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, 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(78)
Absolutely the best experience! The guide G. Bright was wonderful and very helpful. He shared a lot of knowledge on culture and history and made sure to check my comfort level before any activity.
Our guide, G. Bright, was extremely courteous, attentive, and well-spoken. He personally came down every time to pick us up and open the van door for us. He never rushed us and gave ample time for breaks/washroom use. His explanations were clear and he was happy to answer any questions. Especially in the cave, he made sure to highlight the significance of certain attractions and rocks, which we found very interesting. He clearly cared about our satisfaction and we are happy with our experience. We would highly recommend G. Bright to other travellers!
Enjoyed the Tribe visit and Cave Tour. Just that pick up and drop off only in old city, and we had to travel from Nimman area to the old city meeting point very early.
Very good day and company from the guide Bright. The latter is very pleasant and friendly. The visit to the villages is very nice.
Excellent day trip with our guide G.Bright, nice tour on the country side and villages. Off the tourism trails. Caves Are great! .i recommand this tour .
It was an amazing trip! I visited five tribal communities and a massive cave—it was super interesting and fun. Our guide, Mr. K. Bright, was wonderful! He was so kind and shared so much about Thai culture. I'm truly grateful for such an unforgettable experience.
G.Bright & D. Tammy were great! Generous explanations, an attentive guide, and a driver concerned about our comfort made this day very pleasant.
Very nice experience, to meet hill people. Our guide G.Bright was very kind and friendly. I recommend the tour
Bright is so good ☀️very happy today!
Excellent tour to very interesting caves with Bright and our Driver Kan, both cheerfully competent English speakers, who were happy to either engage or not, subject to our needs. Bright filled in with useful facts and figures, answered anll our questions and there were plenty of opportunities to stop for snacks and the toilet. The butterfly and orchid farm were a bonus and provided some nice photo ops. A very enjoyable day with two interesting people.
