Chiang Mai Day Tour: Chiang Dao Cave and Hill Tribes
Description
Discover the enchanting Chiang Dao Cave and immerse yourself in the rich cultures of five unique hill tribe villages on this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Enjoy stunning rock formations in the cave, guided by local experts, before venturing into the beautiful countryside. Experience the warm hospitality of the hill tribes, learn about their traditions, and witness their daily lives. This tour combines nature, culture, and adventure, making it perfect for families and culture enthusiasts alike. - Comprehensive 8-hour tour featuring Chiang Dao Cave and 5 hill tribe villages - Licensed English-speaking guides provide insightful commentary - Convenient pick-up from Chiang Mai's Old City area included - Comfortable, air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
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Itinerary
Cozy greenhouse housing a variety of butterflies, plants & flowers, including orchids. Get to experience the beauty of nature as the butterflies flutter over the orchids. The exotic setup, nestled in a natural setting, gives visitors a glimpse into the life cycle of these insects and the plants that they love so dearly. The duration included traveling time from Chiang Dao to Chiang Mai
Explore the cave with the local guides with a lantern. Chiang Dao cave is an attractive and biggest cave in Chiang Mai. A giant cave with beautiful stalagmite and the stalactite inside that form spontaneously. The cave is also fascinating with an astonishing stories about the past which has been told for many generations.
Ban Huai I-Ko display the way of life and cultures of five different hill tribe groups which typically reside in the north of Thailand. At Ban Huai I-Ko you will find, Akha, Meo, Lisu, Karen and Palong. Explore the variety of culture, how they live, and different of beliefs. Get an unforgettable experience, visiting real local hill tribe villages guided by local people from the village. Explore their house, garden and school. The duration included traveling time from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick up only from accommodations located within Chiang Mai’s Old City or within approximately 1 km of the Old City moat. Hotels located beyond this area, including neighborhoods such as Nimmanhaemin or locations on the opposite side of the Ping River, are not eligible for hotel pick up. If you are not staying at a hotel within our pick up area, the designated meeting point will be in front of the Burger King at Tha Pae Gate (eastern city gate). Important: The exact pick up time will be sent via private message on the booking platform one day before the tour. Depending on the number of participants, hotel pick up will take place between 8:15 AM and 9:00 AM. Please check your email carefully (including your junk or spam folder) the day before the tour to avoid delays or missed departures. As our tours operate on a group basis, we kindly ask everyone to be on time. We can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After the 10 minutes grace period, the guide will start with the tour. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply.
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
- Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
- Two passages inside the cave are quite narrow and you will need to crawl through them. This hike through the cave is not recommended for anyone who suffers from claustrophobia.
- We offer pick up only from accommodations located within Chiang Mai’s Old City or within approximately 1 km of the Old City moat. Hotels located beyond this area, including neighborhoods such as Nimmanhaemin or locations on the opposite side of the Ping River, are not eligible for hotel pick up. If you are not staying at a hotel within our pick up area, the designated meeting point will be in front of the Burger King at Tha Pae Gate (eastern city gate). Important: The exact pick up time will be sent via private message on the booking platform one day before the tour. Depending on the number of participants, hotel pick up will take place between 8:15 AM and 9:00 AM. Please check your email carefully (including your junk or spam folder) the day before the tour to avoid delays or missed departures.
Reviews(69)
It was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see more of Thailand beyond the typical tourist spots. Our guide, Art, explained everything perfectly and showed us so many interesting places. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole day both fun and memorable. The highlight of the tour was definitely the cave. We explored narrow passages and learned a lot about Buddha and the history of the cave. It was an amazing experience and something we will never forget. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an unforgettable experience exploring a different side of Thailand. It's great to know that Art's knowledge, friendliness, and storytelling made the tour both fun and memorable. We're especially happy that the cave was the highlight of your day. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Art. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
G. bright and D. Kan were good hosts
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that Bright and Kan took great care of you during the tour. We'll be sure to share your kind words with both of them. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Thailand soon!
The guide is very kind and nice, 5star
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience and found your guide kind and friendly. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the guide. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Thailand soon!
Thanks to this tour, I had the chance to get to know the ethnic minority groups of Northern Thailand and visit their villages in person, gaining insight into how the local people live. Our guide Bright D.Kan gave very dedicated and thorough explanations, and warmly answered every question we raised. His extensive knowledge taught us so much.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning about the ethnic minority communities of Northern Thailand and experiencing their villages firsthand. It's especially great to know that Bright D.Kan's knowledge, dedication, and thoughtful explanations made your visit even more meaningful. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Our guide was extremely kind and helpful. He was very friendly, and everything went smoothly. We had a great time. highly recommended
Good experience with G .Bright & D. Aek Pick up on time Friendly and share the Thailand history very detail ! We feel very good and happy for this tour
We spent an absolutely fantastic day exploring the caves of Chiang Dao and the villages in the north, and all the credit goes to our guide Bright and our driver Kan! Bright is an exceptional guide: very knowledgeable, super welcoming, and with a deep understanding of the local culture and history. He explained every detail with great passion, answering all our questions and helping us connect with the reality of the villages we visited. Kan, our driver, was impeccable. Driving in northern Thailand can be challenging, but with him, we always felt 100% safe. The car was spotless, comfortable, and he was extremely punctual and kind in an old-fashioned way.
We had an amazing trip. We really wanted to go to the more rural area of Thailand, which was exactly what we got. The nature was beautiful and it was interesting to see the hill tribes and the Chiang Dao cave. Special thanks to our super friendly guide Bright, who had answers to all of our questions.
No one had applied for the same course on the day, so it was a private tour. The tour was conducted in English, but our guide Nancy spoke a bit of Japanese and was easy to understand, and the driver was even better at Japanese, so we went around stress-free. It was a good experience to see the village of the mountain people not only for sightseeing but also for real life. Chiang Dao Cave is recommended for those who are confident in their feet to some extent, as there are narrow areas where you have to bend over and grab the rocks with both hands to dive through.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We appreciate your kind words and are so glad that you had a great experience with us.
Jane is excellent , trip is funny
We really appreciate your review and are glad to hear you had a wonderful tour!
