Chiang Mai · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a minibus or a raft attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Explore Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with waterfalls, pagodas, hill-village coffee, Thailand’s highest point, and low-impact travel.
“Our guide, Sunny, was amazing. She shared lots of interesting facts about the places we visited and certainly knew her way around. Everything was on time and well organized. It’s not a very adventurous tour, but we’ve learned a lot.”
Spend seven hours with rescued elephants, hike to Mae Wang Waterfall, swim, share a Thai lunch, and learn about responsible elephant care.
“the animals are treated very well, lots of interaction with the elephants, good food”
Cook Thai food with a local family in Chiang Mai, visit a market, make curry paste, and enjoy a hands-on meal in an organic herb garden.
“We had a wonderful time exploring the market and learning about local spices and herbs. Our cooking class was well organized and so fun to experience the hands on process of learning how to prepare Thai dishes. Highly recommend!”
Feed elephants, prepare herbal treats, and visit the river at Pon Elephant Thailand on a practical half-day tour from Chiang Mai.
“Jackie our tour guide was amazing. Spoke really good English and made the trip humorous, interesting and fun. The elephants were able to roam free without chains and wherever they liked to go whilst being safe. The staff took lots of care and love towards the elephants. 100% reccomend, thank you.”
Visit Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, and Temple of Light on a long but rewarding day tour from Chiang Mai with guide and transport.
“The day trip was excellent. Our tour guide Atii was very knowledgeable and our driver Ache was very safe on the roads. The trip was very smooth, had plenty of time to explore all the temples and take photos. I would highly recommend this tour.”
See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Black or Red temples on a long but worthwhile day trip from Chiang Mai, with lunch and transport included.
“We had a really good day with our guide Andy, who was very kind and caring.”
Spend a half-day feeding, caring for, and bathing rescued elephants near Chiang Mai, with Thai lunch, transfers, and an English-speaking guide.
“Excellent! the feeling and love to the elefants was awesome, and you ned to try it! we were lucky to be guided by an Italian sponsor who was very exited (in a good way) and allover a very very good guide.”
See Wat Umong’s tunnels, Doi Suthep at sunset, monk chanting, and Chiang Mai by night on this thoughtful five-hour temple tour.
“we had a super guide, TomTam, and driver, James. Trip was well paced and Tom was full of good information about Thailand, the Lanna people, the sights we saw and Buddhism in Thailand. A tour and tour guide I would highly recommend. Tom's english was excellent and we could tell that he loved his job.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with a local guide, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh for $16.
“Our guide Nuttaya was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a very informative tour of 3 of Chiang Mai’s most famous temples. Highly recommend this walking tour for learning more about the history of the city and Buddhism. Kob koon kaa 🙏”
Watch sunrise at Doi Suthep, walk to jungle temple Wat Pha Lat, and explore Wat Umong on a guided Chiang Mai morning tour.
“All excellent. Matt was a great guide and really wanted to share his knowledge and culture. We much enjoyed taking offerings for the monks which he suggested after a quick trip to 711. All good and well recommended.”
Climb Chiang Mai’s non-slip Sticky Waterfall, explore Angel Waterfall Park, and enjoy hotel transfers, photos, snacks, and helpful guides.
“Avi was a great tour guide, so much fun! The sticky waterfalls were great fun, Avi was great for showing us the best way around and the land of angels was incredible, we had a great amount of time to look around! Thank you Avi and Nueng”
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.”
Visit Chiang Mai’s quiet Wat Pha Lat and glowing Doi Suthep at sunset, with temple guidance, transport, city views, and a 306-step climb.
“This was really amazing tour. Our tour guide Toontoon was always make sure, that we are having a good time. I definitely recommend do this. The evening tour is magical. ✨”
Combine ethical elephant care, Thailand’s highest peak, a jungle trek, waterfall, pagodas, and village coffee on a long Chiang Mai day trip.
“This tour is a fantastic way to see Chiang Mai’s highlights in one day—ethical elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon National Park, and the beautiful Pha Dok Siew waterfall. Lunch was tasty, and hotel pickup/drop-off made it easy. However, keep in mind that driving time is significant, so plan for a full day mostly on the road. Still, the experiences are worth it!”
Climb Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfall, meet elephants at an ethical sanctuary, and float through the forest on a bamboo raft.
“So fun. Amazing experience!! A must do experience. Staff accommodating and friendly. Fluke our guide was knowledgeable and made our experience special”
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