No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving and Jungle Kayaking Tour: Chiang Dao Caves and Mae Ping River
by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking Kayaks
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿5,400Overview
This No.1 full-day tour in Chiang Mai lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes visits to the Chiang Dao Caves and a jungle kayaking trip on the Mae Ping River. The day begins at the base camp, where participants receive a safety briefing, kayak selection, and fitting of life jackets. After preparation, a local guide leads a one-hour walk through the Chiang Dao Cave system. The tour covers side passages with large caverns and the main well-lit chambers containing Buddhist statues and relics related to the Burmese monk who discovered the caves 300 years ago. Ancient shrines and local wildlife such as bats are pointed out during the walk. Following the cave exploration, there is a lunch break at a cave-side restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan options. After lunch, a 10-minute shuttle by air-conditioned van or 4x4 SUV transfers participants to the Mae Ping River for a two-hour kayaking trip through the northern Thai jungle. The route passes through bamboo and temperate forest, with views of local birds including eagles, kingfishers, egrets, and parakeets. Professional guides provide safety instructions and information about the environment. Kayaks provided are top-quality hard-shell single and double models, and life jackets are included. Head lamps are supplied for the cave portion. A support vehicle follows the group to store gear securely. Certified instructors with First Aid and CPR training oversee the tour. Water is provided throughout the day for hydration. The tour concludes with a scenic drive through the Mae Taeng mountains back to Chiang Mai.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks
At the base camp, participants receive a safety briefing, select their kayaks, and are fitted with life jackets to prepare for the day's activities.
20 min
Chiang Dao Cave
This stop involves a one-hour guided walk through the Chiang Dao Cave system. The route passes through large caverns with complex ceiling formations and well-lit chambers. The guide shares information about the cave’s discovery by a Burmese monk 300 years ago and points out ancient shrines inside. The cave is also home to bats and other natural features. The walk ends as you exit the cave’s illuminated areas.
60 min
Chiang Dao
After exploring the cave, there is a break for a substantial meal at a cave-side restaurant, giving time to rest before the kayaking portion of the tour.
45 min
Chiang Dao
In the afternoon, the group kayaks for about two hours on the Mae Ping River. This river winds through bamboo jungle and temperate forest, providing a quiet setting to observe local wildlife including birds such as eagles, kingfishers, birds of paradise, swallows, parakeets, and egrets. The riverbanks have fallen trees and overgrown vegetation, creating a natural environment away from crowds. The trip ends with a return to Chiang Mai around 5:30 pm.
120 min
Mae Taeng
The return trip includes a drive through the Mae Taeng mountain range, offering views of the Northern Thai jungle before arriving back in Chiang Mai.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving and Jungle Kayaking Tour: Chiang Dao Caves and Mae Ping River
by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking Kayaks
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿5,400Overview
This No.1 full-day tour in Chiang Mai lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes visits to the Chiang Dao Caves and a jungle kayaking trip on the Mae Ping River. The day begins at the base camp, where participants receive a safety briefing, kayak selection, and fitting of life jackets. After preparation, a local guide leads a one-hour walk through the Chiang Dao Cave system. The tour covers side passages with large caverns and the main well-lit chambers containing Buddhist statues and relics related to the Burmese monk who discovered the caves 300 years ago. Ancient shrines and local wildlife such as bats are pointed out during the walk. Following the cave exploration, there is a lunch break at a cave-side restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan options. After lunch, a 10-minute shuttle by air-conditioned van or 4x4 SUV transfers participants to the Mae Ping River for a two-hour kayaking trip through the northern Thai jungle. The route passes through bamboo and temperate forest, with views of local birds including eagles, kingfishers, egrets, and parakeets. Professional guides provide safety instructions and information about the environment. Kayaks provided are top-quality hard-shell single and double models, and life jackets are included. Head lamps are supplied for the cave portion. A support vehicle follows the group to store gear securely. Certified instructors with First Aid and CPR training oversee the tour. Water is provided throughout the day for hydration. The tour concludes with a scenic drive through the Mae Taeng mountains back to Chiang Mai.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks
At the base camp, participants receive a safety briefing, select their kayaks, and are fitted with life jackets to prepare for the day's activities.
20 min
Chiang Dao Cave
This stop involves a one-hour guided walk through the Chiang Dao Cave system. The route passes through large caverns with complex ceiling formations and well-lit chambers. The guide shares information about the cave’s discovery by a Burmese monk 300 years ago and points out ancient shrines inside. The cave is also home to bats and other natural features. The walk ends as you exit the cave’s illuminated areas.
60 min
Chiang Dao
After exploring the cave, there is a break for a substantial meal at a cave-side restaurant, giving time to rest before the kayaking portion of the tour.
45 min
Chiang Dao
In the afternoon, the group kayaks for about two hours on the Mae Ping River. This river winds through bamboo jungle and temperate forest, providing a quiet setting to observe local wildlife including birds such as eagles, kingfishers, birds of paradise, swallows, parakeets, and egrets. The riverbanks have fallen trees and overgrown vegetation, creating a natural environment away from crowds. The trip ends with a return to Chiang Mai around 5:30 pm.
120 min
Mae Taeng
The return trip includes a drive through the Mae Taeng mountain range, offering views of the Northern Thai jungle before arriving back in Chiang Mai.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.