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Cave Tours in Thailand: The 15 Worth The Torchlight

35 tours  ·  from $28

Sea caves you paddle into and limestone chambers you walk through are two different days out. The 15 below separate them, with prices, tide notes and how much canoe time each one really includes.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - The big boat ride across Phang Nga Bay
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Spend a full day cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with guided canoe trips through Panak and Hong islands, a James Bond Island stop, swimming at Nakae Island, and a Thai buffet lunch. Guides including Omar, Tommy, Tony, Ohma, and Dino are praised for their humor and care. Hotel transfers, drinks, equipment, insurance, and park fees are arranged.

“Friendly staff and guides Great communication on pick up. Lunch was excellent. Would do this again.”

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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating - Panak Island and the first sea cave
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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

2.Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $128

Spend about 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket. Guides such as Mike, Adam, Woody, Ameen, and Eau paddle you through sea caves and emerald lagoons while you watch for bats, monkeys, crabs, and egrets. Lunch, dinner, transfers, kayaks, park fees, and a Loy Krathong floating ritual are included.

“Quite a unique experience with making a flower alter. Good food and friendly staff. Our group had 51 people and needed to pick up more local guides to help. These extra guides did not speak English.”

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Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet - Nam Phu Chet Si and the Seven-Color Fountain
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Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

3.Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,049 reviews · from $30

Travel by air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Cave, Sticky Waterfall, and Nam Phu Chet Si spring. Guides such as Kim, Tono, and John lead the climbs, explain local stories, and take photos. Expect wet feet, steep steps, forest paths, a Thai buffet lunch, and a full day away from the city.

“kim was the best guide ever, took us up the cave told us stories of his family and his adventures then let us mill around the falls after showing us the way round”

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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail - Koh Chueak or Koh Maa starts the water time
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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail

4.Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 766 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

You’ll leave Koh Lanta Old Town by longtail boat for turquoise-water snorkeling, the 80-meter swim through Emerald Cave, Koh Ngai beach, and either another snorkel stop or Koh Kradan. A guide, life jackets, masks, water, fresh fruit, hotel transport, and a beach buffet are included. Expect a full, active day and a loud, sometimes bumpy ride.

“Very good day! Places were beautful. You do get quite wet on the boat so drybag essential.”

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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - Panak Island and the first sea caves
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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

5.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, paddling through sea caves at Panak and Hong islands, visiting James Bond Island, and swimming or paddleboarding at Nakae Island. Hotel transfers, lunch, park fees, equipment, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Tommy and Noon have made solo visitors feel welcome.

“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”

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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Koh Panak Cave: your first real encounter with the karst
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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

6.Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · from $125

Start with hotel pickup and a steady boat ride from Ao Po Pier, then paddle with a dedicated guide through Koh Panak caves, Hong Island lagoons, and James Bond Island. A full day of food, calm cruising, sunset views, and bioluminescent plankton makes this a strong choice for couples, families, and solo visitors.

“Wonderful experience! Two adults and our teenage daughter and niece. Absolutely gorgeous scenery and the staff was extremely nice and accommodating. This trip does not go to the Phi Phi Islands, but it goes to others that are remarkable. No disappointment whatsoever. The inflatable kayaks were operated by staff who took great care to make sure we had a wonderful time. The food was excellent as well. Could not recommend This experience more highly and certainly would do it again.”

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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat - Koh Chueak: the first swim and snorkel stop
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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat

7.Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours visiting Koh Chueak, Emerald Cave on Koh Mook, Koh Ngai, and Koh Maa by traditional longtail boat. Swim through a dark sea cave to a green lagoon, snorkel, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, and return to Koh Lanta with hotel transfers included. Expect sun, engine noise, and a wet, sometimes choppy ride.

“Very well organised and efficient. We were well looked after and felt safe at all times. The swim through the cave was a really good experience and very well executed by our guide, who took fabulous photos of us inside the beach area. Good lunch and fruits. Highly recommended and excellent value for money.”

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Krabi: Railay Phra Nang & Diamond Cave Sunset Plankton Tour - Walking to Phra Nang Cave and the beach shrine
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Krabi: Railay Phra Nang & Diamond Cave Sunset Plankton Tour

8.Railay Phra Nang & Diamond Cave Sunset Plankton Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 5 hours - 390 minutes · from $28Best value

You’ll cruise from Krabi to Railay, walk to Phra Nang Cave, visit Diamond Cave, and enjoy sunset time at Railay Beach before stopping for bioluminescent plankton. English-speaking guides such as Jess, Peter, Leen, Nina, and Zindy lead private or small-group trips. Hotel pickup, fruit, water, and a national park fee are handled separately.

“The sunset at Railay Beach was amazing! Lots of time to get the ideal pics. A bonus was watching the bats leave their cave (high above us) as the sun was going down. You can see why Jurassic World was filmed near here.”

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No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao - Key points to know before booking
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No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

9.No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · from $81

Spend 7 to 8 hours outside Chiang Mai with guides such as Jane, Golf, Tony, or A. Walk through Chiang Dao Cave, where Buddhist shrines share space with bats and huge chambers, then paddle the calm Mae Ping River through bamboo jungle. Lunch, equipment, instruction, transport, water, and cave headlamps are included.

“Fantastic day. Amazing time in the caves with a fantastic local guide. Such an amazing cave. Then kyaks down the river was super relaxing and some great sight seeing.”

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Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages - Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm adds a gentler pause
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Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages

10.Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $52

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao for a lantern-led cave walk, visits to Akha, Meo, Lisu, Karen, and Palong communities, and a stop at Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm. Guides such as Tik, Jane, Saman, and Amy are praised for explaining local customs, plants, and cave history. Expect a small group, village shopping opportunities, and a few tight cave passages.

“Had a great day with Tik! It was fantastic to see the villages that I would never have been able to without a guide. A fascinating & insightful experience. The cave on our last stop was also a great way to the end the tour! Highly recommend Tik & this day trip!”

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Phuket: Monkey Cave, Water Rafting, Zipline with ATV Option - Suwan Kuha Temple and the Monkey Cave
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Phuket: Monkey Cave, Water Rafting, Zipline with ATV Option

11.Monkey Cave, Water Rafting, Zipline with ATV Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 161 reviews · from $44

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga for Suwan Kuha Temple, a 15-meter reclining Buddha, 5 kilometers of white water rafting, a short forest zipline, lunch, and an optional 30-minute ATV ride. Guides such as Aldi, Zero, and Nyoman have been praised for friendly service. Expect a long van ride and a tightly packed day.

“Fantastic. zero and Nyoman were really great. we would recommend them for this activity. regards Ros snd Steve .we went tiday”

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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Kayaking, Talabeng, Sea Cave & Mangrove - Koh Talabeng and the cave climb
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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Kayaking, Talabeng, Sea Cave & Mangrove

12.Ko Lanta: Half-Day Kayaking, Talabeng, Sea Cave & Mangrove

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 153 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

From your Ko Lanta hotel, ride through the mangroves by long-tail boat, visit Koh Aung and Koh Phee, then kayak around Koh Talabeng and enter its sea caves. Expect a real rope-assisted cave climb, monkeys, fruit, drinks, swimming, and lunch. Guides such as Alim, Ramadan, and Samir are praised for friendly help.

“That was the best trip ever. Your Guide was super helpful and had a lot of informations for us.”

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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option - Meeting the monkeys at Suwankuha Temple
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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

13.Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 129 reviews · 9 hours · from $56

Spend nine hours beyond Phuket on a small-group day with a Monkey Cave visit, bamboo rafting, turtle conservation center, Thai lunch, optional ATV ride, and jungle waterfall walk. Hotel pickup covers many Phuket areas. Expect a long drive, wet clothes on the raft, and possible schedule changes or extra stops, including elephant riding on some departures.

“It was a little chaotic with 2 different guides and the people in our group doing different things. We had to wait a while for the other group to finish. It was not memorable”

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Koh Lanta: 4-Island Adventure Tour to Emerald Cave - Koh Mook and the swim through the tunnel
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Koh Lanta: 4-Island Adventure Tour to Emerald Cave

14.Koh Lanta: 4-Island Adventure Tour to Emerald Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 128 reviews · 7h 30m · from $51

Spend about 7.5 hours island-hopping by speedboat from Koh Lanta. Swim through Koh Mook’s 80-meter Emerald Cave, snorkel at Koh Kradan and Koh Chuak, eat a Thai buffet lunch, and unwind on quiet Koh Ngai. Guides such as Bon and Non are known for careful safety help and friendly service.

“They arrived on time explained what we were going to do clearly & we very sweet to all their guests.”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Full-Day Tour - The ride north from Chiang Mai
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Full-Day Tour

15.Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 126 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Art, Nom, or Tik, traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cave and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. Explore limestone caverns by lantern, eat at a local market or restaurant, and climb the mineral-coated falls in a small group of up to nine.

“Our guide Art was fantastic. He was informative and attentive. The tour started on time and we never felt rushed. We even climbed the waterfalls twice! Art’s love for his country comes through with passion and excitement. He is a photographer too so our pictures are beautiful! He knows all the good picture spots. Our driver was the best one we had all week keeping us safe and comfortable. We had plenty of water provided. Don’t hesitate - take the tour! Thank you so much Art!”

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★ 4.5Bua Tong Waterfall Adventure& Huge Cave included Thai Buffet TourFrom $3428 reviews
★ 5.0Chiang Mai Day Tour: Chiang Dao Cave and Hill TribesFrom $5240 reviews
★ 5.0Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Small Group Tour – Full DayFrom $9024 reviews
★ 4.8Railay Beach & Caves + Jurassic World : Rebirth SitesFrom $2913 reviews
★ 4.3Half-Day Mangrove Boat Trip And Khao Khanap Nam CaveFrom $3840 reviews
★ 4.8Explore Tham Khlang Cave and Blue Lagoon AdventureFrom $4113 reviews
★ 4.3Koh Lanta: Sea Cave Kayaking and Talabeng Island TourFrom $3650 reviews
★ 3.6Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Snorkeling TripFrom $5528 reviews
★ 4.7Ko Lanta: Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure Mangrove with LunchFrom $3211 reviews
★ 4.4Ko Lanta: Ko Aung, Ko Phee Ghost Cave Island, Talabeng KayakFrom $3216 reviews
★ 4.7Ko Lanta: Full-Day Mangrove and Sea Cave Kayaking ExperienceFrom $4938 reviews
★ 4.2From Ko Lanta: Half Day Sea Cave Kayaking Small GroupFrom $3413 reviews
★ 4.6Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by SpeedboatFrom $5129 reviews
★ 3.0Rafting 7KM & ATV visit monkey cave and waterfall with LunchFrom $8141 reviews

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