"We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started. And know the place for the first time."
- T. S. Elliot
Join River and Earth Adventures for an underground caving experience you will never forget. Explore this top secret non-commercial cave (no sidewalks or electricity) with gloves, helmets, high power headlamps, and your imagination. The cave that we go to is truly amazing. Formed in limestone over 550 million years old. You will see much better formations than any commercial cave within hundreds of miles.
Now this is amazing!
- 1 cubic inch about every 100 years is how long it takes a spelogion (formation) to grow. Now imagine seeing formations over 60 feet tall and spanning nearly 200 feet. Wow!
- Expect to see amazing formations both large and small.
- Wonderful mostly organic deli-style lunch is provided at the cave.
The day begins with a mid-morning meet time at our Boone location (we can also pick you up, call for details). The drive to the cave is about an hour. We are usually in the cave 2-4 hours. We typically arrive back in Boone around 4:30pm.
This is a SUPER activity for the winter time!! Cave trips run year round, seven days a week. Call for seasonal specials 866 411 RAFT
$100 1 participant
$80 if you have 2
$75 if you have 4
$55 if you have 10 or more winter chill sale
$40 if you have 20 or more winter chill sale
Remember you are paying for top of the line equipment , expert guides, and memories that last a life time.
A real geologist on staff!
Check out our FAQ page for caving info. This is real caving and there are some things you will need to know before embarking on such an adventure. We compare some of the areas to be as challenging as climbing up onto your kitchen counter. Be prepaired to walk over different ground surfaces such as mud, gravel, and shallow water.
About the cave: Worley's Cave
This cave consists of over seven miles of large rooms and narrow passages. This is an ideal cave to get introduced to the interesting and adventurous world of caving. This trip is acceptable for a wide range of ages and abilities. Worleys's cave, near Elizabethton, TN is one of the largest caves in our region. Explore rooms like the Hobbit's Hallway, the Fairy's Ballroom, Tombstone, Giant's Causeway, Thin Floor Room, the Hall of Masks, base camp, and the bermuda triangle. You will be in awe of the cave. This is a fun adventure! Bring your friends! We guarantee this will be one of the best experiences you will ever have. Worley's cave formed in 550 million year old limestone. As you trek through the cave you will be educated and entertained by knowledgeable guides. You will be introduced to the historical and geological significance of the caves as well as learn how they are a vital part of the ecosystem. Go spelunking with RIVER AND EARTH ADVENTURES and experience true adventure.
River and Earth Adventures is considered the leader in caving and spelunking in western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Why are we the best? We are the only outfitter in the country that has an actual geologist on staff. Their primary responsibility is to train our staff on the geology of cave formation and local geology. We offer the best trip out there period. We provide you with top of the line equipment, transportation and expert guides.
Don't trust your fun or your safety to another outfitter. We are guide owned and operated. That means that the owner guides all of our trips. We do not subcontract your experience to some tourist trap commercial cave like some other outfitters that claim to offer trips. This is the real deal experience.
River and Earth Adventures, Inc. offers the highest quality trip available. We also guarantee the best quality and the best price for the same trip.
We strive to provide the highest quality custom trip available. Ride with us or provide your own transportation. Half day and full day trips available. All full day trips leave the Boone area around 9:30 and return around 3:00. Half-day trips leave any time you want, and you are required to provide your own transportation.
Remember that this experience is your time and money, and we will make it a top-notch experience you will never forget.
Regardless of your group size we can pair an experience and budget that matches. We provide drastically reduced group rates. Please just call or e-mail us for more information. We also provide trips to 3 different caves that very in time, distance, and experience. Let us know your background so we can create the perfect experience. No experience is necessary!
Are you claustrophobic? No worries, most of the rooms in the caves that we go to are big enough to hold a house. With the ceiling 80 feet above your head and rooms 3/4 of a mile long you really have no worries.
During the summer we also offer a raft/cave 1-day combo. Mix and match your adventures for multiple days of quality adventure and discounts.
Remember you pay for what you get don't even consider trusting your vacation fun and safety to some other outfitter.