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Tham Nam Lod

Lod Cave, also known as Tham Lod, is a spectacular cave system located in the Mae Hong Son province of northern Thailand. The cave is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to marvel at its natural beauty and explore its intricate passageways.

Sun setting over forested ridges near the Myanmar border

Sunset near Myanmar Border

Amazing sunset across the Myanmar border.

Hundreds of large native fish massed in the shallows at Wang Pla

Wang Pla

Gigantic native river fish resides under what used to be a fig tree by the thousands.

Guided adventures

Tours in Pang Mapha

All tour prices include a 10% surcharge.

Caving tours

Hikers on the karst trail between caves

From ฿1,650 / person

Caving

Caving Trip 1: Three Caves and Walking Tour

Fossil Cave, Waterfall Cave and Xmas Cave on a 7–9 km karst hike.

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Giant calcite drapery in Tham Nam Hoo

From ฿1,980 / person

Caving

Caving Trip 2: Tham Nam Hoo

Over 3.5 km into a world-class, beautifully decorated stream cave. Dry season only.

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Sunbeams in the entrance chamber of Tham Nam Lang

From ฿3,080 / person

Caving

Caving Trip 3: Tham Nam Lang

Over 3 km into one of the world’s biggest river tunnels. A long, tough, unforgettable day.

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Pristine formations in Long Snake Cave

From ฿1,980 / person

Caving

Caving Trip 4: Long Snake Cave

Up to 4 km deep through pristine formations – with plenty of crawling. Not for claustrophobics!

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Cavers standing in the Red Cliff Cave arch

From ฿1,980 / person

Caving

Caving Trip 5: Red Cliff Cave

Through the mountain to a hidden valley, 1,700-year-old coffins and rock art.

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Daylight shining into a wild cave

From ฿880 / person

Caving

Half Day: Wild Cave & Forest Exploration

Hike quiet forest trails into a wild cave – choose from 4 routes. Morning or afternoon.

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Kayaking tours

Kayaking out of Tham Lod cave

From ฿880 / person

Kayaking

Trip 1: 7 km on the River (Non-Stop)

Paddle from Cave Lodge straight through Tham Lod cave. Good if you have limited time.

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Kayaking through Tham Lod cave

From ฿1,100 / person

Kayaking

Trip 2: 7 km with Rapids & Visiting 2 Caves

Tham Lod, a wild undeveloped cave and 7 km of fun river rapids.

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Kayak beneath cave formations on the Lang River

From ฿1,650 / person

Kayaking

Trip 3: 12 km with Rapids & Visiting 3 Caves

Our longest Lang River trip – more river, more caves, lunch included.

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Swifts flying into the cave at sunset

From ฿1,100 / person

Kayaking

Trip 4: 3 km with Swift Bird Show & 2 Caves

Watch 300,000 swifts fly into Tham Lod at sunset, then paddle home at dusk.

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Kayakers on the Lang River

From ฿1,100 / person

Kayaking

Trip 5: 3 km & Visiting 3 Caves

All the caves without the bigger rapids – great for young children.

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Kayaking past waterfalls on the Khong River

From ฿3,190 / person

Kayaking

Khong & Pai Rivers Wilderness Kayaking

45 km of grade 2–3 rapids through primary forest, from Susa Falls towards Mae Hong Son.

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Trekking tours

Trekkers crossing the river

From ฿1,650 / person

Trekking

Trekking Trip 1: To a Karen Village & a Beautiful, Easy Cave

Walk from Cave Lodge to a Karen weaving village and a beautiful, easy cave.

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Trekkers at a viewpoint on the high ridge

From ฿1,650 / person

Trekking

Trekking Trip 2: High Ridge Forest Walk & Wild Cave

A relaxed ridge-top forest trek with panoramic views and a wild cave. No river crossings.

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Hill tribe village hut below limestone peaks

From ฿3,080 / person

Trekking

2 & 3 Day Hill Tribe Treks

Remote Karen and Red Lahu villages, homestays and caves. Minimum 4 people.

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