Ranger holding a lantern and pointing with visitors around

Lantern Cave Tours

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

  • Every day at 7:00 AM from May 18, 2026 to October 05, 2026
  • Fees apply

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories of early exploration and marvel at the cave’s geology by the glow of your lantern.


The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.
Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Fees

Historic Lantern Tour Rates Ticket/Fee Type Rates General Admission (ages 7+): $17.00 Cancellation Fee: $1.00 per ticket Late Cancellation Fee: No refunds within 24 hours of tour

Location

Tours start at the visitor center.

Latitude and Longitude 40.443924, -111.704945

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

May 18, 2026 to October 05, 2026

Time:

7:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours and 45 minutes

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours. You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves.

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Living History