Howe Caverns | New York Cavern Tours, Zip Lines, Albany Weddings, Receptions, and Banquets

Open Year-Round
Welcome to Howe Caverns...We are open every day from 9am to 5pm for our Traditional Tours. Gift shop, Homemade Fudge, Truffles, Gemstone Mining are available. Cafe open with limited menu. Stay overnight in our motel. Plan to visit - enjoy the fun and adventure both above and below ground. We also cater to Albany Weddings, Receptions, and banquets!

Lantern Tour Package

Experience Howe Caverns in a different light...

...the way Lester Howe and his guests first saw it in 1842 - by lantern light! All Lantern Tours begin in the museum area with an extensive history. Then you will be guided through the caverns under the full beauty of the lights, to the underground lake where torches and lanterns are lit. The remainder of the tour will be by lantern light, enjoying the mystique of the caverns in a manner similar to the way the early visitors did.

Lantern Tours are offered Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round and Sunday evening during July & August. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Tours are limited to 12 guests and advance reservations are required. All participants must be age 16 or older, with 16 and 17 year-olds accompanied by an adult.

The Lantern Tour Package Includes:

  • One night's stay for two at the Howe Caverns Motel
  • PLUS two tickets for the Lantern Tour

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 518-296-8950

All reservations will be charged within 24 hours of the scheduled tour date.

All reservation cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to date of tour.

Complete Package Rates for 2012
(Rates Do Not Include Sales Tax)

Winter Season
January 1 - April 26, 2012 & November 13-December 31, 2012
Queen Room$109.00
Double Room$118.00
King with Jacuzzi Room$163.00
Family Suite$163.00
Value Season
April 27 - June 14, 2012 & September 4-November 12, 2012 
Queen Room$122.00
Double Room$136.00
King with Jacuzzi Room$185.00
Family Suite$194.00
Peak Season
June 15 - September 3, 2012
Queen Room$149.00
Double Room$167.00
King with Jacuzzi Room$217.00
Family Suite$244.00
  • Additional Lantern Tour tickets available for purchase with your package upon request at  time of booking
  • Additional night's stay at regular room rate
  • Cots available in Double rooms at an additional cost of $10.00 per night (plus tax)