CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s standout days out.
The 15 best-loved guided tours in and around Chiang Mai, from old-city temple walks to full days up Doi Inthanon and across to the temples of Chiang Rai.
Ethical elephant sanctuary plus Mae Wang waterfall hike from Chiang Mai: feed and bathe rescued elephants, then enjoy Thai lunch and jungle trails.
Most Popular“Many thanks to my guide Oum for a wonderful morning. She was so nice and attentive. An unforgettable experience with the elefants in a beautiful setting.”
Shop Chiang Mai’s market, tour Thai herbs, then cook curry paste and a full Thai meal in an organic garden. English class.
A half-day ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary tour with safe feeding, herbal treats, and river bathing at Pon Elephant Thailand.
“We had the best time. Its clear the elephants are well looked after and happy and you can still get up close to interact with them. We went with our 6 month old baby and he was looked after by the guides like a VIP so we could enjoy the time with the elephants.”
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.
“it was amazing we managed to see a lot of places and a lot of things and the guide explained everything that we wanted to know and was very kind ! I really recommend to take this trip! maxi is the best guide ever !”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day: feed rescued elephants, join mud-bath play, make treats, eat Thai lunch, with hotel pickup and English guide.
“This was maybe the best tour I’ve ever done. Had an amazing afternoon. Learned about the Asian elephants, fed them bananas, went on a jungle trek, gave them a mud bath then washed them. They’re incredible animals and the elephant retirement park is a great cause! Cannot recommend enough!”
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.
“Tai was our guide and she was amazing! Cool and informational tour would rather do this then going at them myself.”
Chiang Mai day tour with a barefoot Sticky Waterfall climb and Dan Tewada Land of Angels photo park, plus hotel pickup and bottled water.
“We had a fabulous day with Avi - he was the best tour guide we have had whilst travelling! He made the day so much fun! We were both very impressed with the sticky waterfall - but definitely do bring extra clothes as we got soaked! or just wear swimming stuff for the waterfall (we…”
Private Chiang Rai temples day trip from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, four iconic sites, lunch, and entrance fees for $144 per person.
“We have nothing but fantastic things to say about our guide, Yut! From the moment he picked us up in his very clean and comfortable car to the moment he dropped us off, he was very personable and professional.”
Evening Chiang Mai temples: hidden Wat Pha Lat, 306-step Doi Suthep, gold pagoda glow, and monk chants with an English guide for $24.
“We visited the Secret Temple and had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide, Bird, was amazing. He knows so much about Buddhist culture and explained everything in a very clear and interesting way. He even took the time to check our birth day and month and helped us discover our Buddha, color, and year, which…”
Chiang Mai day tour to Bua Tong waterfall, ethical New Elephant Home, and scenic bamboo rafting, with lunch and pickup.
“Amazing journey! Our tour guide, Fluke, was phenomenal. The tour was well paced and provided a variety of different experiences. Engaging with the elephants was incredible, the rafting was relaxing and climbing the waterfalls was a unique experience.”
Small-group Chiang Mai evening street food tour with hotel pickup, Thai ordering help, two night markets, and food plus water included.
“Lot of interesting food. Best food we had in CM. Small group. Two street markets. A street food restaurant.”
5am sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with an ex-monk, alms-giving, jungle temples, and Thai breakfast.
“Our guide Tu was excellent and very easy to understand. The tour itself was a highlight of our trip and highly recommended. Bring a lightweight jacket or sweater as it is cool in the morning. And wear good walking shoes as the initial 306 steps wouldn't be great wearing sandals.”
Chiang Mai eco elephant park: mud-bath play, feeding baby elephants, stream bathing, Thai lunch, and an eco-focused care talk.
“Wonderful experience. Must do while im Chiang Mai. Had fun preparing food for the elephants feeding them and bathing them.”
Elephant Pride Sanctuary full-day tour from Chiang Mai: small-group elephant care lessons, Thai lunch, mud bath and river rinse with hotel transfers.
“We had an amazing experience, one that we will never forget for the rest of our lives. We left with the biggest smiles on our faces!”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
