Discover five rooms and 1,100 feet of active formations on a one-hour tour in a historic Texas cave
1 hour
Explore Cascade Caverns on a one-hour Daily Downunder tour through five rooms of the upper level filled with active formations. Learn the cave’s history and see striking features sculpted over millions of years.
Same-day reservations are not available; tickets may be purchased in person on a first come, first served basis. Single-person tours are not offered; solo visitors should join an existing tour.
Visitors will descend about 100 stairs into the cavern and will climb the same stairs when exiting. Handrails are available along most of the stairway. The cavern environment is naturally wet, so stairs may be slippery. Closed-toe shoes with good traction are recommended. About one-third of the way through the cavern, there is a low section with a ceiling height of approximately 4 feet 3 inches. Guests must crouch to pass through this area on both the way in and out.
Full refund with 24 hours’ notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price. Cancellations within 24 hours may be rebooked to a different date. Online rebooking is allowed; prices may change.
Same-day reservations close a few hours before tours begin. If reservations are closed, you can still buy tickets in person on a first come, first served basis.
Single-person tours aren’t offered. If you’re visiting solo, book a tour that other guests have already signed up for.
Arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time. If you arrive more than 5 minutes past the hour of your tour, you may not be able to join that tour.
226 Cascade Cavern, Boerne, TX 78015, United States
This cave system near Boerne has earned a devoted following, and it's easy to see why. Tours run about an hour and cover around 100 steps, which sounds manageable even for older visitors. One reviewer's 80-year-old uncle handled it just fine. The guides consistently steal the show, with names like Rain, Josslyne, Jocelyn, Cristina, and Nicoli popping up in review after review for being knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. Beyond the standard tour, there's a more adventurous option that takes you deeper underground where you can actually see water flowing into the aquifer and even swim in it. Camping and RV hookups are also available on-site, making this a solid overnight destination for nature lovers. Wildlife sightings, including bats, salamanders, and toads, add a little extra magic to the experience. Tip your guide in cash if you can.
Great tour and beautiful cave! An excellent way to spend an hour. They also have a more adventurous tour they do where you can down ladders way deeper in the earth and see where the water flows into the aquifer. You can swim in the aquifer if you want as well. I had them add my name to the list of potentially interested people at the main office. From Indiana and may well come back to camp at the campground and have some fun in the nature!
Mark Herriman
May 16, 2026
Great tour and beautiful cave! An excellent way to spend an hour. They also have a more adventurous tour they do where you can down ladders way deeper in the earth and see where the water flows into the aquifer. You can swim in the aquifer if you want as well. I had them add my name to the list of potentially interested people at the main office. From Indiana and may well come back to camp at the campground and have some fun in the nature!
Mark Herriman
May 16, 2026