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“Expect everything that the reviews say... excellent afternoon, great fun, wonderful team, fabulous food.”
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.
“This was a great experience. learning how to cook Thai food from scratch. Oily our guide was fantastic and gave us lots of informati fantastic day. I would highly recommend and tips we had a fanta”
A half-day Chiang Mai elephant visit at Ran-Tong Save & Rescue with small groups, hotel pickup, and hands-on feeding and bathing.
“Excellent half day tour. Seven was a great guide. Very well run and amazing interaction with the elephants.”
Half-day Elephant Dream Project sanctuary in Chiang Mai: ethical elephant jungle feeding, guided learning in English, Thai lunch, hotel pickup.
“Lovely tour. Nice amount of time with elephants. The person who does this tour owns the elephants which I think is really cool.”
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.
“You'll be transported in the classical thai pickup, which is an imteresting experience, but it was fine for us. The waterfall is selfguided, but also self explanatory with descriptions everywhere. 2 hours in the morning were perfect, but I guess that as soon as later in the morning it'll get quite full.”
Shop Chiang Mai ingredients, cook 5 dishes plus dessert in a local home kitchen, and eat everything you make with an English guide.
“Brilliant class and teacher. We were really well looked after all day and there was plenty of food (don’t eat before you go). The kitchen itself was clean and well equipped - the transition between cooking and eating each item was seamless. Would thoroughly recommend this to anyone.”
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.
“Great experience!!! Really personalized and fun. Yummy food. Kids had a super time - definitely one of the favorite activities we’ve done.”
Guided fat-tire e-bike ride through Chiang Mai rice paddies and temples, with water, lunch, and easy, scenic pacing for small groups.
“It’s a great trip, friendly guides, equipment is really well maintained and the whole morning was really good fun. Plenty of stops along the way for photos and info about the area.”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s old town in 3 hours with market stops, quiet temples, and a blacksmith community visit, plus lunch and coffee.
“Very nice tour, our guide Kom was great! He took us around the town sharing his local knowledge and very friendly. Highly recommended this tour to view Chiang Mai!”
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.
“Bellissima esperienza! Ovviamente c’è molta gente ma è da mettere in conto. Esperienza carina al villaggio con le possibilità di visitare la cascata con 20 bath a testa e sorseggiare un caffè prodotto da loro, immersi nella natura!”
Half-day Mae Ping River boat ride plus a herb farm lunch in Chiang Mai, featuring fresh gardens and khao soi with herbal tea.
“Very interesting, we had good knowledge from the guide. The farmhouse was very cool and we walked through the garden. 5 stars!!!”
Tube the Mae Taeng River, slide at Saa Gee waterfall, and optionally hand-feed rescued elephants on an eco-friendly Chiang Mai half-day.
“it was an Amazing Adventure. on our tubing Tour we saw many elephants and cows. the elephants crossed the river, maybe 25m in Front of US. So we stopped to have a Look. the waterfall slide was Amazing. The Guide took videos of US sliding down! Very nice experience. The Pick up was in annaunced…”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
