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With literally hundreds of temples to choose from, you could spend weeks exploring Chiang Mai. Cut to the chase in just a morning (or an afternoon) on this guided door-to-door tour of three signature temples. Start at mountaintop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, with sweeping views across the city; head to 14th-century Wat Suan Dok, with its bell-shaped stupa; finish at Wat Chedi Luang, once home to the Emerald Buddha.

Rather than a fixed itinerary of places that don’t interest you, this private Chiang Rai adventure gives you the freedom to customize the itinerary. The guide can recommend highlights—such as temples and the Golden Triangle—and then you can choose how long you spend at each place, or if you want to skip stops. You can also benefit from guide insights to get you up to speed on local landmarks.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and Akha cooking with this Chiang Mai cooking class. Learn about the culture and cuisine of the Akha people, visit the local market to buy ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare several different dishes, both Thai and Akha. A souvenir cookbook from your session is also included, as are transfers from central Chiang Mai hotel.

Reaching Thailand’s highest peak independently can be challenging, especially with the distances and winding mountain roads. This small-group tour makes it easy to explore Doi Inthanon National Park in one day. Visit scenic waterfalls, take in sweeping mountain views, and learn about the traditions of local Karen communities while discovering the landscapes around Doi Inthanon.

Northern Thailand is hailed as one of the best places in Asia for its food, which draws its influences from Laos, Myanmar, and Nepal. Master the art of traditional lanna (northern Thai) cuisine during an evening cooking class that’s ideal for visitors with limited time in Chiang Mai. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to eight people and overcome the language barrier during a tour of a Thai market.

Cuisine can tell you a lot about a place. Take this food-focused tour and taste first-hand how the region’s plant life and history have shaped its food. Your tour takes you to 15 different tucked-away restaurants and street-stalls that few travellers make the time to try on their first visit to Chiang Mai. Treat your taste buds to a night tour of Chiang Mai on this private trip.  Make sure you come hungry.

A one-day trip from Chiang Mai to famous places in Chaing Rai. Visit White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple, and the Golden Triangle. Meet wonderful Karen Long Neck people. Join a boat ride along the Mekong River. Pickup and send back to hotels in and around Chiang Mai City. With an unbeatable price and the best service.

Taste your way around Chiang Mai, on this half-day foodie tour. Whether you’re looking to start the day off right or bring your day in Chiang Mai to a close, this tour combines an authentic glimpse into local culinary culture with the chance to try delicious local specialties. From mango sticky rice to tapioca dumplings, this tour highlights a side of Thai cuisine that’s often absent from menus outside of the country.

Tick off the main sights in Chiang Rai in a day by choosing this convenient full-day tour. Starting in Chiang Mai—enjoy the perk of having hotel pickup included. Then, benefit from having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you. Stops include the Bann Dam (Black House) Museum, the sparkling white Rong Khun Temple, Wat Rong Seur Ten (the Blue Temple), Donsao Market, and Mae Khachan hot springs.

Experience some of northern Thailand’s beloved Buddhist temples on this guided adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park and hop on a cable car or climb 306 steps to reach the sacred temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Enjoy magnificent views of Chiang Mai before returning to the city for visits to Chedi Luang and Pantao temples.

Head out to Doi Inthanon National Park for a 2-hour trekking tour with a professional guide by your side. You'll hike the fantastic nature trail around 2 hours. You'll also stop by the Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagodas, at the top of Thailand's highest peak. You'll visit a Karen village and a Hmong market. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Don’t worry if you’ve only got limited time to visit Chiang Rai; this time-saving tour from Chiang Mai helps you tick off multiple temples and local highlights in a day. Discover Rong Khun Temple (also known as the White Temple); see the Golden Triangle—where the borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet; enjoy a boat trip, and visit the Karen Long Neck Hill Tribe too, with lunch included to save you the hassle of bringing food with you.

Experience Chiang Mai’s night markets with an insider guide on this evening food tour. Enjoy a mixture of exploring the city on foot and by songthaew (shared truck). Bring an appetite for this small-group food tour, which includes samples of all sorts of tasty treats, and learn how to order in Thai.

If you're interested in learning more about the Karen people who live in Northern Thailand, visiting a community village with a guide is a good way to go. This tour takes you to a Karen community village, along with stops at the magnificent "White Temple" in Chiang Rai and Mae Khachan Hot Springs, where you can soak in thermal waters or use the heat to cook an egg.

Skip the taxi hassles and embrace the soul of northern Thailand on this small-group tour. Exploring with a guide for a more enriching experience, learn about Buddhism at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the golden temple that’s a Chiang Mai symbol, then immerse in Hmong culture at Doi Pui Hmong Hill Tribe Village. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip hotel transfers from central hotels and is limited to nine people for a more personal experience.

Take a day trip to Chiang Rai and see the modern architectural marvel of Wat Rong Khun (White Temple). Explore the ancient royal city of Chiang Saen, take a long-tail boat ride on the Khong River, and explore the Golden Triangle. Your full-day itinerary includes a restaurant lunch plus round-trip hotel transport from Chiang Mai. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 18 people to ensure a fun group experience with your professional guide.

See a range of Chiang Mai's most important temples on this tour of the city with the help of a guide to handle the route for you. You take in views from the city’s most famous temple—Doi Suthep—visit the pagoda at Wat Chedi Luang, check out the Tha Phae Gate, and stop at the streamside Wat Pha Lat, all with one simple booking.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Chiang Mai, this tour takes you on a trip to discover the highlights of Chiang Rai province. Marvel at the architecture of the White Temple, take in the beauty of the Blue Temple, and delve into the Black Museum. This immersive journey explores themes of death, the afterlife, and mortality through hundreds of artifacts, interactive displays, and activities. Plus, lunch is included.

See the most important temples in the temple-filled city of Chiang Mai with the benefit of a half-day small-group tour. You’ll travel through the busy streets in comfort in an air-conditioned minivan, and stop to visit standout temples including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Mai, and Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre—an ideal introduction to northern Thailand’s history and culture.

Get up early to experience the way of life of Thai monks, by giving alms to them, and then visiting several of Chiang Mai’s temples, both famous and hidden- that you wouldn’t find on your own. This is a small group tour, so you’ll keep costs down but still have an intimate experience. You might even come away with spiritual merit at the end of this tour.

Visit Doi Suthep temple and a Hmong village on a small-group tour from Chiang Mai. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to Doi Suthep, one of Thailand’s most sacred temples. Explore the 14th-century mountain temple as you hear about Buddhist beliefs, and then ride an open truck to a tribal village to learn about the Hmong peoples’ lives, traditions, and crafts. Includes tea and coffee at a panoramic viewpoint, plus central hotel pickup and drop-off.

Participate in the morning alms-giving ceremony at Wat Phratat Doi Suthep and visit the off-the-beaten-path Wat Jed Yod, one of the least-visited temples in Chiang Mai, with his early-morning tour. Before heading back to your hotel, you'll stop for an included breakfast of noodle soup, and pay visits to the Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm and the Elephant Poopoo Paper Park, where paper is made from elephant dung.

Escape the heat and the daytime crowds by choosing this evening tour to the Buddhist temples of Wat Umong and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, saving time planning transport. Then, benefit from being able to get straight into the temples as tickets are provided. Highlights include the beautiful forest that surrounds Wat Umong and the Golden Pagoda at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

Explore Chiang Mai at night with a private local host who shares highlights and hidden gems including temples and night markets. You can personalize your itinerary according to what interests you most—whether you want to sample street food, shop for souvenirs, or admire temples when they're illumated by night. Throughout, you'll be able to connect with your local host in a way that large group tours wouldn't allow.