Tham Khao Wang Thong (Tham means cave in Thai) is, in my opinion, one of the three must-see attractions in Khanom. Besides pink dolphins, there are also fun fish spas in the river. A guide is absolutely necessary for the visit; they will meet you at the park entrance. After climbing over 300 steps leading to a small opening in the rock face, you enter a small shrine and then venture deeper into an extensive system of chambers with incredible stalagmites and stalactites, some of which form shapes reminiscent of a Chinese goddess, a chedi, or even a dinosaur. To explore the cave, visitors have to climb or stoop in some places. The floor can be wet and slippery, especially during the rainy season (particularly November and December), so sturdy shoes and flip-flops are recommended. You will also encounter two species of bats there, small and large. I was thrilled with this cave visit! My guide was a local who spoke English quite well and showed me all the nooks and crannies.

Entry is free, but donations are welcome as the cave is managed by locals. If a guided tour is mandatory, there is no entrance fee; you simply give the guide an amount of your choosing after the tour. I personally gave him 200 THB (I was there alone), but it's entirely up to you. The guides provide lamps. Khao Wang Thong Cave is open year-round, even during the rainy season. It may be closed after heavy rainfall. Opening hours are from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Visiting the cave is part of a tour offered by local operators, which begins in the morning with pink river dolphin watching. The visit may not be suitable for everyone. You should be able to bend down and not be afraid of bats or the dark.

There is no public transport to get there.

How to get there

How do you get to Khao Wang Thong Cave? There is no public transport to it.