Song Phi Nong  Cave, is a significant natural and historical site managed by Than Bok Khorani National Park. Located in the Bor Thor area of Ao Luek District, Krabi, this cave system is a prime example of South Thailand's distinct karst topography—limestone massifs shaped by millions of years of water erosion. Its defining physical characteristic is its twin-chamber structure, featuring two parallel caverns linked by a narrow internal passageway. Situated along the Tha Prang Canal and surrounded by lush mangrove ecosystems, the cave is primarily accessible by kayak or long-tail boat, offering visitors a scenic journey through winding mangrove tunnels before reaching the cave’s entrance.

The interior of Tham Song Phi Nong serves as a natural gallery of breathtaking limestone sculptures. The chambers are spacious with high ceilings, ensuring excellent ventilation and allowing natural light to filter into specific areas, illuminating the active speleothems. These living stalactites and stalagmites continue to grow as mineral-rich water drips through the limestone, creating sparkling calcite deposits that shimmer like diamonds under a flashlight. Visitors can observe various formations, including delicate draperies that resemble frozen curtains and massive columns where stalactites and stalagmites have eventually met. The cave floor, a mix of packed earth and rugged limestone, provides an ideal environment for light adventure and geological study.

From an archaeological perspective, Tham Song Phi Nong is of national importance as a documented shelter for prehistoric humans during the Hoabinhian period. Extensive surveys conducted by the Fine Arts Department have uncovered significant artifacts, including polished stone tools, adzes, and shards of cord-marked and burnished pottery. These findings provide crucial evidence of human settlement and adaptation to coastal environments thousands of years ago. The presence of large shell middens further confirms that the cave was used as a temporary dwelling and a site for food preparation. Consequently, Tham Song Phi Nong is not only an eco-tourism destination but also a living archive of Krabi’s prehistoric maritime heritage.

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How to Get There

• From Krabi Town, take Highway 4 (Phet Kasem Road) toward Ao Luek District (approx. 45 km). At the Ao Luek intersection, turn toward the National Park office. Most visitors access the cave via a long-tail boat tour from Bor Thor Pier, which usually includes Tham Lod and Tham Phi Hua To in the itinerary.

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Travel Tips

• Bring a high-intensity flashlight to observe limestone details in darker sections of the cave.

• Wear water-friendly shoes with excellent grip for trekking on damp and slippery limestone.

• Hiring a local guide is highly recommended for accurate historical and archaeological insights.

• Carry a waterproof dry bag for your phone and camera during the boat or kayak journey.

• Apply insect repellent before entry as mosquitoes are common in mangrove and cave areas.

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Admission Fees:

• Thai Nationals: Adult 60 THB / Child 30 THB

• Foreigners: Adult 300 THB / Child 100 THB

Opening Hours:

• Open Daily: 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM