Plan Your Visit
Frequently Asked Questions
General Admission – $34
$32 for seniors | $17 for children 6-12 | FREE under age 6
Includes the Luray Caverns Self-Guided Tour, the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Shenandoah Heritage Village, and Toy Town Junction
Tours & Pricing
You don’t need a reservation to tour the Caverns. Many guests purchase tickets upon arrival.
We never sell out, and you can always gain access to the Caverns during operating hours.
A self-guided tour of the Caverns takes a little over an hour. However, we recommend allowing 2-3 hours to tour the Caverns and experience the other attractions included with your general admission ticket.
General Admission includes Luray Caverns, the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Toy Town Junction, and the Shenandoah Heritage Village.
There are several ways you can get discounts on your entrance to Luray Caverns.
- Children 5 and under: no charge when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Groups of 20 or more receive discounted admission.
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$10.00 student tickets (through grade 12) for school-sponsored educational groups with 15 students or more.
- 50% off your second adult ticket with a Giant or Martin’s BonusCard.
- $6 off admission from participating military bases or discount tickets through participating MWR/ITT offices.
Groups of 20 or more receive discounts. We ask that large groups contact our Reservation Office, 540-743-6551, a couple of weeks before their planned arrival.
Adult $65
Children $35
No discounts will be applied to Discovery Tour admission cost.
Directions, Parking & Hours
Luray Caverns is open every day of the year. Self-guided tours depart after 9 am.
From April 1 to June 14
Daily 9am – 6pm
From June 15 to Labor Day
Daily 9am – 7pm
After Labor Day to October 31
Daily 9am – 6pm
From November 1 to March 31
Weekdays 9am – 4pm
Weekends 9am – 5pm
There’s a free lot and plenty of open spaces near the entrance. Follow the signs from the driveway.
Yes, we have ample free parking for RVs. If you plan on visiting during a holiday or holiday weekend, please call us in advance to confirm availability.
Outside weather does not affect tours of the cavern. We’re open every day of the year, rain or shine.
Inside Luray Caverns
You’re more than welcome to take photos. Remember to tag us @luraycaverns if you share them on Instagram.
The Caverns are a constant 54°F with very high humidity, which makes it feel more like 65°F. Some people prefer to bring a light jacket while touring the Caverns. We also recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.
No. Performances from the console are only approved for publicity purposes involving television programs, news segments, documentaries, or celebrity appearances.
Food and drink are not allowed in the Caverns. We have snack and dining options available near our Welcome Center. However, it is okay to bring a picnic on the grounds.
Leashed pets are allowed on the Luray Caverns grounds outside. Guests are permitted to carry small pets on the tour.
Accessibility
Our step-free entrance will accommodate wheelchairs; however, Luray Caverns is not listed as handicapped accessible. The paved walkways on the tour are 1.25 miles in length with some areas having moderate grades that may require assistance for visitors with disabilities.
Paved walkways are not usually too steep for strollers. We recommend bringing a small stroller.
You don’t need a flashlight. We are proud to offer tours along well-lighted, paved walkways throughout the Caverns.
Some areas of the 1.25-mile path have moderate grades that may require assistance for visitors with disabilities.
Yes.
No, there are no restrooms inside Luray Caverns. Please use the facilities above ground before entering for the Caverns tour.
Weddings and Events
Yes. Visit our Weddings & Groups page to learn more.
We have two packages available to have your dream wedding at Luray Caverns:
Luray Caverns Private Ceremony
- Rate: $3,000
- Designed for small, intimate weddings with up to 12 guests
Luray Caverns Cathedral Wedding Package
- Rate: $9,000
- Designed for large weddings with up to 100 guests
For more details about the two packages, please visit our Weddings & Groups page.
Yes. Burner Barn is available to host special events such as:
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Corporate Events
- Birthday Celebrations
To learn more or request information about Burner Barn, please visit our Weddings & Events page.
Yes. Our Luray Caverns Proposal Package is $600, creates the perfect backdrop for your proposal, and includes:
- Admission for two at Luray Caverns
- Private setting in the Cathedral Room
- Candles with surrounding rose petals
- Red Rose Bouquet
- Luxury Gift Basket from Luray Caverns that features a celebratory bottle of our private label wine
Shawnee Farms Estate is a recently renovated early 1900s historic farm home with exquisite views of the Shenandoah Valley and modern amenities. It’s located just two miles from Luray Caverns. Learn more about the Shawnee Farms Estate wedding package on our Weddings & Events page or visit shawneefarmsestate.com.
Luray Caverns is Step-Free
Luray Caverns currently is one of the few underground wonderings providing tours on all-paved walkways with step free entry making the attraction more accessible to visitors today and into the future.
