THAILAND CAVE TOURS
Sea canoes slide under the karst at Phang Nga, and the Emerald Cave in Trang is a swim through a dark tunnel to a hidden beach. The 15 below are priced with the boat time and the swim length stated.
Spend a full day cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket with guides such as Omar, Tommy, Tony, or Ohma. Paddle through caves and mangroves at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy lunch on a spacious big boat.
“Canoeing experience was amazing peak Tony and crew have organised ut very well including pickup and drop off”
Spend nine hours visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a small group of up to nine. Guides such as Arun, AB, Tan, and Oly are known for clear explanations and helpful photos. Expect a comfortable van, included entry fees, and a serious stair climb.
“AB, our guide, was fantastic. Very funny and easy to talk to. The emerald pool was beautiful, hot springs like a bath and the view at the top of the Tiger Cave was just wow. The stairs are a challenge so definitely bring a bottle of water with you, you can refill it at the top. Definitely worth the money!”
Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Krabi’s rainforest, thermal pools, Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Sky, Micky, Max, and Duncan are praised for clear instructions and friendly help. Expect a Thai buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and 1,260 steep steps to the summit.
“Really enjoyed it all! Make sure you wear comfy shoes for the tiger cave temples”
Spend noon to midnight exploring Phang Nga Bay by powerboat and guided sea canoe. Visit Panak and Hong islands, pass through limestone caves, enjoy lunch and seafood dinner, then make a flower Krathong and float it after dark. Guides such as Mike, Adam, Woody, and Charlie add local insight.
“An absolutely perfect experience! From the seamless planning to the delicious food, everything was amazing. One of the highlights was our guide Mike! He is an incredible guide with a wealth of knowledge and a personality that kept us laughing the whole time. Don’t hesitate to book this once in a lifetime trip!”
Travel by air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Cave, Sticky Waterfall, and Nam Phu Chet Si spring. Your English-speaking guide, often Kim, Tono, or John, leads the climb, shares local stories, takes photos, and serves lunch before returning around 3 p.m.
“Our guide Kim was fantastic, super friendly and very knowledgeable. Kim showed us the right path and the best spots for photos. The whole day was so much fun, followed by a delicious lunch!”
Join a shared pickup from Koh Lanta Yai, then cruise by longtail boat to turquoise snorkeling spots, Emerald Cave, Koh Ngai, and either Koh Kradan or another reef stop. Expect a friendly English-speaking crew, buffet lunch, fresh fruit, rough water, and a loud engine.
“My favourite boat trip since being in Thailand! Every stop was so beautiful and had a good amount of time in each location! Highlights were koh ngai and the emerald cave! Lovely guide and lovely food!”
Travel from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide such as Boom, Moo, Robert, or Bim to three very different temples. Explore Dragon Cave, see Bang Rieng’s mountain views, meet the reclining Buddha at Suwan Khuha, and enjoy a generous local Thai lunch.
“we had the absolute best day, Bim was an amazing guide and we learned so much. thank you ❤️”
Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a large boat, paddle through sea caves at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island, and stop at Nakae Island for lunch, swimming, and paddleboarding. Guides such as Tommy and Noon help keep the group moving.
“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”
Spend seven hours on a long-tail boat from Koh Lanta, visiting Koh Chueak, Emerald Cave on Koh Mook, Koh Ngai, and Koh Maa. You’ll snorkel, swim, eat Thai food on the beach, and return by hotel transfer. Expect sunshine, loud engines, wet seats, and a memorable cave swim.
“Tour, transport and food all very good. Guide was very pleasant and friendly but could have added more details and information about route and islands. very good value tour”
Spend an afternoon and evening exploring Phra Nang Beach, Diamond Cave, and Railay with an English-speaking guide such as Jess, Peter, Leen, or Nina. After sunset, stop in the Andaman Sea to see bioluminescent plankton, with the option to enter the water.
“It was a relaxed time in the trip. We did see the planktons rather easily as it was no moon night. The guide did well in showing us the same. Swimming was good both at princess cave beach and in the dark looking for planktons. However the guide needs to tell stories which they dont.”
Spend about nine hours exploring Krabi’s inland sights with a small group of up to 20 people. Soak in Namtok Ron’s hot pools, walk to Emerald Pool, enjoy a generous Thai lunch, then face the steep climb at Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Mimi and Abhi are known for warm, helpful service.
“A long van trip through traffic from Ao Nang beach, more roadworks than normal. Once we got there 3 trips were different Hot springs very unusual the the Emerald pool which was great for a swim, finally after another hours drive we visited The Tiger cave and temple 🛕 1290 steps tok much for us oldies in that heat 🥵 but we had a good walk”
Cruise from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay on a spacious big boat with guides such as Tony, Ohma, James, and Dino. Canoe through caves and lagoons at Panak and Hong Islands, visit James Bond Island by long-tail boat, swim, paddleboard, and enjoy a buffet lunch.
“The tour was great, staff (Tommy & Team) were amazing! Very polite and accomodating. Highly recommend”
Spend a full day inland from Ao Nang, swimming at Emerald Pool, soaking at Namtok Ron hot springs, and visiting Tiger Cave Temple. English-speaking guides such as Otto and Timm are praised for friendly help, but the 1,260-step climb and extra entrance fees require planning.
“Great tour with Otto. The Blue pool experience and swimming in Emarald pool. The hot steam pool was such an amazing feeling 😍 🙌. Our last tour was Tiger Cave Temple. What an adventure! Climbing those steps to the top was very hectic, but fulfilling.”
Spend nine hours with Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks exploring Chiang Dao Cave and paddling the Mae Ping River. Expect headlamps, shrines, bats, tight cave passages, jungle shade, wildlife, lunch, and friendly guides such as Jojo, Jane, and Dany. Kayaking suits beginners, but you should be ready to get wet.
“Very good guides very knowledgeable and funny. the mix of caves and kayaking was perfect”
Spend four hours exploring Ko Lanta’s mangroves and nearby islands by long-tail boat and kayak. You’ll climb into a cave by rope, paddle around Talabeng, see monkeys near Monkey Bay, swim, and eat lunch. Guides such as Alim, Ramadan, and Samir are praised for keeping the adventure friendly and manageable.
“Amazing our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable he had great English and the drivers were all very friendly too! The day was so much fun would definitely recommend!!”
By boat, by ladder, by staircase or on a rope.
