CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular half-day 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.
Half-day Thai cooking at an organic Chiang Mai farm, with hotel pickup, a market stop, and hands-on classes from curry paste to spring rolls.
Most Popular“Awesome experience, loved the outdoor cooking area. Chef was funny, she was easy going and helpful to all. Saw the garden and what food we would be using. Loved it and pick up was helpful.”
Chiang Mai half-day at an ethical elephant sanctuary. Feed Napier grass, sugarcane, bananas, and learn elephant care in a forest setting.
Hands-on Thai cooking at The Rice Barn in Chiang Mai, starting at a local market, with hotel pickup, transport, and recipes included.
Half-day rescued elephants at Ran-Tong in Chiang Mai: hotel pickup, small group of 15, feeding, bathing, Thai meal, and shower time.
“We loved this trip. It is a fairly large facility, maybe 10-20 acres in size hosing about 20 elephants. Our group size was about 10-15 people. Our guide, Seven, was very engaging and informative. We each had time with multiple elephants to fRead more”
Half-day ethical elephant experience near Chiang Mai: feed and walk with elephants in jungle habitat, learn from local guides, and enjoy Thai lunch.
Chiang Mai sticky waterfall half-day with hotel transfers, Si Lanna Park entry, and time to climb and swim at Bua Thong.
Chiang Mai market-to-home cooking class: shop Thai ingredients, cook 5 dishes plus a special dish, eat together, and take recipes home.
Half-day Chiang Mai temples tour with hotel pickup and a small group visit to Doi Suthep, Suan Dok, and Chedi Luang.
“Our guide grew up as a former monk and had a wealth of information! I'm very polite and friendly! Save room for ice cream at the top of the long stairs!!”
Guided Nam Phrae e-bike ride from Chiang Mai with paved hills, temple stops, and included lunch or snacks for under half a day.
“Lovely attention to detail and would highly recommend this trip to anyone!”
Half-day Colors of Chiang Mai biking tour with temple, school and studio stops, market snacks, and scenic countryside riding plus lunch.
“Eye was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and great to be with. Would not hesitate to recommend her!”
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.”
A small-group half-day cycling tour in Chiang Mai’s old town: temples, markets, a blacksmith community, snacks, lunch, and photos.
Half-day Chiang Mai tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and a Hmong village with A/C pickup, skip ticket lines, and mountain views.
See Chiang Mai from the Mae Ping River, then enjoy khao soi and herbal tastings at a local herb garden farm stop.
“Would definitely recommend for viewing from the River. Nice lunch and herb farm visit. Tea, drinks and dessert as well. You meet inside the Temple are down by the river to the left. We were wandering around not sure where we were to meet.”
Float the Mae Taeng River past Elephant Nature Park, slide into Saa Gee waterfall pools, then shower and relax at base camp. Optional elephant feeding.
“This excursion was our favourite. Everything was great. It will be a memory we hold dear to our hearts forever. Can’t recommend this adventure enough:) It was a 10/10!”
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
