Chiang Dao Caves & Jungle Kayak: Northern Thai Adventure

Embark on a thrilling Chiang Dao jungle tour where you’ll go kayaking through undisturbed wilderness, explore the majestic Chiang Dao Cave, and indulge in scenic drives. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks - At Base Camp, we start with a safety briefing, confirm kayak choices, fit life jackets, and prepare for an exciting day ahead.
  • Chiang Dao Cave - Cave Exploration:
    Guided Walk: Take a 1-hour guided tour through the cave.
    Marvel at Caverns: Explore vast rooms and admire the intricate ceiling formations….
What's Included
  • Certified First Aid and CPR instructors
  • Be the captain of your own boat
  • Head lamps and local Cave Guide
  • 10-minute Cave to River shuttle by Van or Truck
  • Water for hydration packs and bottled water
  • Vegetarian and Vegan lunch options at Cave side Restaurant
  • Google Earth Orientation and Kayak Briefing at Pro-shop
  • Support Truck with secure…
What's Not Included
  • Insurance/Riverfees : 150 baht, please provide your passport details at check-in.
  • Pro-Shop: Find sunscreen, repellent, water shoes and other outdoor gear available for purchase.
Additional Information

Explore Chiang Dao Caves & Kayak Through Northern Thai Jungle
Join us for the most popular adventure in Chiang Mai! Begin by exploring the intricate Chiang Dao Cave system led by a knowledgeable local guide. Spend an hour in the side arms with expansive caverns, then enter the main well-lit chambers adorned with Buddhist figures and relics honoring the…

Location
Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks
92/ 1-2 Sridonchai Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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289arnek
Mar 24, 2025
Cave & Kayak: Thumbs up! - Great experience! Cave trekking has some narrow places where you have to squeeze through, some flexibility is advantageous. Lunch full OK (also veggie possible) but now comes the main part: Paddle! Light whitewater, two-way kayaking touches down more often ((dry season). Motivated guides who spread fun. Everything was professional & well organized. Conclusion: happy to come back- I am only so rarely here... Drak
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David_t
Mar 8, 2025
Great guide and experience - Jane was our guide (man’s name pronounced “Janey”). He has been with the company for 13 years and was very knowledgeable in sharing information and answering questions. There were only three people on our tour so it was really a semi-private experience. Picked me up from my hotel right on time. Off to their office for a briefing on the day, map review of the location of the cave and the route we will kayak afterwards. The cave experience is really two-fold. It starts with an adventure in a dark cave with headlamps moving through various passages into large rooms. Saw many formations and some bats high up on the ceilings. We then connected to the show cave experience. This had walkways, lighting, and temples inside some cave rooms. Had a good lunch at the cave complex then off to kayak. Jane was a lot of fun telling us about the sites, where to paddle around bends and in riffles. Very easy paddle for a couple hours, with water provided, a swim stop for those inclined. My big surprise was the kayaks. I’m not a fan of sit on top kayaks because they aren’t very comfortable, but these kayaks had excellent back support - very comfortable. Highly recommend Jane as a tour guide!
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Flamesearcher1
Mar 4, 2025
Excellent in every way. - Fantastic trip, possibly the best I have ever been on. The caves were very interring and great to see so many bats up so close( also Huntsman spiders) The kayaking was simply Amazing, an experience I will never forget. Excellent value for money with superb guides.
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Amanda_g
Mar 1, 2025
Fun with Jane exploring Chiang mai - Jane was amazing!! So knowledgeable and funny, we felt very well taken care of on our excursion! He took care of all our needs and made us feel so special and relaxed!
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Dustin_y
Feb 26, 2025
A fun adventure - Our guides Jeni and A were humorous and entertaining. There is a small bit of crawling in the cave so you do need good mobility for this activity. It was an interesting walk looking at Buddhist statues, bats and natural formations in the cave. The kayaking was easy as the river is very calm. Do note that you'll get wet during the kayaking so be ready with a change of clothes. Lunch was very basic: stir fried noodles with chicken and fruits. The drive to the cave and back is about 90 minutes to 120 minutes long. Not the most comfortable ride as it's very similar to riding in a songthaew.
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Peter
Feb 20, 2025
Well recommended - Very friendly staff, good English communication, knowledgeable and fun. Thank you again for a great day. Well recommended
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Heather_v
Feb 20, 2025
Great day outdoors - The caves were very cool and our guide Jan was funny and knowledgeable. The kayaking was mellow, nothing scary. The water not deep but fresh and clean and felt great!
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Marioaq3102dj
Feb 17, 2025
Great Day - Great day. Well organized. Highly recommended for a day away from the busy City. Some tight spots in the cave but well worth it.
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Climber07600223434
Feb 11, 2025
Awesome day in nature! - Awesome well planned day! The caves are safe with enough adventure to keep you excited.. the kayaking is set in the beautiful landscape of the Ping river with the mountains as the backdrop.. safe and fun.. make sure you concentrate on the kayaking but don’t forget to stop and admire the view! Well worth it!
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Marina
Mar 13, 2025
Nice activities with poor transportation. - The guides and activities were amazing but spending 2 hours each way in the back of an open truck without AC inhaling fumes was disappointing to say the least.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).