West Virginia Cave Tours

Lost World Caverns offers guided Wild Cave Tours that take visitors off the main tour route and into the heart of the cave. This trip can be organized to accommodate different skill levels.

Lost World Caverns Guided Caving Tours

Lost World Caverns, in Lewisburg, West Virginia , is known for some of the most spectacular geological formations in the region. The cave is nearly 1.25 miles long and goes to a depth of 235 feet below the natural entrance. The main show cave is approximately 1000 ft long, 300 feet wide with a 120 ft high ceiling, with a year round temperature of 52°F.

The Wild Cave Tour

Guides take you off the main show cave trail and lead you to a main chamber with many spectacular formations.  You'll see the place where, in 1967, a prehistoric cave bear (Arctodus pristinus) was unearthed! 

The Wild Cave Tour is hard, dirty work but you'll be rewarded with the caving experience of a lifetime.  Knowledgeable guides help even those with no prior caving experience, and of average fitness, to discover the secrets the dark caverns hold.

This is a uniquely  'visitor friendly' cave to visit. About 10,000 years ago, a wall collapse occurred, separating the front 'commerical' area from the back sections of the cave.  The Wild Cave Tour take you to those back sections, where you'll find large rooms (80-100 feet tall), formations and lots of water.  There are no dangerous drops or pits and no areas that require specialized rigging or equipment.  There are no lights (other than those on our helmets), no trails and few visitors.

Seasons Required Minimum Age Skill Level
Spring, Summer, Fall 12 years Adventure Seeker

Trip Details

Wild Cave Tours Include

4-5 hour tour
  • Guides, helmets, lights, knee pads & gloves are provided
  • Bottled water & snack (usually candy bars)
  • Full set of pictures from your trip on CD (for each person)

Wild Cave Tour Price

$70.00 per person (minimum 2 persons)

What to Wear/Bring on a Wild Cave Tour

  • Long pants (jeans), undershirt, long sleeved shirt (such as a sweatshirt) and hiking boots (sneakers are all right, but boots are preferred).
  • Complete change of clothing for after the tour (including underwear, socks & shoes).
  • We suggest you bring a plastic bag for your dirty/muddy clothing items.