Tham Chang Cave
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Barreldogs
Cremorne, Australia305 contributions
Mar 2023
Worth the steep staircase. Possibly the best cave I have seen to date. The coloured lights feel a bit tacky, but at the same time make for some interesting visuals, as the light reflects off the tiny mineral deposits in the stone. Take some bathers - the water looked beautiful where the local kids were swimming.
Written April 26, 2023
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DotsGirl2
Vancouver, Canada452 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
You need to climb 328 steps to reach the entrance to the cave. Once there enjoy the view. The cave is very large with a lit pathway inside. I thought it was great. My friend has been to many caves so she was less impressed. After we came down we went over to see the stream that comes out of the cave. There were kids swimming in it. It looked refreshing as we were very hot.
Written February 15, 2024
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Cat Gundry-Beck
London, UK29 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
We got scammed so much at this place which left a really bad taste of our experience. You have to get a boat over to the caves which was really expensive for a 30 second trip on a dodgy tiny boat and then a guy followed us to the caves and then acted as our guide even though he spoke barely any English. There really should be some sort of health and safety as the big cave has slippery and jagged surfaces, low rocks above that you can barely see until you almost hit your head and we had to leave our shoes behind so we could walk up to our waists in water in some parts. We paid an entrance fee and were expecting our 'guide' to ask for a small tip but when we got out of the cave, away from the entrance hut and were still 1km from civilization in the middle of a rice paddy he demanded 100,000 kip from each of us!!! We were astounded, that is so much money for what it was. We gave him all we had on us (160,000 between 4) and he got really angry. We walked back to the boat but halfway there we noticed he was following us with two other men through this rice paddy which was really scary, we ran as soon as we turned a corner and got to the boat before they could catch us up and it was fine but seriously be wary of this kind of thing here. We got scammed many times in Laos but this was by far the worst time. There were hardly any other tourists here also which made it more lonely and worrying - we were completely alone with the guide in the caves. I'd stay away from this cave trip to be honest, the one at the blue lagoon was much nicer and safer.
Written October 31, 2014
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Lucy
30 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
This cave is very easily accessible from a Vang Vieng Main Street with about a 20 mins walk. It costs 20,000 kip to get to the cave (5,000 to get across the bridge and then a short walk where you pay a further 15,000 to enter the cave itself). You have to climb quite steep stairs to get to the entrance but its all part of the experience. Inside the cave there are lamps and coloured lights dotted about so that you can see which in my opinion ruins the authenticity of the cave but I guess they need to ensure that it is safe and visitors can see. It doesn’t take too long to walk around and there is a viewpoint with a good view over Vang Vieng at one end. Overall it is a cool cave to visit for a 30 mins trip and you get the added bonus of the bridge too.
Written September 28, 2019
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Grant F
King's Lynn, UK23 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
My girlfriend and I rented bikes from town and made our own way here. We wanted to do the 4 caves loop. When u pay 10,000kip to get into the elephant cave a guy shows you the way. This particular guy then follows us and takes to all the other caves which we paid for. Good caves and very deep. This man who can not speak English eventually starts to lead us back after doing all 4 caves and stopps in the middle of nowhere and uses his single best English phrase yet, money for guide. I expected this as had read about it happening to others, luckily in the toilet I moved all my money except for 30,000KIP out of my wallet. I refused and he demanded 100,000kip each. When I told him I only had 30,000kip (OPEN WALLET) he then began to use a big English word,millions, which I was impressed with. After a few minutes he accepted that I had no more money in my "empty" wallet and let us go. My advice if u go without an organised trip is to make clear at the start no money for guide. Hope this helps.
Written December 2, 2014
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Jens S
Aalborg, Denmark97 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
To get into the cave you have to pay twice. First to cross the bridge (?!), next to enter the cave area. Note that "overseas guests" pay a lot more...
Then you need to climb many, many steps to get to the entrance. Once inside, it is nice, but not the wildest cave you will ever see.
You will need to be in good shape to do this.
Then you need to climb many, many steps to get to the entrance. Once inside, it is nice, but not the wildest cave you will ever see.
You will need to be in good shape to do this.
Written December 19, 2018
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SEs
London, UK25,869 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
This is a very good place to spend time enjoying the natural beauty.If you like you can dip in the lower cave water pool there is a wooden steps to go down.Ypu need to climb to view the top cave.Our tour guide Mr.Sunny and driver was very good.They are from visit Asia travel.
Written December 6, 2018
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Stephen M
Perth, Australia100 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
A lovely walk and then up the steps and into the cave
Very very large cave well lighted and just follow the paths
Enjoy
Very very large cave well lighted and just follow the paths
Enjoy
Written December 3, 2018
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EttaP
Scotland90 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Beautiful setting along the riverside and steep set of steps deliver you to the cave entrance. Once inside, the walkways are all concrete, with lighting along the way. Ok to view but not the most beautiful or exciting cave in the area.
Written July 12, 2018
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KNewms
Christchurch, New Zealand114 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We walked from town, it took about 30mins. Very easy walk there. It costs 2000 to get through the gate and an additional 15000 to go to the caves. If you just want to go for a swim (a good alternative to blue lagoons if you purely want a swim) you dont need to pay more than 2000. The caves are great, especially if you are a bit claustrophobic as you can walk through the paved areas. A few stairs up to the caves but it's so nice and cool inside them. Definitely worth it
Written June 18, 2018
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Entrance fee at gate is 2,000 kip/person
Entrance free for cave is 15,000 kip/person
Total cost approximately 2 USD
Written October 10, 2017
Is there a local guide available to enter and explore the cave?
Written April 10, 2017
This cave is the only cave that is well lit inside and popular with the locals such that there are often many visitors.
I did not see any guide at the cave nor did I notice any offering guide services there...
I am quite sure u will be able to find your way about inside :)
Written May 7, 2017
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