Whatever the weather crawling in caves is cool - We did the explorer tour and it was really cool. Our guide was super knowledgeable about the caves so it was cool to hear about all the features as we went through. When we went into the cave it was snowing outside so inside the cave was actually warmer than outside. We also got to come out of the cave to a load more snow. It is obviously a pretty physical activity so we came out with a few Lil bruises from crawling around but neither of us got stuck in anything.

Must do for adrenaline seekers - Would recommend this tour if you’re looking for an adventure and are in Canmore! The tour guide was informational and the caves were very amazing to see.

Caving is a must! - Very cool trip into complete darkness. Charlene was a great guide! Would recommend to any adventurer

Amazing day activity! - We did the explorer tour at Rats Nest in October. After a quick 30 min hike up to the cave, we geared up and entered the caves. We had Charlene as a guide who was great to educate us on local lore and the plants of the area. The caving itself was equal parts nerve racking and exhilarating. There were some optional routes one of which was very tight but fulfilling to get through. Thanks for the great adventure!

A Canmore Must-Do! - Had an absolutely lovely tour of the cave. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is in the area. A little more challenging than what i had anticipated but definitely worth the thrill!

Had a great time for our... - Had a great time for our first time in a wild cave - Emily did a great job guiding us through the cave, keeping us safe and making it a memorable experience.

Absolutely brilliant! - John was excellent from start to finish as the guide for our tour. I was the nervous one and probably most unfit out of us all - but he really calmed my nerves. The hike up is not the most challenging part - yes it is all up hill but as someone who walks fairly frequently it was fine. John stopped on 3 occasions to make sure we were all ok, could have some water and talk about the local geography and wild life. The challenging bit for me was getting in and getting out of the cave - both for different reasons. In - I was the first of the 7 of us so there was only Johns head torch in the cave and I just could not see where I was supposed to put my foot - however he was brilliantly reassuring and very quickly I slid in attached to the ropes safely! Inside the caves it was exceptional - yes you crawl on your hands and knees, yes there is one small space you have to go through (no smaller than a man hole - nothing to worry about), yes you slide on your bum alot and yes it is not graceful - but it is a whole lot of fun! John had an amazing attitude, was safety conscious the whole time and is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to the area and the cave itself. There are some tight squeezes but other than the first - they are optional. I didn't do one of them and "cheated", but the other I did! Back up the cave was a little more physically challenging, but for me the final bit out (same bit I was nervous about going in) was the biggest hurdle physically. You do need to be able to heave your body weight with your arms on very small foot holds. Took me 3 goes, but again John was very encouraging and patient. Those on the tour with me, along with John - thank you for your patience. John - you are brilliant! I would highly recommend this tour - such an insight into caving and the geology of the area. It has made me and my partner want to go again!

Awesome first time caving experience with kids - An experience of a lifetime. My husband and I went with our two kids, ages 10 and 12. We had John as our guide and he was very kind and patient with us, and very knowledgeable about the cave and the local wildlife on the hike up. He was an excellent guide and lead us safely through the cave as he talked about the history of it. We all had a super fun time. 10/10 would recommend.

Fun - My most memorable part was the climbing up and down the rocks, and i enjoyed the easy hike to and from the cave.

Great family experience! - This was just the right amount of difficult for the parents - our kids of course were up for even more! The views are incredible, even before you get into the cave. The guide was amazing - knowledgeable and friendly and reassuring!