To reach the caves on foot, head out of town along the main road for about 3km. You’ll see the signpost on your right after about 30 minutes or so (most of the sign is in Lao, so look closely for ‘Pathok Caves’).
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The Directions
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The Directions
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There are two caves here, one of which is much larger and better maintained than the other.
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Top Tips
The main cave is obvious as there’s a large stairway leading to the entrance. To get to the second (much narrower and darker) cave, follow the path that hugs the cliff to the right of that stairway for about 100m.
If you forgot to bring a flashlight, with some persuasion the local guides will rent you theirs for LAK5,000.
To best explore the area properly, you might want to wear shoes of some sort (and consider hiring a guide). There are plenty of spiders around, and most likely some snakes too.
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