Top Chiang Mai Multi-day Tours

Instead of rushing to cram all your Chiang Rai sightseeing into a day, this 3-day private tour allows you to slow down and discover Northern Thailand at a leisurely pace with a private driver. Accommodation is included, and a full itinerary is planned out for you—with Chiang Dao Cave, a Maekok boat trip, the Golden Triangle, and lots of scenic temples too.

This tour combines northern Thailand’s most memorable outdoor experiences into one organized 2–3 day journey from Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon, Karen hill tribe village life, jungle trekking, waterfalls, bamboo rafting, and an education-led elephant observation experience on the 3-day option. What makes it different is the balance of nature, culture, and responsible travel. You will not just visit viewpoints and return to the city. You will trek through forest trails, stay overnight in simple local village accommodation, share local meals, and learn about Karen and Shan community life with guide support. For the 3-day option, the elephant experience is observation-focused and designed around responsible learning. No elephant riding, bathing, washing, shows, tricks, or forced animal performances are included. This experience is best for active travelers who want a deeper Chiang Mai adventure with local culture, nature, and soft adventure arranged in one clear itinerary.

Skip the hassle of planning a multi-day trip and navigating remote regions by exploring Chiang Rai on a seamless 2-day private journey from Chiang Mai. Visit hill tribe communities, including the Karen, stand at the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, and explore landmarks such as Baan Dam Museum and Wat Rong Khun.

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour: Night Markets & Nighttime Guided Tours Meeting Tribes with Incredibly Large Necks Bamboo Rafting 2 Floating Markets Explored by Boat Ox Cart Riding While Passing Rice Fields & Farmers Ziplining in the Tropics Bathing in Hot Springs Guided Bike Tour Around Sukhothai Archaeological Park Ancient Sites at Ayutthaya Archaeological Park Hiking Through National Parks While Seeing Waterfalls & Animals

This flexible 4-day tour lets you start and end in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai depending on what works best for your schedule. You’ll enjoy an in-depth cultural tour of both areas without the hassle of booking accommodations or worrying about planning meals. See the area's major highlights on one convenient tour, including the Golden Triangle.

Embark on a unique journey in Chiang Mai, where you can engage with nature and local culture. Trek through beautiful jungles and enjoy a bamboo raft ride. Connect with the Karen Hill Tribe and embrace their way of life during an overnight stay. This tour is not just an adventure; it's a heartwarming experience that brings you closer to the essence of Thailand.

-Visit 3 countries in 3 day trip. -Visit Myanmar and Lao countries borders on this trip. -See more and learn more Southeast Asia culture -Save your time and budget -Experience more of the beaten track -Trip is covered all Chiang Mai Chiang Rai highlights. -See more hill tribe people on the way -Touch more local people and stay in the countryside for a night.

Beat the crowds and see a spectacular sunrise from one of Chiang Mai’s highest points during an early-morning tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. This unique tour offers you the chance to experience an alms-giving ceremony in the early morning and explore the famous temple without daytime crowds. Plus, a former-monk guide provides insight into Thai culture and the Buddhist religion.

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.

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.

This incredible tour combines the best of outdoor activities with a hike and mountain bike descent in Doi Suthep National Park. Trek to the top of the summit near a Hmong village, then cruise at high speeds towards Lake Huay Tueng Thao on your bike. This tour from Chiang Mai is ideal for fit adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike. It includes round-trip hotel transfers, water, two meals, equipment, and an expert guide.

Discover the natural beauty and local culture of northern Thailand on a 2-day adventure through jungle trails, rice fields, waterfalls, and Karen villages. Choose Option A for a more trekking-focused experience with longer hikes, or Option B for a shorter trekking route combined bamboo rafting. Both options include local cultural experiences, traditional cooking, and an overnight stay surrounded by nature.

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.

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.

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.

See cultural and natural sights of northern Thailand on this private full-day tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a temple located near the top of Mt. Suthep, and Bau Thong Waterfalls. This day trip provides the chance to visit one of Thailand's most sacred sites, enjoy impressive scenery, and learn about a local culture at Karen Long Neck Village. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch at an orchid farm are included.

Enjoy a beautiful hiking adventure and spend the night in a Karen hill-tribe village. The area is known for its green rolling hills, waterfalls, rice paddies, and Karen tribal villages. With two days one night hiking, you’ll have the life experience to walk through the lush jungle and enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain.

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.

Venture off the beaten path, and hike through the remote Chiang Dao mountains in the highlands north of Chiang Mai, without having to deal with logistics or navigating, on this small-group guided 3-day trek from Chiang Mai. Hike along scenic mountain ridges, bamboo forests, and jungle trails; explore the villages of the Maetang River valley; and enjoy homestay accommodation and tasty Thai meals along the way.

Discover the natural wonders of the Chiang Dao Valley on an action-packed full-day adventure from Chiang Mai. Paddle along the Mae Ping River on a kayaking excursion, admire the wild scenery of the Chiang Dao Jungle, then venture underground for a guided walk to the Buddhist shrines of Chiang Dao Cave.

From Chiang Mai, we ride to the remote province of Uttaradit, insight into the Land of Smile. Pass the unique highland’s vast panoramic view, and continue passing through lush green rice fields to the World Heritage Site of Sukhothai. Discover the Ho Chi Minh House in Phichit and stay in Nakhon Sawan – the real & authentic Thailand. Explore the hidden Erawan National Park and visit the famous River Kwai Bridge in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy the beach and nightlife in the famous Hua Hin. Stay at the unseen and forgotten fisher town of Ranong. Take a speed boat on the Myanmar Sea and visit the breathtaking Cocks Comp Island – the Emerald Heart Of Myanmar. Ride on dream roads along with the Andaman Sea with unique panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the best moment of Krabi island hopping. Visit the mountainous scenery of stunning Phang-Nga National Park and ride to the world´s finest beach destination Phuket; with fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas, and lively towns.

Explore northern Thailand on a 4-day bike tour from Chiang Mai. Ride through Chiang Dao valley to hill tribe villages and Chiang Dao caves, cruise down the Mae Kok River in a long-tail boat, cycle a scenic loop around Chiang Rai, and more, all accompanied by a guide who shares commentary on the region’s history and culture. Suitable for active people comfortable with mountain biking, this tour includes three nights of hotel accommodation, most meals, use of equipment, and round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai.

Rather than rushing to tick of Chiang Rai’s highlights in just one day, explore the Thailand’s northernmost town at a more relaxed pace on a 2-day tour that takes you to White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), and the Golden Triangle—where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar intersect. You’ll stay cool and relaxed as you travel between each sight in air-conditioned comfort.