If you are looking for a fun and adventurous activity in Krabi, you should definitely consider kayaking Lot Cave! Lot Cave known as Tham Lot in Thai is about 50 minutes north of Ao Nang Beach and is filled with 10 million-year-old stalactites that are amazingly intricate and varied.
Although the cave is amazing to see all by itself, you will also get to explore a beautiful mangrove forest and a second cave called Pee Hua Toe Cave. The views are lovely and definitely worth making the effort to go.
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How To Get to Lot Cave
Lot Cave is about 50 minutes north of Ao Nang, Krabi. There is no public transportation going to Lot Cave, therefore, you will need to rent a motorbike or rent a car to get there. You can find affordable car rentals here.
We booked through Maan Kayaking and were really impressed with Maan’s informative explanations of the caves and the flora and wildlife that live around them. It was a fun and informative experience.
What to Expect Kayaking Lot Cave
Your kayaking tour will last around two hours. During that time, you will kayak upstream to Lot Cave seeing the fascinating stalactites and stalagmites. You will learn how one stalactite and stalagmite fused together creating a column. By the column, there’s even a rock that looks like a mermaid. It’s amazing to see what hundreds of thousands of years of dripping water can create!
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Once you paddle through the cave, the journey is just beginning. You will also explore the beauty of the mangrove forest, exploring the unique trees and rock formations of the area. The best part is you will pass through Lot Cave a second time to get out. We loved having two opportunities to explore this cave.
Your last stop will be Pee Hua Toe Cave. People used to live in this cave over 3000 years ago and you can still see their cave drawings on the roof of the cave. It was so interesting to explore the unique rock formations and cave drawings in Pee Hua Toe Cave. It was such a fun adventure!
How Difficult Is Kayaking Lot Cave
Kayaking to Lot Cave is moderately difficult because you will be paddling against the current for the first 15-20 minutes. Our tour guide went at a slow pace that was easy to keep up with, so it was not a problem at all even for a beginner.
Once you reach the cave and the mangrove forest, the current becomes less strong and much easier to paddle through. Returning to the pier is the easiest part of the tour because you will be kayaking with the current, so the water will drift you back to the pier with almost no effort at all.
How Much is Kayaking to Lot Cave
This fun and informative tour costs 800 Baht ($25.60 USD), and we highly recommend it! This fee even includes the national park fee so it is a real bargain.
What Else to See Nearby
Lot Cave is in the Ao Luek neighborhood of Krabi, so it’s good to visit other nearby attractions like Thanbok Korani National Park and Wat Bang Thong as well. So, take a day and see everything in this area.
Final Thoughts about Lot Cave
Lot Cave really amazed us with its ancient stalactites, and we highly recommend it to anyone who loves great views, peace, quiet, and a little adventure! It’s a nice way to diversify your trip without spending all of your time only at the beach.
Want to explore even more of Krabi? Check out these amazing destinations below
- 20 Amazing Things to Do in Krabi
- Krabi’s Best Beaches
- Koh Lanta Island
- 4 Island Tour
- Hike Dragon Crest Mountain
- Kayak Ao Thalane
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