Dragon’s Lair cave-temple and surrounding nature.
Full-day adventure tourCaves, temples and jungle landscapes around Pattaya

Dragon’s Lair Tour

A full-day adventure from Pattaya that combines wildlife encounters, a dark-tunnel rafting experience (in season), playful monkeys and the mystical “Dragon’s Lair” cave-temple, with a traditional Thai lunch included.

Tour overview

“Dragon’s Lair Tour” is a full-day excursion that leaves from Pattaya and Jomtien in the morning and returns in the evening. It combines a contact safari, an optional visit to a crocodile farm, a seasonal rafting experience through a dark tunnel, a traditional Thai lunch, a playful stop in “Monkey Land” and, finally, a visit to a cave-temple carved into the rock – known locally as the Dragon’s Lair.

DurationFull day (approx. 10–12h)
Starting pointPattaya / Jomtien – hotel pick-up & drop-off
StyleAdventure · nature · cave-temple
Good to knowRafting in the dark tunnel is seasonal and depends on water levels. Light trekking and stairs at the cave-temple; comfortable shoes and modest clothing are recommended.

Day itinerary

08:00

Departure from Pattaya / Jomtien

Pick-up from your hotel and drive towards the starting point of the adventure.

10:00

Contact Safari & Crocodile Farm

Close encounters with exotic animals and a short optional visit to a local crocodile farm.

12:00

Rafting – the Dark Tunnel

A unique rafting experience through a natural dark tunnel (in season). Outside the rafting season, an alternative themed walk is offered.

13:30

Traditional Thai lunch

Lunch at a local restaurant (usually included in the tour price).

15:00

Monkey Land stop

Short interactive stop at a local macaque area, with time for photos and observation.

16:00

Dragon’s Lair cave-temple

Visit to the legendary temple built into the rock, known as the Dragon’s Lair – a mystical location with impressive views.

17:00

Luck & prosperity ritual

Optional short Buddhist ritual to attract luck and prosperity, for those who wish to participate.

18:00

Return to Pattaya

Drive back to Pattaya with estimated arrival at your hotel around 20:30–21:00.

Photo gallery

Entrance area of the Dragon’s Lair cave-temple.
Entrance area of the Dragon’s Lair cave-temple.
Macaques in Monkey Land near Pattaya.
Macaques in Monkey Land near Pattaya.
Rafting through the so-called “Dark Tunnel” during the tour.
Rafting through the so-called “Dark Tunnel” during the tour.

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