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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Mae Ping River cruise & farm visit: Chiang Mai half-day tourThis half-day tour from Chiang Mai combines a 45-minute cruise down the Mae Ping River with a visit to a working farmhouse where you learn traditional rice and herb cultivation, sample fresh garden produce and herbal drinks, and eat a bowl of the region's signature Khao Soy noodle curry. Hotel pickup and return transfer are included, along with English-speaking assistance throughout. The tour departs hourly between 9am and 3pm and runs on a shared basis.Is it for me?Book this shared tour if you want a guided farm visit with meals cooked from what you just saw growing, rather than exploring on your own; the group structure means transport and timing are handled for you.
Private Chiang Mai Temple Tour: Doi Suthep, Umong & Suan DokA private 9-hour temple tour in Chiang Mai visits Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, Wat Suan Dok and Wat Phra That Doi Kham with a professional English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and hotel pickup and drop-off. A minimum of two people per booking is required. Dress code applies: knees and shoulders must be covered for entry to all temples.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want a guide handling the route, the timing and the entry logistics so you can focus on the temples themselves rather than organizing transport or figuring out which site to visit when. A shared group tour would move faster and cost less; this one keeps the pace and the group size yours alone.
Chiang Mai Sticky Waterfall Day Trip with Local GuideThis is your chance to climb Bua Tong’s famous “sticky” waterfall near Chiang Mai with a local guide—yes, you really can walk up the rocks! Cool off in natural pools, enjoy lunch at a local spot, and let someone else handle pickup and driving. It’s one of those days you’ll remember long after your feet dry off.
Ziplining in Chiang Mai: 18 lines through tropical forestSky Hawk Zip Line park sits just over an hour outside Chiang Mai city, where you speed through tropical forest on 18 ziplines strung between 32 treetop platforms, abseil down three separate drops, and cross two sky bridges suspended above the canopy. The park provides all safety equipment, a professional guide in English, a safety briefing before you start, and an authentic Thai lunch at the onsite café; pickup from Chiang Mai old town is included in some options. You choose between the short course or the full course depending on how much time you want to spend moving through the trees.Is it for me?Book the full course if you want all 18 ziplines, the abseiling drops and the sky bridges in one day; choose the short course if you prefer a faster pace through the main zipline section. If you're staying in central Chiang Mai and don't have your own transport, the transfer options handle the drive both ways, leaving you to focus on the activity itself.
Chiang Mai private tour with lady guide: Temples and marketA private guided tour of Chiang Mai temples and markets with a lady driver and English-speaking guide, using air-conditioned transport and flexible scheduling to fit your pace. The itinerary includes Wat Phra That Doi Suthep on the mountain, Thailand's only Silver Temple, the ancient Wat Chedi Luang pagoda, Warorot Market for local food and flowers, and the jungle temple Wat Pha Lat. You adjust the route and timing based on weather, crowds and what interests you most, and pickup is included.Is it for me?Book the full day if you want to see all the major temples and the market without rushing between stops. The half-day option works if you are short on time or prefer to focus on just the mountain temple and the city center, leaving the afternoon free for other plans.
Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip from Chiang MaiThis private day trip from Chiang Mai combines Doi Inthanon National Park, a Karen Hill Tribe village trek and Ban Mae Klang Luang in a single 10-hour outing with a local English or Thai-speaking guide. Park entry, village tickets and an authentic mountain lunch are included; pickup from your hotel is arranged in advance. The route moves away from crowded tourist circuits, with stops at a forest temple, a coffee grinding and tasting session, and an orientation walk through daily village life.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English or Thai—choose the language when you book so the commentary and stories land clearly. This tour works for anyone who wants to move at their own pace without a fixed group schedule; because it is private, the guide can slow down at the waterfall, spend extra time on the coffee process, or adjust the day if something interests you more than planned.
Chiang Mai: ATV Ride, Secret Waterfall & Bamboo RaftingYou ride an ATV through Chiang Mai's countryside with a trained guide, swim and picnic at a secret waterfall, then float down the Wang River on a bamboo raft for 30–45 minutes. Lunch at a local restaurant and return transport are included, along with all safety gear and a guide who stays with you the whole time. The day runs about eight hours and covers three completely different activities, so book it if you want variety and don't want to arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want three different outdoor experiences in one day without arranging your own transport, timing, or safety gear — the guide and fixed schedule handle all of that, leaving you free to just show up and ride, swim, and float.
Kayaking Chiang Mai at night: 6 km under the starsKayak the Ping River in Chiang Mai over two hours as golden light fades into night, paddling 6 km past riverside homes and beneath glowing bridges toward the illuminated skyline. A guide certified in flowing-water safety leads the way; hotel pickup is included, and children from age 4 can join. You operate your own stable kayak while the support truck follows with your valuables and extra water.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, German or Thai, so choose the language that fits your group; the paddle itself stays relaxed and accessible for anyone comfortable sitting in a boat, regardless of fitness or paddling experience. Book this if you have an evening free and want to see Chiang Mai from the river instead of the street.
Doi Inthanon Sunrise Hike: Local Guide, Coffee & LunchYou’ll wake before dawn for Doi Inthanon’s sunrise chill, wander mossy trails with a local guide, sip fresh-brewed coffee in a mountain village, and share Chiang Mai’s signature kaosoi lunch by a roaring waterfall. These are the kinds of moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Chiang Mai: Zipline, Elephant Sanctuary & Sticky WaterfallYou zipline through Chiang Mai's jungle canopy in the morning, spend midday at an ethical elephant sanctuary learning the animals' stories and feeding them, then finish by climbing the famous Sticky Waterfall where limestone rocks let you walk straight up the cascade. The day includes transport from your hotel, a guide, lunch, water, and all entry fees, so you show up and move between three completely different experiences without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want three distinct experiences in one day without arranging transport, timing, or entry fees separately—the fixed itinerary is what makes it possible to move between a zipline, an elephant sanctuary, and a waterfall climb without gaps or negotiation.
Ziplining in Chiang Mai: Asia's Longest ZiplineKingkong Smile Zipline in Chiang Mai is an activity where you operate Asia's longest and highest zipline system across 1,200 meters of mountain terrain, choosing between 9 ziplines and platforms (Ultimate) or 17 ziplines with climbing nets and viewpoint stations (Extreme). Both packages run about 5 hours, include round-trip transfer from Chiang Mai city, safety training, Thai buffet and water, and use a twin cable design for stability. Participants must be 10–65 years old, at least 110cm tall, under 120kg, and in good health; the activity is not suitable for pregnancy or certain medical conditions.Is it for me?Choose the Ultimate Package if you want a solid introduction to ziplining with nine lines and multiple platform types in a single afternoon. Pick the Extreme Package if you're after the full mountain experience—the 1,200-meter main line, twice as many ziplines, climbing nets, and more viewpoint stations to stop and take in the valleys below.
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary & Doi Inthanon Trek Day TourIf you want a real connection with elephants—not just photos—and a taste of northern Thailand’s wild side, this day trip is for you. You’ll support ethical animal care, walk through cloud forests on Doi Inthanon’s slopes, and see a side of Chiang Mai most visitors miss.
Chiang Mai: Mountain Bike Jungle Trail & Hmong Village RideYou’ll pedal through Chiang Mai’s jungle trails with a local guide, weaving past lychee trees and stopping in a Hmong hill tribe village before cooling off at a hidden waterfall. Enjoy lunch overlooking Huay Tung Tao Lake and finish with fresh coconut water to celebrate your ride—there’s something about that mix of sweat and mountain air that really sticks with you.
Gibbon Spotting & Hiking Tour from Chiang Mai: Mae KampongThis 7-hour tour from Chiang Mai takes you into the rainforest east of the city to hike a seldom-visited 3km trail through Mae Kampong, spot wild gibbons in their habitat, and explore a mountain village nestled among towering peaks. A local guide leads the hike, explains the flora and fauna, and takes you past one of Chiang Mai's oldest trees; lunch and an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout the day, so you follow the commentary on the gibbons, the forest ecology and the village history without translation delays. Book this tour if you want to hike a genuine backcountry trail and have a real chance at spotting wild gibbons, not a staged animal encounter.
Chiang Mai: Evening city tour with local guide & dinnerYou’ll join a friendly local guide for an evening walk through Chiang Mai’s glowing temples and lively Warorot Market, tasting street food made fresh before your eyes. Cross the Mae Ping River at sunset and end your night with a beer at a riverside bar — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Thailand.
Doi Suthep Temple Tour Chiang Mai: Climb the Sacred MountainThis 3-hour temple tour takes you from central Chiang Mai up Doi Suthep mountain in a traditional red songthaew—the open-sided shared taxi locals use—to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of Thailand's most sacred Buddhist sites. An English-speaking guide leads you up the temple's famous Naga-flanked staircase and explains the history and symbolism of the golden chedi and the shrine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within the Old City; five departure times throughout the day let you fit it into a short stay.Is it for me?Pick a morning or afternoon slot if you're staying outside the Old City—you'll meet the group at Thapae Gate rather than arrange a separate pickup, and the songthaew ride plus guide commentary fit neatly into three hours.
Kayaking in Chiang Mai: Mae Taeng Forest & Valley BikingA half-day biking and kayaking activity in Chiang Mai's Mae Ngat Valley combines five hours of pedaling through rice fields and villages with a kayak trip into Mae Taeng Forest Reserve, where you operate your own single or double kayak past water buffaloes and traditional fishing. Hotel pickup, lunch at a local restaurant, safety gear, and a professional guide in English or Thai are included; the river fee is THB 150 per person.Is it for me?Five hours leaves room for a morning or afternoon activity but not both—book this if you have a half-day free and want to move between two different landscapes rather than settle into one. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds without planning.
Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Village & Golden Triangle TourYou’ll wander Chiang Rai’s dazzling White & Blue Temples with a local guide, share lunch near Wat Rong Khun, meet Karen villagers in their own community, and float along the Mekong at the Golden Triangle—all with easy hotel pickup. Expect moments that surprise you long after you’re home.
Thai Massage with Herbal Compress in Chiang Mai: Free PickupA 90-minute traditional Thai massage with herbal compress in Chiang Mai, performed in a private room by a professional therapist, includes free hotel pickup within the service area, foot cleansing with salt, fresh towels and tea before and after. Children from age 7 are welcome; the English-speaking staff greets you at arrival and arranges your return transport.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling solo or as a couple and want a private room with a dedicated therapist—shared-group sessions run on fixed schedules, while this one starts when you arrive.
Chiang Rai Temples Tour: White, Blue & Red TemplesA private full-day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai visits three working temples — the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Sau Ten) and the Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang) — with a stop at Mae Khachan Hot Spring on the drive. Your guide speaks English, the car is air-conditioned, hotel pickup and lunch are included, and the whole day runs about 12 hours. You choose which temples to visit on the option you select at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this if you're visiting from Chiang Mai and want a private car to move between three temples at your own pace, with the flexibility to swap the third temple based on what appeals to you.
