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Make the most of your Chiang Dao day trip with hotel pickup from Chiang Mai city hotels, your own guide, and a private vehicle for a relaxed mountain-and-culture escape beyond Chiang Mai city. Unwind at a scenic café with views of Doi Luang Chiang Dao, then explore Chiang Dao Cave, a sacred underground site with limestone chambers, hidden shrines, a golden Buddha, and emerald pools beside the cave temple. Continue with a gentle 25-minute village walk to see local farms, rice fields, and hill tribe communities up close as your guide shares insight into their way of life beneath the mountains. For couples, families, and small groups, this means a smoother Chiang Dao day out with less planning, less rushing, and more time to enjoy the places that interest you most.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup is available from hotels in Chiang Mai Old Town and Nimman area between 08:00 AM – 08:30 AM. Exact pickup time will be confirmed by email. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Late arrival may shorten the time available for the tour.
Please be ready at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Late arrival may shorten the time available for the tour.
Itinerary
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1
Take in the breathtaking views of Doi Luang Chiang Dao at Tata Café. You may purchase freshly brewed coffee or snacks at your own expense while admiring the mountain landscape, breathing the crisp air, and capturing a few photos.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Chiang Dao Cave
Explore Chiang Dao Cave at a relaxed pace, walking through quiet limestone chambers, natural rock formations, hidden shrines, and spiritual corners inside the cave. Experience the calm underground atmosphere that makes this Chiang Dao landmark one of the area’s most memorable stops.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Wat Tham Chiang Dao Temple
Continue to the peaceful temple area of Wat Tham Chiang Dao, located beside the cave. See the golden Buddha image, local shrines, and emerald pools beside the cave temple while your guide shares the cultural and spiritual importance of this sacred site.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Chiang Dao
Head out on a gentle 25-minute walk through farms, gardens, and rice fields, passing through Akha, Hmong, Lisu, Palong, and Karen communities to experience their traditional ways of life.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour for your group only, with a maximum of 8 participants.
- Entrance fees, meals, drinks, café purchases, and personal expenses are not included.
- Chiang Dao Cave entrance fee is not included and should be paid on site.
- This tour includes a gentle 25-minute village walk through farms, rice fields, and hill tribe communities. Please ensure you are comfortable with light walking.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour for your group only, with a maximum of 8 participants.
- Entrance fees, meals, drinks, café purchases, and personal expenses are not included.
- Chiang Dao Cave entrance fee is not included and should be paid on site.
- This tour includes a gentle 25-minute village walk through farms, rice fields, and hill tribe communities. Please ensure you are comfortable with light walking.
- Chiang Dao Cave is a natural cave environment. Some areas may be narrow, dark, humid, or have uneven surfaces, and the cave may not be suitable for guests with claustrophobia or discomfort in enclosed spaces.
- Bat droppings, damp surfaces, and natural cave smells may be present in some areas. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and guests should follow the guide’s instructions during the cave visit.
- The tour is expected to finish around 03:00 PM, but the exact return time may vary depending on traffic, weather, and local conditions.
- The tour program is subject to change due to weather or local conditions to ensure the best possible experience.
- As this is a private tour, guests may adjust the time spent at each stop within the planned route and schedule. Requests to travel outside the provided route are subject to driver or guide approval and cannot be guaranteed.
- In the rare event that we must cancel the tour, we will notify you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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