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“A very interesting class - will definitely cook more Thai dishes from scratch once back at my home . Love was amazing in engaging us through-out and helped us create amazing and lip smacking dishes”
Ethical rescued elephant day outside Chiang Mai with waterfall swim, in-river bathing, banana feeding, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang.
“Loved this day! Kids were over the moon with the elephants. :) The animals loved bathing with us and splashing water. We fed them and then walked a bit through the jungle alongside them. Loved also the dip by the waterfall!”
Ethical elephant sanctuary plus Mae Wang waterfall hike from Chiang Mai: feed and bathe rescued elephants, then enjoy Thai lunch and jungle trails.
“A truly amazing experience! Our guide Aamm was funny, knowledgeable and extremely welcoming. You can tell they care about the elephants because they can tell you about their personalities and are respectful of the ones who need more space. We spent so much time with the elephants, you definitely get your moneys worth and feel…”
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.
“This experience was amazing. Our guide, Best, was awesome and made the class very fun. Food was absolute delicious and the portions were great. Overall 10/10”
A half-day ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary tour with safe feeding, herbal treats, and river bathing at Pon Elephant Thailand.
“It was an amazing day! So special to see, interact with, feed, and learn about the elephants. Very well organised, and I made so many beautiful memories! 💛 Thank you!”
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.
“This cooking class came highly recommended by friends who took it during their recent vacation. We are so happy we booked it, as it was one of the highlights of our trip! The space was beautifully laid out and well lit. Every work station was immaculate and well stocked, but not cluttered. The class drew…”
Chiang Rai temples day tour from Chiang Mai: White Temple, Blue Temple, Temple of Light, coffee stop, guided visit, AC transport, water.
“Our guide Vasit was amazing! While the trip was long, he made it fun. Gave us so much good information and even showed us how to pray. At the end he also gave us mango sticky rice! It was a great day!”
Full-day Chiang Rai temples from Chiang Mai: White, Blue, Red/Black House, hot springs and lunch. Includes transfer and guide.
“Danai was great best tour guide I’ve ever had. Engaging, polite, informative, and fun!”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day: feed rescued elephants, join mud-bath play, make treats, eat Thai lunch, with hotel pickup and English guide.
“Peaceful and gentle, the elephants were amazing!The genuine care and appreciation for the elephants is evident. The day was fun and informative, the baby was soo cute 😍❤️. Would definitely visit again.”
Small-group day trip to Doi Inthanon waterfalls and hilltribe villages, plus Royal Project stops and the Twin Royal Stupas.
“Lots of good information from our guide. The only disappointment was the Pagoda was closed to visitors for the visit of the princess.”
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.
“Had a fantastic tour of 3 temples in Chang Mai with Nana this morning. She knew so much about the history of these amazing ancient beauties as well as the city itself. Often wandered around historical sites without a guide. Nana reminded me how much better it is with such an informative local person. She…”
Chiang Mai day tour with a barefoot Sticky Waterfall climb and Dan Tewada Land of Angels photo park, plus hotel pickup and bottled water.
“Angel Waterfall park was lots of fun to tour. Great sights and easy to walk. Great for pictures too! Climbing up Sticky Waterfall was exciting and not too hard, even for an old man 😎”
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.
“Definitely go with the VIP package. Absolutely loved my first time experience watching Muay Thai fights. Got to sit next to the fighters before the match, take photos, also the bar and snacks were great, didn't have to walk down, on the same level 😀 Thanks to the bar and photo guys, made my night…”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
