Horizontal Caving Essentials

Elevate your caving skills and prepare for more challenging adventures in this intermediate-level course. 

You’ll refine essential techniques for safely navigating uneven, slippery, and complex cave terrain. With a focus on hazard awareness, basic cave navigation, and reading cave surveys, this course equips you with the practical skills needed to tackle horizontal caves with greater independence. Explore intriguing formations and challenging passages in Takkatan Cave as you gain a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of caving and conservation.

What experience do I need to join this course?

This course is aimed toward intermediate cavers who are ready for a new challenge. Prerequisite: Intro to Horizontal Caving (Or Equivalent Experience)

What will I learn?
• Essential Cave Safety and Awareness
• Essential Cave Conservation
• Moving on Uneven and Slippery Terrain
• Guano (Bat Poop) and Other Cave Hazards
• Reading a Cave Survey
• Basic Cave Navigation
• Planning and Emergency Procedures (Call-Out Times, Turnaround Times, etc)
• Tight Crawls
• Short Climbs
• Recognizing and Understanding Risks Associated with - - Bad Air
What is the price?
• THB 4,995 per person
What is included?
• Experienced Caving Instructor
• Caving Equipment (Helmet, Headlamp, Gloves, and Protective Gear)
• Insurance for Caving
• Locally-Prepared Lunch Box and Drinking Water
• Red Truck Transportation to and from Progression Vertical Climbing Gym
• *Hotel pick-up and drop-off service available at checkout (additional charges apply)
What should I bring?
• Athletic Clothing
• Closed-Toed Shoes with Good Grip and Socks
• Refillable Water Bottle
• Bug Spray
• Change of Clothes
• Personal Snacks (Optional)
What is the projected itinerary?
• 08:00 – Meet at Progression Vertical Climbing Gym
• 08:30 – 09:30 – Red Truck Transportation to Takkatan Cave
• 09:30 – 12:00 – Exploration of Takkatan Cave
• 12:00 – 13:00 – Locally-Prepared Thai Lunch in Cave
• 13:00 – 16:30 – Continued Exploration of Takkatan Cave
• 16:30 – 17:30 – Return to Progression Vertical via Red Truck Transportation