One Day Trip Explore Mae La Ma Cave (The longest cave in Thailand)
ITINERARY
Mae Lana Cave is 12.7 km long along the route that the Mae Lana River passes through the cave. It is considered the longest in Thailand and in Asia. It takes approximately 8-12 hours to conquer and adventure in this cave. Those who go must be in good physical health and endure darkness and long walks. Because it is a cave that is classified as very difficult tier. Inside the cave is large, there are many sub-halls. The air inside is cool and comfortable. Along the way you will see stalactites, stalagmites, rock curtains and stone pillars, which in some spots are very grand and beautiful. In addition, you will also be able to see strange sparkling "Pearl Stone" including the small animals that live inside such as eyeless fish, tiny snails, tri-colored shrimp, etc. As this cave does not have any facilities and some parts of the journey were difficult, sometimes you may have to swim. Therefore, it is suitable for tourists who love adventure and truly seek nature. Tourists who want to visit the cave it is necessary to have an expert in navigating.
For those who can pass through Mae Lana Cave, a distance of 12.7 kilometers, a certificate of honor will be given as well.
ITINERARY
7:30 Pick up at hotel in Mae Hong Son town or Pai
Get on a car that takes approximately one hour to reach Mae Lana Village
Tourists have to prepare proper shoe (Stunt shoe for hiking) and flashlight
Guide will prepare ropes and life jackets
9:00 The car arrives at Mae Lana Cave
Start walking into the cave
Walk in for about 30 minutes and you'll come across a waterway, some deep in places and some shallow
There are about 3 mountains in the cave. Each one takes about 1 hour to walk
Inside the cave, there are stone pillars, stalagmites, stalactites, and pearl rocks
It takes about 4 hours to walk. After that, take a break to have lunch
Have lunch in the cave. (Buy food and bottled water before entering the cave)
After lunch, start walking
Throughout the walkway, there is water and many types of large fish to see
There are three colored shrimp, each shrimp has a different color
Take about two hours to walk to Tham Mae Lana Waterfall
Visit the Bat Palace, where there are bats on the stone pillars in the cave
See the Seven Colored Curtain, a stone curtain with seven colors that looks like a rainbow
Walk another 30 minutes to reach the Naga Head, a rock shaped like the Naga Head
Continue walking for about 30 minutes to reach the exit
Get on a car and send back to hotel
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TOUR PRICE:
2,000 THB/person
Minimum 2 people is required
INCLUDED:
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Ropes and life jackets
Experienced local guide
Accident insurance
EXCLUDED:
Lunch and drinking water
Stunt shoes
Flashlight
Tips for guide and driver
Note:
This is private tour
Tour is available from November to June only
Start walking into the cave at 9:00 and leave the cave at 18:00. It takes about 8-12 hours
There will be a certificate of honor provided for those who can walk through Mae Lana Cave, a distance of 12.7 kilometers
Please make booking at least 20 days before starting tour
For more information or want to book this tour please contact us