CHIANG MAI · THAILAND
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular mae kampong & countryside day trips in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.
A small-group jungle hike from Chiang Mai to Doi Saket for herb tastings, a waterfall shower, and lunch deep in the forest.
Most Popular“Excellent. Wonderful environment, challenging hike, great guide, delicious food.”
A relaxed day trip from Chiang Mai to Mae Kampong Village, waterfall views, and the famous treetop Giant Café for jungle coffee.
“Guide Nine was most knowledgeable of the area. It was a pleasure spending the day with her.”
Cycle through Mae Taeng Valley rice fields, temples, and villages, then cool off at Buatong sticky waterfalls with Thai lunch.
“We had a morning bike ride followed by a hike as we were able to join our group on an afternoon hike . Our guides Three and Sap made the day enjoyable and informative .”
Pedal from Chiang Mai to Lamphun by train, then cycle quiet countryside to temples, markets, Ping River lunch, Ban Tawai, and more.
“Excellent day of cycling, Gun and Holly were great guides. Safety - tops, gear - bikes and helmets in perfect condition, plenty to drink, plenty of toilet stops along the way. Thoroughly enjoyed my day, will definitely do another tour if ever back in Chiang Mai”
Half-day guided fat-tire e-bike past Chiang Mai rice paddies, villages, and temples with pickup, lunch, and easy routes, about 4 hours.
“Great bike tour through the countryside. E-bikes easy to use and made the cycling easy. We had a great day!”
Small-group Grade 3–4 rafting on Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng River with Thai buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and expert guides.
“We had a great time on the kayak raft and the guides were all wonderful! They were so sweet and funny, always tried to make sure everyone felt included (we were with family who didn't speak any english). They had an abundance of pad thai and fruits for us after rafting and before we climbed…”
Small-group trek to Mae Kampong village and waterfall near Chiang Mai, with gibbon rehab visits, hotel pickup, and lunch included.
“Our guide was so happy and fun. She gave us up close experiences with gibbons, and jungle flora. So much fascinating information about the plants and their uses. The villagers of Mae Kampong obviously like her too.”
Guided kayaking on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River with a calm current, forest-reserve scenery, wildlife spotting, and lunch, starting at 8:30.
“If you are looking for a serene trip to experience north Thailand nature, this is the tour to go! Kayaking was really beautiful and great view of mountains, definitely recommend in December. Also the Chiang Dao is the perfect cherry on top. Shoutout to Twee and the tour guides 🔥”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s Lanna countryside on mostly flat roads. School and temple visits, real rural life, lunch/snacks, and optional e-bike.
“Zu kurze reine Fahrtzeit mit dem Rad, unspektakuläre Landschaft, Essen an stark befahrener Straße, Preis- Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht”
Chiang Mai countryside on an active e-bike with a train ride, temples, Ping River lunch, Ban Tawai wood carving, and Rajapruek gardens.
“We took train for first hour of the trip then visited temples and got to see fields and Thai homes. Pleasant and moderately challenging.”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s Lanna back roads on an easy half-day tour with village school stop, lunch, and hotel pickup, from $59.
“This was a great bike ride through the countryside. Our guide was very informative. We rode around for about 3 hours. Would recommend this tour.”
A small-group Doi Saket jungle hike in Chiang Mai with village herb lessons, challenging forest trails, and a waterfall swim option.
“This was an amazing yet very challenging hike. If you want to experience remote jungle, with the site and sounds of pure nature, this is the hike for you . The waterfall trek and dip was the dessert of fairly challenging hike. Definitely recommended for the off the beaten path experience.”
Guided e-bike tour from Chiang Mai to Nam Phrae: small group of 8, hotel pickup, lunch, and Wat Ton Kwen views on mostly flat roads.
“It was a great experience. The bikes are well maintained and the guide was wonderful. They also prepared a delightful lunch for us”
A full-day Chiang Mai countryside tour with Mae Kampong village, waterfall, Sankampaeng hot springs, and Bor Sang umbrella making.
“Fantastic trip and amazing lunch. Great guide. Wonderful experience for couples or families and children will enjoy this too, but do expect some walking.”
Paddle the Mae Ping in Chiang Mai on a small-group SUP with guide tips, wildlife chances, and lunch at a mango plantation.
“Lovely day on the river! I've only ever done SUP on the ocean so the river current was actually much easier to manage than ocean waves!”
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
