Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Small Group Tour – Full Day

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Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Small Group Tour – Full Day — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Explore the caves of Chiang Dao, a spectacular system of stalactites and stalagmites less than two hours’ drive from Chiang Mai
See the five limestone caverns beneath the mountains via gas lanterns
Climb the Buatong Sticky Waterfall and appreciate the scenic landscape
Visit Mae Malai Market on the way back

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: TripGuru Thailand

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance Fee (Chiang Dao cave 40THB)
Included: English speaking guide
Included: Air-conditioned Vehicle
Included: Insurance
Included: Pick up and drop off at your hotel

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Fee for Guide with Lantern in cave (300THB/group of 4)

Itinerary

Chiang Dao Cave

3 hours Admission included

Although the town of Chiang Dao is famous for its Elephant Training Center, several adventurers have come to these parts for another reason altogether: cave trekking. The Chiang Dao Cave (Wat Tham Chiang Dao) is without a doubt one of the area’s more fascinating sites. Five limestone caverns invite one to uncover its beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, Buddha statues, and votive offerings from faithful pilgrims.

Two to three of the caves make for an easy visit on your own, as they’re illuminated by electric lights. You’ll find Buddha statues here, including a 4-metre (13 ft) reclining one. Don’t miss the row of five seated Buddhas in the first cavern, as many travellers find them particularly impressive.
Stop 2

2 hours

After our cave adventures, we'll head to the Chiang Dao market to gorge on delicious local meals before making our way to the Buatong Sticky Waterfall. While waterfalls are notorious for being slippery (and quite dangerous!), one impressive feature about this natural wonder is the sticky mineral deposits that allow visitors to actually climb up the waterfall without falling off. Feel free to appreciate the scenic landscape while you're at it as well.

We'll pass by the Mae Malai Market before returning to hotel/meeting point.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If your hotel is outside the free pickup area, the designated meeting point is the Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City. Your tour guide will be holding a "TripGuru" sign waiting for you.

End point

If your hotel is outside the free pickup area, the designated meeting point is the Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City. Your tour guide will be holding a "TripGuru" sign waiting for you.

Pickup points

Permsuk At Siphum
Lanna Oriental Hotel
Amora Thapae Hotel Chiang Mai
Sleep Mai? Lifestyle Hotel Thapae
Muang Thong
North Star Guest House
Mini Boutique House
Shangri-La Chiang Mai
Here Chiang Mai
Sunday Villa Sirilanna Hotel
The Grand Napat
President

and 220 more pickup points

Free pick-up areas for Small Group Tour

Within 2km radius from the Thapae Gate- Chiang Mai city area. Such as Central city of Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai Province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in zones of the Night Bazaar, Lam Yai Market and Warorot Market (Kad Luang)

The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact pickup time. Please check your email for the update.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Kindly be at your meeting point/hotel lobby (please ensure your accommodation is within our free pickup areas) at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting/pick up time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop. If you are headed to a meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.

IMPORTANT: IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS BEFORE COMPLETING THE PAYMENT