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Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Small Group Tour – Full Day
- 6h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
● 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
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fee (Chiang Dao cave 40THB)
- English speaking guide
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Insurance
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Food and drink
- Fee for Guide with Lantern in cave (300THB/group of 4)
Itinerary
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 9 travellers
- Operated by
- TripGuru Thailand
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chiang Mai
- Its from-price is 13% above the median of the 385 day trips we list in Chiang Mai.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 71 of 385.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's cultural capital, a moated old city of temples, markets and crafts surrounded by forested mountains.
The old city, ringed by a square moat and the remains of brick walls, holds dozens of temples, among them the elegant Wat Phra Singh and the ruined great chedi of Wat Chedi Luang. Above town, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep crowns a mountain, reached by a staircase lined with serpents, with views across the valley.
Top-ranked sights in Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Golden Triangle.
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