The Tour
   
If you have the spirit of an explorer within, then you will really enjoy the experience of visiting one of the great geological wonders of the world ­ The Great Stalactite, at The Doolin Cave.
The owners of the cave are keen cavers and share a respect for nature. Tours of the cave are run on an eco friendly basis, with as little impact as possible on the natural environment either above or below ground. What this means in practical terms, is that artificial lighting is kept to a minimum, so visitors will be issued with a helmet for protection. Let the adventure begin!

Visitors start their journey at Bruach na hAille restaurant, Doolin  where they board a mini-bus which takes them the short distance to Doolin Cave ,where they are met by a guide.

First stop is the old stream sink at the original entrance, visitors then proceed to the shaft entrance where they will each be supplied with a helmet, cap and lamp. They will then proceed down the stairs, through the tunnel, and follow the walkway above the stream.

When visitors enter the Main Chamber, theywill briefly experience total darkness before the lights are switched on. When the display is finished the electric light is switched off and visitors will once again use their cap-lamps to illuminate the way through a short section of excavated
passage to the Second Chamber where they will view the stream and other features of interest.

From there they will descend steps into the Main Chamber at ground level and take their place on a platform which provides another spectacular view of the Great Stalactite, together with the important sediment sequence. They will then return to the cave entrance. The cave tour will take approx. thirty minutes and it is envisaged that the whole trip will take one hour.

Visitors will be returned to the pick-up point at Bruach na hAille
restaurant where they can enjoy a meal or refreshments or browse through the mementos (keepsakes?) at the Loft Craftshop located on the first floor above Bruach na hAille.