Attraction Category: Caves

Beautiful, idyllic mountains and quaint villages are just some of the sights to see as you take the road that leads to Tham Kang Cave. With the help of a torch, tourists can explore inside the cave, which is full of glittering crystals, unique rock formations, and species of animals that can only be seen inside. After seeing the cave’s interior, guests can proceed to the quaint, laid-back village of Huay Bo.

 

Location

Tham Kang Cave is located at Luang Prabang, Laos.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The cave is open 24 hours.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance fee is LAK 10,000 (USD 1.20).

 

How to Get There

  • From Vientiane, fly to Luang Prabang via Laos Airlines and Laos Skyways.
  • From Luang Prabang, board a minivan to Nong Khiaw.
  • From Nong Khiaw, take a boat to Muang Ngoi Neua and walk the rest of the way to Tham Kang Cave.

 

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can spend around 2-3 hours exploring the cave.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Tham Kang Cave is from November to March.

 

Food

The nearest restaurants can be found in Muang Ngoi. Choose from a variety of food places such as Lattanavongsa Restaurant, Meem Restaurant. Phetdavahn Restaurant, Seng Phet Restaurant, and Angjy Restaurant.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Nam Ou Beach
  • Tham Kang
  • Traditional Herbal Sauna

 

Stay

Accommodations can be easily found in Muang Ngoi. Places such as Ning Ning Guesthouse, Riverview Bungalows, Rainbow House, Phetdavanh Guesthouse, and Alune Mai Guesthouse offer accommodations below USD 10.

Explore and learn about the limestone caves that were formed thousands of years ago, and find out how this cave earned its name.

 

Location

Fairy Caves is about 43 kilometres away from the Kuching city centre, typically a 1-hour drive away.

 

Opening Days and Hours

Fairy Caves is open all year round from 08:30 to 16:30.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Admission is free.

 

How to Get There

The best way to get to the caves is to rent a car or taxi, as you will be able to head to the site directly. You may also choose to go via public buses from the city centre. However, the buses will only take you to the town closest to the Fairy Caves called Bau. From there, you will have to flag a taxi to get you to the caves.

 


Suggested For

The Fairy Caves is for those who love to explore and learn more about the wonders of nature and a great place for group of friends, young couples, backpackers, and solo travelers. Navigating the Caves might require a certain level of fitness.

 

Time to Spend

Half a day (4 hours) is enough to explore both the Fairy and Wind caves.

 

Activities

Apart from cave exploration, there are rock climbing activities of various difficulty levels available in the area as well.

 

Food

There are fruit stalls available nearby but for better food options, it is best to look in nearby towns such as Bau or back at the Kuching city centre.

 

Nearby Attractions

The Wind Caves is located roughly 10 minutes away by car and is normally part of a combined tour with Fairy Caves.

 

Stay

Homestays are available about 5 kilometres away at Kampung Krokong Peros. These are perfect for budget travelers with food included as a package.

 

Good to Know

Prepare suitable non-slip shoes as the cave floors can get slippery. A hat is also recommended as bats occasionally fly overhead, so be prepared for bat droppings.

Phnom Kampong Trach Cave is a large limestone cave with an interesting historical background and stunning natural beauty. Once a stronghold of the Khmer Rouge, the cave is a sacred place of worship for local people and also a popular tourist attraction today. A number of Buddhist or Khmer pagodas and shrines can be found at the entrance and amongst the caves., including a huge reclining Buddha statue. The construction time of the Buddhist shrines are believed to date as far back as 800 years ago.

 

Location

The cave is about 35 kilometres northeast of Kep town and 38 kilometres east of Kampot town. Sihanoukville International Airport is located about 120 kilometres east of Kampong Trach.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The cave is open 24 hours daily.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance fee costs USD 1 per person.

 

How to Get There

Visitors traveling from Kampot to Kep can take Road No. 33 until the roundabout with a White Horse statue – turn left going to Kampong Trach. Visitors can hire a tuk-tuk or motorcycle with driver to get to the cave from Kampong Trach.

 

Suggested For

This attraction is suitable for families with children, backpackers, young couples, groups of friends, and solo travelers.

 

Time to Spend

Half a day is enough to explore the cave.

 

Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit the cave is before nightfall, since in the darkness, the cave and its surroundings may be unsafe for visitors.

 

Activities

  • Cave exploration
  • Swim in cave lakes

 

Food

Visitors are advised to bring water and snacks with them when visiting this attraction. Otherwise, you can travel to the nearest town, Kep, where you can find proper dining options such as cafés and restaurants.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Kampong Trach Mountain Resort: The mountain resort is fairly nearby and takes just a few minutes to reach.
  • Kampong Trach Market: This market is located in Kampong Trach and 2.5 kilometres away from the cave, which is less than 10-minutes’ drive.

 

Stay

In spite of having fewer options than other destinations in Cambodia, Kep still offers pretty decent accommodation options such as budget dorms, guesthouses, and luxury hotels.

 

Good to Know

Similar to most attractions in Cambodia, you will find many children offering to be your tour guide at the entrance of the cave, who will ask for a small fee for their service. Bring a torchlight and ample insect repellent with you. A good pair of sturdy shoes will ensure that you can move around easily and safely inside the cave.