Top Chiang Mai Outdoor Activities - page 3

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.

If you only have limited time in Chiang Mai, this efficient half-day tour helps you check off multiple temples in a day. Visit the jungle temple of Wat Pha Lat and the famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep—with hassle-free red truck transportation included to help you get between sites effortlessly. The trip also includes a forest walk to Huay Kaew Waterfall, with entrance fees not included at the waterfall and temples.

Check out Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail and Doi Inthanon National Park on this small group tour from Chiang Mai. Your guide will show you the way, passing by rivers, villages, farms, and much more. You’ll see much more on this walking tour than you would on your own, and also visit two different natural areas.

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.

See the highlights of Chiang Mai alongside your own private local host who shows you around this vibrant city in Northern Thailand. Go through the old city center and beyond to explore glittering temples, bustling markets, and museums that cover architecture and culture. Plus, you can tweak your sightseeing schedule to align with your interests for a personalized sightseeing experience. Entrance tickets to Wat Sing are included.

Spend the day exploring Thailand’s highest national park on a full-day tour of Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai. You’ll explore secluded trails and discover hidden waterfalls, and experience authentic Thai culture as you visit a hill tribe. Plus, a small group limited to only 15 others lets you explore at a relaxed pace.

When visiting Chiang Mai, it can be tricky as an outsider to know the safest places to trek through the jungle. Eliminate the guesswork and ensure a safe hiking adventure by opting for a guided tour. As well as being led through the wild and beautiful landscape, the trip also includes a stop at Trad Monk waterfall, and a chance to try out tubing down a river.

Combine sightseeing with an outdoor adventure as you soar past tree-tops on this jungle ziplining tour from Chiang Mai. Take in aerial views and explore some of the lush nature that northern Thailand has to offer. Get up close to century-old trees as you climb up and down the platforms. Once you're physically spent, tuck into a buffet lunch featuring seasonal fruit.

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.

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.

See a different side of Chiang Mai that few visitors experience with a gentle boat ride on the Mai Ping River past old homes and temples. Disembark at a local farm where you'll be served a herbal drink and a warming bowl of khao soi noodles for lunch before returning to your starting point.

Explore the lush mountain scenery Chiang Mai is renowned for on this refreshing half-day adventure to the Bua Thong “sticky” waterfalls. A one-of-a-kind experience, the limestone walls of this waterfall are truly sticky, letting adventurous swimmers climb right up its face without slipping. Make a splash and cool off before enjoying a picnic of local Thai cuisine alongside the tranquil natural pool.

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.

Discover the scenic beauty of Doi Intanon with ease, thanks to this comprehensive full-day tour. Benefit from round-trip transportation from downtown Chiang Mai, to save you the hassle of planning a route to Doi Inthanon. Then, enjoy a well-planned schedule of highlights including a waterfall stop, a hill tribe village visit, royal pagodas, and panoramic views from Doi Inthanon National Park.

An experienced English-speaking local leader bike with you to some of Chiang Mai’s top must-see attractions but without the throngs of tourists. Visit Wat Loke Molee to hear the monks chant, Thapae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, end the bike tour with street food tasting at Chiang Mai Gate Market. Traveling at night allows for cooler temperatures and fewer tourists.

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.

Engage with rescued elephants at E-Co Adventure Elephant Camp and explore a hidden jungle waterfall in Chiang Mai. This eco-adventure offers a chance to hand-feed gentle giants and walk alongside them in their natural habitat. After enjoying a delicious Thai lunch, dive into a secluded waterfall for a refreshing swim or glide down natural rock slides shaped by the flowing water. With round-trip transport included, this tour promises a unique blend of wildlife encounters and fun in nature without compromising ethical standards. - Discover rescued elephants in an ethical, no-riding camp - Hand-feed and walk with elephants amidst lush jungle trails - Swim and unwind at a hidden waterfall, exclusive to locals -Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch or dinner with a vegetarian option available, supporting a local village restaurant.

This private tour is the perfect pick for travelers with limited time in Chiang Mai. Save hours researching local landmarks and let someone else plan an itinerary for you. With scenic temples—such as Doi Suthep Temple—as well as outdoor wonders, including the Sticky Waterfall, the route showcases architectural and natural wonders alike. You can also enjoy the Orchid and Butterfly Farm with admission included.

The longest and highest Zipline in Asia! Challenge yourself with a total 3,600-meter-long zipline over the forest of Chiang Mai mountains. Test your body-controlling skill on various platforms including bridges, nets, and spiral staircases. KingKong Smile Zipline is exciting and fun experience you must try!

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.

Discover the wonders hill tribe of northern Thailand , half-day, guided tour. Blend histrory, culture, natural with visits down into a tour of Karen Long Neck hill tribe and Hmong hill tribe village - See sights at your own pace on a private tour - Entrance fees, English Speaking tour guide, driver included - Free time to explorer a Karen Long Neck hill tribe and Hmong hill tribe village

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.

Get unrivaled views of Chiang Mai—as well as enjoying a completely unique experience—during a paramotor flying experience, a motor-operated paraglider. In tandem with your skilled instructor, you’ll glide over emerald green paddy fields and mountain-top temples, while feeling the wind in your hair and flying alongside the birds.

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.