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Chiang Mai’s standout days out.
The 13 chiang dao cave tours travellers book most in Chiang Mai right now, with prices, run times and the operator behind each one so you can choose the day that fits.
Climb Chiang Mai’s Bua Tong Cave and Sticky Waterfall, hike to Nam Phu Chet Si, then relax with a Thai buffet lunch on a guided day trip.
Most Popular“We loved it. The guide was very nice and supportive. He took our phones at the waterfalls and took pictures. We loved it”
Chiang Dao caves and Mae Ping jungle kayaking in one full day from Chiang Mai, with lunch, safety support, and beginner instruction.
“Great experience visiting the cave and temple. Very unique to see the cave system and lots of bats. Afterwards, we kayaked along the river which was very peaceful and even beginners in our group did well. The staff took extra care to explain how kayak and even took a lot of photos during the excursion…”
Lantern-lit Chiang Dao Cave plus five hill-tribe villages and an orchid-butterfly farm for a fair price from Chiang Mai.
“Tik is an amazing guide. Totally loved this day trip. If you like to see villages in Thailand and the lifestyle of people living there, you must do this trip.”
Trek Chiang Dao Cave and climb Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall on a small-group day trip from Chiang Mai with a GSTC-certified tour.
“Our guide was wonderful and quite knowledgeable about the caverns and the sticky waterfall. I would highly recommend anyone do this tour as the whole experience was superb.”
Paddle the Ping River jungle creeks near Chiang Dao, spot wildlife, get beginner coaching, and enjoy a riverside lunch with hotel pickup.
“The trip we booked just said kayaking, but actually included a trip to caves and lunch. The caves were pretty cool and doable in thongs. We got a kayaking instructional briefing at the shop before we left, and it was a very easy float down the river when we arrived. Pretty scenery. Guides were friendly…”
8-hour Chiang Mai trip with five hill tribe villages, Chiang Dao Cave and Temple, plus orchid and butterfly farms, from old city pickup.
“We really liked the caves and our tour guide Tik was very knowledgeable. And we enjoyed walking through the villages and learning about the different hill tribes. We wouldn't change anything about this tour. However, we would recommend not taking a backpack through the caves.”
Chiang Dao Cave by lantern and 5 hill-tribe villages, plus orchids and butterflies, with Old City pickup on an 8-hour day 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…”
Small-group 3-day Chiang Dao trek with homestays, home-cooked Thai meals, and jungle-ridge hiking from Chiang Mai. Pickup included.
“Amazing experience ! Very knowledgeable guide - mr tan is a beast! 67 years old! Itinerary didn’t make much sense: 4 hours walking day 1, 9 hours day 2, 2 hours day 3. Food was good, and local hilltribe people were very friendly. Accomodations were clean but the chickens and dogs are very loud at…”
Sticky Bua Tong waterfall, Nam Phu Chet Si spring, and Bua Tong Cave with Thai buffet lunch on a small-group Chiang Mai tour.
“Our guide Kim was fantastic!!! He taught us so much about No. Thai culture, played amazing music, told fascinating stories and made the whole day way more than we expected!! Wonderful experience all around!!!”
Active Chiang Mai day trip to Chiang Dao Cave and Buatong Sticky Waterfall, with small-group guide, hotel pickup, and optional lantern cave route.
“Caves and waterfall were both fantastic - spectacular novel environments and good exercise. Make sure to opt for the local guide to go through the dark part of the caves, that was the best part by far! Our guide was flexible in our itinerary and made great suggestions.”
Private Chiang Mai day trip to Wat Ban Den, Chiang Dao Cave, sticky Bua Thong waterfall, plus 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 the jungle rivers of Chiang Dao Valley on the Ping River. Small groups, pro coaching, and a calm escape from Chiang Mai crowds.
“Insane activity seeing the landscape of the Chiang Dao Valley, the instructors were excellent and informative while allowing you to explore all the while being very comfortable. This is definitely suitable for beginners and I cannot recommend this enough!”
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A private Chiang Mai day mixing Sticky Waterfall fun, orchids and butterflies, Wat Ban Den, and Chiang Dao Cave with easy pickup.
“Our tour guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Even the driver was very charismatic. The locations we went to were very interesting and I've never seen anything like it before or since.”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
