CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s standout days out.
The 15 experiences travellers rate most around Chiang Mai. The temple mornings, sanctuary visits and mountain day trips people still talk about long after the flight home.
Visit an organic Chiang Mai farm, shop spices at a local market, then cook Thai classics from scratch with flexible vegan options.
Most Popular“This was amazing in every way! I could not recommend it more. So happy my family and I decided to book this at the last minute.”
Ethical rescued elephant day outside Chiang Mai with waterfall swim, in-river bathing, banana feeding, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang.
“Nop was a phenomenal guide! He was very welcoming, informative, and always put a smile on everyone’s faces! He made our trip unforgettable, thank you!”
Ethical elephant sanctuary plus Mae Wang waterfall hike from Chiang Mai: feed and bathe rescued elephants, then enjoy Thai lunch and jungle trails.
“So interesting to interact with these beautiful animals. The tour guides were excellent and we were able to take part in bathing and feeding so many amazing elephants. You won’t be disappointed!”
Shop Chiang Mai’s market, tour Thai herbs, then cook curry paste and a full Thai meal in an organic garden. English class.
Chiang Mai market and organic farm visit plus a hands-on Thai cooking class. Cook your own dishes, then eat Khao Soi and more.
“It was a great day learning about Thai ingredients and sauces. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. The cooking school grounds are beautiful and professionally organised. We had a fantastic time as a family!”
A half-day ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary tour with safe feeding, herbal treats, and river bathing at Pon Elephant Thailand.
“The tour was well organised. We had a wonderful time as a family seeing the elephants in a beautiful setting. The elephants are well cared for, and we learned a lot about them. It was a memorable day!”
Chiang Mai Thai and Akha cooking class with a morning market option, hands-on stations, big Thai/Akha menu, and a take-home cookbook for $42.
“The morning cooking class with the market tour was a fantastic experience. We got to see, smell, and taste many of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs that would be used in our recipes. On was an amazing instructor who kept us entertained and on task. She watched all 10 of us closely as we prepared…”
Chiang Rai temples day tour from Chiang Mai: White Temple, Blue Temple, Temple of Light, coffee stop, guided visit, AC transport, water.
“Amazing experience in Chian Rai! I have no words to describe the amazing temples that we saw and how the amazing guide explained everything for us. Even the transportation was super comfortable even though it was 3h trip from Chiang Mai. I recomend this excursion 5000%.”
Full-day Chiang Rai temples from Chiang Mai: White, Blue, Red/Black House, hot springs and lunch. Includes transfer and guide.
“it was a good day but long day with a good guide and driver, kap khun krap 🙏”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day: feed rescued elephants, join mud-bath play, make treats, eat Thai lunch, with hotel pickup and English guide.
“I can’t recommend this tour enough! Aside from the fact that being so close to the elepahants (you feed them, make balls for them, bathe with them and observe) was breathtaking, the van was very comfortable (minus the seatbelts..), we were small group, our guide Tin was amazing, all the carers were friendly, the food…”
Small-group day trip to Doi Inthanon waterfalls and hilltribe villages, plus Royal Project stops and the Twin Royal Stupas.
“Had great experience with the team. Our guide was superb and shared all the relevant facts and historical information. We had an amazing day exploring the sites and the two hour long walk in the jungle. Would definitely recommend this”
Walk Chiang Mai Old City temples in 3 hours with an English guide, see Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh, and learn Lanna culture.
“An excellent tour of 3 temples. My only criticism is that it was perhaps a little long. I thought we would have heard a little about the Old City as well as the temples.”
Chiang Mai day tour with a barefoot Sticky Waterfall climb and Dan Tewada Land of Angels photo park, plus hotel pickup and bottled water.
“We really enjoyed this trip, our guide Avi was very entertaining and friendly! Thank you!”
Chiang Mai cooking class with market visit and pickup: Thai herbs, hands-on wok cooking, mango sticky rice, plus PDF recipes.
Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadium tickets from $19. Choose standard, ringside or VIP seating for 6–8 fights plus drinks and snacks.
“This is an extraordinary and unique experience! The skill levels range from intermediate to extremely advanced, progressively increasing throughout the evening.”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
