Chiang Dao Cave and Jungle Kayaking
 By Chiang Mai Mountain biking & kayaks
Overview
Enjoy a scenic and serene kayak trip in Chiang Mai along the Mae Ping River in the Chiang Dao Valley, with a view of Northern Thai wilderness. Complete the trip with lunch at a local restaurant or riverside, and explore the Chiang Dao Cave System with a local guide. Perfect for beginners in kayaking and cave exploring.
Tour Code: TCM-045
Duration
08.30 a.m. – 05.30 p.m.
Type : Adventure
Pick-up time : 08.30 – 09.00 a.m.
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Highlights
- Scale the famous Chiang Dao Cave's large caverns
- Kayak the Ping River through untouched Northern Thai Jungle
- Experience the fantastic scenery surrounding Chiang Dao Mountain
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Program Details
- 8:30 a.m: We pick you up at your hotel and bring you to our shop for an activity explanation, fitting for life jackets and helmets, and boat assignment.
- A bus ride to Chiang Dao Valley takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We can get to Chiang Dao Valley by driving north for about an hour. The huge, fan-shaped Chiang Dao Mountain can be seen for miles ahead. It's almost time for our river Put In and the start of our cave walk.
- 1-hour trip to Chiang Dao Cave
A local cave guide with a gas lantern walks with us for about an hour as we explore the large tunnels of Chiang Dao Cave. The head lamps help us find our way around the cave system. The big caves with high ceilings don't leave any blanks for our imaginations. The local guide is very excited to show off the different forms that look like plants and animals from the area. Bats are sleeping high up on the roof before going outside to eat fruits that grow nearby.The cave trip goes around and ends in a well-lit area with many Buddha statues and other religious items.We get to where we're having lunch after a short walk through the temple grounds.
- The restaurant near the cave serves Thai food for lunch.
Since it's lunchtime, now is a good time to tell the guide about any food allergies. After a hearty meal that makes us feel stronger, we head to the Ping River to put our kayaks down.
- 2 hours + Chiang Dao river kayaking trip
Our kayak trip, which lasts two hours or more, takes us south through untouched jungle and bird- and animal-life. Water buffaloes grazing by the river watch us paddle by. With bush and farmland all around, the trip is very peaceful as we go through the creek. It's a great spot to learn the sport, and for many people, it's their first time there. The changes in the water level throughout the year are taken into account when we pick the Put-in. This way, we can take safe trips every time. Entry fee, river fee, and insurance of 150 baht are extra charges.
- 1 hour and 15 minutes to drive back to Chiang Mai
When we get to our takeout at "Rocky Dam" by boat, we can't help but be amazed by the mountain range to the west, with Chiang Dao mountain standing out as the most beautiful. We get back together and then start the drive back to Chiang Mai. We'll take you back to your hotel. Getting there around 05.30 p.m.
This is truly a trip of a lifetime, combining two of our favorite past times in unforgettable nature. Beginners in both arts are welcome
- Wear firm shoes for the walk in the cave
- Bring a change of clothes so you can jump in and take a swim if you feel like it on your kayak trip.
Water Condition.
- Gentle water currents
- Good workout 75% Active Input
- Leisure kayaking Class 1
- 1 meter and less water Â
- 1 hour easy walking
Please note.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Minimum age is 9 years, kids till 11 should be in a Double Kayak with an adult.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Please bring a change of clothes, plus shoes you don't mind getting wet.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Kayak lesson
- Kayak rental and safety equipment
- Lunch and water
- Cave entrance fees and flashlight
- Local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within a radius of 5 km from the Three Kings. Monument.
- If you are outside the pick-up radius, please fill out the reservation form for pickup at McDonald's Im Thapae. Address: 17/1 Kotchasarn Rd., Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100. The actual pickup will be in front of the restaurant.
- Insurance: To ensure insurance coverage for accidents, we kindly request a copy of your passport. Please send it to us via email or WhatsApp at least one day before the tour begins.
- Reservations are required at least two days in advance. For last-minute bookings one day before tours start, kindly contact us.
- Entry fee, river fee and insurance 150 baht.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the package.
- Tips and gratuities
- Pick-up time may be delayed due to traffic.
- This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or interruptions.
- All the timings provided are approximate.
- This is a join-in group tour .
- This tour includes travel insurance provided by the operator.
- This tour start in Chiang Mai
- This tour is operated by our business partner(s).
You’ll get confirmation within 24 hours . If you don’t receive any confirmation, please contact us at [email protected] or  +66 62 289 5343
- You’ll get a full refund if you cancel at least 2 days prior to the travel date.
- Changes of travel date must be made at least 2 days prior to the travel date ·
- In the event of a force majeure or unforeseen event such as bad weather or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel the tour. In this case, you will be given the option to reschedule or request a full refund.
- Refunds will be made via cash or bank transfer. Any bank fee that occurred will be deducted from the refund amount.
- No refund for no-show and last-minute cancellation for all reasons to maintain our competitive price as your seats cannot be resold.
