Chiang Mai: Chiang Dao Caves and Jungle Trek with Lunch

Explore the Chiang Dao Caves and trek through the jungle on a day trip from Chiang Mai. Enjoy a local lunch, relax at the hot springs, and visit the Wat Ban Den temple.
Go for an exceptional day in the Chiang Dao mountains, a non-touristy region north of Chiang Mai. Make a stop at the very famous Chiang Dao Caves, which offer a fascinating network of limestone caverns, housing spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, with a Buddhist shrine integrated into their underground tangle.

Depart from your hotel at 7:30 AM and head to Chiang Dao, where you will stop at a local market to buy lunch. Then, go to a local village to start your trekking. The hike into the heart of the jungle will extend for 6 km, which will take approximately 3 to 3.5 hours.

During this adventure, cross the river 21 times, offering magnificent landscapes with dense jungle, coffee trees, and 500-year-old trees. Stop for lunch en route or upon your return. After the hike, visit the Chiang Dao Caves, allowing approximately 1 hour to explore these fascinating natural formations.

Then, take time to relax at the hot springs for 1 hour, with the possibility of taking an outdoor bath. On the way back, make a stop to visit the magnificent temple of Wat Ban Den, renowned for its dazzling blue colors.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.