CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s standout days out.
The 15 half-day tours travellers book most in Chiang Mai right now, with prices, run times and the operator behind each one so you can choose the day that fits.
Visit an organic Chiang Mai farm, shop spices at a local market, then cook Thai classics from scratch with flexible vegan options.
Most Popular“Everything was perfect. Our Guide Love helped us in cooking all the dishes. The only thing missing was a thai dessert, but we were so so full with our 3 course meal already. Don’t miss it if you’re in Chiang Mai.”
A half-day ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary tour with safe feeding, herbal treats, and river bathing at Pon Elephant Thailand.
“a once in a lifetime experience for us. we so enjoyed the upclose experience and thrilled that this sanctuary exists. what wonderful trainers and guides.”
A Thai cooking farm half-day in Chiang Mai: market stop, hands-on cooking at your station, and multiple classic dishes plus transport.
“We had an amazing cooking class with Timi and Katie. Such a beautiful spot in Chiang Mau and all the dishes we cooked were delicious. The day was really well organised. So glad we did this - would highly recommend!”
A half-day Chiang Mai elephant visit at Ran-Tong Save & Rescue with small groups, hotel pickup, and hands-on feeding and bathing.
“This was the highlight of my trip to Thailand. You get to feed, bathe and walk elephants. Something that I will remember for the rest of my life.”
Half-day Elephant Dream Project sanctuary in Chiang Mai: ethical elephant jungle feeding, guided learning in English, Thai lunch, hotel pickup.
“This day tour was an amazing experience. It was both educational and engaging, with great insights into elephants and their habitat at the sanctuary. Feeding the elephants was a highlight, and the delicious lunch made the day even better.”
Hop on a hotel transfer to Bua Thong in Chiang Mai, climb the limestone steps, swim if you want, then head back in just 4 hours.
“We were picked up from our hotel and firstly taken to a rather beautiful temple which was away from all the more busy ones it really was quite huge and peaceful and so colourful. We then went on to sticky falls and we had a great time. The falls are well worth doing and worth…”
Shop Chiang Mai ingredients, cook 5 dishes plus dessert in a local home kitchen, and eat everything you make with an English guide.
“This class was amazing. We had the best time and the dishes we cooked were some of the best we have had in all of Thailand.”
Half-day Chiang Mai temple tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and three top wats—capped by Doi Suthep views.
“The tour was great. Our tour guide Frankie explained all the temples and their history; is worth it.”
Guided Nam Phrae half-day e-bike ride from Chiang Mai: hilly paved roads, temples and villages, helmets, small group pacing, lunch or snacks included.
“Lovely attention to detail and would highly recommend this trip to anyone!”
Pedal through Chiang Mai ruins, temples, and countryside communities on a 4-hour bike tour with snacks, lunch, and friendly local guides.
“This was a very enjoyable tour! Our guide took us out of the city and into the countryside where we stopped at a temple, a bakery, a place with some street food, a school, rice fields, small villages… lots to see and discover. We looked over soRead more”
Guided fat-tire e-bike ride through Chiang Mai rice paddies and temples, with water, lunch, and easy, scenic pacing for small groups.
“Not cycled for years and over 60 years old, so easy e-bike, great guide and lovely places to stop. Would recommend as a top 5 activities in Chiang Mai”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s old town in 3 hours with market stops, quiet temples, and a blacksmith community visit, plus lunch and coffee.
“Vivi is the perfect guide, she gives insight on all relevant aspects including flora, fruit and vegetables”
Half-day Chiang Mai tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and a Hmong village, with AC pickup and skip-the-line admission for $28.
“il aurait été intéressant de stopper un instant à un view point”
Half-day Mae Ping River boat ride plus a herb farm lunch in Chiang Mai, featuring fresh gardens and khao soi with herbal tea.
“It’s basically a boat ride to a location where you have a very quick and basic lunch. No tour or interaction with the guide. Pointless really.”
Tube the Mae Taeng River, slide at Saa Gee waterfall, and optionally hand-feed rescued elephants on an eco-friendly Chiang Mai half-day.
“Great time tubing down the river seeing the Elephants and the hills of Chiang Mai. Our guide Jack was brilliant with plenty of information on hand!”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
