The 15th International Congress of Speleology will be offering a wide
variety of pre- and post-Congress field camps and excursions. One-day trips
during the Congress will also be offered. Pre and post-Congress field camps and excursions will include all meals, lodging and tranportation, except where otherwise stated in the trip description.
Field camps will focus primarily on wild (non-touristic) caving. For most field camps, you will be expected
to provide your own camping and caving equipment, although some may provide hostel-style accommodations.
Excursions may provide some wild
caving, but the primary focus will be on touristic caving, cultural
activities, and other easily accessed activities. Excursions will
include accommodations ranging from hostels to hotels, and most meals
will be in restaurants.
Numerous trips will be offered throughout the week to several caves and tourist attractions. Registration for these trips will take place during
the Congress when times, locations, equipment needs, costs, and other details will be listed. Prices will be low, mainly to cover the costs of
the transportation and any entry fees. The caving trips will include simple and difficult caves, wet and dry, horizontal and vertical; there
will be something for everyone. Bring whatever equipment you will need for your preference in caving.
Links on this website provide descriptions of some caves that will be visited. Other
links list non-caving and tourist attractions in the area. Most day trips will leave the Congress in
the morning and return in time for dinner.
Individual trip descriptions will include detailed information about
costs, activities, accommodations and meals to help you select the
trips that best match your interests and budget.
Travel arrangements before and after Congress trips must be made by the trip participants. and travel schedules
must be provided to the trip leaders. Air travel to or from the Congress should connect to the San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
Ground transportation will not be provided between Kerrville and other airports. You are welcome to make your own travel arrangements to the ICS but
are encouraged to use
Cruise and Travel, the ICS travel agency.
