Private Chiang Dao Cave and Doi Luang View Cafe from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailandby Siam Scape Journeys
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Thai, English
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Overview
Looking for a peaceful private Chiang Dao tour from Chiang Mai? Enjoy a slow-paced day of misty mountain views, quiet nature, and a scenic café stop with views of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. After hotel pickup from Chiang Mai city hotels, travel to a hillside café where fresh air and mountain scenery set a relaxed tone for the day. Continue to Chiang Dao Cave to explore sacred shrines, limestone chambers, a glowing golden Buddha, and emerald pools beside the cave temple. Then follow a gentle village walk through rice fields, farms, and hill tribe communities for a closer look at everyday life beneath the mountains. With a private guide and vehicle, this Chiang Dao escape gives your group a smoother, more relaxed way to enjoy the journey.
What's included
- English- or Chinese-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai city hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Chiang Dao Cave entrance fee: 40 THB/person.
- Meals and drinks
- Coffee, snacks, and café purchases at Tata Café
- Personal expenses and tips
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
45 min
Admire the stunning views of Doi Luang Chiang Dao at Tata Café. You may purchase freshly brewed coffee or snacks at your own expense while enjoying the mountain scenery, breathing in the crisp air, and capturing memorable photos.
- 2
Chiang Dao Cave
1 hour
Wander through Chiang Dao Cave and uncover a peaceful underground sanctuary with limestone chambers, sacred shrines, and a calm spiritual atmosphere. Discover quiet cave corners and natural rock formations as your guide shares insight along the way.
- 3
Wat Tham Chiang Dao Temple
30 min
Continue to the temple area beside the cave to see the golden Buddha image, local shrines, and emerald pools beside the cave temple.
- 4
Chiang Dao
2 hours
Follow a gentle 25-minute village walk through farms, gardens, and rice fields, passing Akha, Hmong, Lisu, Palong, and Karen communities. Observe traditional homes, local farming, and everyday life beneath the mountains.
Meeting and pickup
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.
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.
End point
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.
Good to know
- 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.
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- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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