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“We picked our own ingredients. Met great people. Learn how to cook with our own hands, end to end, in detailed steps, 3 main dishes of Thai food extra delicious. Would strongly recommend. Was also super fun.”
Ethical rescued elephant day outside Chiang Mai with waterfall swim, in-river bathing, banana feeding, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang.
“Lovely day....could have used the odd sing along but otherwise great. Very international group!”
Ethical elephant sanctuary plus Mae Wang waterfall hike from Chiang Mai: feed and bathe rescued elephants, then enjoy Thai lunch and jungle trails.
“Beer was a great guide, explaining everything during the way. The experience with the elephants is unique.”
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.
“I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Chiang Mai. It was absolutely a memory we won’t soon forget. Transportation was easy and on time. Our guide, Patty, was amazing. She was not only knowledgeable, but personable and funny. She made the experience really enjoyable. The grounds were breathtakingly beautiful. Photo opportunities everywhere. The…”
A half-day ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary tour with safe feeding, herbal treats, and river bathing at Pon Elephant Thailand.
“What a day, we chose the half day tour due to obligations later in the afternoon but they still jam packed it with so much time with these beautiful animals. The guide was so informative and really showed us how the owners and elephants had a connection spanning generations. They have over 60 acres to…”
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.
“The morning cooking class with the market tour was a fantastic experience. We got to see, smell, and taste many of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs that would be used in our recipes. On was an amazing instructor who kept us entertained and on task. She watched all 10 of us closely as we prepared…”
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.
“The White and Blue Temples are absolutely stunning and a must visit. The Black House was interesting. I really didn't like the long neck tribe visit, it felt incredibly exploitive.”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day: feed rescued elephants, join mud-bath play, make treats, eat Thai lunch, with hotel pickup and English guide.
“We had an amazing time at the Elephant Sanctuary. Our guides were lovely and so welcoming. You can tell the Elephants are truly looked after. We will be back! Thank you 🙏🏼”
Small-group day trip to Doi Inthanon waterfalls and hilltribe villages, plus Royal Project stops and the Twin Royal Stupas.
“We had a great experience to start our Chiang Mai visit! The guide, Mumu, was very engaging and informative and her driving companion, Tik, was very professional and calm.”
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.
“Excellent. Boon, our tour guide, provided a very comprehensive tour of the various key temples in the old city of Chiang Mai. Not only did we learn about Lanna history, we also learned how to meditate, at one of the temples. This was very special to us. We thank Boon for being a good guide…”
Chiang Mai day tour with a barefoot Sticky Waterfall climb and Dan Tewada Land of Angels photo park, plus hotel pickup and bottled water.
“So much fun! Avi is awesome, had a great time. The sticky falls were so cool and Angel waterfall park so pretty for taking photos. Avi took so many great photos while we climbed sticky falls, you can def leave your phone on the bus!”
Chiang Mai Muay Thai stadium tickets from $19. Choose standard, ringside or VIP seating for 6–8 fights plus drinks and snacks.
“great selection of fights. with the VIP package you get unltimed beers/soft drinks, snacks and also have air con. you sit right by the fighters, great bit of fun”
Chiang Mai cooking class with market visit and pickup: Thai herbs, hands-on wok cooking, mango sticky rice, plus PDF recipes.
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
