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.
Most Popular“Matt was a very interesting and knowledgeable tour guide. Take plenty of water with you as even in cool February it was still very warm in the shade”
Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip with a guided Pha Dok Siew trek, Karen village culture, waterfalls, twin pagodas, and the highest peak.
“We had a fantastic day, the guide was great. The mountain hike and visits were wonderful, as was the lunch. We highly recommend this activity.”
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.
“Jane our guide was amazing! Felt like we saw a bunch in the time allotted and she kept us moving at a great pace. She was informative, her English was very good, and incorporated some humor into the tour. If you can’t find the sign like mentioned in the meeting instructions (we didn’t see one)…”
A 150-minute Chiang Mai walking food tour with local snacks, markets, and Hakka noodles, plus flower-market stops and carbon offsets.
“Our guide was great. She knew the markets and the foods very well. We ate in places I never would have found myself. One scheduled stop was closed but we saw more than I would have expected. Her English was excellent”
Taste Chiang Mai’s Michelin street-food hits at Warorot Market, led by owner Natt, with 3 Michelin Guide dishes in 2 relaxed hours.
“This was awesome and I'd highly recommend it! The food was incredible, and you're taken to some very cool and unique places. More than the awesome food, Natt the guide is phenomenal. Super kind and funny but also shares a ton of awesome info on the history and culture and food of Chiang Mai. This…”
Pedal from Chiang Mai to Lamphun by train, then cycle quiet countryside to temples, markets, Ping River lunch, Ban Tawai, and more.
“This was a great excursion. The bicycles were fun. The lunch was delicious. But mostly our guide, Meow, and her crew did everything they could to make us comfortable. They had plenty of water, snacks and cool towels for us. Being a local, Meow knew so much about ancient Sukhothai as well as modern life…”
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.
“I must admit I was a bit apprehensive on this tour as I was not sure I’d be able to drive the Tuk Tuk – but worries soon fell to the side once I learned to shift with the left hand (Being from the US and shifting with the right). Oa was the tour guidRead…”
Guided Nam Phrae e-bike ride from Chiang Mai with paved hills, temple stops, and included lunch or snacks for under half a day.
“Had a wonderful morning on the bike ride. Our tour guide Hockey was very friendly and knowledgable on the tour. Ensured that we were comfortable with the ride and managing with pace. Was an extremely enjoyable ride and an amazing way to explore a different part of chiang mai. Highly recommend, was a highlight of…”
Half-day guided fat-tire e-bike past Chiang Mai rice paddies, villages, and temples with pickup, lunch, and easy routes, about 4 hours.
“Was a well and professionally organised tour. First time, we experienced electric bikes. Truly enjoyed few hours exploring the villages and temples. Thank you for a great tour.”
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.
“Danny was great. Very helpful to take good pictures and always smiling.”
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.
“Very enjoyable easy cycling and interesting. Guide was very caring and even organised transport back to the city as it would have been difficult otherwise”
Sticky Waterfall hike plus a 1-hour ATV ride with Thai lunch, pickup, and insurance in Chiang Mai for about $102.
“Joe picked us up and took us on an incredible ATV adventure combined with a scenic waterfall hike. He demonstrated excellent knowledge, professionalism, and friendly communication throughout the tour. His pleasant demeanor and well-Read more”
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.
“A fantastic evening of food and temples tour - Rain was a fantastic guide, took us for some amazing Khao Soi (Northern Thai speciality) and some delicious street market food. Highly recommended!”
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.
“Our trip was very personable. Our guide brought us around the city making note of things that were not necessarily in the itinerary. She explained everything very well!”
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
