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.
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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.
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.
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day: feed rescued elephants, join mud-bath play, make treats, eat Thai lunch, with hotel pickup and English guide.
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.
Chiang Mai day tour with a barefoot Sticky Waterfall climb and Dan Tewada Land of Angels photo park, plus hotel pickup and bottled water.
Private Chiang Rai temples day trip from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, four iconic sites, lunch, and entrance fees for $144 per person.
“This was a great experience. The temples are aesthetically interesting, and our guide, “O”, taught us a lot about the meanings of the styles and decorations and a lot about Buddhism as well. He even took some time to try meditation with us. O took great care of us all day long.”
Evening Chiang Mai temples: hidden Wat Pha Lat, 306-step Doi Suthep, gold pagoda glow, and monk chants with an English guide for $24.
Chiang Mai day tour to Bua Tong waterfall, ethical New Elephant Home, and scenic bamboo rafting, with lunch and pickup.
“Started with bamboo rafting which was very scenic. Then to the elephant sanctuary where we got to feed and get up close with the elephants. Our guide Dam was very friendly and answered our questions about the elephants. Highlight was the sticky waterfall, where we had lots of time to explore. Recommend for all ages.”
Small-group Chiang Mai evening street food tour with hotel pickup, Thai ordering help, two night markets, and food plus water included.
“Loved this food tour. Our guide, Mr. Goal, was incredibly friendly and helped foster a great chemistry for our small group. We went to one restaurant and three separate markets and tasted maybe 20+ dishes plus some liquor at the end of the night and they were all delicious. Mr. Goal did a great job…”
5am sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with an ex-monk, alms-giving, jungle temples, and Thai breakfast.
“A great tour! The sunset was totally worth the early start.”
Chiang Mai eco elephant park: mud-bath play, feeding baby elephants, stream bathing, Thai lunch, and an eco-focused care talk.
Elephant Pride Sanctuary full-day tour from Chiang Mai: small-group elephant care lessons, Thai lunch, mud bath and river rinse with hotel transfers.
“Brilliant day out. We loved spending time with the elephants and our guides were fun, engaging and factual. Can thoroughly recommend this tour.”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
