8 Cave Tours in Chiang Mai And What Each One Really Costs

1.Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,049 reviews · from $30Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Cave, Sticky Waterfall, and Nam Phu Chet Si spring. Guides such as Kim, Tono, and John lead the climbs, explain local stories, and take photos. Expect wet feet, steep steps, forest paths, a Thai buffet lunch, and a full day away from the city.

“kim was the best guide ever, took us up the cave told us stories of his family and his adventures then let us mill around the falls after showing us the way round”

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2.No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · from $81

Spend 7 to 8 hours outside Chiang Mai with guides such as Jane, Golf, Tony, or A. Walk through Chiang Dao Cave, where Buddhist shrines share space with bats and huge chambers, then paddle the calm Mae Ping River through bamboo jungle. Lunch, equipment, instruction, transport, water, and cave headlamps are included.

“Fantastic day. Amazing time in the caves with a fantastic local guide. Such an amazing cave. Then kyaks down the river was super relaxing and some great sight seeing.”

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3.Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $52Top rated

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao for a lantern-led cave walk, visits to Akha, Meo, Lisu, Karen, and Palong communities, and a stop at Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm. Guides such as Tik, Jane, Saman, and Amy are praised for explaining local customs, plants, and cave history. Expect a small group, village shopping opportunities, and a few tight cave passages.

“Had a great day with Tik! It was fantastic to see the villages that I would never have been able to without a guide. A fascinating & insightful experience. The cave on our last stop was also a great way to the end the tour! Highly recommend Tik & this day trip!”

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4.Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 126 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Art, Nom, or Tik, traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cave and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. Explore limestone caverns by lantern, eat at a local market or restaurant, and climb the mineral-coated falls in a small group of up to nine.

“Our guide Art was fantastic. He was informative and attentive. The tour started on time and we never felt rushed. We even climbed the waterfalls twice! Art’s love for his country comes through with passion and excitement. He is a photographer too so our pictures are beautiful! He knows all the good picture spots. Our driver was the best one we had all week keeping us safe and comfortable. We had plenty of water provided. Don’t hesitate - take the tour! Thank you so much Art!”

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5.Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Travel north from Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Tik, Maggie, or Maki. Visit Akha, Meo, Lisu, Palong, and Karen villages, then enter Chiang Dao Cave, see orchids and butterflies, and return by air-conditioned vehicle. The cave includes two narrow passages requiring a crawl.

“This tour is a great was to spend a relaxing day in some tranquil locations around Chiang Mai. Tik my guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Visiting the hill tribe villages was done very respectfully. The transport was a comfy and clean spacious car. I would definitely recommend”

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6.Chiang Mai Day Tour: Chiang Dao Cave and Hill Tribes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $52

Travel from Chiang Mai’s Old City to Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm, Chiang Dao Cave, and Ban Huai I-Ko. Emy’s plant and herb commentary adds a personal touch, while local guides introduce Akha, Meo, Lisu, Karen, and Palong traditions. Expect crawling through two narrow cave passages.

“With Amy, or Emy, our guide, trip was very educational! She explained the herbs and leaves we saw along the hiking trail, their medicinal and nutritional values and importance. We learned about fruits and varieties , they are the same fruits but of different kind. Made us smell the herbs and their uses, etc. She never got tired talking interesting facts!”

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7.Bua Tong Waterfall Adventure& Huge Cave included Thai Buffet Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $34

Join a guide such as Kim or Nikorn for a six-and-a-half-hour trip from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Waterfall. Climb the unusual limestone falls, visit Nam Phu Chet Si’s seven-color fountain, hear the cave legend, and eat a provided picnic lunch. The air-conditioned van carries no more than nine people.

“Our guide Kim was fantastic! He taught us so much about No. Thai culture, played amazing music, told fascinating stories and made the whole day way more than we expected! Wonderful experience all around!”

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8.Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Small Group Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $90

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Popcorn, Peter, or Pranom, then explore Buatong Sticky Waterfall. Choose an easy lit cave visit or pay 300 THB per group of four for a lantern-led crawl through darker, tighter passages. Transport, entry, water, insurance, and hotel pickup are included.

“We just got back from our tour. Somehow we got lucky and found that we were the only people on this tour. We got special “VIP” attention. Our guide, Popcorn, is very easy going. He is kind, patient, easygoing, and knowledgeable. He has Read more”

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