The Gorge Underground

Did the regular kayak tour. Tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. It was cool to be kayaking in the repurposed quarry for a little bit. Quickly became not that exciting for me: group moved together slowly, I wasn't very challenge by the paddling, not that much difference between the sections. I asked the tour guides a lot of questions to not be bored. It's great if it's your first time. I can't think of why I would do it again.

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.

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 packArrive 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!

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.

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.

We were not a huge fan of the area, but the experience was very fun. Ran very smooth and guides were kind and efficient. It was a bit cold, so dress accordingly! There also are only portable toilets if you look out for that sort of thing. We did the classic tour and it was pretty nice.

Absolutely beautiful. This is the best place to go kayaking in the gorge, briefly learning about its history while taking in the natural beauty of it all. The water is clear (yet frigid, listen when they say the caverns get as low at 50°). Our tour guides were wonderful and ensuring that we were having a good time at every moment. We will definitely be looking into this place for other tour opportunities in the future.

Took family for Christmas. Had great time. Guides Emma and William were super friendly and funny. Highly recommend!

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.

Tour guides Drew and Ray were fun and informative on our clear kayak tour. I was hesitant to go because of my fear of tight spacious but it was truly the opposite. And seeing fish was a bonus. Maybe just a few more colorful lights to see the rocks better but overall a must do