Top Chiang Mai Outdoor Activities - page 4

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.

Visit Doi Inthanon National Park on this tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit a Hmong community market, and go trekking through rice fields, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

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.

Join a half-day cooking class in Chiang Mai that offers hands-on instruction with lively commentary from your chef-instructor. Take a guided tour a local food market to see ingredients typically used in Thai cuisine, then return to the cooking school kitchen to learn to prepare six dishes. Once you have finished, enjoy the meal that you helped to create. Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided.

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.

Escape the city and discover more rural parts of northern Thailand during a tour of Chiang Rai. Unlike some tours that only cover the temples of Chiang Rai, this experience includes a visit to the famous Long Neck Tribal Village, where you’ll have the chance to pose for photographs with members of the tribe. Plus, you’ll visit the iconic White Temple and stop at the Golden Triangle, the place where the borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand intersect.

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.

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.

Chiang Mai has an abundance of beautiful and historic Buddhist temples, and this tour takes you to some of the most interesting and revered in Thailand’s second largest city. Climb the staircase to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and visit Wat Chedi Luang, among others. Upgrade your tour for a private guide.

The Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation, home to a number of rescued and retired elephants, free-roaming in the jungle. On this tour, spend a night at a homestay in a local village belonging to the Karen people and discover their unique culture as you take part in a cooking class and try your hand at traditional handicrafts. The next day, hike alongside the elephants in their natural environment, learn more about the animals from an expert guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the jungle.

If you’ve only got limited time in northern Thailand, opt for an attraction-packed tour that reveals the best of Chiang Rai in just one day. Departing from Chiang Mai, you’ll be transported between the iconic White Temple and the Golden Triangle in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, opting for a guide tours means that you’ll spend less time navigating and more time focusing on the spectacular scenery of Chiang Rai.

Explore the Golden Triangle of Chiang Rai on a full-day, private trip that includes a Mekong River cruise, Mae Khajan hot springs, and hill tribe community visits. Traveling with a private driver-guide is a convenient, comfortable way to reach the remote Golden Triangle area from Chiang Mai, visiting temples, markets, and villages as you go travel all the way to the borders of Laos and Myanmar.

Don’t let limited time in northern Thailand stop you exploring Doi Inthanon National Park. Cover several attractions in just one day on a day trip to the national park, Wachiratharn Waterfall, and the Karen tribe village. This stress-free day trip transports you between sights in air-conditioned comfort and comes with the insider knowledge of a guide.

Experience the fun of kayaking in Chiang Mai without the heat of the day on a nighttime kayaking tour on the Ping River. Not only will you escape the midday heat, you’ll avoid the crowds on land and see the Rose of the North’s majestic landmarks when they’re illuminated and look even more impressive.

Enjoy the ultimate adventure around Chiang Mai, without having to figure out route planning or transportation, as everything is taken care of. Instead of just one attraction, this comprehensive route checks off the Sticky Waterfall, an elephant sanctuary, the Karen Long Neck Village, and a bamboo rafting trip. Also, to make the day as hassle-free as possible a tasty lunch is part of the package.

Bag yourself the best views in all of Thailand during a day trip to Do Inthanon National Park, home to the country’s highest mountain. Rather than exhausting yourself reaching the summit on foot, you’ll be driven to the highest point to enjoy a gentle nature walk and panoramic views.

Check out the beauty of Chaing Mai’s jungles on this small group mountain bike tour, where you’ll zip along single and double track, visit waterfalls, and learn about the local Hmong hill tribe’s lifestyle. This is a small group ride, with just five maximum, so it’s still an intimate group. Your guide will be with you the entire time to show you the way.

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.

Check out some spectacular Northern Thai temple culture on this private day tour, where you’ll visit several places that you might not fit in if you didn’t have a guide and driver. You’ll have round-trip transfers from your hotel, admission fees and travel accident insurance included, then visit the Sticky Waterfall, Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm, Wat Banden, and much more.

Explore Thailand’s Doi Inthanon National Park on this private excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy experiences that include visiting Thailand’s tallest peak, strolling among Rhododendrons on Angkha nature trail, stopping by the Hmong hill tribe market, and marveling at the beautiful Wachirathan Waterfall. Learn about the region’s nature and culture from an informative local guide and savor a delicious complimentary lunch.

Drive and Tour around Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai for a minimum pay and this is good for 2 or 4 or 5 people, a cool way to explore the area with the professional and fun guide Jimmy.

Experience outdoor beauty, organic coffee, and local culture with this private day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park. Instead of encountering crowds on public transport, a private driver transfers you seamlessly between sites in a private vehicle. Stops on the itinerary include Wachirathan Falls, Ban Mae Klang Luang village, and a hike to the Twin Pagodas of Doi Inthanon.

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.

It can be hard to get off the beaten track around Chiang Mai. Enjoy a little-known hike and get to know local villagers—activities that are hard to do independently—on this small-group tour to Mae Kampong, a village surrounded by forest and mountains. Look for rehabilitated gibbons, hike to a charming waterfall, and learn about local flora and fauna from your guide. Enjoy an authentic lunch before you return.