Nashville to Cumberland Caverns and Falls Creek Falls - Combo Tour

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville to Cumberland Caverns and Falls Creek Falls - Combo Tour

Nashville, Tennessee

Duration: 8 hours

Overview

Dive into the underground majesty of Tennessee with a guided tour of Cumberland Caverns and gaze upon the towering heights of Fall Creek Falls, the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi. This full-day adventure combines breathtaking cave formations, a light show, and serene natural landscapes!

🌄 Explore Tennessee's largest show cave, Cumberland Caverns, featuring miles of passageways and stunning rock formations

💧 Witness the impressive underground waterfall and traverse through a natural "slot canyon" inside the cave

🏞 Visit Fall Creek Falls and Coon Creek Falls, observing the majestic waterfalls from a scenic overlook

🍴 Enjoy a picnic-style lunch and browse local treats at "The Village" with its gift shop and café

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 7:30am

Full description

Explore Tennessee’s natural beauty on a full-day tour that combines two iconic destinations: Cumberland Caverns and Fall Creek Falls. The trip starts with a guided exploration of Cumberland Caverns, Tennessee's largest show cave, featuring over 27 miles of underground passageways filled with stunning rock formations, including stalagmites and stalactites, and features like an underground waterfall and a “slot-canyon.” The adventure includes a hike through the cave, tackling 350 natural stone steps to reach the largest cave room, known for its dramatic lighting and antique chandelier.

After the cave, the tour heads to Fall Creek Falls State Park, where you can view the park’s namesake waterfall, which at 256 feet is the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi, from a nearby vantage point that requires minimal hiking. The day concludes with a picnic-style lunch and some free time to explore the park’s gift shop, general store, and café. This tour offers a thorough introduction to the geological and natural wonders of the Cumberland Plateau, ideal for those looking for a moderate outdoor adventure.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: Ages 10 and up are welcome.
Health limitations: Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Physical limitations: Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, climb over downed trees, and manage elevation changes. The Cumberland Caverns trek includes 350 uneven, natural stone steps.
Experience level: This experience is not recommended for beginners.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants, including children, must pay to participate.
Individuals with disabilities: This experience is not wheelchair accessible and may be challenging for those with mobility issues due to rocky, steep, and/or slippery sections.
Dietary restrictions: Lite snacks, bottled water, and lunch are included, but specific dietary needs are not mentioned. It's advisable to bring personal snacks if you have special dietary requirements.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 8-10 Hours
What’s included: Roundtrip ground transportation from Nashville, TN, lite snacks, bottled water, lunch, professional guides, park fees, transportation within the parks, and rain ponchos as needed.
Who will be present: You will be accompanied by professional guides; other guests may also join the tour.
Specific rules to follow: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: The tour operates rain or shine, and rain ponchos are provided as needed. Be prepared for unpredictable Tennessee weather.
Arrival: Meet up (start and end) in front of Bob’s Steak & Chop House, located at 250 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203.
What to wear: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good traction; specialty clothing depending on weather (coats, gloves during cold temperatures, etc.).
What to bring:
- Any personal snacks and/or non-alcoholic beverages.
- Sunscreen, hats, and optional gratuities.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

This tour does not include the strenuous hike to the base of Fall Creek Falls.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 5 days before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 5 days in advance means losing the value of your experience.