Tham Lawa Cave - Sai Yok District
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based on 8 reviews
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| Address : | Wang Krachae, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand |
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| Postal code : | 71150 | ||||||||||||||
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| Description : | Large, bat-filled cave in Sai Yok National Park with several chambers of striking rock formations. |
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lawa Cave is one of the most famous caves in Kanchanaburi, it was first discovered with ancient human’s skeletons. The journey through fascinating caverns starts from a steep climb on stairs up to the opening in the small mountain. The entrance to the cave is a bit narrow although the interior is spacious with 5 chambers including the crocodile chamber, the music chamber, the throne chamber, and the curtain chamber with "plenty of slow-growing stalactites and stalagmites" in full display.
There is a secret in each chamber which relates to its name, waiting for you to discover. The lighting is cleverly hidden along a walkway, so that it appears as natural as possible. In general, the caverns are large and open and not claustrophobic to most people, but the incredible natural cave walls are close enough that you can appreciate their delicacy,as well as "several bat colonies of different species". This breathtaking natural wonderland underground is matched by what is above, an ecological preserve of native trees, river, and animals.
From Kanchanaburi town, take Highway 323 and turn left at Km. 59 to the Pak Saeng Pier. Then you have to take a boat crossing the Kwai Noi River and continue on foot for a bit further. Going there overland is a bit tricky. You have to cross the bridge a little bit southwards at Ban Kaeng Raboet and find the dirt road to the cave.
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William Mitchell on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lawa Cave is a great close up experience into caving with seven chambers bats stalagmite and stalagtite. Pricey for farang but worth it. Enjoy.
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Jana Krištanová on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I didn't find this cave that special. But maybe it's because I'm from the country that has a lot of caves. What I minded a bit was the fact that walking path inside of the cave was not lighted up properly so I needed to be very careful on where do I steps. I used flashlight on my phone half of the time.
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Dariya Suebkraisorn on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Small cave. Not much to see, but it's good for a light exercise walking up and down the stairs about 30 minutes. They have children working as volunteer local guides. One was as young as 7 or 8. It was pretty cute to see.
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Chandler Holmes on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I've read a few negative comments about the price. I do agree the prices are a little high but they are renovating outside the cave adding to the facilities. I thought the caves are very beautiful and natural. A must see if staying at one of the resorts in the area.
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Vasanthakumar C on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Place is wonderful must visit. Very good experience walking inside cave for 300 meters and watch your head while walking. For Foreigners even if you have work permit they charge you 300 Bhat.
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SaRaVaNa PrAbU on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ it's worth to see this place. Quote big cave. The cave full of bats. Inside totally dark and have few lights. view is very nice. have fee for foreigner 300 baht need to follow guide. the staffs are very kind.
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Abra Matthews on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ While this was expensive for foreigners I did find it very interesting to see. It’s an easy activity to start or end your day if you are staying on the river. The “rangers” are kind and the young tour guides and sweet. Definitely use a flashlight (it would be nice if there was more light installed inside the cave). The last chamber has a beautiful cascading stalactite. It was VERY humid inside, you will come out sweaty. Price aside, its a fun and easy activity to add to your agenda.
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