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Chiang Mai Food Tour with Local Foodies: Warorot Market & Temples
Chiang Mai Food Tour with Local Foodies: Warorot Market & Temples★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (144)4h–8hA food tour of Chiang Mai's Old City led by a local guide in English, starting at the Three Kings Monument or Warorot Market depending on your choice of morning or evening departure. You taste six to eight stops of authentic Northern Thai dishes — Kao Man Gai, Kao Soi, Sai Oua, mango sticky rice — while walking through temples, markets and street stalls that have served the same food for decades. Water and all tastings are included; the tour runs four hours in the morning or four to five hours in the evening.Is it for me?The morning tour takes you through quiet temples and markets, wrapping by lunch; the evening tour starts later with a sit-down meal and night markets covered partly by vehicle, running longer.Free cancellationMost bookedKids −51%fromUS$ 48View ›
Chiang Mai: Night Tuk Tuk Tour Temples & Bazaar Food
Chiang Mai: Night Tuk Tuk Tour Temples & Bazaar Food★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (139)4hYou’ll ride a tuk tuk through Chiang Mai as temples glow after sunset and markets buzz with life. Taste street food at the Night Bazaar, share laughs with your guide, and catch quiet moments among ancient chedis. This tour lets you feel both the pulse and calm of Chiang Mai at night—something you won’t forget soon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 32View ›
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & White Water Rafting
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & White Water Rafting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (138)6hYou spend the morning walking with rescued elephants and feeding them by hand at a small sanctuary in Mae Taeng, then eat lunch at a local restaurant before paddling white water rapids on the Mae Taeng River in the afternoon. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are all entry fees, safety gear, and a meal with vegetarian options. The whole day runs about six hours.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to spend time with elephants in a setting that prioritizes their welfare over spectacle, and you're comfortable with a full day that mixes quiet sanctuary time with river activity — the small-group format and locally-run camp are what make both parts feel genuine rather than rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 55View ›
Sunset Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Farm to Table
Sunset Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Farm to Table★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (138)3h 30mA 3.5-hour evening Thai cooking class on an organic farm outside Chiang Mai where you prepare 5 authentic dishes in an open-air kitchen at sunset. After hotel pickup, you explore the farm—collecting eggs, picking mushrooms, and gathering fresh herbs—then cook with your own station and personal guidance from instructors, finishing by sharing your meal together before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?The evening session is built for travelers who want the farm and cooking experience without rushing—the sunset timing and farm-first structure give you time to explore and relax before you cook, which the morning class does not. Book this one if you'd rather spend the evening learning and eating than navigating a crowded daytime schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −56%fromUS$ 43View ›
Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple & Big Buddha Drive
Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple & Big Buddha Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (137)8h–12hYou’ll ride with Jimmy from Chiang Mai up to Chiang Rai, stopping at the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Big Buddha temple — each one more surprising than the last. There’s space for four people (gas included), wheelchair access if you need it, and plenty of time for roadside snacks or quick photos along the way.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 135View ›
E-Bike Chiang Mai: 35-40km guided ride through hilly countryside
E-Bike Chiang Mai: 35-40km guided ride through hilly countryside★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (136)4hYou cycle 35-40km through Chiang Mai's outer hills on an electric fatbike with a guide, stopping at temples like Wat Umong and Wat Ton Kwen, villages, and viewpoints. Hotel pickup and lunch are included. The ride takes a half-day and suits anyone over 150cm tall with moderate fitness; the e-motor means age and fitness level matter less than on a regular bike.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the outer Chiang Mai landscape and temples without arranging your own transport or worrying about fitness—the e-motor and small group size mean you cover real distance and see real places without it turning into a slog.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 48View ›
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Waterfall Day Trip
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Waterfall Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (131)6hYou’ll walk with rescued elephants in Chiang Mai’s jungle, hand-feed them as guides share their stories, then cool off in a hidden waterfall where locals swim. Lunch is included at a small village spot before heading back with new memories (and probably wet shoes). This isn’t just another tour — it’s a day that actually slows you down.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 49View ›
Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour with Garden
Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour with Garden★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (130)4hYou’ll wander Chiang Mai’s bustling markets with a local guide before heading to an organic garden kitchen for a hands-on Thai cooking class. Pick your own dishes, make curry paste from scratch, and share a meal outdoors—plus you’ll get recipes to take home. Expect laughter, new flavors, and memories that linger longer than the spices.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 34View ›
Chiang Mai: Jungle Coffee Trek, Roast & Karen Village Lunch
Chiang Mai: Jungle Coffee Trek, Roast & Karen Village Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (126)8h–9hYou’ll trek deep into Chiang Mai’s shaded coffee forests with local guides, plant your own seedling beneath ancient trees, share a fresh Karen-style lunch in the village, and roast your own Arabica beans by hand before brewing them yourself. Expect muddy shoes, real conversation, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 117View ›
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple tour by songtaew from Chiang Mai
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple tour by songtaew from Chiang Mai★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (124)3hA 3-hour guided tour of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of Thailand's most sacred temples, departing from your Chiang Mai hotel in a local songtaew (open-sided pick-up truck with benches). You ride up the mountain like locals do, climb the grand staircase flanked by mythical serpents, and explore the glittering temple grounds with a licensed English-speaking guide who explains the history and symbolism. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; temple entrance is 30 THB per person on the Small Group With Entrance Fees option, or you can skip the fee and explore the grounds on the Small Group Without Entry Fees option. The Private option includes both ticket and transfers.Is it for me?Book the Small Group With Entrance Fees if you want the full temple experience with entry included and prefer sharing the ride with other travelers; choose Without Entry Fees if you'd rather skip the ticket and save cost; pick the Private option if you're traveling with family or friends and want the songtaew and guide to yourselves.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 12.16View ›
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Half-Day Tour
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Half-Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (117)6h–7hYou arrive at the sanctuary, change into Karen clothing, help prepare elephant food, and watch the animals in their natural routine from a safe distance. A waterfall swim and herbal tea break follow, then you craft a Thai souvenir by hand before lunch and return to your hotel. No riding, no staged interactions — just observation in a working sanctuary.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to spend time around elephants without riding or performances, and prefer a structured half-day that doesn't consume your whole schedule. The sanctuary format and small-group observation mean you see genuine behavior rather than staged interactions.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 55View ›
Chiang Rai Tour: White Temple, Golden Triangle & Boat Trip
Chiang Rai Tour: White Temple, Golden Triangle & Boat Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.09 (116)13h–14hA full-day guided tour departing Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai's main attractions: the White Temple's intricate all-white design, the Blue Temple's vivid carvings, the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, and a boat trip along the border waters to the Karen Longneck Village. Includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from Chiang Mai's Old Town or Nimman area, English-speaking guide, lunch, water and admission fees; the long drive means an early start and a late return, but the itinerary stays flexible and the guide adjusts pacing to the group.Is it for me?The 13- to 14-hour commitment means you're committed to the road, but it's the only way to fit five distinct stops—two temples, a museum, a border boat trip and a village—without skipping any of them. If your day in Chiang Mai is flexible and you want to see the region's major sights in one trip, this tour holds them all; if you have only a few hours or prefer a slower pace, a shorter local tour would suit you better.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 54View ›
Chiang Mai: Jungle Flight Zipline & Roller Coaster 800m
Chiang Mai: Jungle Flight Zipline & Roller Coaster 800m★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (116)6hYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to a 1000-year-old rainforest near Chiang Mai, suited up by trained guides, and sent through 19 ziplines and 5 sky bridges over two hours — including an 800-meter run that covers the distance in under a minute. Lunch and return transport are included, so you only show up ready to go.Is it for me?Book this if you're fit, between 15 and 60, and want a genuine adrenaline rush without arranging transport or figuring out the safety logistics yourself — the guides and the fixed itinerary handle both, which is what makes a two-hour canopy course actually doable in a day trip from the city.Free cancellationfromUS$ 86View ›
Chiang Mai Temples & Karen Village Tour: 4-Hour Small Group
Chiang Mai Temples & Karen Village Tour: 4-Hour Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (114)4hA small-group tour of Chiang Mai's cultural landmarks in a traditional songtaew (open-sided pickup truck with benches), visiting Wat Sri Suphan, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, and the Karen Long Neck Village with an English-speaking guide. Groups stay under ten people. Hotel pickup and temple entry fees are included in one option; the other covers transport and guide only, letting you choose which temples to enter.Is it for me?Choose the small group option if you want to travel with other visitors and keep costs down, or the private option if your group wants to set the pace and timing. Either way, the songtaew is open-sided and unair-conditioned—authentic local transport, not a tour bus—so you're moving between stops rather than sitting still, and you see how locals actually get around Chiang Mai.Free cancellationfromUS$ 21View ›
Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour with Organic Ingredients
Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour with Organic Ingredients★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (113)4h 30mYou’ll shop for fresh herbs at a Chiang Mai market, learn real Thai recipes at your own cooking station, pound curry paste by hand, then share a relaxed meal with new friends. Expect laughter, gentle guidance from your local host, and flavors you’ll keep craving long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 55View ›
Chiang Mai: Bamboo Rafting, Sticky Waterfall & Dantewada Day
Chiang Mai: Bamboo Rafting, Sticky Waterfall & Dantewada Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (111)7hYou’ll wander through Dantewada Park’s gardens and statues, climb up the grippy rocks of Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall with help from your guide, and float down Mae Taeng River on a bamboo raft—all with transport and entry fees sorted. Expect laughter, a few surprises, and time to breathe in northern Thailand’s quieter side.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 40View ›
Ziplining in Chiang Mai: 14 Lines Through Jungle Canopy
Ziplining in Chiang Mai: 14 Lines Through Jungle Canopy★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (108)6hZiplining in Chiang Mai at Skyline Jungle Luge puts you on 14 ziplines strung through mountain rainforest, including Thailand's longest line at 1000 meters. Hotel pickup and drop-off, safety training with a professional guide, a five-minute nature walk, and buffet lunch with tea and fruit are included. The course takes six hours and suits families and groups looking for an outdoor adventure without arranging transport or logistics.Is it for me?Book the EXPRESS package for a straightforward half-day adventure, or choose EXTREME if you want the full six-hour immersion with more time on the platforms and lines. Either way, the guide and the fixed schedule mean you show up at your hotel lobby and the rest is arranged—no transport to negotiate, no timing to coordinate, no safety decisions to make.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 82View ›
Mekong River Cruise: Houay Xai to Luang Prabang with Village Stops
Mekong River Cruise: Houay Xai to Luang Prabang with Village Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (101)2dYou’ll float down the Mekong River from Houay Xai to Luang Prabang with all logistics handled—border crossings, hotel pickups, even lunch onboard. Expect slow mornings on deck, visits to riverside villages, glimpses of elephants or gold panners, and time exploring Pak Ou cave temple before arriving in Luang Prabang. It’s more about feeling the river’s rhythm than ticking boxes—let yourself drift.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −49%fromUS$ 194View ›
Chiang Mai: Evening Cooking Class & Market Tour with Pickup
Chiang Mai: Evening Cooking Class & Market Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (101)4hYou’ll wander through Chiang Mai’s lively Kom Market with a local guide before learning Thai recipes at your own cooking station. Expect laughter over woks, hands-on help from your instructor, and new flavors you’ll remember long after you leave. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off so you can relax into the evening.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 29View ›
Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Learn 6 Dishes
Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Learn 6 Dishes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (100)5hA half-day Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai where you learn to prepare six dishes across different categories at a local home, starting with a market visit to source ingredients and meet vendors. The class runs five hours in your choice of morning or evening; you get your own wok, an English-speaking instructor, all ingredients, a cookbook and certificate, plus free pickup and drop-off within 3 km of downtown Chiang Mai. Suitable for all cooking levels, and children under 120 cm can attend as visitors (THB300 per child) to enjoy two free dishes without cooking.Is it for me?Book the morning class if you want to shop the market when it's busiest and cook while the day is fresh; the evening option works better if you're sleeping in or prefer to cook after exploring the city. Either way, you're cooking yourself rather than watching a demonstration, so you leave with actual techniques in your hands, not just a meal eaten.Free cancellationfromUS$ 31View ›
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