Open daily year-round. Fall Festival runs Oct 17–18, 2026, and Director's Cut lantern tours run select October evenings.
About Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
Cave of the Winds pairs guided cave tours with cliff-edge rides over Williams Canyon near Colorado Springs. The Discovery Tour is the family pick at $30 for adults and $20 for kids 4–12. Kids 3 and under go free.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Tour, adult (13+) | $30 | 45–60 min · 200 stairs |
| Discovery Tour, child (4–12) | $20 | Ages 3 and under free |
| Haunted Lantern Tour | $33 | Ages 8+ · 90 min by candlelight |
| Expedition Tour | $99 | Ages 13+ · 2.5–3 hours · reserve online |
| Pioneer Package | $25 | Above-ground attractions; price from tourism site |
| Terror-dactyl | $35 | Price from tourism site |
Each tour and ride is priced separately. Bundling the Pioneer Pass with a cave tour costs less than buying both alone.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
10% off cave tours for active-duty military and veterans.
See the dealPair the Discovery or Lantern Tour with the Pioneer Pass for a lower combined price.
See the dealOct 17–18, 2026, 11 AM–4 PM. No reservations needed.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. The online price is the deal.
Good to know
- Address
- 100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Hours
- Typically 10 AM–5 PM daily, last entry 4 PM; above-ground rides about 11 AM–4 PM.
- Parking
- Free
- Phone
- +1-719-685-5444
- Type
- Family park
- Official site
- caveofthewinds.com
Don't miss
- Discovery Tour through 15 lit cave rooms
- Haunted Lantern Tour by candlelight
- Terror-dactyl canyon drop
- Via Ferrata and Frontier Canyon zip lines
- Expedition Tour for crawling and squeezing
Little ways to save
A family of four with two kids pays $100 for the Discovery Tour, and toddlers are free.
Ask about the Pioneer Pass bundle before buying a tour alone.
Kids under 8 can't do the Lantern Tour; stick with Discovery for little ones.
Book the Expedition Tour online; spots are limited.
Questions people ask us
How much is Cave of the Winds?
The Discovery Tour is $30 for adults and $20 for kids 4–12. Kids 3 and under are free.
Is parking free?
Yes, parking is free.
How long is the cave tour?
The Discovery Tour takes 45–60 minutes and covers about half a mile with 200 stairs.
Is there a military discount?
Yes, 10% off cave tours for active-duty military and veterans.
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Where these prices come from: Official book page (tour prices), Official deals & events, Official home page, Visit Colorado Springs (Pikes Peak region). Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.