-trip shuttle, entrance fees, and one bottle of water are included.

“It was an amazing experience, our Guide Son was very helpful and a treasure of knowledge. I recommend mua cave and grotto a must must visit”

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Kuala Lumpur: Genting Highlands & Batu Caves Day Trip - Leaving Kuala Lumpur for Genting Highlands
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Kuala Lumpur: Genting Highlands & Batu Caves Day Trip

10.Kuala Lumpur: Genting Highlands & Batu Caves Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,045 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands by cable car, then spend free time among casinos, shops, rides, and entertainment before visiting Batu Caves. English-speaking guides such as Lionel, Balan, Darwin, and Melvin are known for clear instructions, local insight, and good group management. The $37 price includes transport and a standard return cable-car ticket.

“Our guide Lionel was very pleasant and helpful .He gave us lots of information and hints for our trip and generally for Malaysia !Mr Halim drove very nice and safe !”

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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat - The Blue Cave on Biševo
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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

11.Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

Join an English-speaking skipper and guide for a 10-hour speedboat trip from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Expect fast sea crossings, swimming stops, free time in Hvar, and a possible wait for the Blue Cave. The cave ticket costs extra.

“This definitely a trip you are looking for if you would like to hit up all the famous spots outside of Split. Peter and Gabrielle has been amazing host for the trip. Literally no time wasting. They pick up you by the office first. Then head straight to blue cave. Because there is a 3.5 hours wait for the blue cave, they saved our time and bring us to another island first so we can enjoy more instead of waiting in the bleu cave island. Highly recommend to bring more cash to the trip as most shops only accepts cash. There are stops for foods and drinks, which is great.…”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - The road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

12.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Spend 10 to 12 hours seeing Halong Bay by limo bus and cruise ship. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb Titop Island, and enjoy a seafood buffet, sunset party, red wine, and fruit. Guide Duy has earned praise for keeping the day smooth, but expect crowds and a long return to Hanoi.

“Views of halong was superb and the people is friendly great experience clean boat and good speaking English tour guides.. the food was average though could improve there.”

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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave - Noravank among the red cliffs
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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

13.Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring southern Armenia with an English and Russian-speaking guide. See Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, visit Noravank, taste local wine at Hin Areni, and enter Bird Cave, where ancient grapes and the world’s oldest leather shoe were found. Lunch costs extra.

“Had a great tour with Rose as our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and had a lot of passion. We saw some interesting sights and had a delicious lunch at the winery. The tour was well organized and ran smoothly. The bus driver drove carefully and we had a comfortable ride. Would highly recommend taking this tour, especially if you get Rose as your tour guide.”

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From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train - Starting at Larissa Station at 6:58 AM
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From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

14.From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 14 hours · from $123

Travel from Athens to Meteora by train and replacement bus, then explore six monasteries, enter three, visit the Hermit Caves of St. Nicholas Badovas, and stop at panoramic viewpoints with a local guide such as Panos, Maria, or Joanna. Expect a beautiful but very long day, with stairs, modest clothing rules, and extra cash needed for monastery entry.

“We absolutely LOVED our trip to Meteora, one of the most beautiful things we have ever seen in our lives. Our guide was the youngest of the company, yet did an incredible job showing us around, and doubled as a pro-photographer. Would highly recommend!!”

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Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting - Noravank among the red cliffs
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Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds’ Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

15.Khor Virap, Noravank & Birds’ Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Khor Virap, Noravank and Areni-1 Cave from Yerevan, then taste Areni wines and Armenian specialties. English and Russian guides, bottled water, sweets, WiFi and entrance fees are included. Expect a shared vehicle for up to 19 people, with lunch available at an extra cost.

“I booked this excursion for the wrong date; and when I showed up for the trip a day earlier, Anastasia the tour guide was happy to help arrange for me to join the day’s excursion. I’m very grateful for that! Tour was interesting and informative; Anastasia & Edgar the driver are a very friendly and accommodating team.”

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