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 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.
Kayaking in Chiang Mai: Mae Taeng Forest with lunchKayaking on the Mae Taeng River in Chiang Mai's Mae Taeng Forest Reserve is a four-hour paddle suitable for all fitness levels, guided by a professional instructor and including hotel pickup, a hard-shell kayak, lunch and a support truck. You operate your own boat through serene forest waters; the guide ensures safety and pacing while a follow vehicle carries supplies and stands ready if needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle your own boat through forest instead of watching from a tour bus — the guide handles safety and pacing, so you focus on the paddle and the river. Small groups (under twelve on shared departures) keep the experience intimate; private options are available at checkout if you prefer your own group.
Sukhothai Historical Park Day Trip: Temples & MarketsA 12-hour private day trip from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai Historical Park, visiting Wat Mahathat, Wat Srichum, Wat Sorasak, Wat Sri Sawai, Wat Sasri, the King Ramkamheang monument and a local morning market in Lampang. The guide speaks English; pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel is included, as are lunch, bottled water and all entry fees.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary without translation delays. Book this if you want the temples explained in context rather than wandering the park alone, and if an early start to catch the Lampang market before it closes down appeals to you.
Chiang Mai Lanna Massage: 2-Hour Spa & Free PickupIf you’re looking for a real break in Chiang Mai, this 2-hour Lanna massage is worth it. Private pickup, thoughtful touches, and skilled therapists make it more than just a spa visit—it’s a little reset for your day.
Chiang Rai Day Trip: White Temple & Golden Triangle TourA 12-hour guided tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai visits the White Temple's intricate glass and sculptural architecture, the Golden Triangle where the Mekong River borders Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, and an Akha hill tribe village. Hotel pickup starts at 7am from central Chiang Mai; lunch and all entrance fees are included, with return by 9pm. A professional English-speaking guide leads the day, and the route includes Mae Kachan Hot Spring as a rest stop.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want to set your own pace at each site and avoid sharing the vehicle with other groups; choose the join tour if you're traveling solo or prefer to split costs and meet other travelers. Either way, the 7am pickup and fixed itinerary mean you don't arrange transport, timing or meals — the day is built for you.
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary & Grand Canyon Day TourIf you want to see elephants living naturally—not performing—and then unwind at Chiang Mai’s Grand Canyon swimming spot, this day trip is for you. You’ll get real stories from local guides, a close-up look at gentle giants, and time to relax by the water.
Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle & Chiang Saen tour: Private guideThis private Chiang Rai tour visits the Golden Triangle (where Thailand, Burma and Laos converge), the Hall of Opium Museum, and Chiang Saen, the oldest city in Thailand, with an English-speaking guide and round-trip hotel pickup included. The eight-hour itinerary covers hill tribe villages including Akha settlements, Mae Sai's border markets, and views over the Mekong River. Children from age one are welcome, and the tour is tailored to your interests.Is it for me?Book this tour for your first or second day in Chiang Rai if you want to see the Golden Triangle, hill tribe culture and the region's oldest city without renting a vehicle or building the itinerary yourself—the guide handles timing and navigation, and the eight-hour span fits a full day without overwhelming it.
Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep & Tunnel Temple Monk Chanting Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel at 2:30 p.m. and visit three temples: Tunnel Temple in the forest, Palad Temple partway up the mountain, and Doi Suthep at the top with its golden chedi. You catch the monks chanting at sunset, see the city spread out below, and return by early evening. Private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and travel insurance are included.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the main temples around Chiang Mai without arranging your own transport or timing—the private guide handles the route, the stops, and makes sure you're at Doi Suthep when the monks chant, which is what makes the afternoon feel complete rather than rushed.
Doi Inthanon Day Trip: Twin Pagodas & Coffee PlantationYou're picked up from your Chiang Mai accommodation and driven two hours to Thailand's highest mountain. Your day includes the twin King and Queen Pagodas, a gentle hike through wildflower trails and bird habitat, a visit to a Karen village where locals sell handmade goods, a major waterfall, and a refilled lunch. The guide handles all stops and timing, and you return to Chiang Mai in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Doi Inthanon's main highlights — pagodas, waterfalls, village, and trails — without arranging transport, timing stops, or navigating the mountain yourself. The small group size and fixed itinerary mean you move at a steady pace and don't waste time figuring out what comes next.
Chiang Mai: Zipline, Long Neck Village & Bua Thong WaterfallsYou get picked up from your hotel, spend the morning in a working local market, then move through a zipline course in the forest. Afterward, you visit a Karen Long Neck Village with a guide who translates, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and finish at Bua Thong Waterfalls, where you can wade into the cascading water across five different levels before returning to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see several sides of Chiang Mai in one day without arranging your own transport, timing stops, or figuring out which attractions to prioritize — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the experience itself.
Chiang Mai City Temples Tour with Doi Suthep & Hotel PickupYou’ll walk through centuries-old temples, climb up to mountain shrines with sweeping city views, and discover quiet corners most visitors miss—all with stories from a local guide who knows every shortcut and hidden detail.
Chiang Mai: Zipline, Sticky Waterfall & Long Neck VillageYou zipline across 24 platforms through jungle canopy near Chiang Mai, then visit a Karen Long Neck village and swim at a mineral-rich waterfall. The tour is private, includes all equipment and lunch, and runs the full day with hotel pickup. Book ahead if you're going on a Tuesday — the zipline switches to a jungle coaster that day.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day of action without arranging transport, park tickets, or timing the stops yourself — the private format and fixed itinerary mean you show up and the guide handles the rest.
Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Karen Guide & LunchYou’ll hike misty trails in Doi Inthanon National Park with a Karen hill-tribe guide, visit the Royal Twin Pagodas surrounded by mountain views, and share lunch in a local village. Expect cool air, waterfalls you can feel on your skin, and stories you’ll remember long after leaving Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & Mae Ngat Boat TourYou visit a renovated Buddhist temple complex, take a boat across a peaceful reservoir surrounded by jungle hills, climb the mineral-rich Sticky Waterfalls where the rocks grip your feet, and walk through a working local market where tourists are rare. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included, and the tour runs rain or shine—tropical showers usually pass quickly, so bring a light rain jacket if you're going during wet season.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the rural Chiang Mai that most day trips skip—temples, water, and a working market—without arranging transport, finding the sites yourself, or timing the stops. The fixed itinerary and guide handle all of that, and the pickup from your hotel means you don't negotiate getting out of the city.
Chiang Mai Michelin Street Food Tasting: 3 Bib Gourmand DishesA 2-hour street food tasting in Chiang Mai led by a local guide, featuring three Michelin Bib Gourmand dishes from the city's most celebrated stalls. You taste Thana Ocha's Hakka-style pink noodle, Thai fried dough from Warorot Market, and steamed rice skin dumplings from Lung Khajohn Wat Ket—all included—and meet the vendors behind them. The group stays small, the pace unhurried, and the guide speaks English. Lunch and dinner options are available; private tours can include hotel transfer on the dinner option.Is it for me?Book the lunch small group if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost down; choose the dinner private tour if you prefer to move at your own pace and want hotel pickup included.
Doi Inthanon Trek from Chiang Mai: King's & Queen's PagodasA full-day guided trek from Chiang Mai into Doi Inthanon National Park combines a forest walk on the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail, visits to the King's and Queen's Pagodas, lunch at the Hmong Market, and time in a Karen Hill Tribe Village. Hotel pickup is included, along with an English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, bottled water and fresh local Thai lunch; the day runs 9.5 hours and ends with coffee at Baan Mae Klang Luang before return to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Chiang Mai without a rental car — pickup from your hotel means the day starts on time and you skip the logistics of finding Doi Inthanon yourself. The fixed itinerary holds all five major stops (summit, pagodas, market, trail, village) inside a single afternoon, so the route and timing are already planned.
Chiang Mai: Half-Day Thai Cooking Class & Pad ThaiYou'll learn to make Pad Thai hands-on in a small group with an English-speaking instructor, using organic ingredients from the school's farm. The class customizes spice levels and accommodates vegetarians and allergies. Pickup from your hotel, water, snacks, and tea are included, and you're finished by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually cook something in Thailand rather than just watch, and you'd rather not hunt down a cooking school, arrange transport, or figure out which ingredients to buy — the school handles all of that, and you leave knowing how to make the dish at home.
Chiang Mai Night Temples Tour & Hotel PickupStep into Chiang Mai’s evening calm as you explore Wat Umong’s ancient tunnels and climb Doi Suthep’s naga staircase by moonlight—with a local guide sharing stories along the way. Enjoy city views without daytime crowds and hotel pickup included for an easy start to a night you’ll remember long after you leave.
Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple & Hmong Village Morning TourYou’ll ride up winding roads from Chiang Mai with a local guide, climb (or cable-car) to Doi Suthep temple’s golden pagoda, and soak in city views from above. Later, meet Hmong villagers in their hillside home — maybe even try on traditional clothes or sample something sweet from a market stall. It’s half a day but sticks with you much longer.
Chiang Mai Mae Ping River Cruise and Farmer House VisitA Mae Ping River cruise departing from Wat Chai Mongkol jetty in Chiang Mai, with hotel pickup included, that drifts past local riverbanks and ends at a working Thai farmer's house where you explore gardens and eat fresh fruit or a bowl of Khao Soi. Choose between a one-way trip to the farm, a two-hour round-trip cruise, or the same cruise with a creamy curry noodle soup lunch included.Is it for me?Book the two-hour round-trip cruise if you want to stay on the water and soak in the river views without a meal commitment. Add the Khao Soi option if you'd rather eat lunch at the farm and have a fuller sense of how the place works—the noodles are served there, not on the boat, and you get time to walk the gardens before heading back.
