Location: Chiang Mai
Top Things to do in Chiang Mai
The 10 Best Tours in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province
You could spend your whole Chiang Mai vacation exploring the famous Night Bazaar. Once you’ve exhausted the art of the cheerful haggle, however, there’s plenty more to explore. The National Museum and Botanic Garden are great places to soak up some local culture and to breathe in the delicate fragrance of Thai orchids. In the city’s center, the remains of ancient walls embrace over 30 temples. Limber travelers can climb 300 stairs to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, an ornate Buddhist temple in the hills.
Restaurants in Chiang Mai
1. Hill Tribe Village Tour and River Cruise including Lunch from Chiang Mai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the villages of northern Thailand’s hill tribes on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai to the settlements of the Akha, Palong, and Padaung Karen peoples. Cruise along the Mae Kok River and lunch at a village restaurant in the tropical forest.
Inclusions: Transportation including hotel pick-up and drop off, English-speaking guide (guides in German, French, Russian, and other languages available on request, subject to a surcharge), Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Services other than those mentioned in inclusions, Personal expenses and gratuities
Reviewed By Viki7960437
We did a Bangkok temple tour and visit to bridge over the river Kwai. Pete was our tour guide and he is exceptional at what he does. He is very well known within the trade and if you’re with Pete you are a VIP. Kom was our driver and shuttled is to and from airport and our adventures! He is a great driver I would not want to drive there!
2. Masumi Signature Package - 3 and half Hours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Masumi Signature Package (3.5 Hours) • Jasmine Rice Body Scrub 60 mins • Masumi Classical Signature Massage 60 mins • Head & Shoulder Massage30 mins • Refreshing Facial Treatment 60 mins
Inclusions: 3.5 hours of Masumi Signature Package @ Masumi Spa Chiangmai, Free pickup and drop-off within Chiang Mai City
Exclusions: Pick-up and drop-off outside Chiangmai City
Reviewed By JaAe22
I’ve been here several times as much as I have time and have money haha I love massage tho and here is the one of my favorite, the therapists here they have an experience so for me the massage was excellent but don’t know you should make you own experience, by the way I just bought VIP member to get 50% off for every massage and all the packages????????
3. Doi Suthep temple, Alms to monks, Hidden temple & Chiang Mai city views.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
- Experience real Thai culture in the morning. - See and join the fantastic & real activity of Thai life-style in their daily life. - Make Spiritual merit and get blessing from holy monks for your Good lucks and happy, safety journeys - Enjoy Chiang Mai city views from the top of mountains. ( Panoramic Chiang Mai city views ) - Monks chanting and receiving holy yarn and holy water from them are fascinating. - Get expert guide only for this trip. - All admission fees are included in tour package.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, All taxes, fees, Drinking water, Expert Local temple guide., Transportation, Pickup and drop off at your hotel.
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By 248olgal
Excellent tour with Non the tour guide. When went to several temples he's very knowledgeable about the temples and Buddhism.
4. Chiang Mai City & Temples Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
With over 300 temples (wats) in Chiang Mai alone, just deciding which are the best to see can be an overwhelming decision. This half day guided tour takes you to three of the most fascinating, being Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Suan Dok, and Wat Chedi Luang.
Inclusions: Round Trip Transportation / Pick-up & Drop-off., Visits to three famous temples in Chiang Mai : Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Chedi Luang, All Entrance Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By paulinellis
We used I Asia Thailand (we used them last year) and we rented a van with guide Woody and driver. We requested Woody after good comments and feedback. We did a 8 hour day trip and they were punctual, dressed well, excellent English and very informative. We started from Patong and made our way north before stopping for lunch and then east road back to the south to the many view points. The van was clean with great aircon and wifi!!!. We also had our own hand sanitiser and also wipes throughout the day. I would suggest and recommend I Asia Thailand to any family and friends. We would happily use their services again!
5. Climb Sticky Waterfall Like a Spiderman
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Have you ever been to a Bua Tong sticky waterfall? You might not know how refreshing and wonderful it can be! The sticky waterfall in Chiang Mai will surely give you a one-of-a-kind experience. This limestone waterfall is the only one of its kind in Thailand. Once you’re there, we’ll go for a cool, refreshing swim, as well as getting to know why the waterfall lives up to its name. The surface really is sticky!! Come with me and let’s climb the waterfall’s limestone surface and make a splash in the pool! Not only that, we’ll have a local picnic for lunch right by the waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. This is your chance to absorb the tranquil nature that Chiang Mai is known for. I’m sure that you’ll soon know why this is the unique place in Chiang Mai to relax!
Inclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local Expert (guide), Insurance, Gratuities, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Suprawee W
This experience was amazing. Sunshine was the best host I could asked for. She really went out of her way to make the tour enjoyable and special. She was amazingly good at photography, she has a special skill of finding the best photo opportunities and locations, making the tour feel interactive and different. Would recommend for groups or single travellers (I did the experience solo) as it truly is breathtaking. Beautiful location, there’s a market you go to and a very cool waterfall. Great value for money. 100/10
6. Bird Watching Doi Inthanon
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon, 2565 m. above sea level. This National Park is unique mountain in the country and it's Thailand's only sphagnum mose. 05.00 am. pick up from your hotel drive around 2 hours to the top of Doi Inthanon National Park.We allowing bird watchers to spend time on the trails to look for the many ornithological treats that await. Birds seem to be in greater densities here than other locations, meaning this is an ideal place to see a large number of species in a short space of time and one of the most memorable locations for bird watching in Thailand. Birds expecting to see around, Green Tail Sunbied, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Dark-backed-sibia, Grey-cheeked-fulvetta, Lesser-shortwing, Pygmy-wren-babbler, Silver-earedlaughingthrush, Small-niltava, White-browed Shortwing, Yellow-cheeked-tit and many more. No Bird Watching experience needed just nature lover, enjoy and get unforgettable experience of your holiday in Northern Thailand
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By lemontree1824
It's been almost a year that I've spent a several days in Chiang May, as a solo female traveler. I found Joe on internet and every day we went on some trip. I write this review to say it is a good choice to go with Joe as he is knowledgeable ,good English speaking, punctual and polite.I can truly recommend him. I did not write this before, because a lot of things happened after I got home. So now, Thank you Joe!
7. Full Day: Elephant Experience at Elephant Village Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Spend a full day at the Elephant Village Sanctuary. A family-run sanctuary by the Karen people. With more time, relax, observe and enjoy the serene tropical forest. Observe the elephants and learn about them from the local expert who has been caring them for decades, with knowledge past from generations to generations. Make the herbal medicines for the elephants and watch them gulping up a nutricious meal that you prepared — included with transport and traditional lunch.
Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation from your hotel, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Bottled water, Accidental Insurance
Exclusions: Service not mentioned, Any personal expenses
Reviewed By JadedJetset
This is the high water mark for authentic experiences I have encountered in Asia over the years. This is NOT a cooking class, this is FAR FAR more. The cooking component is maybe 30% of the experience. This is an immersive experience with a real rural family, inside their lovely home compound and gardens, learning about their history and way of life. You have tea, chew betelnut in their pavilions, wander the gardens nibbling on plants and herbs, and yes finally you all cook together outdoors on a clay pot / charcoal system like in the old school. Then you eat together. If you want a commercial, soulless, cookie-cutter cooking class, there are plenty. But this experience is far more comprehensive, soulful, and unforgettable.
8. Private Virtual Thai Cooking Class
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Awaken your culinary skill at home with an experienced Thai cooking instructor and get all the useful tips and techniques. We are offering a Thai virtual cooking class to our friends all around the world and we really hope you will be able to visit us in Chiang Mai in the future. We are happy to answer your questions so please do not hesitate to contact us whenever you want to cook with us, visit Chiang Mai, or want to visit our home next time. We know our area, so make us a part of planning your trip in the future.
Inclusions: The recipe, Online Thai cooking class that you can enjoy anywhere you like.
Exclusions: All ingredients
Reviewed By egastfriend
We had a great private cooking class with Benny over Zoom! It was a lot of fun, we were singing and dancing. She adapted the menu to be vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free for us. Doing the class over Zoom actually worked really well -- we can still enjoy the fun of Thai cooking during COVID!
9. Care Pride Elephants: Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 227 reviews
Have you ever desired to have a magical trip with thailand most revered animals and witness them in their home deep in the jungle Well,Then this it our trip elephant pride sanctuary full day trip for you an elephants have an average life of 60-80 years which is very similar to people, so we wish to provide them a comfortable place to live in nature. Our goal is to allow people to experience the amazing elephants while maintaining the honor and pride of these incredible animals.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 of thai foods and seasonal fruits, drinking water , Insurance
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Reviewed By Matiassinco
You will hear lot of histories about elephants behavior in their first "natural experience". This sanctuary is the first place where the people teach them how to behave like elephants, is a little bit sad to know what happened to them and how the workers need to teach how to be elephants again, by their own. Some of them were worn under cautevry so is like teaching to a baby that they need to live.
10. Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
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5.0 based on 1,353 reviews
Learn how to cook Thai and Akha dishes during your holiday in Chiang Mai with our master chef, a native Akha people. You will learn some unique cooking style and dishes, plus the history and culture of this ethnicity. Light refreshments, tour to local market (for morning class) and hotel transfer is included.
Inclusions: Local market tour (only for morning class), Individual cooking station, Akha Hill Tribe coffee, Full color cook book, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only within 3 km from city area)
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By RebeccaS951
We did the zoom class and it was SO fun! Niti was so sweet, engaging, kind, and a wonderful teacher!
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