We started with the trail to view the volcano. It has an elevation gain of 200 feet but is very gradual. The view of the crater is phenomenal! The ice cave was okay but you have to go down and back u… Full review by Bill K
Jun 8, 2024
We walked the trail to the volcano first (bring water and wear sturdy shoes) and then went into the ice cave. Both were amazing. Get the brochure that explains the stops along the way. Be forewarn… Full review by Paulette B
May 12, 2024
Very cool place. We hiked to the top of Bandera Crater and looked down into a volcano. We walked through fields of lava and learned about the different types. We climbed down into a lava tube filled … Full review by 330tishl
Can you get there at 8am and walk up to the crater, or do you have to wait until they open at 9am and pay first?
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We arrived at 8 We arrived at eight forty five and the gentleman that owns the attraction was kind enough to let us go on in. He said that he generally opens a few minutes before nine. …
We arrived at 8 We arrived at eight forty five and the gentleman that owns the attraction was kind enough to let us go on in. He said that he generally opens a few minutes before nine. There is a big gate across the road that he unlocks so probably driving up there before he opens is not a viable option.
How long does a visit take that includes both the volcano and the ice cave?
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I was able to finish both in less than an hour. I did walk pretty quickly, and probably rushed a little because a storm was coming in. I don't think that it would have taken more than …
I was able to finish both in less than an hour. I did walk pretty quickly, and probably rushed a little because a storm was coming in. I don't think that it would have taken more than 2 hours at a reasonable pace and reading the information at the markers. The 2 trails together add up to less than a mile.
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