CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s standout days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Chiang Mai. Old-city temple walks, ethical elephant days, market-to-wok cooking classes and the mountain trips out to Doi Inthanon and Chiang Rai, gathered in one place.
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.
“The interaction with the elephants was absolutely incredible!”
Ethical elephant sanctuary plus Mae Wang waterfall hike from Chiang Mai: feed and bathe rescued elephants, then enjoy Thai lunch and jungle trails.
“it was a great experience, never thought to be that close to an elephant. I would do it again !!!”
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.
“Excellent! Could not have been better. We were certainly well fed. Our teacher chef Kiki was fabulous and her assistants were plentiful, busy supplying new ingredients and whisking away used dish’s and utensils.”
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.
“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.
“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.
“A fantastic trip! Although a very long trip it was well worth the early morning start! Our guide was brilliant at keeping us to schedule without compromising our enjoyment of the visits. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip! Thank you.”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day: feed rescued elephants, join mud-bath play, make treats, eat Thai lunch, with hotel pickup and English guide.
“Epic. Must do if you’re in Chiang Mai and want to swim and bath an elephant.”
Small-group day trip to Doi Inthanon waterfalls and hilltribe villages, plus Royal Project stops and the Twin Royal Stupas.
“We learnt about the good work the royal family had done for the community , saw some spectacular natural beauty , the rainforest at the top of the mountain and the waterfall.. we were gently and expertly guided by I’ve”
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.
“Matt was a very interesting and knowledgeable tour guide. Take plenty of water with you as even in cool February it was still very warm in the shade”
Chiang Mai day tour with a barefoot Sticky Waterfall climb and Dan Tewada Land of Angels photo park, plus hotel pickup and bottled water.
“The experience was super fun. Amy was a great tour guide! Would highly recommend!!”
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.
“Free taxi to the event, I booked here but my hotel called the taxi that brought us there and then back to hotel. Go at least 15 to 20 minutes earlier. Drinks are cheap at the event. 100B for cocktails. Ring side first row it's amazing view. 6 rounds, teenagers, girls, and last one 39vs25…”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
