Top Chiang Mai Day Trips

Fantastically fun experience. Our leader Natty was an expert educator with a great sense of humor. I have life threatening allergies to common Thai ingredients. Natty was keenly aware and made sure everything was safe and delicious for me. Highly recommend this experience!!!

We had a wonderful day at Doi Inthanon with our guide, Nancy, and our driver, Hero. We started at beautiful Mae Klang Waterfall and also visited Wachirathan Waterfall, stopped for a beautiful view over rice fields, and visited the summit of Doi Inthanon, the highest point in Thailand. I especially enjoyed the wooden nature trail through the misty forest. Nancy explained how moisture collects in the trees and eventually feeds the waterfalls below, which made the walk much more interesting. The King and Queen Pagodas were impressive even though the mist limited the views, and the interiors were stunning. I also really enjoyed walking through the Karen village, where we saw a woman weaving, people building a house by hand, and other aspects of everyday village life before tasting locally grown tea and coffee. Nancy was knowledgeable throughout the day and very good at explaining the history, culture, and nature of the places we visited. More importantly, she paid attention to the people in her group and adjusted to what they needed. When I was having some difficulty with the walking, she was exceptionally kind and helpful. Hero was also excellent and very accommodating, even holding an umbrella for us in the rain. Their thoughtfulness really showed at the end of the day. As we were discussing where they should drop me off, I mentioned that I needed to find a pharmacy but didn't know of one near my hotel. I wasn't actually asking them to take me to one, but before I knew it, Hero had spotted a pharmacy along our route and stopped for me. Nancy came inside with me and helped with translation, and Hero waited for us. They then drove me directly to my hotel. Nancy and Hero were excellent hosts as well as guide and driver. Their knowledge, flexibility, and genuine attention to their guests made this a memorable day and a tour I would highly recommend.

Good day out! Elephant sanctuary was very nice, compared to other instances of elephant sightings in Thailand, you can tell that these animals are well looked after and taken care of. Doi Inthanon was a bit disappointing, but due to the foggy weather, the pagodas weren’t as visible. Trail was fun! 2.6km or so, be prepared to walk in varying terrain. And the village visit after was nice.

We enjoyed our day so much! Adii was a wonderful and patient guide. The stops were the perfect length and she catered the tour based on our interest. My 20 year old daughter said it's was her favorite day in Thailand so far. The only caveat I would give had nothing to do with the tour/ operators. We came in August which is the rainy season so the Pagodas were so cloudy/ foggy, you couldn't see anything, but everything else was wonderful.

Our family of 5, including 3 kids 8-12 years old, did this full day tour a couple of days ago. It was an amazing experience! The chance to be up close with the 3 elephants and their handlers in such a gorgeous location was truly special. We walked with the elephants, fed them bananas and watermelon, watched them roll and play in the mud pit and then our kids swam with them in the stream and helped to wash off the mud. We also had a delicious local lunch of chicken, fried ride, egg and tons of fruit. The pace was very relaxed. We spent about 5 hours at the sanctuary plus a few hours of driving. This is the tour to do if you really want to slow down and enjoy a quiet relaxed day in nature just observing the elephants and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Fun and adventurous way to see the national park. The weather was not very good when we got to the top, but obviously nothing the guide or tour could do about it. We opted for the 1.45 hour hike which was fun to see a couple of waterfalls and rice paddy’s, while also learning about the area from a Karen village local. The waterfalls were a highlight as we couldn’t really see the pagoda. The food for lunch was fine, and the free bananas were a plus. They give you lots of water. Be prepared for it to be very cold and rainy (we thought base layers and a poncho were the best because you could wear it over a backpack). Our guide Pam was very helpful and the driver Tom always drove safely. It was a small group and we thought it was generally enjoyable aside from the weather.

A wonderful day trip to Chiang Rai! Our tour guide, Peter, was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the day well organized. He brought us to the three iconic temples, sharing interesting stories and local insights along the way. The pace was comfortable, and everything ran smoothly, making it an enjoyable and memorable experience. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Peter as your guide!

We enjoyed this tour. The day we went was rainy but that didn’t stop the show. Our driver “Mr. One” was well prepared with umbrellas for everyone. Our tour guide “Yo-Yo” was great at giving information about each of our spots and he was attentive to our needs. The tour itself is beautiful. The white temple was exquisite and the blue temple was also gorgeous. I enjoyed this excursion.