3.5–4 Hours • Ages 13+ • Call to Book!
Squeeze, crawl, and climb your way into one of Central Texas’s most authentic underground adventures. The Wild Cave Tour at Inner Space Cavern (ages 13+) offers 3.5–4 hours of hands-on exploration and dramatic decorated rooms few visitors see.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3.5–4 hours
Fitness Level
You should be in good physical condition: expect continuous crawling, scrambling, and low-angle climbs; comfortable with confined spaces.
Wildlife
History
The cavern's passages were sculpted by rock and water over thousands of years, leaving flowstone, drips and columns in the larger rooms.
Conservation
Follow guide instructions, avoid touching formations, and keep group size and impact low to protect fragile cave features.
Inner Space Cavern
3.5–4 Hours • Ages 13+ • Call to Book!
Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown, Texas, operates a collection of underground and surface experiences that showcase cave formations, fossils, hands-on activities, and an aerial zip attraction.
The site offers a range of guided and adventurous trips suitable for visitors seeking education, exploration, or adrenaline. Tours include the Hidden Passages Tour, where guests navigate secret cave passages with a flashlight, observe delicate formations, and follow rugged, untouched trails led by a guide; the Adventure Tour, which covers about a mile of cave passages and features Ice Age fossils narrated by guides; and the Wild Cave Tour, an authentic caving experience that requires crawling, climbing, and squeezing through tight passages to reach large chambers and rock formations.
For outdoor thrills, Inner Space Cavern operates the Saber Tooth Zip Ride, which lifts riders 130 feet into the sky and sends them racing backward 630 feet at speeds up to 33 mph in a tandem configuration. The Ice Age Tour description provided also references the Saber Tooth Zip Ride. Family-friendly activities include Gemstone Panning, where guests search for gemstones and fossils using small bags or larger buckets and use an ID card to learn about their finds.
All experiences list specific requirements where applicable, such as closed-toed shoes for certain tours. Inner Space Cavern emphasizes guided interpretation, hands-on discovery, and a variety of trip formats to meet different comfort and adventure levels. Staffed guides follow established safety practices and interpretive programs to ensure educational value and responsible cave stewardship for visitors of all ages.
Location
Georgetown, TX
Located in Georgetown, Texas.
Tours Offered
6 Experiences
Cave, zip, and panning options.
Saber Tooth Zip
130 ft / 630 ft / 33 mph
Tandem backward zip at speed.
Guided Tours
Multiple guided trips
Guides lead most cave experiences.
Check availability and schedules for cave tours, the Saber Tooth Zip Ride, and gemstone panning in Georgetown, TX.
Wear grippy boots
Hiking boots with aggressive tread and ankle support are essential for traction on wet, uneven rock.
Bring a change of clothes
You’ll get muddy—pack a dry set of clothes and shoes for the drive home and use the outdoor wash station after the tour.
Disclose medical conditions
Tell staff about claustrophobia, recent injuries, or medical needs when booking so guides can adjust the route accordingly.
Light and camera prep
Tripods aren’t allowed; bring a compact camera with high-ISO capability or rely on your helmet light for snapshots.
Hiking boots
Aggressive tread and ankle support help on wet and uneven cave surfaces.
Long pants and durable shirt
Protects skin while crawling and against abrasive rock.
Change of clothes and towel
You will get muddy; a dry set makes the trip home comfortable.
Small high-ISO camera or phone
Low light favors compact cameras with good low-light performance; tripods are not permitted.