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“absolutely worth the time and cost to do if you have the time.”
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.
“So much fun! Got to splash with and feed the elephants at 4 different spots, and knowledgeable tour guides. The elephants live in a great place too”
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.
“Absolutely LOVED this experience! To start the park was very ethical & the elephants were free to roam throughout the area, and participate in their own terms. The staff and caregivers were so passionate, kind, hospitable & knowledgeable which was great (I had lots of questions!). I’d recommend booking at a non-peak time as well,…”
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.
“Loved it a lot! Our guide was very positive and willing to answer any questions we had lingering.”
Chiang Mai day tour with a barefoot Sticky Waterfall climb and Dan Tewada Land of Angels photo park, plus hotel pickup and bottled water.
“Amy was our guide. she was very helpful and friendly during the whole experience. the experiences itself where unique, nver had the chance to climb up a waterfall safely. totally recommended!”
Private Chiang Rai temples day trip from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, four iconic sites, lunch, and entrance fees for $144 per person.
“We had a great day trip with Tong! Pickup was right on time at our hotel at 7 am. Plenty of restroom stops, cold water and snacks available during the trip. We saw 4 temples, and Tong explained the history of each, offered to take lots of pRead more”
Evening Chiang Mai temples: hidden Wat Pha Lat, 306-step Doi Suthep, gold pagoda glow, and monk chants with an English guide for $24.
“had such a lovely time with PonPon. aa an ex monk he taught us a lot and helped us wuth the rituals- so had a really special time. I know if I had tried to do this alone it would not have been the same. the one temple was closed so we went to another…”
Chiang Mai day tour to Bua Tong waterfall, ethical New Elephant Home, and scenic bamboo rafting, with lunch and pickup.
“Awesome experience. Really enjoyed it. Everything was on time and Fluke was an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Chiang Mai evening street food tour with hotel pickup, Thai ordering help, two night markets, and food plus water included.
“Vast variety of food - mains, desserts & even a little drink at the end. Super-attentive, thoughtful & informative guide. Definitely broadened both the food we tried and where we ate - we wouldn’t have got round four night markets in one evening under our own steam. Good value for money.”
5am sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with an ex-monk, alms-giving, jungle temples, and Thai breakfast.
“What a special experience with a wonderful guide PJ. The temples were so beautiful and seeing the sun rise and the monks chanting. Was very special. Highly recommend this tour. PJ explained everything thoroughly too us and was funny.”
Chiang Mai eco elephant park: mud-bath play, feeding baby elephants, stream bathing, Thai lunch, and an eco-focused care talk.
“The tour was very well organised. Pickup unfortunately not from the hotel, because being outside the oldtown. Maybe a group of 10 is better. Happy with the guide and especially with the veterinarian, who could answer many questions to elephants health.”
Elephant Pride Sanctuary full-day tour from Chiang Mai: small-group elephant care lessons, Thai lunch, mud bath and river rinse with hotel transfers.
“So AMAZING. Everything was perfect! There were only 2 elephants that day (no baby present) but our group of 7 experience the highlight of our Thailand trip. The elephants were gentle giants. Their family/caretakers were great hosts and lunch was beautifully prepared. 1000% recommend this tour~”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
