{"id":8673,"date":"2018-08-28T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=8673"},"modified":"2019-10-14T07:28:16","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T07:28:16","slug":"top-5-caves-visit-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/top-5-caves-visit-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Caves To Visit While On Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Add a little adventure to your life by delving into our top 5 caves to visit while on vacation!\u00a0 Grab your headlamp, strap on your boots, and let’s go spelunking!\u00a0 We scoured the earth looking for jaw-dropping caves, soothing subterranean swimming holes, and seemingly endless lava tubes.\u00a0 Visit the world\u2019s largest man-made ice cave in Iceland and have your mind blown by the awe-inspiring stalactites inside the Cango Caves of South Africa.\u00a0 All you need is a thirst for adventure and some trusty footwear!\u00a0 Read on to find out which countries are home to the top 5 caves!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Blue Grotto, Italy<\/h4>\n

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Splash around the imperial swimming hole of Roman emperors during a Blue Grotto trip<\/a>!\u00a0\u00a0For two millennia, emperors, noblemen, and modern tourists have descended on Blue Grotto to behold its beauty and enjoy its soothing waters.\u00a0 If you come at the right time, you can see for yourself how the Blue Grotto got its name.\u00a0 At certain times of the day, sunlight seeps in through the cracks and illuminates the water with a beautiful blue light.\u00a0 That\u2019s why the Blue Grotto is one of the top 5 caves to visit!<\/p>\n

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Mammoth Cave, Kentucky<\/h4>\n

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Explore the world\u2019s longest cave system on a Mammoth Cave excursion!\u00a0 As we mentioned in an earlier article entitled Take A Walk On The Wild Side At A U.S. National Park<\/a>, Mammoth Cave is comprised of 405 miles of gorgeous underground tunnels.\u00a0 And, if you enter Mammoth Cave from the historic entrance, then you can experience the same thrill the earliest explorers must have felt!\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re an amateur speleologist or a master caver, Mammoth Cave should feature prominently on your personal list of\u00a0 top 5 caves to visit!<\/p>\n

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Lava Caves, Iceland<\/h4>\n

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Fire up your passion for caving on a Lava Cave Tour in Iceland<\/a>!\u00a0 If you don’t know what a lava cave is, then that’s all the more reason to explore Iceland’s lava tunnels to find out!\u00a0 A lava cave expedition will take you along the former path of impossibly hot, rock-melting lava that once burned its way through these culverts.\u00a0 Formed more than 5000 years ago, they are a magnificent sight to behold.\u00a0 During the winters, you can also view massive, natural ice sculptures in these caves.\u00a0 So, explore the “Land of Fire and Ice” on an\u00a0 Iceland Lava Cave daytrip!<\/p>\n

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Cango Caves, South Africa<\/h4>\n

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Explore the biggest show cave in Africa\u00a0on a Cango Caves Tour<\/a>!\u00a0 This 20-million-year-old cave system has enormous, gravity-defying stalactites adorning both its ceiling and walls!\u00a0 The enigmatic beauty of the cave is lit up by countless lamps of varying colors, inspiring a genuine awe for Mother Nature as your guide leads you deeper into the cave.\u00a0 Make sure you look out for prehistoric pictographs and cute little cave critters, too!\u00a0 A Cango Caves daytrip should be a part of every South Africa tour!<\/p>\n

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Langj\u00f6kull Ice Cave, Iceland<\/h4>\n

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To wrap up our countdown of the top 5 caves to visit, we return to Iceland!\u00a0 Iceland has no shortage of cool caves; so, you wouldn’t want to leave without touring the\u00a0world\u2019s largest man-made ice cave<\/a>!\u00a0 It took four years and 2.5-million dollars to create the Langj\u00f6kull Ice Cave; and, the result is spectacular!\u00a0 The project even includes an ice chapel, should you ever wish to pray or get married inside a glacier!\u00a0 So, grab your thermal underwear and let’s go underground at the Langj\u00f6kull Ice Cave in Iceland!<\/p>\n

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Hi there!\u00a0 We know we missed some outstanding caves when compiling this list.\u00a0 Let us know your favorite caving location in the comments below and we just might add it during our next update!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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