King's Palace Tour

Visitors enjoy the Queen's Chamber on the ranger-guided King's Palace Tour.

NPS / Eymard Bangcoro

The King's Palace Tour takes visitors through four highly decorated chambers and into the deepest portion of the cavern open to the public, 830 feet (253 m) beneath the desert surface. Although not as difficult as the Natural Entrance Trail, this one mile (1.6 km) tour does require additional descending, and at the end, walking up a very steep hill. Look forward to viewing a variety of cave formations including helictites, draperies, columns and soda straws. Rangers frequently conduct black-outs during this tour, briefly turning off all artificial lights to reveal the natural darkness of the cave.

Reservations are required for the King's Palace Tour. To make reservations, go to Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.

Tour Limit: 24 people

Details

Duration

90 Minutes

Activity

Guided Tours

The King's Palace tour takes visitors through four highly decorated chambers and into the deepest portion of the cavern open to the public, 830 feet (253 m) beneath the desert surface.

Hiking Distance: 1 mile (1.6 km)

Age(s)

4 and Older

Children under 4 years old are not permitted on the King's Palace Tour. Anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

Yes

$8 for adults and $4 for children, Senior and Access Pass holders. Tour participants must also purchase an entrance fee ticket.

Location

King's Palace Tour

Reservations

Yes

To make reservations go to Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Check the tour schedule on the park's website or go to Recreation.gov.

Accessibility Information

The trail is steep in places with steps. Not accessible to wheeled devices.