Betharram Caves

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Closed

Monday 09:00 am - 12:00 am 01:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Tuesday 09:00 am - 12:00 am 01:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Wednesday 09:00 am - 12:00 am 01:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Thursday 09:00 am - 12:00 am 01:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Friday 09:00 am - 12:00 am 01:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Saturday 09:00 am - 12:00 am 01:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Sunday 09:00 am - 12:00 am 01:30 pm - 05:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : Mountain

Province : Pays de Nay

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Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
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Dutch spoken
English spoken
Entertainment
Garden
German spoken
Groceries shop/ Food
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Parking
Seminar Room
Spanish spoken

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- Located between Pau and Lourdes, the Caves of Bétharram invite you to explore a captivating underground world, which has seduced visitors young and old since 1903. It is an exceptional experience to discover on foot, by boat and even aboard a small train!
  
  Discover the natural splendor of this site, where water has shaped rooms and galleries over the centuries, offering a spectacle of breathtaking geological formations. Admire stalagmites, stalactites, gigantic columns and other formations, all highlighted by carefully designed lighting. Every corner of this stone labyrinth awakens the imagination and arouses admiration.
  
  The tour culminates with a boat ride on an underground river, followed by a ride on a small train that takes you back to daylight. It’s an adventure that will delight young and old, offering everyone a unique and memorable look at the hidden wonders of the earth.
  
  The Caves of Bétharram are a real journey to the heart of the earth. You will be transported into a magical universe and live a unique experience in Europe.
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Traveller Reviews Google Betharram Caves

4.6 sur 5 6832 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Johnson Frank on 08/04/2024

You have to visit this place if you visit the lourdes church. It's a 24 mins drive from the Lourdes church but it was totally worth it. We came here on April so there was a not a lot of people but in July and August it will be packed. The guide was funny and excellent 💯 The stones and structures formed by water droplets was sensational to watch. The place is full of history. I highly recommend this place ✔️
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Stoyan Nikolov on 13/02/2024

Fantastic place! Free parking. Just follow the road signs for cars (not for buses). The 2h trip inside the cave is very well organised. Visitors are all the time escorted by friendly tour guide. Audio guides are available on different languages. The cave inside is truly breathtaking. Even the best camera can not capture the beauty of this cave. You must see it to appreciate it. Good for children and adults ( 4/5 years old + due to many steps going down). Steps and cave paths are wide and safe to walk. Lights inside are more than enough. Nice underground river crossing by boat, nice underground train ride at the end of the cave exploration. In overall this place worth every penny. The souvenir/coffee shop at the end of the trail is very nice as well. Good place to enjoy cup of coffee and apple pie before to leave. Highly recommended.
4 sur 5 Reviews posted by abbie vas on 05/04/2024

Naturally formed underground caves discovers in the 1800's. There is a train ride and boat ride taking you around the caves. Truly a unique experience! Only a 40 minute ride from Lourdes.

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Traveller Reviews tripAdvisor Betharram Caves

1103 reviews

"Amazing and good value"

Reviews posted by 180mgk (London, United Kingdom) on 29/08/2023

Visited some years ago, amazing experience to see them again. Our guide was excellent, knowledgeable and attentive, wish I knew his name.
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"Great - unless you have claustrophobia!!"

Reviews posted by 977katyh (Nottingham, United Kingdom) on 28/08/2023

This place is cool if you don’t have claustrophobia at all! I managed the first level but after going 300 steps down and then realising it was getting narrower and we had to descend further it was...
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"Worst tourist experience ever"

Reviews posted by hannahjones12345 on 13/08/2023

This is the worst experience at a tourist attraction that I have ever had. We queued to get a coach to the cave, queued to buy tickets (67.50 euros for a family of 5) and queued to begin the tour...
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