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Khao Khanap Nam (Khao Khanab Nam Caves)
Best time to visit
Visit in the dry season, November to April, when boat crossings are calmer and caves are drier; go early morning to avoid crowds and cooler temperatures.
Budget tips
Expect a small cave entrance fee plus a separate longtail boat fare; shared longtail boats typically cost 200–400 THB per boat, so split the price with other passengers and negotiate before boarding to save money.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, History buffs, Nature lovers, Active day-trippers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Γρήγορα στοιχεία: Jagged limestone towers flank a narrow channel where echoing caverns hide dripping stalactites and bats, giving every boat ride a cinematic feel. Take the steep stairs up for a cliff-top view over the estuary, and you might spot ancient pottery fragments tucked inside the caverns.
Κύρια σημεία: At sunset the cavern throat funnels thousands of bats back into the limestone mouth, their wings creating a papery roar while the air fills with the sharp tang of guano and a cool smear of sea salt. Local boatmen still keep a quirky ritual of dropping a single baht coin into a dark pool and pointing out a faint carved date, 1978, on a stalagmite that marks when the waterline dropped low enough for people to walk inside.
Insider tips
- Wear grippy shoes, expect wet, uneven steps and slippery surfaces inside the cave.
- Bring a headlamp or use your phone torch for dark chambers, and set your camera to a high ISO for stalactite shots.
- Best photos come from the riverside viewpoint at golden hour or from a longtail approaching the twin peaks.
- Avoid midday weekends by arriving before 9 AM or after 4 PM, and check tide times which can affect cave access.
Practical info
Κάντε κλικ για να κλείσετε μια ΔΩΡΕΑΝ περιήγηση με τα πόδια στο Krabi, Thailand
Ο καλύτερος τρόπος να ζήσετε μια πόλη με τοπικό ξεναγό.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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