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“Really was one of the best things we’ve done on our Thailand holiday. Beautiful animals and such important work they’re doing at the sanctuary. So pleased we chose this place to visit.”
Ethical rescued elephant day outside Chiang Mai with waterfall swim, in-river bathing, banana feeding, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang.
“Had a perfect day with our Guide named Nop. saw a lot of elephants and rafting was really nice!”
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.
“It was one of the most beautiful experiences we had in Chiang mai! Our guide, Le Vin, gave such detailed explanations about all the ingredients, and the way he taught us was clear, engaging, and wonderful!!”
A half-day ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary tour with safe feeding, herbal treats, and river bathing at Pon Elephant Thailand.
“It was amazing! They really care for the elephants so please support this place as much as possible. Loved our guide King Kong 😁”
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.
“We did the Thai and Akha Cooking Class and it was one of the most enjoyable and genuinely informative things we did in Chiang Mai.”
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.
“Our guide Oi, was very good. It is a long day so be prepared for that. It would have been nice to have more time at Baandam rather than do the Long Neck Village option which took time waiting for those who went in.”
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.
“We loved our tour. The guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Buddhism and different Thai beliefs. She also taught us about the different languages.”
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.
