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Shenandoah and Luray Caverns Small Group Day Tour from DC

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Overview

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English

9 hours

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Discover Virginia’s natural wonders on this full-day guided tour featuring the breathtaking Luray Caverns and scenic Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Step into a hidden underground wonder at Luray Caverns, where towering stalactites, shimmering pools, and ancient rock formations create a surreal, otherworldly experience. Marvel at the Great Stalacpipe Organ, a natural instrument that plays music using the cavern walls. Then, continue your journey along Skyline Drive, one of America’s most picturesque routes, winding through forested landscapes with panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley. Stop at scenic overlooks and enjoy a peaceful nature walk along mountain trails. With expert guidance and comfortable transportation, this tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Enjoy a smooth, hassle-free journey with air-conditioned transport and convenient pickups from Washington, D.C. or Falls Church, VA—making it easy to escape into nature for the day.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travelers may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.

Please double-check your booking details (name and contact info), as any errors may result in additional personal costs.

You must contact the tour operator at least 3 days prior to the departure date to provide the pick-up location. If no information is received by the deadline, the default pick-up location and time will be automatically assigned: 8:00am at Shakespeare Theatre Washington D.C. -610 F Street NW, Washington D.C.

Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. When traveling on the minivans or vans, booster seats may be needed. Please contact the tour operator in advance if needed. Rental service is also available upon request.

For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend bringing comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.

Tickets and Admission Policy: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted for participation in the tour. All admission tickets must be purchased either during booking or directly from your tour guide on the day of the tour.

For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a valid and reachable phone number is required for participants.

Approximately tour duration is about 10 hours; Total tour duration and Returning time may vary depends on actual itinerary, weather and traffic of the day.

Relaxing Trail Walk (45 mins round trip): Enjoy an easy walk on a serene mountain trail, immersing yourself in the park’s natural beauty. If extreme weather occurs, the trail walk will be canceled, and alternative stops will be arranged to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Overlooks with Stunning Views: Along the winding mountain roads, we will stop at designated overlooks to take in the awe-inspiring views of the Shenandoah Valley. These stops provide perfect opportunities for photos and relaxation.

One-Way Scenic Tour (120 mins):Due to the Skyline Drive located across Shenandoah National Park, we enter from Thornton Gap and drive to north exit. On the winding driveway on the mountains, we will stop at the overlooks to observe the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water during your trip.

Comfortable vehicles transportation: Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day

Luray Caverns Admission Ticker (If Price Option Selected)

Gratuities for driver and tour guide: All service fees for your guide and driver are included.

Professional Driver-Guide: Accompany you throughout the tour, providing insights

Meals are not provided, but you’ll have opportunities to purchase food at various stops.

Personal Expenses: shopping, souvenirs, additional costs you incur in trip are at your own expense

Luray Caverns Admission Ticker (If Price Option Not Selected)

Attraction ticket prices may change without prior notice, confirm with tour guide before purchasing

What To Expect

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Washington DC

Escape the city and embark on a breathtaking journey through Virginia’s most stunning landscapes. This full-day tour takes you from Washington, D.C., to Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive, offering a perfect blend of adventure, tranquility, and awe-inspiring scenery. Your adventure begins in Washington, D.C., as we travel through picturesque countryside toward Luray, Virginia, home to one of the most spectacular underground wonders in the United States. Itinerary: Washington D.C. → Luray Caverns (120 mins) → Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park (120 mins) → Washington D.C

Admission Not Applicable
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Luray Caverns

Step into a hidden underground marvel where nature has sculpted towering stalactites, shimmering pools, and breathtaking rock formations over millions of years. As you explore, you'll discover the Great Stalacpipe Organ, the world’s largest natural musical instrument, playing hauntingly beautiful melodies using the cavern’s own formations. Marvel at rare stalactites and stalagmites, which grow just one inch every 120 years, making them some of the oldest natural structures you’ll ever see, and walk through mirrored pools and intricate limestone chambers, experiencing the surreal beauty of these underground reflections and formations.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Tour with Luray Caverns(DS1)

This Price Option includes: Luray Caverns ticket

Early Bird Special Only-DS1

This option excludes: Luray Caverns admission ticket

Transportation Only(DS1)

This price option excludes: Luray Caverns ticket

Reviews

4.46

72 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great Day at Luray Caverns

    Mark V,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very Good trip to Shenandoah Area and Luray Caverns. The Caverns are beautiful and absolutely worth seeing. Our driver and guide was excellent and made the trip very enjoyable. Bravo!

  • Nice round-trip of Shenandoah and the caverns

    DORAANISA D,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide was very well organised. He showed up on time, so we were able to leave in a timely manner, and he discussed the plan with us in advance to make sure we were all happy with it. To benefit from the cooler morning temperatures he prioritised outdoor activities first then the cavern and it all worked out perfectly. His predictions about arrival times to certain places and return were very precise too and he shared some interesting facts and music with us along the trip. On our return to DC we got treated to “drop-off locations that best suit us” which was just such a welcome gesture. I do recommend this tour.

  • Galen and Luray=perfect combo

    Luz V,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Galen is the perfect guide: warm, knowledgeable and helpful. The caverns were more than what we expected. You should definitely do this tour with Galen.

  • Such a great experience!...

    Haoran Y,

    Jul 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Such a great experience! Luray Caverns were incredible — way more beautiful than I expected. Shenandoah was peaceful and the views were amazing. Our guide Johnny was super friendly and made everything easy and enjoyable. Totally worth it!

  • Not value for money

    K V,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The reason I say it wasn’t value for money is because I paid $120 and the tour ended way too quickly. I felt like we were just rushing from point to point. I went with my parents and we were picked up at 8:30 am and were dropped off at 3:30 pm at the Virginia meeting point. The tour description says 8-9 hours and while that might be true for the tour picking up and dropping off from the first pickup point in Washington, DC, I came off feeling like I overpaid for this tour. Aside from $120, we also paid $34 for Luray Caverns and the surrounding museums. The Luray Caverns were amazing and takes about an hour to see but we were not able to see any of the museums in the vicinity because we had to also finish lunch during the same stop. This is a busy tourist spot and while one might think two hours is enough time, it is not. One needs to factor in long queues at the cafe or the toilets that eat up time. The tour guide or Viator should have also told us to bring bug spray or provided bug spray because we went for a short hike and sorely needed a bug repellent. It was an OK trip overall.

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