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15 Private Tours in Chiang Mai to Build a Day Around

112 tours  ·  from $8 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - Wat Rong Khun and the White Temple
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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

1.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · from $144Our pick

See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, Chinese-style, and lesser-known temples on a private 13-hour tour from Chiang Mai with lunch and hotel pickup.

“M my tour guide was fantastic, he was very professional and knowledgeable. He was able to educate me on the four temples and surrounding areas. He also took great pictures. I suggest going on a private tour as you can move at your own pace and focus on the things you want.”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon’s cool mountain setting
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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

2.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

Review of a private Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, jungle trekking, Karen village coffee, lunch, and the Twin Pagodas.

“M was our tour operator for the day. He was very personable, knowledgeable, friendly, and also our photographer for the entire day. We ran out of Thai bhat and he loaned us some until we were able to get to the ATM. Would have loved for him to take us around all overThailand. Learned a lot about the history and culture from M, he truly was the best!”

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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour - Orange Thai tea at Chang Phueak Monument
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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day - Lunch with a local stop in the middle
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Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day

4.Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $49

A full-day Chiang Mai tour pairing Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a monk blessing, local lunch, and the climbable Sticky Waterfall.

“This tour was the highlight of our time in Chiang Mai! Our guide, Yoong, was beyond great. She is knowledgeable, funny, energetic, and clearly loves her city & her work. She invited us to participate in traditions (like being blessed by a monk at Doi Suthep) - making us feel comfortable and welcome to participate. She explained everything to us and answered our questions. Can’t say enough about how great she was! And our driver Pon was also great. Lots of fun and amazing experience to visit the temple, the waterfalls (WOW) and a delicious lunch!”

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Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch - Group or Private - The ride into the national park
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Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch – Group or Private

5.Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch – Group or Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $81

Escape Chiang Mai for Doi Inthanon’s cool forests, pagodas, waterfall, Karen village, coffee, and lunch on a well-paced small-group tour.

“Our guide Doi (not sure how to spell it sorry!) was incredible, we were very lucky to be in a very small group so had plenty of opportunity to ask lots of questions and speak to Doi to learn more about everything we saw. Quite a long day but definitely good value for money, seeing a variety of sights in Chiang Mai. Me and my boyfriend will often save money by exploring ourselves without a tour but I’m so glad we joined this one as we learnt so much that we just wouldn’t have if we visited these places alone. It does get cold in the national park so be…”

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour - Meeting your host near Tha Phae Gate
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour

6.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $83

Explore Chiang Mai with a private local guide, visiting temples, Tha Phae Gate, markets, food stops, and lesser-known corners at your own pace.

“Eddy did s wonderful job. He offered to meet me at my hotel instead of the meeting point, which was very thoughtful of him! He customized the tour itinerary to my requests, and he was very knowledgeable of what we visited. Excellent tour!”

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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour - Wat Chedi Luang, the Temple of the Big Stupa
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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

7.Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews

Review of Chiang Mai’s private tuk tuk tour, covering temples, gates, markets, price, guides, shopping stops, pickup, and key drawbacks.

“The tour is good for getting to know the city on a tuk-tuk. They should use modern tuk-tuk cars. I think they make too many visits to jewelry stores. Otherwise, it's good so you don't have to walk long distances.”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour - Night - Starting near Chang Puak Gate
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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and the 300-Step Choice
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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

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Sticky Waterfall, Dantewada & Elephant Cafe (Private Tour)

11.Sticky Waterfall, Dantewada & Elephant Cafe (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 109 reviews · 6h 30m · from $56

Review of Chiang Mai’s private Sticky Waterfall, Dantewada, and Elephant Café tour, with honest tips on timing, value, comfort, and ethics.

“Really enjoyed this half day trip, I would recommend starting early to avoid the crowds. Our driver and guide pungpondkrub was great, very chilled out but also offered guidance when needed”

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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup - Starting with Wat Chedi Luang and the old Lanna capital
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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

12.Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

See Chiang Mai’s finest temples, historic gates, and local markets by private tuk tuk on a practical four-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“Nick was such an amazing tour guide! He took great photos, had such fun facts and added a lot of personal details that made us so engaged. The market was a perfect end to the trip as well - got to sample a few snacks and bought the best coconut ice cream I have ever had!”

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Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option - Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple
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Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option

13.Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $139

Review of a flexible private Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai, with temples, tea hills, the Golden Triangle, and an optional Mekong boat ride.

“A brilliant day with Nop. We visited the white and blue temple, the big Buddha, the waterfall cafe and hotspots and Singha park - all in one day! Nop was knowledgable, friendly and great fun. Would recommend as a great immersion into Chiang Mai!”

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Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day - Sirithan Falls and the pine forest setting
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Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

14.Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $125

Review of a private Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai, with waterfalls, royal pagodas, a cloud forest walk, and Karen culture.

“This tour left a lot to be desired especially since it was a private tour. We did not go to Sirithan waterfalls due to flooding damage or mountain trail as advertised in the tour. There was no substitution for this. The guide spoke very basic English Read more”

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One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour - Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, earns its billing
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One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour

15.One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $156

Review of a private Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai day tour covering the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, hot springs, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“If I would have known the many steep winding hills would have never taken the trip. A very long day with poor driving conditions. Drivers erratic on the highway with very sharp turns on steep hills. Some of the tour and buses were the worst!! Our driver knew the road well but I held on tight in many places, thankful when it was over!!”

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