Top Chiang Mai Full-day Tours - page 2

Don’t follow an itinerary that doesn’t take your interests into account—see Chiang Mai your way with a private, English-speaking driver who’ll take you to the attractions that most appeal to you. Rather than navigating public transport or missing out on scenery as you look at maps, you’ll be able to soak up the stunning countryside of northern Thailand in the air-conditioned comfort of your private vehicle.

Have a three-adventure day when you join this group tour from Chiang Mai. You’ll get to spend time at the elephant sanctuary, go for a jungle trek, and raft on the rapids and smooth waters through the rainforest. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour, but still have plenty of attention from your guides, and plenty of opportunities for fun.

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.

Discover the natural beauty and adventure of Chiang Mai on this full-day tour combining three amazing experiences! Begin your journey at Dantewada Park, a peaceful garden filled with beautiful angel statues, colorful flowers, and scenic mountain views. Walk around and capture stunning photos surround by nature. Next, visit the Bua Tong “Sticky” Waterfall, one of Thailand’s most unique natural wonders. Thanks to its mineral rich limestone surface, you can safely walk and climb up the waterfall without slipping! Enjoy the refreshing crystal clear water and explore the sacred “Seven Colors Spring”. After lunch, head to the Mae Taeng River for bamboo rafting. Sit back as your local guide steers the bamboo raft through lush green forests, peaceful, and gentle river currents. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with nature. This tour is ideal for travelers who love nature, local culture, and soft adventure a perfect mix of relaxation and excitement in one unforgettable day!

Ideal for those short on time in Chiang Mai, this experience packs three adventures into one well-organized day. Ride an ATV through the countryside, stop for a picnic at a scenic waterfall, then drift along the river on a bamboo raft. With transportation and a delicious lunch included, it’s a smooth and time-saving way to experience multiple outdoor highlights in Chiang Mai.

If you’ve just arrived in Chiang Mai, don’t waste time getting lost when you could be sightseeing. Instead, zip between the Rose of the North’s top sights on a private tuk-tuk tour that showcases the best of the Old City. Cover more ground than you would on foot, and delve deeper into local culture with stories and tips.

Get up close and personal with the world’s largest land mammal on a visit to the family-owned Elephant Pride Sanctuary. The elephants here once worked on logging crews to cut down the protected forest, but today they live at leisure. This small-group adventure includes a Thai lunch, water, skip-the-line access, and hotel transfers from Chiang Mai.

With this full-day tour from Chiang Mai, you can check off Chiang Rai’s top landmarks with ease. Save hours of research time, and benefit from having a full itinerary organized for you. As you ride between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy stops at the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Baan Dam Museum, the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and The Black House.

This small-group tour makes it easy to explore some of Chiang Mai’s dispersed outdoor highlights in one day. Hotel pickup is included, which saves time going to a meeting place, and the route includes Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary and Mae Sa Pok Waterfall, where a river rafting experience awaits. As an extra perk, lunch is included along the way, so you don’t have to worry about hunger pangs.

Chiang Mai's waterfalls and gardens are spread across the countryside, and reaching them without a car means juggling taxis and tuk-tuks. Skip the hassle on this small-group tour, with a guide and driver handling the logistics. Visit the flowers and falls of Dantewada, stop at the Blue Temple, and climb the Sticky Waterfall, whose mineral surface gives enough grip to walk up.

Get ready for an unforgettable day as you meet gentle elephants and climb the amazing Sticky Waterfall on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Begin at an elephant sanctuary where five elephants, including a playful baby, enjoy a life of freedom. Feed them bananas and bamboo, walk beside them in the jungle, and join in the fun of a mud bath and river splash. With no riding, no chains, and no performances, this sanctuary offers a rare, hands-on connection in a cruelty-free setting. The journey continues at the famous Sticky Waterfall, a limestone cascade where you can climb directly up the flowing water without slipping. Surrounded by lush jungle, it is a refreshing and unforgettable highlight, making this tour the perfect combination of culture, adventure, and nature in one day.

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.

If you’re short on time but long on curiosity, pack a whole raft of northern Thailand into just one day on this small-group day trip from Chiang Mai. After a stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, discover Chiang Rai’s signature sights: the White Temple, Wat Rong Seur Ten, and the Baan Dam Museum. Then, meet long-neck Karen villagers and ride a boat on the Mekong in the legendary Golden Triangle.

Chiang Rai’s most striking temples are spread across the province, making them difficult to visit in a single day. This small-group tour from Chiang Mai connects the highlights with ease thanks to private transport. Visit Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple), admire the vivid blue tones of Wat Rong Suea Ten, and explore the striking red complex of Wat Huay Pla Kang, all while learning about the region’s modern temple architecture and symbolism.

Escape the crowds and heat of the day, and see Chiang Mai at its most atmospheric, on this guided group tour at night. See the city magically illuminated on an evening tour that reveals two of Chiang Mai’s most-popular temples—Wat Umong and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep—at night, with a guide to provide enriching commentary.

Spend the day with elephants rescued from mistreatment during a half-day tour of the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary from Chiang Mai. Ideal for families and lovers of wildlife, this ethical animal experience lets you observe the elephants in an environment free from abuse, and includes a Thai buffet lunch and round-trip transfers from your Chiang Mai hotel. Plus, you can choose between a Full day or morning or afternoon tour. - Learn the behaviour and the personal history of our elephants - Promote ethical treatment of elephants all around the world - Learn as much as possible about the elephants and why it is important to protect them

Add some outdoor adventure to your Chiang Mai experience with a small-group or private trekking tour to the caves of Chiang Dao. This complex of five limestone caverns is full of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and many double as Buddha shrines, complete with statues and offerings. After your cave visit, head to Namtok Bua Tong-Nam Phu Chet Si National Park for a hike to Buatong Sticky Waterfall before returning to your hotel with included pickup and drop-off.

Watch the sun rise over Northern Thailand on this private hiking tour to Mount Doi Inthanon National Park. You'll head out from Chiang Mai early in the morning and drive out to the park, where you'll watch the sunrise before heading out on a hike with a local guide. You'll see a waterfall, rice paddies, and a flower garden, with stops to sample local coffee and have lunch.

Combine a visit to Doi Suteph with a tour to a Hmong village on this group excursion. Start with an included cable car trip to the top of Doi Suthep to take in city views and explore one of Thailand's most important temples. Continue to a Hmong village to learn about the local way of life of this hill tribe.

Discover Chiang Mai's delights: Enjoy cooking tasty Thai dishes at Team Aim Cooking School, hang out with friendly elephants at Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Perfect for foodies, animal lovers, and adventure seekers! • Visit the local market to handpick the ingredients for the cooking session, then meet your cooking class teacher with 10 years of experience, who will lead you to cook authentic Thai dishes (Vegan & Vegetarian options available) • Continue your adventure to Joy Elephant Sanctuary: Dive into our responsible tourism with Elephant Observation programs! • Fun Interactions: Change into traditional Karen clothing, Learn, prepare elephants food and observe our gentle giants on their completely natural behavior. • Elephant Paradise: Refresh yourself with herbal tea and take a break at the waterfall, located in lush forests and surrounded by serene rivers. • Engaging to the core of the culture: Learn how to craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir as a memorable gift

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.

Explore Doi Inthanon National Park and stand at Thailand’s highest peak. Immerse yourself in lush natural surroundings as you walk to picturesque waterfalls. Visit a local Hmong hill tribe market. Discover a scenic Karen village, where you can experience traditional village life and enjoy a coffee tasting.

Embark on a coffee day tour in Chiang Mai that’s far more immersive than a cafe visit. Stroll through a coffee estate far away from any crowds of tourists and see the plants growing in their natural habitat before you try roasting and brewing your own coffee. Connect with local culture on a visit to a tribal village and learn about the Karen hill tribe’s traditions.

Learn to cook an authentic Thai meal with a full-day cooking class that includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel. Pick ingredients from the organic market, then roll up your sleeves to cook a meal of classic Thai dishes. An expert cooking instructor will walk you through each step, and you’ll get to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared at the end of the lesson. Both morning and evening classes are available.