Khao Mai Kaew Cave, located in Moo 6 on Koh Lanta Yai, Thailand, is a must-visit destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. This stunning limestone cave features breathtaking stalactites, rich biodiversity, and scenic surroundings, making it a perfect spot for exploring and enjoying the beauty of Thailand’s natural landscape.
Nestled in the vibrant island of Koh Lanta Yai, Khao Mai Kaew Cave invites adventurers to uncover its mesmerizing beauty and enigmatic formations. This captivating limestone cave is characterized by its intricate stalactites and stalagmites, which have formed over centuries, showcasing the handiwork of nature at its finest. The cave serves not only as a fascinating geological wonder but also as a home to a variety of wildlife, offering visitors an opportunity to experience local flora and fauna in their natural habitat. As you traverse through its winding passages, prepare to be enchanted by the serene ambiance and the soothing sounds of nature. Popular among both tourists and locals, Khao Mai Kaew Cave is a tranquil escape from the bustling beach scene. With accessible trails leading to the entrance, it provides an inviting atmosphere for families, couples, and solo travelers eager for exploration. This hidden gem also aligns perfectly with wellness tourism, as the tranquil environment encourages relaxation and a connection to nature. Whether you’re a cave explorer or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, Khao Mai Kaew Cave is an unforgettable destination that embodies the essence of Koh Lanta’s natural beauty and adventure. Discover more about this inspiring locale and immerse yourself in the wonders of Thailand’s landscape, making Khao Mai Kaew Cave a highlight of your travel itinerary.
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Khao Mai Kaew Cave is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Moo 6 Koh Lanta Yai, Thailand
The cave was so impressionive, definetely go.. The guide did not speak a Word english. So of course there was no safety instructions or instructions what so ever. Our Group of people felled back and lost track of the others and went the wrong way! When our guide found us, a Guy and hes son had already decided to go back because, it was not a cave for a 5 year old kid! The guide could not tell anything about the cave, but only point at thinks. I dont think he liked hes job either.. So.. The cave was good, but I believe they should hire or update a qualified guide, I am sure that cave has a lot of stores to be told. Og yea, and.. Dont were flip flaps, you will regret.
Expect a workout, you will sweat from the inclination during tracking through the woods and inside the cave (30min to cave,1h in cave and 30 min back). Wear appropriate clothes, sneakers or tight fitting shoes with good grip, no flip-flops. Entrance fee + guide 300thb/person. Inside the cave there are a few glimmering limestone formations, bats and spiders. But the cave in itself is impressive with its more horizontal formation. There are quite a few ladders inside, with 40-50cm between steps. However the ladders are sturdy, even for a 95kg person. In the end you will need to walk on all fours to get out. So this is an experience for the more adventures person but worth trying if you want to do something different. I have never experienced something similar before, even if I have been into a handful different limestone caves in my life. Our guide did not speak much (no safety instructions etc. but what should you expect in Thailand?), he was more of the “show the way and point out”-type. But my feeling was that he understood me quite well and even if he answered in a simple way he answered my questions, so I was satisfied.
We did it on a whim and I loved it. It is more of an adventure activity than a sightseeing activity. Both Thai and non-Thai pay the same fee and you will not be able to find the cave entrance or perhaps even get out alive without a guide. It is a long hour and difficult terrain for a non-explorer like most of us so the guide is very much your best friend in there: do appreciate their skill. However, I would prefer that the following warnings are given to people.WARNINGS:- This is not an activity for children shorter than about 150cm as you need certain height to climb down many ladders or for reaching footholds. – This activity will leave you covered in mud. You need something to cover your car seat to protect it from mud.- This is for able bodied, agile, and sure footed people. There is also a short narrow passage that you need military style crawling to get through. Other people can help with your backpack but not your spare tire around your waist.
We got quite a bit more than we expected. The whole trip requires some sure footedness. The walk to the cave is in the forest which is very pretty and they have made ladders in the difficult places. the cave is awesome but we were warned there are some difficult bits which turned out to be easily manageable as we are relatively fit and do walk at home alot.We were lucky in that our guide spoke very good English and was really informative about the area, the history the culture and the farming, as well as the caves itself. It certainly enhanced our experience.Most of the cave is spacious so I did not get claustrophobic as I have done in other caves previously.
We’re visiting Koh Lanta for a while, and with low expectations for this cave after visiting a couple of vast ones in the North, we found this to be our favourite cave experience so far for the challenge and adventure factors. It’s also a much less visited attraction, which is kind of surprising, because the whole thing was pretty awesome, from the climb up through the jungle to the climbing up and down ladders and across bamboo bridges in the cave, to the bats, spiders and geckos. Our guide was super helpful in pointing out where to step or hold onto, and everyone was supplied with their own headlamp. I’m not sure if they allow kids, but it seemed kind of unsafe for small children, and probably too difficult for anyone with significant injuries or mobility issues. There was a small passage to worm through at the end, which may not be passable for some body shapes. All in all a great adventure for us! We loved it! If you’re relatively fit I highly recommend it. Be prepared for the whole tour to take 2 hours.
This was my very first cave exploration experience, and I am very happy about it. The local guide was experienced and know the cave pretty much from inside out, and the cave itself was magnificient.
Tourist trap! They try to charge you 300 baht PER PERSON to enter if you are a tourist. They also refuse to help you find the free way in, very rude people, nothing but an extortionate tourist trap. Avoid at all costs. Its people like this that are pushing tourists out of this country and into the neighbouring countries.These people see you as NOTHING more than a cash cow, they treat you like dirt and try to take every last penny from you.
Amazing experience with our guide “lek” who share with passion his vision on the nature and mermaid who lived in the cave before. The cave is quite deep, we have spent 1h30 inside after a 20-30 min trail to reach the entrance. Good shoes are highly recommended. Not for claustrophobic people and out of form.
The Khao Mai Kaew cave was an interesting and challenging trip for me personally. To get there, we had to go through the jungle/forest, climbing a couple of sets of roughly made ladders. I am about 1.55m (on a good day) and some of the rungs of the ladder were quite widely spaced that I had to stretch pretty high up. We had to pull ourselves up with ropes on a few other occasions. We had a ten minutes break from the hike up before we entered the cave. The interior of the cave itself was superb. Some parts were slippery, others were just small openings we had to squeeze through. It was a tough climb up to the cave and a challenging one inside, so honestly, I was not fully able to enjoy the wonders of the cave.It was an overall a superb experience. What I don’t recommend is for small children (in age or stature), or anyone with respiratory issues (cos once you are deeper into the cave, breathing can be difficult.), or those whose stamina is not up to par (like moi) to participate in this activity. But, I’ll do it again in a heartbeat since I know what to expect now.
A must do if you’re in to this kind of adventure. Hard to find, not signed well but Google Maps gets you close. Guide is nice but does not speak English. 300 Baht per person, bring cash. Half hour hike uphill through jungle to the entrance then about an hour tour inside the cave system. It’s hot and humid even in the cave so bring a generous amount of water. Headlamps provided by guide. Also prepare to get muddy walking through water at times and the exit at the end is basically crawling through a puddle. But it’s worth it!!! The incredible bat room at the end is amazing.