Coral Cave
A limestone cave on Khao Sok's Cheow Lan Lake, reached by longtail, a forest walk and a bamboo raft across an inner lake.
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Why go, and how to do it well
Coral Cave, Tham Pakarang in Thai, is a limestone cave on Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park, named for calcite formations that look like coral. There's no road to it. You take a longtail from the Ratchaprapha pier in Ban Ta Khun to the lake's Khlong Long arm, walk through the forest to a small inner lake, and cross that on a bamboo raft to the cave. Reviewers put the walk at about 1.2 km each way, with a few steep steps and a rope to hold.
Inside, a guide leads you through chambers of stalactites and stalagmites by flashlight, and there are bats. Wear shoes with grip, because the trail gets muddy and slippery after rain, and bring a dry bag for your phone. Most people see it on a Cheow Lan Lake day tour or from a raft-house stay, and the lake fee is ฿300 for foreign adults plus a ฿40 pier fee.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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4P7F+PG4 Ha Roi Rai, Tambon Khao Phang, Amphoe Ban Ta Khun, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84230, Thailand
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Coral Cave: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coral Cave worth visiting?
Coral Cave holds a 4.4★ rating from 199 Google reviews — a strong rating for activities & tours in Khao Lak.
What are the opening hours of Coral Cave?
Coral Cave is typically open 06:00–18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Coral Cave?
The best months to visit Khao Lak are November – April (Similan season Oct 15 – May 15), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February (strong European family season) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas, Similans closed).
Where is Coral Cave located?
Coral Cave is at 4P7F+PG4 Ha Roi Rai, Tambon Khao Phang, Amphoe Ban Ta Khun, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84230, Thailand, in Khao Lak. Getting around Khao Lak: Songthaews along the main coastal road (Phetkasem highway); Motorbike rental (฿250–300/day; the resort areas string along one road).
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