Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The bats are the main attraction here. Thousands of them, and everything beneath them is covered in guano, which smells accordingly. Many visitors still consider this place the highlight of their trip to the north, but if you are sensitive to strong smells, you should be aware of this beforehand.

A limestone cave system awaits you, with a river flowing through it, which you can explore on foot and by bamboo raft. A local guide will accompany you with a gas lantern – the only light source in the caves. There are three caves. If possible, visit all three, as the last one, accessible only by boat, is considered the most beautiful. Large fish swim alongside the raft, which you can feed. A rickety staircase leads to the ancient teakwood coffins. The entire tour takes about an hour.

Prices are per group, not per person. Approximately 700 baht covers the price for up to three people, so a group of four pays the price for two groups. Restaurants are located near the entrance where you can have lunch afterwards.