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Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 14 most popular chiang dao cave tours in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.
Climb Bua Tong Cave and the Sticky Waterfall, hike to Nam Phu Chet Si, then return with an included Thai buffet lunch.
Most Popular“Our guide Kim was fantastic, super friendly and very knowledgeable. Kim showed us the right path and the best spots for photos. The whole day was so much fun, followed by a delicious lunch!”
Chiang Dao cave and Mae Ping jungle kayaking from Chiang Mai. Beginner-friendly instruction, headlamps, lunch, and a small-group day.
“One of the best excursions I have ever been to. The guide A and the driver Rick were very helpful. The kayak experience through the picturesque river was awesome!”
Lantern-led Chiang Dao Cave, five hill tribe village culture stops, plus an orchid-and-butterfly farm break on an easy 8-hour day trip.
“What a wonderful experience. Jane is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and clearly has a great relationship with the people of the hill tribes. She shared a ton of local knowledge and some interesting information about local plants as Read more”
Chiang Dao caves and the Bua Tong sticky waterfall on a small-group Chiang Mai day trip, with optional lantern time and responsible touring.
“This was the best trip so far. I forget the tour guide name but she was very caring helpful and knowledgeable. Well worth it the money. Also the driver was a safe driver which is very important.”
Beginner-friendly jungle kayaking from Chiang Mai along Ping River creeks, bamboo shade, wildlife, and a riverside lunch with pickup.
“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”
See Chiang Dao Cave and temple, plus five hill tribe villages, orchid and butterfly farms, on a comfortable 8-hour Chiang Mai day tour.
“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”
Lantern-lit Chiang Dao Cave and hill-tribe village visits plus a butterfly stop, with pickup from Chiang Mai Old City on an 8-hour tour.
“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…”
3-day Chiang Dao Mountain Trek from Chiang Mai with small groups, jungle ridges, hill-tribe homestays, and home-cooked Thai meals.
“Great experience. Moderate hike & Mr. Tan is an absolute gem of a guide & master of the jungle. We had a very diverse group (2) mid-20 yr olds & (2) early 60 yr olds and Mr.Tan led the group / read the group to perfection. Great knowledge source & fabulous sense of humor. Have…”
Small-group Chiang Mai tour to the sticky Bua Thong Waterfall, Nam Phu Chet Si, and Bua Tong Cave with pickup, snacks, and lunch.
“I really enjoyed the waterfall part of the trip. The 7 colors fountain was a small pond and only spent a few minutes there. The cave was not as extensive as I thought, and we were in and out in a few minutes. Overall a good trip but think of it as a waterfall adventure…”
Active small-group Chiang Mai day trip to Chiang Dao Cave and Buatong Sticky Waterfall, with English guide, hotel pickup, and cave access.
“This trip to the caves and Waterfall was amazing, our tour guide sammy was great and so friendly we had a lovely time. The market was also so good!”
Private Chiang Mai tour to Wat Ban Den, sticky Bua Thong waterfall climb, Chiang Dao cave, and Grand Blue temple with lunch included.
“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 rivers on the Ping with expert coaching, small-group calm, flooded creeks, and vegetarian lunch for $64.
“Double as a refreshing bath if you're as skilled as I.”
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Private Chiang Mai day: Sticky Waterfall, Chiang Dao Cave, Wat Ban Den, orchid and butterfly farm, pickup, and admissions handled.
“This experience has too many activities for one day - our guide did not get us to the sticky waterfalls until 4:50 and they close at National Park closes at 5:00. We did not get to fully experience the falls, just a few photos. I suggest asking to stRead more”
Private Chiang Mai day trip to Wat Ton Kwaen, Ob Khan Nature Trail, Pong Castle, and Mae Sab Rainbow Cave with lunch and pickup.
“We had a great time with Eddie. Initially, we were thinking of going to Chiang Rai as we had seen other tour groups go this way. However, we didn't like the ideal of 6 hours commute (3 each way) to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai. Eddie createRead more”
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