Bat Cave

First of all - YOU DONT NEED TO GO THROUGH THE WATER TO the HIDDEN BEACH! That was suggested in the most liked review but in 2026 there is a simple path. Just go to the end of the beach and when you have rock in front of you turn right. The view when you enter is already great. If you have a headlight you can also go further to the Cave. After Three ladders and some ropes you will get to the second viewpoint. Most of the people miss it as it not that easy to spot. When you are in the Cave go to the end. You will see water through the rocks on the left. Turn right and turn on the light. You will see the first rope on the rock.

Brilliant to look around. Access involves some rocka and a couple of ladders to climb too
Great to stand and just look around and admire the forming
We saw a couple of bats around but the caves are dark high up so I assume they are up high
Trainers are advised not flip flops

This place has amazing views of West Railay beach. Be sure to bring a head lamp preferably, or flashlight at the very least. If you haven't climbed four bamboo ladders you haven't reached the highest viewpoint yet.

The views are EPIC! Don't count on any bats in the cave, though. Bring a headlamp if you want to venture into the cave. There are ropes and ladders to get you from the mouth on the Phra Nang side to the viewpoint over Railay West. If you have the courage, DO IT! Just don't count on seeing much wildlife. We saw 6 tiny bats, at best, in Bar Cave.

DO NOT WALK THROUGH THE OCEAN when finding the trail, stay to the right at the top of the beach (blue arrow, not red cross in pic).

Once up in the cave you can look back down to the beach. Very easy walk for this half.

To get to west railay viewpoint:
Once in the cave, at the far back, there is a opening to go through, once through there is a ladder on the very left. Alternatively there is a rope hanging down from the cave in the far corner, which is another way up, it's just a tighter squeeze.

There are 4 ladders in total.
It took me 7mins to get to the very top (pacing quickly) from the beach, so was a lot quicker than expected.
I was fine with just a phone torch (it is pitch black at one point so def need something), but headtorch would be easier.
It's also fine in flip flops, or people were bare feet too. Reading some of the reviews makes it sound more daunting than it really was.

Such a cool wee lil adventure, so worth it