Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Location: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff area
Natural thermal mineral spring which gave rise to Banff National Park, the first Canadian National Park.
Fox River Cave (Closed Currently)
Location: New Zealand, West Coast, Punakaiki area
Really nice cave used for tourism since the early 1900’s. Closed indefinitely due to unsafe conditions.
Punakaiki Cavern
Location: New Zealand, West Coast, Punakaiki
Family friendly little cave just off the main road with a great glowworm display at night.
Tunnel Terrace Walk
Location: New Zealand, West Coast, Hokitika area
Awesome little loop through neat historic mining tunnels.
Moria Gate Arch
Location: New Zealand, West Coast, Karamea
Family-friendly hike to an awesome arch that you can climb under.
Rútshellir
Location: Iceland, Southern, Skógar/Vík area
Fascinating old cave which was expanded and used for storing hay and as a smithy
Ice Caves ♦
Location: Iceland, Southern, Vatnajökull area
Although every ice cave is different, and they constantly change, they’re always fabulous.
Green Climbers Home
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
A climber’s dream – a beautiful eco-resort with adorable bungalows at the base of some of Laos’ stunning karst mountains.
Xe Bang Fai River Cave
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Venture into a rarely visited region of central Laos to explore a fabulous (and huge) river cave filled with extensive formations.
Tham Pha Nya In
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Rarely visited cave with interesting Buddha images and nice cave formations
Tham Pa Fa (Buddha Cave)
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Visit a small show cave with some nice cave formations and over 200 Buddha statues inside which are reportedly over 300 years old.
Ban Nakhang Xang Trekking and Caves ♦
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Explore the stunning karst landscape of the Khammouane Province by trekking through the jungle and exploring rarely visited caves.
Tham Nong Pa Seuam ♦
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Swim through a pristine cave filled with crystal clear aquamarine water and beautiful cave formations above and below the surface.
Kong Lor Cave
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Travel the length of a 7km river cave by high speed canoe through cathedral-like rooms with 100 meter ceilings. A well-lit section inside the cave highlights some nice formations.
Pappy’s Point Sea Caves ♦
Location: California, San Diego area
Explore the “secret” caves at Pappy’s Point including the famous “Rum Runner’s Cave”.
Sunset Cliffs Sea Caves ♦
Location: California, San Diego
Excellent set of sea caves on the San Diego coast
Maquoketa Caves State Park ♦
Location: Iowa, Eastern
State park with 13 non-technical caves that can easily be explored.
Rio Frio Cave
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Short, non-technical and easily accessible scenic cave
Barton Creek Cave
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Non-technical cave that must be explored by canoe or kayak; also contains a few Mayan artifacts
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) ♦
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Swim into a beautiful cave notable for its excellent cave formations in addition to remarkable Mayan artifacts
The Great Blue Hole
Location: Belize, Eastern, Caribbean Coast
Advanced Dive into the famous Great Blue Hole to dive the massive underwater stalactites
Grotto Canyon ♦
Location: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park
Fun non-technical winter canyon hike that also offers ice climbing options and features hoodoos and a cave.
La Jolla Sea Caves
Location: California, San Diego, La Jolla
Sea caves along the scenic La Jolla coast with land and sea access options
Paradise Falls
Location: California, Los Angeles area, Thousand Oaks
Nice hike with three distinct destinations: a peak, a waterfall, and a small cave
The Grotto
Location: California, Los Angeles area, Santa Monica Mountains
Quick hike to an interesting talus cave with a small waterfall
Hellnar
Location: Iceland, West, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Ancient fishing village on a rugged coastline with a notable cave and nice church
Stefánshellir ♦
Location: Iceland, West, Borgarfjörður district, Hallmundarhraun lava field
Unmarked non-technical lava tube cave with multiple entrances and side passages including a great ice chamber
Surtshellir
Iceland, West, Borgarfjörður district, Hallmundarhraun lava field
Unmarked lava tube cave which was once home to a band of outlaws
Víðgelmir
Location: Iceland, West, Borgarfjörður district, Hallmundarhraun lava field
Iceland’s largest cave; the front portion has been converted for easy viewing and access by tour groups, but you can reserve an extended tour to the wild portions of the cave
Pindaya
Location: Myanmar, Western Shan State
Large cave filled with thousands of Buddha statues
Emesine Cave
Location: Hawaii, Big Island, Hilo area
Unmarked, rarely visited pristine lava tube
Ha Long Bay
Location: Vietnam, Northern Vietnam
UNESCO heritage site renowned for its emerald green waters and hundreds of sheer-walled limestone islands dotting the bay
Cathedral Caves ♦
Location: New Zealand, South Island, The Catlins
Fabulous sea caves
Wind Caves
Location: California, Anza Borrego Desert
Short hike to cool sandstone formations with pockets, tunnels, and shallow caves.
Distance: 1.25 miles round trip, 250 feet of elevation gain