Overview
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8 hours
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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
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm
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
Chiang Dao Cave
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.
Options
Chiang Mai Day Tour: Chiang Dao Cave and Hill Tribes
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop off (Chiang Mai Old City Area)
Local tour guide at Chiang Dao Cave
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local tour guide from the villages
Licensed English speaking tour guide
Entrance fee at Chiang Dao Cave
Meal
Pickup points
The Chiang Mai Old Town
184 Ratchamanka Road, Phra Sing Chiang Mai Thailand
Shangri-La Chiang Mai
89/8 Chang Klan Road Chiang Mai Thailand
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
CHANG dao Tour 🤩
dumbopisa,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Hill tribes and cave with guide Bright
F1177VQjanb,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
It became a private tour.
Tourist10644390445,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00No 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.
Good
W9307YMml,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jane is excellent , trip is funny
Amazing experience
thomasbQ2333YH,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was amazing very friendly guides (bright and kan) they were so funny and lots of knowledge. Would definitely recommend
Saman our Tuk Tuk guide was amazing!
kian M,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on our tuk tuk tour around Chiang Mai! Our guide, Saman, was absolutely fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. No matter what we asked, he always had an answer and shared interesting insights that made the whole tour even more enjoyable. Thank you Saman!
It's a bat cave like no another
Daniela F,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxed and extraordinary start with butterflies and orchids. Gentle walk in the hills across the tribe villages, with quirky and colourful souvenirs. A whole other experience when it came to the caves. We weren't warned about poisonous spiders until we came across a couple that stayed away from us. Would be helpful to have more torches as I found myself in the dark when taking a picture. Outer world environment between rocks, bats, crickets and crawling into tiny spaces to go through the caves. Definitely worth doing! Thank you yo our guide and driver, very considerate to everyone's needs.
Very good.
Sunshine38416545363,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was very kind to guide me. He taught me so much everywhere I went. It was a good memory of my trip.
Awesome visit to hill tribes and cave !
tedcE3264PC,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jane was fantastic ! Trip was excellent . First orchid and butterfly farm . Then visited 4 different hill villages . So interesting . Beautiful scenery and learned about culture . Got to visit a home in one of the villages . Bought beautiful handwoven scarf . Then we had delicious casual lunch . Then we went to the sacred caves , which was so unusual and beautiful , and navigating the narrow parts of the caves was fun . Wear shoes with good traction ! If you can request Jane as your guide as she wss very enjoyable to spend the day with , knowledgable , fun and genuine person ! A delight 🙏
A good day out
H3949JFmelindab,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was good, Jane our guide was great. She gave us a good overview of the local tribes and she had a vast knowledge of all the plants and trees. She looked after us very well, helped us order lunch and she took photos for us. The one thing I would mention is that in the description it doesn't say that there is crawling and slippery surfaces so make sure you have long trousers and comfy shoes to go into the cave with. The cave experience was amazing.
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