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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Kong Lor Cave

Ban Kong Lor, Laos

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 16 2026
Kong Lor Cave

A 7.5 km limestone cave carved by the Nam Hin Bun River, mostly pitch dark, with two lit chambers of stalactites and stalagmites. A boatman takes groups of up to three by motorboat through the cave to a village rest stop and back.

Highlights

  • Boat ride in darkness
  • Two lit formation chambers
  • Village at far exit

Good to know

  • Tour lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours
  • Feet get wet; wear water shoes
  • Provided headlamps are dim; bring a torch

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