Discover Earth
Description
Bring some sturdy shoes for this all day adventure as we dive into the sciences. We start off with a guided tour of an active, open-pit copper mine and find out how copper is produced. After the open pit, we dig a little deeper underground for an exciting tour of one of the few dry cave systems in the world at Colossal Cave. Our education continues as we turn our heads to the sky for a thrilling show at the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium. With one of the largest collections of minerals on display, alongside all of the other exhibits, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this hands-on museum.
ItineraryStart 09:00 am/ End 05:00 pm
HighlightsAsarco Mineral Discovery Center
Colossal Cave Mountain park
Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
Continental breakfast
Pick up and drop off available at most Tucson hotels
Round trip transportation in air conditioned touring van or luxury motor coach
Knowledgeable driver/guide
Admission to all three parks
Admission to 1 show at Eos Foundation Planetarium Theater
Lunch available at Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Optional driver gratuities
Optional tour guide gratuities
Walking level: High in cave portion, low for rest of tour. Comfortable walking shoes are a must, closed toe recommended but not required.
The tour route at the cave is a half mile long and takes about 45-50 minutes to complete.
Must be able to walk down and back up about six and a half stories (363 stair steps) inside the cave. If you are unable to do the cave portion, you are still welcome on the tour and the price of the cave admission will be refunded.