8 hour(s)
English
Included
Visit five hill tribe villages: Akha, Meo, Lisu, Palong, and Karen
Learn about the different lifestyles, traditions, and beliefs of each tribe
Explore Chiang Dao Cave and Temple, one of Chiang Mai’s largest caves
Discover fascinating stalactites, stalagmites, and historical stories
€ 41.78
€ 38.44
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Experience the rich cultural diversity of Northern Thailand on this immersive tour, visiting five different hill tribe villages: Akha, Meo, Lisu, Palong, and Karen. Each village offers a unique glimpse into the lifestyles, traditions, and beliefs of its people, allowing you to learn how their living styles, clothing, and customs differ. Interact with the locals, gain insight into their daily routines, and appreciate the diversity of cultures that coexist in the Chiang Mai region, making this a truly educational and eye-opening experience.
The tour continues with a visit to the Chiang Dao Cave and Temple, one of Chiang Mai’s largest and most storied caves, filled with fascinating stalactites, stalagmites, and historical significance. Afterwards, explore an orchid farm and butterfly farm, where you can admire the stunning Thai orchids and learn about local horticultural practices. Bring home some of the beautiful orchids as a memorable souvenir of your journey. This tour combines cultural immersion, natural wonders, and hands-on experiences, providing a comprehensive exploration of Chiang Mai’s heritage and environment.
Licensed English speaking tour guide
Pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local tour guide from the villages
Local tour guide at Chiang Dao Cave
Entrance fee at Chiang Dao Cave
Meal
Personal expenses Gratuities for driver and guides
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Camera
Snacks & water
Not wheelchair accessible
No public transportation nearby
Wear comfortable shoes for Chiang Dao Cave hike
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This is definitely a must do experience in Chiang Dao. A quaint temple environment in the north and an amazing cave that is easy to walk through and lavishly adorned as most buddhist temple caves are.
I don’t know why is this such an attraction… it’s not well maintained, a snake jumped at me from the stairs… 40thb entrance which is fair, but then an army of middle aged women inside the cave who do not speak a word of English tried to talk me into renting a lamp for 200thb, WTH is this touristic trap? Some big sculptures outside are pretty cool.
Amazing place. Apart of us 6, we've seen another 10 other ppl there. Caves are beautiful and bats amazing. In some places, you need to crawl. It was a part of kayaking, and the guide was really good.
We went in as a group of 8 and paid 40 baht per person to enter a cave that was lit with electric light. After that we had to hire a guide (320 baht, 40 baht per person) who carried an oil lamp and directed our walk through 3 dark caves full of stalactites and stalagmites. One area had bats but they were settled peacefully on the roof of the cave. The walk was difficult to navigate because of the darkness and the uneven formations on the ground. Twice, we had to pass through narrow paths and it might be a bit challenging for tall and/or well built individuals. Hands, clothes and shoes will get soiled from touching the cave walls, so come prepared. We enjoyed walking in and out of the cave. It was thrilling and exciting. The guides are locals who willingly offer their skill and service to this place so tipping is encouraged and we tipped our guide 200 baht. She managed us patiently and waited for all of us to pass before moving forward with the lamp. She also explained the shapes (elephant and water lily) of the formations. I wouldn’t recommend this place to someone who has breathing troubles or fear of dark/tight places/claustrophobia.
We visited the temple and cave on a weekday morning, and it was very peaceful and quiet. You can spend as much time as you like inside the cave. Once you’re in there, there’s another path that requires an extra fee—if you choose to go, a guide will lead you with a lantern. We didn’t do that because we felt the main cave was already good enough for us. There’s a small entrance fee, which goes towards maintenance, cleaning, and the electricity for the lamps they’ve installed in certain areas.
