Day Trips from Chiang Mai

Our most recommended Chiang Mai Day Trips From

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  1. Chiang Mai: Full-Day Chiang Dao Caving & Jungle Kayaking

  Drive high up into the Northern Thai Jungle, to the Chiang Dao Valley and to the Mae Ping river. This creek-like river winds itself through the bamboo jungle and gives an intimate view of Northern Thai wilderness.  Then, embark on a kayaking trip, where undisturbed woods, overgrown banks with fallen trees and the shade from overhanging trees provide a unique environment as you navigate the task at hand. Abundant bird life, jumping fish and mysterious sounds from the forest accompany the journey.To complete this wonderful kayaking experience, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or riverside.  Next, tackle Chiang Dao Cave, the most prominent cave system in Northern Thailand. Spend approximately 1 hour following a local guide through the side arms with headlamps and flashlights until joining the main route into well-lit caverns. Marvel at the Buddhist shrines and see the numerous bats that ...

  I liked the kayaks very much. Beautifull views, tranquile, you are pedalling by yourslef all the way (the kayaks are personal, not for pairs). Has a bit of asrenalin, but not too complex to handle. The cave was less intersting.

  Reviewed by Olga, Israel, 1/19/2020
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  2. From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

  After a 07:00 AM pick-up in central Chiang Mai, depart for Chiang Rai, stopping for a short break at Mae Kachan hot springs. Visit Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, before continuing to the Golden Triangle area. Visit Wat Phra That Chedi Luang in Chiang Saen Ancient City and see the Thailand, Laos and Myanmar borders from the Golden Triangle viewpoint. Stop for lunch before visiting the private Opium Museum, where you’ll learn the story of the opium trade and its significance. Enjoy a long-tail boat trip on the mighty Mekong River. On the way back to Chiang Mai take a break to stretch your legs in Mae Suay or Wiang Pa Pao district and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. The estimated arrival time in Chiang Mai city is 8:30 PM. The arrival time in Chiang Mai City depends on the traffic conditions, amount of passengers, and any other unforeseen circumstances.

  This tour is a long day but excellent! Well paced. Saw many amazing sights. Good amount of detail

  Reviewed by Saudat, United States, 2/15/2020
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  3. Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Small Group Ethical Tour

  Depart Chiang Mai and journey into the mountains of northern Thailand to visit the ethical Lanna Kingdom Elephant Sanctuary (approximately 1-hour drive from the city center). Upon arrival, learn about the elephant conservation program and benefit from an introductory talk and the chance to interact with the rescued animals. Get the chance to give them a hug and discover how to prepare a healthy meal to feed them. Go for a walk around the sanctuary with the elephants and stop to give them a mud bath to keep their body temperature down and protect them from parasites. Feed them before enjoying a homemade lunch at a restaurant inside the sanctuary.

  The tour was quite nice, but we would have appreciated more contact with the elephants. It is more to see them in freedom, than interacting with them. Most of the time you prepare food for them.

  Reviewed by Roland, Austria, 3/14/2020
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  4. 4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai

  Depart Chiang Mai and travel to the temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep on Doi Suthep mountain. Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims who climb up 309 steps to the stupa on the hilltop. Get spectacular views of Chiang Mai city and its surroundings. Then, visit a village and museum of the ethnic Hmong hill tribe, located inside the boundaries of the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Learn more about the life of the tribe, known for their colorful costumes and handicraft traditions. Return to Chiang Mai and get dropped off at your hotel.

  Our guide was absolutely great! Great company and great knowledge about the tour and Buddhism

  Reviewed by fabrizia, United Kingdom, 2/26/2020
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  5. From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples Small Group Tour

  Visit Chiang Mai’s sister city, Chiang Rai, on a 12-hour journey to visit 3 very different temples. Quirky, charming, and creative are words that could describe Chiang Rai. At the very least, this city is quite different from Chiang Mai, so join this trip to experience something quite new. Select the private option to have this experience with your friends and family only. Before you begin your tour, you’ll break up the long drive at the Mae Khachan Hot Springs to relax, dip your feet into steaming mineral water, have a snack, or walk around the gardens. Your first stop is the main attraction of the day: the White Temple. If you were expecting ancient ruins, then you might be surprised to find a modern architectural masterpiece designed and built by a local artist, Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. People say he spent over $40 million of his own money to create this unconventional art exhibit...

  It’s not our first time we booked a tour with Get Your Guide. Once in Nice and now in Chiang Mai. Everything was prompt and nicely organised, our guide Corn was very engaging and friendly and very well prepared :)

  Reviewed by Tamas, United Kingdom, 3/20/2020
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  6. From Chiang Mai: Inthanon National Park 9-Hour Group Tour

  Depart Chiang Mai for Doi Inthanon National Park to see Thailand’s highest mountain in the tropical forests south of the city. Go to the highest peak for a panoramic view and pay your respects at the shrine of King Intharawichayanont. Next, enjoy a short hike along the Angkha Natural Trail. See the twin stupas that commemorate the birthday of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit. Go to a local market of the Hmong hill tribe before visiting the Royal Agricultural Research Center, set up to support local projects in place of opium farming. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the Karen hill tribe village of Mae Klang Luang and get a stunning view of the Vachiratharn Waterfall.

  I really enjoyed this trip, our tour guide was very informative. My favorite part was the water fall. It was utterly stunning.

  Reviewed by Daniel, United Kingdom, 3/8/2020
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  7. Chiang Mai: Tour of Craft Village at Ban Nam Ton

  Get your creative juices flowing with this tour to a fascinating craft community with a superb environment. Check out the ancient Lanna red umbrella that is being preserved for the next generation by an elder villager. Continue to the villager's backyard garden to collect home-grown vegetables. Head to Ban Nam Ton Learning Center by a local sidecar. Feast on a lunch made from your collected vegetables. After enjoying lunch, take a look around the learning center and museum to get to learn about the Lanna Pottery. Mold your own workpiece or try your hands on paper cutting. Try grind and drip and then, take a sip of your own fresh coffee, bringing your tour to an unforgettable end.

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  8. Tour with Hike in Kiew Mae Pan Natural Trail from Chiang Mai

  Enjoy a day in nature. Kiew Mae Pan is one of the most scenic natural treasures and beautiful trails in Thailand, where the invigorating, fresh mountain air is waiting to welcome you at Inthanon National Park. This trail is open for visitors from November to May only and it is a very popular hiking trail for locals too. After pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai city in the morning, visit Wachirathan Waterfall and Karen Village at Doi Inthanon which is considered as the highest mountain in Thailand. While visiting this village, you will get to taste some fresh coffee right from the plantation. After that, your lunch will be served at the Royal Project Restaurant. Here, produce from the Queen's agricultural projects are transformed into delicious meals. After lunch, you enjoy a truly unique experience by walking 2.5-3 kilometers along Kew Mae Pan Nature trail through the beautiful gree...

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  9. From Chiang Mai: Full-Day Doi Suthep Trekking Tour

  Following pick-up, head 10 minutes outside of Chiang Mai to explore its beautiful forests. Your trek begins at Mon Tha Than Waterfall. This tour takes you through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Because this is an exclusive experience not available to travelers unaccompanied by a Doi Suthep park ranger, you and your small group might be the only ones on the path. Experience the grandeur and breathtaking views of the trail as you walk among forests of bamboo, tall hardwoods, a variety of colorful flowers and a diverse bird population. Cool down in the pools of several waterfalls on the trek. End your hike at Chiang Mai's most sacred temple, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, located 16 kilometers (about 10 miles) from the city and at 1,066 meters (about 3,500 feet) above sea level. Enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai and the Ping Valley from this beautiful mountain temple. After lunch, enjoy a...

  Mr Kam was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. On the tour was myself, my husband and a young man traveler. Nice small group meant it was easy to ask questions. The trek was not an easy trail at times. We’re used to these types of hikes in our Rocky Mountains, so this was not a problem for us but could be problematic if mobility is an issue. We stopped at the lower temple where a monk ordination was taking place. We were then driven up to the top of Doi Suthep where there was a huge complex temple and LOTS of people- praying, giving offerings- obviously a very religious place for Buddhists. Tourism in Thailand is currently low due to COVID2019 and no Chinese tourists being allowed out of China, so this was the first time we saw so many Asians in one place. Lunch padthai was okay. We stopped at a waterfall and dipped our toes in. Water level is really low due to drought conditions. We were grateful to be driven back to our hotel even tho the description said we wouldn’t be.

  Reviewed by Janice, Canada, 2/22/2020
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  10. Chiang Mai: Mae Kam Pong Village Eco-Tourism Full–Day Tour

  The day will begin with a hotel pick–up in Chiang Mai between 6:30am and 7:00am, followed by a 1–hour drive to a small village located on top of the hills of the Mae On District. Meet the forest ranger and tour guide, who will lead the 4–hour hike through the lushious jungle and the beautiful green nature. Admire the marvelous view from an elevation of 1,512 meters above sea level and enjoy your lunch overlooking the scenic environment. Relax and cool off in the surrounding pools of the waterfall and continue the trek down to the village, to discover the local villagers' way of life. Learn about their handicrafts and regional tea leave products. Take time for some explorations and savor a cup of tea or coffee before you visit an old chapel situated in the middle of the creek. Return to Chaing Mai city center around 6:00pm to 6:30pm and take advantage of a drop off at your hotel.