CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.
Chiang Mai Old City temples in 3 hours. See Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Phra Singh with a local GSTC-guided walk.
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Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip with a guided Pha Dok Siew trek, Karen village culture, waterfalls, twin pagodas, and the highest peak.
A 3-hour guided walk through Chiang Mai’s Old City temples, from Lanna Wat Phra Singh to a teak Wat Phan Tao and Chedi Luang.
A 150-minute Chiang Mai walking food tour with local snacks, markets, and Hakka noodles, plus flower-market stops and carbon offsets.
Taste Chiang Mai’s Michelin street-food hits at Warorot Market, led by owner Natt, with 3 Michelin Guide dishes in 2 relaxed hours.
Pedal from Chiang Mai to Lamphun by train, then cycle quiet countryside to temples, markets, Ping River lunch, Ban Tawai, and more.
“Plenjai was awesome! This is a great day trip! Lots to see and explore outside of Chiang Mai. Great Lunch and cool little towns. I highly recommend it.”
Drive a Chiang Mai tuk tuk, visit a mountain temple, feed and bathe elephants, then raft bamboo down a river on a small group day.
“Once in a lifetime experience! Big was a great teacher and came prepared with everything we needed for the trip. Driving to and from the areas was a breeze and the elephants were amazing to experience.”
Guided Nam Phrae e-bike ride from Chiang Mai with paved hills, temple stops, and included lunch or snacks for under half a day.
“E bikes were great quality . Cycling was fun and tour very interesting. Our guide was excellent - very informative.”
Half-day guided fat-tire e-bike past Chiang Mai rice paddies, villages, and temples with pickup, lunch, and easy routes, about 4 hours.
“It’s a great trip, friendly guides, equipment is really well maintained and the whole morning was really good fun. Plenty of stops along the way for photos and info about the area.”
Evening temple tour in Chiang Mai: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat with an English guide, forest meditation stops, and big night views.
Cycle 20–25 km through Chiang Mai’s quiet countryside and the Ping River, with temples, a 700-year-old chedi, and Khao Soy Kai.
Sticky Waterfall hike plus a 1-hour ATV ride with Thai lunch, pickup, and insurance in Chiang Mai for about $102.
“so good. super friendly staff. transportation there and back. Buffet lunch. ATV instructors took super cool pics and videos and sent them to us for free. Same for sticky falls staff.”
Private Chiang Mai temple tour with a lady guide and driver, air-conditioned pickup, flexible timing, and classic stops like Doi Suthep and Warorot Market.
“We had a lovely trip with Wilai. She is very knowledgeable and such insights make any trip way more interesting. Wilai has a great personality and customizes your trip to your needs, if required. I definitely would book her again.”
Taste Northern Thai street food and Khao Soi, then wander Chiang Mai temples at night and finish with a Ping River drink.
Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City in 3 hours, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Phra Singh with an English guide for $16.
“Wonderful experience!! Adapted to kids too! Guide is funny and knowledgable. Must try in chiang mai!”
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
