Luray Caverns + Skyline Drive Day Trip

🍂 FAMILY DAY TRIP: LURAY CAVERNS + SKYLINE DRIVE 🍂

Join us for a family day exploring Luray Caverns, enjoying mountain views and spending time together!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start. Luray Caverns, 101 Cave Hill Road, Luray, VA 22835.

We’re coming from different parts of Northern Virginia, so we’ll meet at the caverns. Local carpools can be arranged once we know who’s coming. Each driver should plan their departure using their route estimate plus a 30–45-minute buffer.

THE PLAN • 9:00–11:15 AM: Caverns and optional included attractions. • 11:15–11:30 AM: Regroup, restrooms and return to cars. • 11:30 AM–12:15 PM: Lunch in Luray. Bring a packed lunch or budget to buy food; food arrangements will be confirmed once we have the headcount. • 12:30 PM: Leave for Skyline Drive through Thornton Gap (US-211), then head south toward Big Meadows. • Afternoon: One or two scenic stops, snacks and an optional 20–30-minute meadow walk. Families can choose the visitor center instead. • 3:00 PM: Final bathroom break and regroup. • 3:15 PM: Start returning north toward Thornton Gap, aiming to exit by 4:15–4:30 PM. Return-home times depend on each carpool.

We’ll keep the afternoon flexible for little legs, naps and bathroom breaks. This is a sightseeing day with a short optional walk. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and the group’s pace.

TICKETS, DISCOUNTS & COSTS RSVPing is free and does not purchase cavern tickets. Attraction admission, lunch and shared driving costs are separate. • Regular cavern admission: $36 adults, $34 seniors, $18 ages 6–12; children under six are free with a parent or guardian. • Possible group pricing: $26 adults and $13 children, subject to confirmation and a minimum of 20 paying guests. Group visits are requested 14 days ahead; booking is planned by October 31. • Regular tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance; advance online purchase is not required. Group payment arrangements still need confirmation with Luray. • Alternative adult discount: Giant or Martin’s BonusCard holders can get 50% off the second adult ticket when buying on-site. At current adult prices, that is $54 for two adults. Restrictions and combining discounts must be confirmed. • Military discounts are available through participating MWR/ITT offices. • Park entry: $30 per private car unless covered by a valid pass. Please share park and gas costs with your driver. The park is cashless.

Please hold off buying cavern tickets until the organizer confirms the best discount and payment arrangements. No tickets or payments are collected through this RSVP. Official ticket information: https://luraycaverns.com/plan/ Group reservations: 540-743-6551.

PLEASE RSVP BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Submit one RSVP per household or party. Include everyone coming—yourself, other adults, children and babies—in the total. The RSVP headcount includes everyone; eligibility for group pricing depends on paying guests.

BRING Warm layers, hats, gloves, comfortable walking shoes, water, lunch/snacks and a payment card. Families: spare clothes, wipes and anything needed for naps or car sickness. Every child needs an appropriate car seat or booster.

Please eat breakfast before arriving and use the restrooms before entering the caverns—there are no restrooms underground. The cavern walk is approximately 1.25 miles with some moderate grades; a small stroller is recommended by Luray for families who need one. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the caverns, so plan snack breaks before and after the tour.

Drivers: fill up and download maps beforehand. Cell service can be unreliable. Big Meadows services are currently scheduled to operate that day, but hours may change.

WEATHER & CHANGES The organizer will check weather and road conditions November 11–13 and again before departure. If Skyline Drive closes or mountain conditions are unsafe, we’ll adjust the afternoon and spend more time in Luray.

If your plans change, use “Cancel RSVP” on your confirmation page to keep the headcount accurate.

Looking forward to a lovely day with everyone! 🍁