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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Chiang Rai Temples & Golden Triangle: Private Day TourYou’ll wander Chiang Rai’s dreamlike White & Blue Temples before sipping fresh tea on misty hillsides. With a local guide handling all logistics, you can cross into Laos at the Golden Triangle or drift along the Mekong by boat—no crowds or rigid schedules. It’s a day full of color, small surprises and space to breathe.
Half-Day Morning Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Market to TableA half-day morning cooking class in Chiang Mai where you shop for fresh ingredients at a local market, then cook four Thai dishes at your own wok station under live instruction in English. Hotel pickup and drop-off within 3 km of Kom Market are included, along with an online recipe book and snacks. You learn proper technique in real time—no TV editing, no shortcuts—with an instructor who answers questions and coaches you through each step.Is it for me?The morning start and 4-hour duration mean an early commitment, but that's what lets you finish cooking and eat before the day gets hot. Come if you want to learn techniques you can actually use at home, not just watch a demo—you're doing the cooking, not observing it.
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall DayYou’ll walk beside rescued elephants near Chiang Mai, wander through Wat Ban Den’s blue-roofed temples with a local guide, then climb up Bua Tong—the famous Sticky Waterfall—without slipping. Lunch is included and there’s hotel pickup too. You’ll leave with muddy shoes and maybe a new favorite memory.
Chiang Mai Temples: Doi Suthep, Pha Lat & Chedi Luang TourYou’ll wander Chiang Mai’s most storied temples—from panoramic Doi Suthep to tranquil Pha Lat and ancient Chedi Luang—with a local guide sharing history and small moments along the way. Expect hotel pickup, all entry fees covered, and time to soak in both city views and quiet corners you might not find alone.
Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & ATV Adventure with LunchYou’ll step barefoot onto Chiang Mai’s famous Sticky Waterfall rocks (yes—they really are grippy), cool off in jungle pools, share a homemade Thai lunch with your group, and kick up mud on an ATV ride through forest trails—all with pickup included and a local guide who keeps things relaxed and real.
Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Sunrise & Wat Pha Lat Small Group TourYou’ll start before sunrise in Chiang Mai, climbing Doi Suthep’s steps as the city wakes below you. With a local guide leading your small group, you’ll see golden temples light up at dawn, wander through jungle-shaded shrines at Wat Pha Lat, and walk ancient tunnels at Wat Umong before heading back with new stories—and maybe a bit more peace than you came with.
Chiang Mai Day Tour: Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe VillagesAn 8-hour tour from Chiang Mai combines a guided descent into Chiang Dao Cave—the largest in the region, with narrow passages and formations built over centuries—and visits to five distinct hill tribe villages where Akha, Meo, Lisu, Karen and Palong families live and work. Pickup from Chiang Mai's Old City is included; the guide speaks English and leads both the cave exploration and the village visits. Choose between a private tour or a small group departure.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want the day at your own pace with just your group and the guide; choose the small group option if you prefer a set schedule and don't mind sharing the experience with other travelers. Either way, the guide is English-speaking and leads both the cave and the village portions, so you're not navigating between different people or figuring out logistics yourself.
Chiang Mai City Bike Tour: Old Town, Markets & TemplesYou’ll pedal through Chiang Mai’s winding old town streets, snack your way through Warorot Market, visit quiet temples and see local blacksmiths at work — all with a friendly guide leading the way. Expect plenty of laughs, new tastes, and glimpses into daily life you’d probably miss on your own. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s feeling part of the city for a few hours.Is it for me?Book this one if you want to see Chiang Mai's everyday life—the market vendors, the temple alleys, the working craftspeople—without arranging a guide or figuring out where to go; the bike and the route do that for you.
Doi Suthep Temple & Hmong Village Small-Group TourA half-day small-group tour from Chiang Mai visits Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple and the Hmong village at Doi Pui, with a professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and all entrance fees included. Groups are capped at 9 people. The tour covers Buddhist architecture, Northern Thai traditions and how hill communities adapt to modern life. Hotel pickup applies to hotels within 6 kilometers of the Three Kings Monument; pickups outside that zone carry a surcharge.Is it for me?Choose the small-group option if you want a guide's full attention and a pace that lets you ask questions without feeling rushed through the temple and village. Pick the private group if you're traveling with family or friends and prefer not to share the minivan with other travelers.
Doi Inthanon Full Day Tour: Thailand's Highest PeakThis full-day shared tour from Chiang Mai climbs Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain at 2,565 meters, with stops at two waterfalls, the twin King and Queen Royal Pagodas, a Karen village, and a gentle forest walk on a wooden platform trail. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included; groups stay under 10 people. National Park entry fees and lunch are paid separately on the day.Is it for me?Choose the option with entrance fees included if you want to avoid carrying cash and handling multiple payments on the day; pick the option without fees if you prefer to pay only what you use or if you're traveling on a tight budget. Groups stay under 10 people, so the pace stays manageable and the guide can answer questions without rushing between stops.
Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall Bike Tour & Longtail BoatYou’ll cycle quiet country roads near Chiang Mai, cross Mae Kuang reservoir by longtail boat, snack on local treats mid-ride, then cool off climbing Bua Tong’s famous Sticky Waterfall before sharing lunch with your group. Expect muddy shoes, laughter, and maybe a new story to tell.
Chiang Rai: White & Blue Temples + Long Neck Village from Chiang MaiYou get hotel pickup, entry to the White and Blue temples, a boat trip to the Laos border, lunch, and a guide who speaks English—all in one twelve-hour day. The route covers the Golden Triangle, the Long Neck village, and Mae Kachan Hot Spring without you arranging transport or tickets. Pickup is free from central Chiang Mai; outside that zone costs extra on arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want Chiang Rai's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing—the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Market tour & 6 dishesA Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai where you cook six dishes at your own station in an open-air kitchen, starting with a market tour to pick ingredients. The class runs five hours in a small group of up to ten, with hotel pickup and drop-off within Chiang Mai's old city, an English-speaking instructor, all equipment and ingredients provided, and a recipe book to take home. Vegetarian options are available; children from age six are welcome.Is it for me?Book the morning class if you have a free morning and want to spend the afternoon exploring Chiang Mai after cooking; the evening slot works better if you arrive mid-day or want to cook and eat dinner as part of the experience. Bring children from age six along—they can cook at their own station or watch for 400 THB cash if they'd rather observe.
Chiang Mai: Online Thai & Akha Cooking Class at HomeYou’ll cook classic Thai & Akha recipes live with a Chiang Mai chef guiding you every step — ingredient swaps are welcome, laughter is guaranteed. Taste real Khao Soi and Massaman curry in your own kitchen while learning stories behind each dish. You’ll finish feeling connected — and hungry for more.
Chiang Mai: Tuk Tuk City Temples Tour & Old Town MarketsYou’ll ride a tuk tuk through Chiang Mai’s old city with a local guide, stopping at Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh’s peaceful gardens. Snap photos at the Three Kings Monument, wander through markets by Tha Phae Gate, and catch sunlight on the Silver Temple’s ornate walls. It’s half-day but leaves an impression that lingers long after.
Chiang Mai Old City bike tour: Temples and markets at nightA guided bike tour through Chiang Mai's Old City covering around 12–14 km at a relaxed pace, stopping at Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, and a local night market with snacks included. The small group departs from Discova Day Tour Shop near Chang Puak Gate, and your English-speaking guide shares stories and cultural insights along temple grounds and historic alleys. Suitable for all fitness levels; child seats available for kids up to 14 kg.Is it for me?The tour starts near Chang Puak Gate in the north, a short ride from most Old City hotels and guesthouses, so you do not need a car or a taxi to get there—just walk or take a tuk-tuk to the shop and the guide handles the rest of the day.
Thai Cooking Class Chiang Mai: Learn 6 Dishes at a FarmA five-hour cooking class in Chiang Mai where you pick fresh ingredients at a local market, learn to make six Thai dishes in an open-air kitchen on an organic farm, and eat the meal you've cooked. You choose your own menu from stir-fries, curries, soups, salads, curry pastes and desserts—vegetarian, vegan, spicy or mild—with hotel pickup, a recipe book, and all ingredients included.Is it for me?Book the town option if your hotel is downtown and you prefer a shorter travel time; choose the farm option if you want to spend more time on the organic farm itself and don't mind the longer pickup window. Both teach the same six dishes and include the market tour—the difference is where the kitchen is located and how much of the day you spend on the farm grounds.
Bangkok: Deep Tissue Thai Massage & Balm with Free PickupYou’ll be picked up from your Bangkok hotel and welcomed with cool towels and herbal tea before a deep tissue Thai massage with balm in a private room. Your therapist will check in on you throughout — expect warmth and gentle humor along the way. Afterward, enjoy tea and snacks before heading back feeling lighter than when you arrived.
Chiang Rai Temples & Tea: Local Guide, Lunch & PickupYou’ll wander Chiang Rai’s dazzling White Temple, soak in sapphire blues at Wat Rong Seur Ten, climb up to Big Buddha for sweeping views, and stroll through Singha Tea Plantation’s fragrant fields. With a local guide sharing stories (and maybe a few laughs), plus lunch and pickup from Chiang Mai included, it’s a day full of color and surprises.
Chiang Mai Airport Transfer: Private Car & Van PickupYou arrive at Chiang Mai Airport and text a WhatsApp number; a driver with your name on a sign meets you at your gate and loads your luggage into a private car or van. The route, vehicle type and price are set before you land, so you skip the taxi queue and the negotiation. The service runs 24 hours and fits groups up to nine passengers.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Chiang Mai with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and price haggling—the fixed price and 24/7 availability mean you can arrive at any hour and head straight to your hotel without arranging transport on the spot.
