About Tham Khao Kop
Tham Khao Kop, also known as Tham Le Khao Kop, is a limestone cave in Khao Kop Subdistrict, Huai Yot District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. The cave is notable for a shallow stream flowing through its entire length, allowing visitors to traverse it by small rowboat. Inside are stalactites, stalagmites and narrow passages with low ceilings. It is a well-known eco-tourism attraction near Huai Yot town, managed locally with community boat services.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short rowboat ride through a limestone cave along a shallow stream, passing stalactites, stalagmites and narrow, low-ceiling sections where passengers must duck. The cave is surrounded by karst hills and rural landscape. Small flat-bottom boats operated by local boatmen carry 2-3 passengers through the dark interior, with brief stops to view formations. Outside there is a small landing area, parking and local food stalls.
Key highlights
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Boat ride through the cave along the stream flowing inside Tham Khao Kop
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Limestone stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave
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Narrow passages with low ceilings requiring passengers to lie flat in the boat
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Karst hill landscape surrounding Khao Kop area
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Community-managed boat service providing guided passage
History of Tham Khao Kop
Natural limestone karst cave formed over millions of years; long known locally and later developed as an eco-tourism site with traditional rowboat navigation through the water-filled passage
Culture & Context
Local natural landmark and community-based tourism attraction representing Trang Province's karst cave heritage and rural waterway traditions
Route
| By air | Fly to Trang Airport (TST), then approx. 30-40 km by road to Khao Kop |
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| By train |