“This&nbsp;place&nbsp;is&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;a&nbsp;must&nbsp;visit.&nbsp;The&nbsp;beauty&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;cave&nbsp;is&nbsp;just&nbsp;indescribable.”&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1216713-d550771-r622520808-Chiang_Dao_Cave-Chiang_Dao.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kay,&nbsp;United&nbsp;States</a>Although&nbsp;the&nbsp;town&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chiang&nbsp;Dao&nbsp;is&nbsp;famous&nbsp;for&nbsp;its&nbsp;Elephant&nbsp;Training&nbsp;Center,&nbsp;several&nbsp;adventurers&nbsp;have&nbsp;come&nbsp;to&nbsp;these&nbsp;parts&nbsp;for&nbsp;another&nbsp;reason&nbsp;altogether:&nbsp;cave&nbsp;trekking.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Chiang&nbsp;Dao&nbsp;Cave&nbsp;(Wat&nbsp;Tham&nbsp;Chiang&nbsp;Dao)&nbsp;is&nbsp;without&nbsp;a&nbsp;doubt&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;area’s&nbsp;more&nbsp;fascinating&nbsp;sites.&nbsp;Five&nbsp;limestone&nbsp;caverns&nbsp;invite&nbsp;one&nbsp;to&nbsp;uncover&nbsp;its&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;stalactites,&nbsp;stalagmites,&nbsp;Buddha&nbsp;statues,&nbsp;and&nbsp;votive&nbsp;offerings&nbsp;from&nbsp;faithful&nbsp;pilgrims.[[02-tours/Chiang_Dao_Cave_Trekking_Tour_Chiang_Mai_1.jpg]]We’ll&nbsp;drive&nbsp;around&nbsp;88km&nbsp;(55mi)&nbsp;north&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chiang&nbsp;Mai&nbsp;to&nbsp;reach&nbsp;the&nbsp;starting&nbsp;point.&nbsp;Before&nbsp;venturing&nbsp;inside,&nbsp;explore&nbsp;the&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;grounds&nbsp;outside&nbsp;dotted&nbsp;with&nbsp;scenic&nbsp;ruins,&nbsp;temples&nbsp;and&nbsp;roadside&nbsp;stops.[[02-tours/Chiang_Dao_Cave_Trekking_Tour_Chiang_Mai_2.jpg]]After&nbsp;paying&nbsp;a&nbsp;small&nbsp;entrance&nbsp;fee,&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;then&nbsp;begin&nbsp;the&nbsp;journey&nbsp;through&nbsp;a&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;interconnected&nbsp;caverns&nbsp;extending&nbsp;over&nbsp;10km&nbsp;(7&nbsp;mi)&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;heart&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;mountain.&nbsp;Expect&nbsp;cooler&nbsp;air&nbsp;in&nbsp;here,&nbsp;although&nbsp;hot&nbsp;days&nbsp;may&nbsp;create&nbsp;humid&nbsp;conditions&nbsp;at&nbsp;times.Two&nbsp;to&nbsp;three&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;caves&nbsp;make&nbsp;for&nbsp;an&nbsp;easy&nbsp;visit&nbsp;on&nbsp;your&nbsp;own,&nbsp;as&nbsp;they’re&nbsp;illuminated&nbsp;by&nbsp;electric&nbsp;lights.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;find&nbsp;Buddha&nbsp;statues&nbsp;here,&nbsp;including&nbsp;a&nbsp;4-metre&nbsp;(13&nbsp;ft)&nbsp;reclining&nbsp;one.&nbsp;Don’t&nbsp;miss&nbsp;the&nbsp;row&nbsp;of&nbsp;five&nbsp;seated&nbsp;Buddhas&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;cavern,&nbsp;as&nbsp;many&nbsp;travellers&nbsp;find&nbsp;them&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;impressive.[[02-tours/Chiang_Dao_Cave_Trekking_Tour_Chiang_Mai_3.jpg]]If&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;venture&nbsp;further,&nbsp;we&nbsp;would&nbsp;advise&nbsp;hiring&nbsp;a&nbsp;guide&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;gas&nbsp;lantern&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;navigate&nbsp;the&nbsp;unlit&nbsp;sections.&nbsp;The&nbsp;flashlight&nbsp;of&nbsp;your&nbsp;phone&nbsp;would&nbsp;come&nbsp;in&nbsp;handy&nbsp;here!&nbsp;While&nbsp;the&nbsp;main&nbsp;caves&nbsp;are&nbsp;large&nbsp;and&nbsp;open&nbsp;with&nbsp;soaring&nbsp;ceilings,&nbsp;the&nbsp;offshoot&nbsp;parts&nbsp;can&nbsp;get&nbsp;narrow&nbsp;with&nbsp;low&nbsp;overhangs.&nbsp;Climb,&nbsp;squeeze&nbsp;and&nbsp;duck&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;passageways&nbsp;and&nbsp;rock&nbsp;formations,&nbsp;perhaps&nbsp;a&nbsp;bat&nbsp;or&nbsp;two&nbsp;flying&nbsp;above&nbsp;you.&nbsp;Fun!“Think&nbsp;Indiana&nbsp;Jones&nbsp;discovering&nbsp;lost&nbsp;treasures&nbsp;around&nbsp;every&nbsp;corner!”&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1216713-d550771-r486635048-Chiang_Dao_Cave-Chiang_Dao.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">On&nbsp;the&nbsp;Loose&nbsp;Live,&nbsp;CA</a>[[02-tours/Chiang_Dao_Cave_Trekking_Tour_Chiang_Mai_4.jpg]]“This&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;really&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;site,&nbsp;all&nbsp;in&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;highlight&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;trip.”&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1216713-d550771-r533424249-Chiang_Dao_Cave-Chiang_Dao.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kris&nbsp;B.,&nbsp;North&nbsp;Carolina</a>After&nbsp;our&nbsp;cave&nbsp;adventures,&nbsp;we&#39;ll&nbsp;head&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Chiang&nbsp;Dao&nbsp;market&nbsp;to&nbsp;gorge&nbsp;on&nbsp;delicious&nbsp;local&nbsp;meals&nbsp;before&nbsp;making&nbsp;our&nbsp;way&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Buatong&nbsp;Sticky&nbsp;Waterfall.&nbsp;While&nbsp;waterfalls&nbsp;are&nbsp;notorious&nbsp;for&nbsp;being&nbsp;slippery&nbsp;(and&nbsp;quite&nbsp;dangerous!),&nbsp;one&nbsp;impressive&nbsp;feature&nbsp;about&nbsp;this&nbsp;natural&nbsp;wonder&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;sticky&nbsp;mineral&nbsp;deposits&nbsp;that&nbsp;allow&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;to&nbsp;actually&nbsp;climb&nbsp;up&nbsp;the&nbsp;waterfall&nbsp;without&nbsp;falling&nbsp;off.&nbsp;Feel&nbsp;free&nbsp;to&nbsp;appreciate&nbsp;the&nbsp;scenic&nbsp;landscape&nbsp;while&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;at&nbsp;it&nbsp;as&nbsp;well.Enjoy&nbsp;a&nbsp;low-impact&nbsp;way&nbsp;of&nbsp;exploring.&nbsp;With&nbsp;TripGuru,&nbsp;you&nbsp;explore&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;that&nbsp;prioritize&nbsp;providing&nbsp;water&nbsp;in&nbsp;glass&nbsp;bottles&nbsp;and&nbsp;offsetting&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;emissions&nbsp;in&nbsp;every&nbsp;tour,&nbsp;reducing&nbsp;your&nbsp;environmental&nbsp;impact&nbsp;and&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;footprint.<a 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Includes: Transportation, English-speaking guide, insurance

Chiang Dao Cave Trekking and Sticky Waterfall Tour – Full Day

Chiang Mai food tours are a must, and on our Chiang Mai Street Food tour you'll also visit Wat Chedi Luang, Warorot Market and the Chang Puak Gate Night Market.