10 Amazing Caves in the World

Some of the most intense experiences you will ever engage in while on your quest of reconnecting with nature will be the ones your skin will feel when you’ll be visiting natural caves around the world. They’re mysterious and absolutely intriguing for the minds of the adventurous travelers in search of nature’s hidden treasures. No wonder why many legends are shaped around these places, as they seem to hold so many secrets! Let’s take a trip to 10 of the most amazing caves in world!

1. Marble cave in Patagonia, Chile

One of the most mind blowing cave network in the entire world, composed of a labyrinth of water-filled caverns formed in the General Carrera Lake. In order to reach this place, tourists have to engage in a 200 miles challenging safari on dirt roads. Huge marble walls reflecting the amazing light blue color of the waters of the cave will definitely make you forget about the efforts you put to get there in the first place. The deposits are estimated to hold more than 5000 tons of marble.

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2. Krubera Cave in Abkhazia, Georgia

Also known as Voronya Cave, this is the deepest cave on the planet, measuring more than 2100 meters in altitude from the entrance to the deepest point ever explored. Its alternative name means “Crow’s Cave” in Russian, given the fact that explorers always used to be welcomed by that species of birds at the entrance of the cavern. Its walls are composed by sandstones, conglomerates and even lava and they are home for more than 12 species of arthropods, including the deepest terrestrial animal of the world, the beetle Catopscavicis.

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3. KyrkGyz (Cloth Cave) in Turkmenistan

Located in the Köytendag Mountains, this cave will leave you spellbound thanks to its bizarre walls, full of stalactites decorated with tiny pieces of cloth. The legends say that whoever attaches cloth to these formations with the aid of some mud will have one wish granted. The name of the cave means “Forty Girls’ Cave”, deriving from a myth saying this used to be the refuge of forty girls who wanted to escape from murder and rape. Creepy!

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4. Fingal's Cave in Staffa, Scotland

The virgin island of Staffa hosts this wonderful sea cave as part of a National Nature Reserve of Scotland. It names derives from the eponymous hero depicted in James Macpherson’s epic poem. Its Gaelic name, “An UaimhBhinn” means “The Melodious Cave”, due to the amazing acoustics of this place which give the impression of being in a natural concert saloon.

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5. Hang Sung Sot in Vietnam

“The Cave of Surprises” is waiting for you to visit it in Ha Long Bay. Weird rock formations fill the cave, such as a phallus, regarded as a fertility symbol by the locals, and a Buddha on a turtle, all of which being highlighted by artificial lights.

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6. Vatnajokull Glacier Cave in Iceland

The mesmerizing glacier cave realms of Iceland are not for everyone to explore. These magic places are not very stable and can be visited only during certain periods of the year and only guided by qualified instructors. The intense blue color of the walls will make of your 2-4 hour long trips an otherworldly experience.

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7. Waitomo Glowworms Cave in New Zealand

Do you like shiny things? What about shiny insects lightning your path through a fantastic cave? This is what happens in the TheWaitomo Glowworm Caves, where a very interesting species of worms, Arachnocampaluminosa, lives and, just as its name states, glows in the dark. Many other types of insects and mushrooms also inhabit this breathtaking cave.

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8. Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, USA

Guadalupe Mountains hide this marvelous place, which attracts more than 400 000 tourists every year. The park contains more than 119 caves, three of them being open to the public, Carlsbad Caverns, Slaughter Canyon Cave and Spider Cave. The first one offers modern comforts such as electric lights and paved trails, while the other two are aimed to the adventurous backpackers, who want to have a wilder exploration experience.

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9. Batu Caves in Malaysia

One of the most popular Hindu temples outside India, the Batu Caves are located just north of Kuala Lumpur and they are rich in religious statues and paintings. On the irregular walls the Ramayana Cave, the story of Rama is depicted in a chronicle manner, waiting for you to discover its fascinating secrets.

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10. Reed Flute Cave in China

An artsy gallery of limestone cave formations make of this place one of the most popular attractions in Guilin. More than 70 inscriptions in ink, dating back from the Tang Dynasty Era (618–907 AD), mark the historical importance of this 240 meters long brilliant cave. A fairyland for the eyes.

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