Chiang Mai · CHIANG DAO CAVES & COUNTRYSIDE
Chiang Dao is ninety minutes north under a limestone massif with a cave system running into it. These 11 cover the lit temple cave, the lantern-guided deeper chambers and the hot springs and villages usually bolted on, priced and timed.
Kayak the Mae Ping River, explore Chiang Dao’s Buddhist cave shrines, and enjoy a Thai lunch on this active day trip from Chiang Mai.
“Excellent tour Our guides Tony and A were very informative and funny. They made sure that we were safe and never rushed us though out the day”
Explore Chiang Dao Cave, five northern Thai hill tribe cultures, and an orchid farm on an affordable eight-hour trip from Chiang Mai.
“What an amazing place to visit. Caves were incredible! But visiting 4 villages afterward were waste of time. Tour can focus on one or two villages which can be more impressive rather than all!”
Explore Chiang Dao’s lantern-lit caves and climb Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall on an 8-hour small-group day trip from Chiang Mai.
“Our tour guide was Nong, who did an amazing job showing us around the Chiang Dao cave, pointing out hidden shapes of animals within the cave walls. He stopped to bring us to a local market and explained each and every item we saw in the market. He helped us communicate with the local vendors and we were able to try foods that we never would have had access to without his help. He also took us to a local Khao Soi restaurant where I had one of the best meals of my life. Last, we visited the sticky waterfall where Nong gave us all the tips on how to…”
Kayak Chiang Dao Valley’s jungle waterways from Chiang Mai with guides, wildlife, lunch, hotel pickup, and beginner-friendly instruction.
“Had a fantastic jungle kayak adventure with guide Aidan today - a wonderful mix of drifting along and navigating some rapids! I was new to using a one-person kayak but Aidan took the time to explain what to do both before we got in the wRead more”
Explore Chiang Dao Cave, five hill tribe villages, orchids, and butterflies on an 8-hour cultural day trip from Chiang Mai.
“Tiki was then best guide - so knowledgable and so much fun also. The tour of the cave was so interesting and the villages were just awesome to see and feel the peace there”
Explore Chiang Dao Cave, a butterfly farm, and five northern Thai hill tribe cultures on an 8-hour guided tour from Chiang Mai.
“With Amy, or Emy, our guide, trip was very educational! She explained the herbs and leaves we saw along the hiking trail, their medicinal and nutritional values and importance. We learned about fruits and varieties , they are the same fruits but of different kind. Made us smell the herbs and their uses, etc. She never got tired talking interesting facts!”
Trek remote Chiang Dao for three days with hill-tribe homestays, home-cooked meals, mountain views, and demanding jungle trails from Chiang Mai.
“Great experience! 10/10 We had a great 3 day hike with the lovely guide mr. Tan. He told us a lot about the plants on the trail and about the culture of the villages we passed. The hike was very beautifull and also challenging at times, which we liked! Mr. Tan cooked us somRead more”
Explore Chiang Dao’s shrine-filled caves and climb Buatong Sticky Waterfall on a guided small-group day trip from Chiang Mai.
“it was one of the most interesting adventure I had - visiting the cave with the guide with oil lamp . You will see different beautiful shapes created by the nature during the time. The cave is 'live' as they say, it is peaceful - and you really feel it.”
Review of a private Chiang Mai tour to Wat Ban Den, Sticky Waterfall, a limestone cave, temples, lunch, and Grand Blue Temple.
“Don is an excellent guide, this was a great tour! Pick up was on time at our hotel and tour exceeded our expectations. Lunch stop was also fantastic. Eight in our party and everyone agreed. It’s a good mix of activities for adults and children/teens.”
Kayak Chiang Dao’s jungle river beneath mountain peaks, with expert guides, local scenery, lunch, transport, and beginner-friendly instruction.
“Great guides. Chatty and informative. A wonderful experience on the river Ping. Just about the right length of time. The simple food was at the end. Maybe would have been better ½ way through. Had to get out of the river twice to get kayaks past the 2 weirs. Luckily the guides did the boat dragging as I would have found it hard. The getting out was not easy especially the second place which was muddy and sharp stones. I hurt my foot.”
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Review of a private Chiang Mai day tour to Sticky Waterfall, Wat Ban Den, Chiang Dao Cave, and an orchid farm, with practical booking tips.
“This was a great experience! Our guide was so friendly and knowledgable. She really took care of us and made sure we got the most out of every minute. The orchids and butterflies were beautiful! Lunch was one of the best, most authentic meals we had during our 3 weeks in Thailand. We highly recommend this tour!”
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