Things to do in Chiang Mai
Ziplining8 optionsGolden Triangle Tours27 optionsChiang Mai City Tour17 optionsChiang Mai Jungle Trek25 optionsDoi Inthanon National Park Tours25 optionsATV Chiang Mai7 optionsBike Tour Chiang Mai11 optionsChiang Mai Rafting Tour9 optionsElephant Tour Chiang Mai15 optionsBest Day Trips from Chiang Mai9 optionsChiang Mai Food Tour34 optionsChiang Mai Temple Tour7 options
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Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang MaiA half-day Thai cooking class at Smile Organic Farm near Chiang Mai where you choose your menu from five cooking categories, learn about Thai herbs and vegetables in the organic garden, prepare your dishes with guidance from experienced instructors, and enjoy your meal in a relaxing atmosphere. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you'll receive an e-book with all recipes afterward. All dishes can be made vegetarian or vegan, and you control the spice level.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to learn something you'll actually use at home—the recipes are straightforward, the farm grows everything you cook with, and you eat the result in a calm setting instead of rushing to the next stop.
Chiang Mai Thai & Akha Cooking Class with Master ChefA cooking class in Chiang Mai where you learn Thai and Akha dishes from a native Akha master chef, choosing your own menu from curries, soups and stir-fries. The morning option includes a local market tour; the evening class fits a busy schedule and runs cooler. Hotel pickup within 3 km of the city, individual cooking station, Akha Hill Tribe coffee, and a full color cookbook are included.Is it for me?Pick the morning class if you want to see the local market and understand where Thai ingredients come from; pick the evening class if your day is already booked with sightseeing and you'd rather cook and eat dinner in a cooler kitchen.
Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Day Trip, Waterfall & Hilltribe LunchYou’ll feel crisp mountain air on your face as you stand at Thailand’s highest point, taste local flavors at a hilltribe lunch near Doi Inthanon, watch mist rise from Wachiratharn waterfall, and wander lively Hmong markets with your guide. The day lingers with you long after you’ve left those cool hills behind.
Chiang Mai: Bua Tong Waterfall, Elephant Sanctuary & Bamboo RaftingYou climb barefoot up a waterfall, walk quietly alongside sixteen free-roaming elephants in a conservation sanctuary, then float down a river on a bamboo raft with lunch included. The full day is about nine hours from pickup, and the pace lets you actually absorb each stop instead of checking it off.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see elephants in a setting that prioritizes their welfare over entertainment, and you're willing to spend a full day moving between three different natural sites without arranging transport or timing yourself. The long drive to the waterfall is what keeps the crowds small and the experience genuine.
Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip: White, Blue & Chinese TemplesYou’ll ride out from Chiang Mai to explore Chiang Rai’s surreal White Temple, wander through the glowing Blue Temple, and climb up to the Red Chinese Temple with its towering monk statue—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect lunch, hotel pickup, and plenty of little moments you won’t see coming.
Thai Cooking Class Chiang Mai: Learn at Organic FarmA full-day Thai cooking class at Smile Organic Farm near Chiang Mai teaches you to prepare curry pastes, curries, stir-fries, soups, spring rolls, salads, desserts and herbal drinks in an organic kitchen garden where the farm grows its own ingredients. Hotel pickup is included, with a stop at a local market on the way; all dishes are available vegetarian or vegan, and you receive an e-book with every recipe after the class ends.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn cooking techniques you can actually use at home—the recipes are straightforward, the farm grows everything fresh, and the teachers work with you one-on-one instead of lecturing to a large group.
Doi Inthanon, Elephant Sanctuary & Trek: 3-in-1 Chiang Mai TourA guided day tour from Chiang Mai combining three distinct experiences: the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary (a 5-star rated ethical facility with no riding), Doi Inthanon National Park at 2,565 meters with the King and Queen pagodas, and the Pha Dok Saew trekking trail ending at a waterfall. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch and bottled water included; entry fees are either bundled or paid on the day at checkout.Is it for me?Book this to combine elephant sanctuary time with Thailand's highest peak and a forest trail walk, all in one day.
Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Market to TableThe Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm in Chiang Mai is a hands-on cooking class where you shop at the market with your instructor, then cook five authentic Thai dishes at your own station in an air-conditioned kitchen. The course runs six hours and includes all ingredients, materials, transport and refreshments; you leave with the confidence to remake these meals at home.Is it for me?Book the morning session if you want to shop the market when it is busiest and most stocked; the evening class suits anyone whose schedule runs late. Either way, you spend the full six hours cooking, not watching—each person works at their own station, so the pace is yours and the instruction is live.
Chiang Mai: Evening Street Food Tour with Hotel PickupYou’ll wander Chiang Mai’s lively night markets in a small group, tasting northern Thai street food like coconut dumplings and stewed pork leg. With a local guide helping you order in Thai, you’ll share laughs over new flavors before returning to your hotel full and content—maybe even braver about your next meal.
Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Sunrise Tour with Ex-Monk & AlmsYou’ll rise before dawn in Chiang Mai for a sunrise tour of Doi Suthep temple with an ex-monk guide—offering alms to monks as their chants fill the air. Enjoy panoramic views above the city, taste local breakfast dishes like khao soi, and explore peaceful jungle temples before most travelers are even awake.
Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep & Monk's Trail Hike with SongthaewYou hike the historic Monk's Trail through forest to the peaceful, moss-covered Wat Pha Lat, then ride the songthaew up to the gold temple at Doi Suthep with views over the city. The tour includes your guide, water, and transport in an open-sided pickup truck — the way locals travel. You pay temple entrance fees in cash on the day (THB 150 total for both temples).Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the temples most visitors skip and don't mind an open-sided truck and a real forest hike — the songthaew and the Monk's Trail are what make this different from the standard temple tour.
Doi Inthanon Trek & Coffee: Thailand's Highest Peak from Chiang MaiYou trek about two hours through Thailand's highest mountain, visit the Twin Pagodas at the summit, see the park's largest waterfall, and taste Arabica coffee grown on the slopes. Lunch and all park fees are included, and a private driver handles the round-trip transfer from your Chiang Mai hotel, so you only show up and walk.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Thailand's highest peak and walk its trails without arranging transport, park tickets, or timing yourself around a group — the private format and included lunch mean you move at your own pace and eat when you're ready.
Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple & Red Temple from Chiang MaiYou visit three temples across Chiang Rai in a single day: the White Temple's architectural detail, the Blue Temple's tranquil blue atmosphere, and the Red Temple's 9-tiered pagoda with panoramic countryside views. The guide handles the 172-kilometer drive from Chiang Mai (three hours each way), entry to the White Temple is included, and hotel pickup and drop-off remove the logistics. Lunch is on your own, which gives you control over where you eat.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see three distinct temples in one day without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that. Plan for a full day out: the three-hour drive each way is part of what makes visiting all three temples in a single trip possible.
Chiang Mai: Full-Day Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Care TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to a family-run elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai's jungle, where you learn to care for rescued elephants on 9,600+ square meters of land. The day includes three Thai meals, water, and time with the animals in their natural habitat — no riding, no performances. Your payment goes directly to supporting the sanctuary's daily operations and the elephants' welfare.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend a full day around elephants without supporting riding or performance tourism — the sanctuary's small size and family operation mean you're funding actual care and rescue work, not entertainment infrastructure.
Elephant Rescue Chiang Mai: Half-Day Mahout Training ExperienceA half-day activity at Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre in Chiang Mai where you dress as a mahout, learn about the sanctuary's rescue work, prepare food for the elephants, and walk with them in their natural habitat. Hotel pickup is included, and the experience runs about five hours with lunch and a live English or Chinese-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend time with rescued elephants doing real care work—making their food, walking beside them—rather than watching a performance or riding. The small group and hands-on setup mean you're learning from a guide and contributing to the sanctuary's daily work, not observing from a distance.
Chiang Mai Food Tour: 15+ Northern Thai Tastings by TruckA 4-hour food tour of Chiang Mai in a classic songthaew truck, stopping at street vendors and fresh markets for 15+ Northern Thai tastings with an English-speaking guide and maximum 8 guests. The tour covers Lanna Kingdom cuisine influenced by Myanmar and China, ending at Wararot Market along the Ping River. Bottled water is included; dietary restrictions are limited due to street food vendors' menus, and the tour is not suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians, no-pork diets, or severe shellfish and peanut allergies.Is it for me?This tour is for travelers who eat to understand a place, not for vegetarians or anyone avoiding pork—the street vendors' menus don't bend. If you want the real Northern Thai food Chiang Mai locals eat, not the tourist-market version, and you're willing to skip dishes that don't work for your allergies, this is the one that delivers it.
Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle: Day Trip with Mekong Boat RideYou’ll taste hot spring eggs before sunrise, stare up at Chiang Rai’s surreal White Temple, ride a longtail boat across the Mekong River at the Golden Triangle, and share stories over lunch with locals. With hotel pickup from Chiang Mai and all entry fees included, this day trip is packed with color—and unexpected moments that linger.
Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class & Organic Farm with PickupYou harvest ingredients from an organic garden, then cook five Thai dishes at your own station under a local chef's guidance in Chiang Mai. The class includes hotel pickup, the meal you've made, two complimentary desserts, and a recipe book. Plan for a half-day commitment; the whole experience, including travel time, runs around four to five hours.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to learn Thai cooking hands-on without a classroom feel — your own station and a local chef means you're not watching a demo or waiting for turns. The farm-to-table part is real: you pick the vegetables, then cook with them an hour later.
Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall, ATV & White Water RaftingYou spend the morning climbing a limestone waterfall and swimming in its pools, then ride an ATV through jungle and farmland outside the city, then raft a 4 km stretch of level 3-4 rapids. Lunch and all entry fees are included, and you're back by late afternoon. The whole day is built around not having to arrange transport, timing, or meals yourself.Is it for me?Good for anyone who wants a full day of mixed activity without arranging three separate bookings and timing — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and the day unfolds in sequence.
Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai: Half-Day Care ExperienceA half-day ethical elephant sanctuary visit in Chiang Mai where you observe rescued elephants in a natural environment, learn their behavior and dietary needs, and support conservation-focused care. Hotel pickup is included, and the morning or afternoon slot fits around your schedule. The sanctuary prioritizes animal welfare over entertainment, so you'll watch the elephants roam and socialize as they would in the wild rather than perform.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you have the afternoon free after returning to the city, or the afternoon slot if you want to spend your morning elsewhere in Chiang Mai. Either way, the fixed schedule and included transport mean you're not arranging logistics—you're just showing up to spend time with the elephants on their terms.
