CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 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.
A 9-hour Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: highest peak, waterfalls, Twin Pagodas, hill tribe coffee, and easy eco boardwalk.
Most Popular“Nuttaya, our guide was lovely. She explained everything as we went along. So knowledgeable about everything as well. The transport for our group of nine was really spot on. We enjoyed the tour, the people we met and recommend the trip.”
Ethical elephant care plus a jungle hike to Mae Wang Waterfall from Chiang Mai, with river bathing, lunch, and expert guides.
“absolutely worth the time and cost to do if you have the time.”
Chiang Mai market and herb garden tour, then cook Thai dishes and curry paste in an organic garden with hotel pickup.
“Tu was AMAZING! So kind and informative. She made the entire experience so fun and the food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this cooking class”
Chiang Mai half-day at an ethical elephant sanctuary. Feed Napier grass, sugarcane, bananas, and learn elephant care in a forest setting.
“Mr Big did an amazing job driving us around & communicating throughout the trip along the stops. Couldn’t have asked for a better day!!!”
Chiang Rai White/Blue Temple tour from Chiang Mai: Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Temple of Light with guide and van.
“Everything was great and the tour guide was very nice and funny!”
Chiang Rai temples from Chiang Mai: White and Blue, plus Black House or Red Temple, Mae Kajan hot springs and lunch included.
“This tour was amazing! and not only the tour but Andy is one of the best tour guides you can ever find. you can see how much he likes sharing what he knows about the temples, the history and all the important things you should know. he is a truly dedicated guide! thank you again…”
Ethical elephant care in Chiang Mai: feed rescued elephants, join mud bath, then enjoy a vegetarian Thai buffet with pickup and guide.
“Amazing day, Fran the guide was so knowledgeable, caring for the animals and good to be around. Would highly recommend this park that looks after these free to roam elephants tremendously.”
See Wat Umong’s tunnels and Doi Suthep’s golden pagoda at dusk, then enjoy Chiang Mai’s night skyline from the summit.
“Our guide Boon was super! He was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. He made sure to include everyone in the conversation and was so accommodating taking loads of photos. His passion was contagious!”
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.
“Fabulous Lyla was an excellent guide and able to answer all our questions very friendly and lovely person we really recommend this tour”
Chiang Mai sunrise tour: Doi Suthep steps, jungle Wat Pha Lat, and Wat Umong tunnels with small-group guides, pickup, and low-impact travel.
“Really great tour - watching sunrise at the temple was great. Tour guide was really good, very knowledgeable.”
Climb the non-slip Sticky Waterfall and wander Dan Tewada Land of Angels Park with hotel pickup, entrances, and snacks.
“My trip with Guide Nine was amazing! She is very positive and it was a beautiful day! She made us cookies too!”
Private Chiang Rai temple tour from Chiang Mai with four iconic sites, hotel pickup, lunch, and expert guide storytelling on a long day.
“It’s a long day but worth every minute. Our guide was very attentive to our needs throughout the day and was very knowledgeable of the history related to the sites.”
Evening temple tour in Chiang Mai featuring Wat Pha Lat’s jungle calm and Doi Suthep’s 306-step golden pagoda glow.
“There was so much to see and not a lot of tourists, which was really nice. The view from Doi Suthep Temple was amazing at night and the atmosphere in the temple was calm. Our guide gave us a lot of information, which was really nice and helped understand the history of thailand.”
One day in Chiang Mai with ethical elephants, Doi Inthanon pagodas, and a waterfall trek with included lunch and hotel pickup.
“Overall great experience! Jon, our guide, was very helpfull and gave interesting information on all 3 topics. If you want an all-in experience, this is your best option.”
Ethical elephant sanctuary, a sticky waterfall barefoot climb, and scenic bamboo rafting in Chiang Mai, with lunch included for $58.70.
“Amazing experience! Mr. Poppy was great. Informative and hilarious. Couldn't have asked for a better guide. Seeing how happy and well cared for the elephants were really made the experience special. Highly recommended.”
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
