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    The Gorge Underground

    4.7 (106 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Laura P.

    A really cool experience. Showed up and was told the wait would be over 2 hours. We couldn't wait that long so just walked around the gift shop and did our best to see into the cave. Then a male worker came out to find us and asked if we'd be open to a tandem kayak in 30 minutes. YES! Didn't get his name, but thank you to the tall skinny male who helped us have a spot in this cool cave.

    Lisa L.

    I am very pleased with both of service and experience I had at this business. I visited from Michigan with a group of hikers. They were very accommodating and helpful when we came in for our tours. I believe they went out of their way to be accommodating. Our guide was great and very funny. I took the boat tour, other others in my group did kayaking. Everyone was pleased. They have their own parking lot, with adequate spaces. If you're in the area check out this business.

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    Grace D.

    Can't think of the last time I went kayaking in a flooded mine... what a one of a kind tour! Tour guide Zach was hilarious! Be advised.... That water is cold, like 37 degrees cold. You do not want to fall in! It's also cold down there, wear several layers. I'm not a fan of gloves, but if you like them, bring them. I also was scared of losing the phone to take pictures, and concentrating on not trying to fall in (some of us fall out of boats often enough that it's a concern) so focused mainly on the experience, which was awesome!

    Andrea B.

    We came to KY for our annual trip so we booked a late Classic tour since we had a large group. Staff was prompt and in good spirits when it was our turn. We met our tour guides, Peter and Dylan, who were amazing and funny. They helped us get fitted with a helmet and PFD and double checked everything before we got into the water. Peter lead us on the tour and explained everything as we went. He was very knowledgeable and kept us laughing. Dylan made sure we were all safe and reassured the young ones that we had with us. Afterwards, the gift shop stayed open for us so we could purchase souvenirs. I didn't catch her name but she was very nice and helpful. We are so glad we did this tour as we had an amazing time. Will definitely be coming back for another tour soon.

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    Joe L.

    Did the kayak tour. Booked it six weeks in advance but mistakenly made it for October instead of September. Stopped in to change the reservation. The girl working was very friendly and helpful but she had to call her manager to get the okay. (Their policy indicated no changes within 7 days and no refunds.) I was able to get it rescheduled for a $10 change fee. I understand that's their policy and it's only $10 but not great customer service for an honest mistake. The tour was cool. You are kayaking in a flooded mine. Everything looks the same but it's a pretty cool experience. *It's ~ 55° F year round inside the mine so dress accordingly.

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    Jennifer K.

    We really enjoyed the deluxe tour with the clear kayaks! It had rained a lot recently so the path in the cave to even get to the kayaks was flooded; they had us get on a giant paddle board and ferried us across. It was a fun little extra adventure :). The store was very reasonably priced- we got the neoprene socks (I think it was $12/pair) to keep our feet dry and warm (for the deluxe tour they have you leave your shoes before you get in so you don't scuff the clear kayaks) and they kept our feet warm and dry. I'd definitely recommend this. The tour was great. My family of 4 was paired with another family of 4 or 5. The guide, Jacob, was knowledgeable and friendly, and had answers for every question. We enjoyed seeing the (huge) fish. The water was a little murky from recent rain but even with that, it was a very cool experience. My only complaint is that the "photo package" (which, to be fair, was very cheap- I think only $5) was pretty disappointing. Photos were pretty low quality; the stuff I took on my phone as we went were much better.

    Phoebe M.

    The tour is excellent and well organized. The tour stays together and you work your way through the caves. You will see a lighted underground where large rainbow trout swim. Tips for things to have before you arrive: *light pants *light jacket *light gloves - I didn't need but if you get cold very easily would be good *waterproof pouch - maybe a fanny pack Arrive early - the parking is at the bottom of a hill and you'll need to give yourself time to walk up to the site. Arrive early and don't forget to stop in the gift store and grab a sticker for your water bottle or suitcase to document your trip! Stickers are reasonably priced at $2-$3 for great quality. The tour is priced at $55 per person per hour for the classic tour. For two people after all taxes it was $125. I loved the tour but would love the opportunity to be in a smaller group on a longer tour - maybe a deluxe where there's like 5-6 people and you can freely explore for 3 hours. That would be so awesome! I enjoyed the tour but would have been more relaxing if you have the option to freely explore. Maybe a few days a year could be local days - buy a pass for half a day and have fun!

    Alexis F.

    Absolutely loved this experience!! Kayaking in a CAVE?!? Yes please. Guides were great and we all had so much fun! Make sure to dress warm even in the summertime as the temperature in the cave is significantly colder than outside.

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    Penny F.

    We brought two grandsons here and they had a ball! We dressed warm since it was pretty cold in the tunnels, but it was well worth it! Our guide, Connor, was friendly and knowledgeable and posed for a picture with the boys.

    Stefania A.

    Had an amazing time on the boat tour! Captain Rob was informative and entertaining!! Highly recommend if you're in the area and not great at canoeing!!

    Frederick D.

    Wow! Amazing tour by Acelyn! We spent about 45 mins in this old limestone mine, which closed due to flooding when miners struck an aquifer. The current owner purchases this parcel of land and the mine came with it, and it was turned into a fascinating tour. You have the option of paddle boarding, kayaking, or joining a group tour in a pontoon boat that can hold roughly 20, although if you want to Kayak or SUP, you need to reserve months in advance. The water is crystal clear and they have lights placed in various places in the mine, otherwise it would be completely dark. The depth of the water table is 30 ft at its deepest and we noticed our heads got closer to the ceiling. The mine averages 50 degrees year round, so come prepared with a sweater and pants. The water is 45-50. The only inhabitants are rainbow trout and bats. The trout are non-native but were introduced by the touring company and are fed and the lights in the mine are kept in place so the trout don't become totally blind. The bats, we spotted a one or two, flew in, and call it home, albeit a noisy one. There is also a Skelton and Aragorn from Harry Potter. They like to keep it festive here. Our host who operated the boat which was on slow speed the entire time - a battery operated motor - which was silent. We road a total distance of 1 mile in the mine during our trip. You wear helmets and must also carry a floatation device, which doubles as your seat cushion, or can also wear a life jacket. All children older than 4 YO must wear a life jacket, which are provided / included in your ticket price. These are all sanitized in between each use. Super educational experience. You could ask Jaclyn all sorts of questions about the mine and her work as a tour guide which appears to be a fun one. If you are in the Red River Gorge area this is a must activity.

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    Such a fun experience. Caleb was our guide and was entertaining with his dad jokes.

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    The staff was great and very helpful. Answered all the groups questions related to the experience. Highly recommended.

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    This was a fantastic experience. Our guide Jackie (and Bree!) was amazing. Funny, friendly, and super knowledgeable.

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    6 years ago

    Super cool and fun. The family and I will never forget it. It is a one of a kind adventure.

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    Was a really cool experience and was easy to learn if a new paddle boarder Jared and Zane were amazing tour guides.

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    WARNING: No one, including the tour guides, were wearing masks before or during the tour.

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    Louisville Mega Cavern - Zinner on Zipline tour

    Louisville Mega Cavern

    4.1(619 reviews)
    115.1 miPoplar Level

    Five Star Review for our walking tour and for our tour guide, Ezra. They were knowledgeable and…read moreengaging. The walking tour is accessible to people of most abilities, with a bit of uneven ground in some spots. Cool, comfortable temperatures. (Maybe have a light sweater.) Cool/interesting history of how the carven transitioned from a massive limestone mining facility that started in the 1930s, to its multiple uses today. The zip-lining looks like a lot of fun, but that was not for us on this day.

    This is the only man-made cavern in the area that has a ropes course and zipline in the cavern. The…read moreMega Quest Cavern Challenge is pretty cool, but I would keep your expectations in check. We thought that meant that you'd be exploring and ziplining all through the cavern, but no. It's a ropes course, and the course is pretty small, and you're not really going into the cavern, which is a bummer. They do have a separate zipline tour, which is maybe more adventurous, but I wouldn't know because we didn't do that one. The ropes course is for ages 5 and older. Louisville Mega Cavern also offers a walking cavern tour and a tram tour, plus a drive-through Christmas lights display around the holidays. Be sure to book your activities in advance! This place is very popular and gets very busy. One thing to note is that outside food and drink are supposedly not allowed. (Oops, my bad. I didn't find that out until I had finished my tasty little tuna-and-crackers snack.) They also have lockers to put your things in if you don't have someone hanging back at the tables to hold your stuff.

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    Going Places Travel Agency

    Going Places Travel Agency

    3.0(2 reviews)
    57.7 mi

    Today (3/18/23) at 12:00pm, my family and I went to Going Places Travel Agency in Georgetown,…read moreKentucky to get some books on various vacations that we may be interested in. Upon reaching the door we found it to be locked, but when we looked in the window we saw the owner Marti Lombardo working at her desk. We made eye contact with one another and she smiled. The first sign read "Open Saturdays 10am - 2pm" with another sign below that reading "Open Saturdays for Appointment Only". We figured that we would have to make an appointment for another time so we just decided to look at the few books that they had set up on their outdoor shelves. At this time we turned to see Marti Lombardo jump out of her chair and crawl under her desk in an attempt to hide from us. She was looking around the corner of her desk from the floor to see if we had walked away and was grabbing things from her desktop while still hiding underneath. We never knocked on the door or asked for any service. We were simply looking at the books they had to offer outside, but once Marti saw us, she decided to hide under her desk in an effort not to have any interaction with us for an unknown reason. I feel like this is VERY unprofessional and could have been handled in a completely different manner. Because of this experience we will NEVER be booking anything through Going Places Travel and we will definitely not be recommending this business to anyone.

    A big thank you to Marti for arranging a fantastic trip for us to Chicago. She got a package deal…read moreset up for us with Delta, and a great, centrally located hotel on North Dearborn. On "our" block around our hotel, the Indigo (soon to be the Claridge), we had more restaurants than we could visit during our four-day stay. We could catch the taxi right outside our door and quickly get to the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Field Museum. Also, an architectural boat tour along the Chicago River. We'd go right back to the same spot. Thanks, Marti! :-)

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