Top Chiang Mai Outdoor Activities - page 6

Take a break from life in the city of Chiang Mai and explore the forests and hills around it on a full-day adventure tour. Head to a rope course to walk among the treetop canopy and fly across ziplines. Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary to see how its rescued elephants are cared for and learn their stories. Finish with the Buatong “Sticky” Waterfall, with its unique climbable surface.

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.

This tour is a great pick for time-tight travelers visiting Chiang Mai. Get more out of your day by combining a visit to an elephant sanctuary with Wat Ban Den temple and a stop at the Sticky Waterfall.The tour includes hotel pickup and transport, so you avoid arranging your own logistics, and the group size is kept small for a more personalized experience.

Take a 1200m descent by mountain bike from Doi Suthep National Park summit to Huay Tung Tao Lake on the valley floor. This is the ultimate mountain bike adventure in Chiang Mai for beginners and intermediate riders. Our experienced English-speaking guides will make sure that your day will be fun, safe, and exciting! We will provide all safety gear and mountain bikes, you just have to bring sports clothing and shoes. • Experience the thrill of a 1500m vantage point as you ride downhill to Chiang Mai • Bike through Northern Thailand's finest National Park and take a swim at the lake • Enjoy the stunning views as you ride towards the Mae Ping valley • Enjoy the company and aid of professional guides

Go mountain biking in Doi Suthep National Park on a downhill ride that is suitable for intermediate to advanced mountain bikers. Your guide transports your small group by 4WD vehicle from your hotel to the top of Doi Pui mountain. Descend on a dirt track that runs through lush forest, stopping for coffee, and passing hill tribe villages on your way to Mae Ping valley. Afterward, celebrate your ride with a well-deserved lunch at Lake Huay Tueng Tao.

Swap city sightseeing for an exhilarating outdoor adventure in Chiang Mai. Get to the Mae Taeng river with ease—without having to figure out local bus timetables—as round-trip transfers from Chiang Mai are included. The trip begins with a safety briefing before descending into the rainforest for an adrenaline-fueled white water rafting trip that showcases over 14 rapids and a beautiful waterfall.

Get the best of land and water on this mountain bike and river kayak adventure from Chiang Mai. Journey into the picturesque Mae Ngat Valley for an up-close look at rural Thai life. Paddle through the peaceful landscapes of the Mae Taeng Forest Reserve and learn about the incredible countryside that lies before you. This popular tour combines exploration by boat and bike and is ideal for travelers of all fitness levels.

Get off the beaten path and see a side of Chiang Mai that most first-time visitors miss on an electric bike tour of the Ping River banks. Riding an e-bike lets you cover more distance with less effort, and takes you to parts of the mountainous province that cars can’t—plus, you’ll visit traditional villages and even an archaeological site.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai for an escape into nature with this mountain bike adventure in Doi Suthep National Park. Take in incredible views of the Mae Ping Valley as you zip down a 5,250-foot (1,600-meter) mountain, meet local villagers, then refuel with a delicious Thai lunch by a lake.

Delve deeper into the culture of northern Thailand’s tribal communities on an eco-friendly trekking tour that takes your to the remote Mae Sa Pok village, home to the Karen tribe. This private tour involves following moderate jungle trails at a pace suited to you and your party.

Pedal through Chiang Mai’s scenic countryside and experience local culture on a guided bike tour. Ride down country roads and through local communities, stopping at a small Buddhist temple to learn about Thailand’s religious heritage. Set a relaxed pace as you pass rice fields and a gentle river to reach the ancient ruins of Wiang Kum Kam, founded in 1286 during the Lanna Empire. Plus, enjoy a traditional northern Thai meal of khao soy gai to round out your day.

Pedal through the highlands of Chiang Mai with a guide taking care of navigation and directions on this guided cycling tour. Focus on the scenery and the experience, looking out over the city and visiting highlights such as Suthep National Park, the Doi Suthep Temple, the Queen's Palace, and a Hmong hill tribe village. After lunch at altitude, feel the wind in your hair while you coast downhill back into the city.

Paddle your way through the jungle on this full-day kayaking tour. Venture off the beaten track to explore the creeks, bamboo forests and wetlands of the Ping River and get up close to local wildlife as you journey through the heart of the rainforest. Your back-to-nature adventure includes hotel transport from Chiang Mai and a delicious lunch by the waterfront.

Paddle into a serene landscape of jungle-fringed rivers, grazing water buffalo and rolling hills on a full-day kayaking trip through the Mae Ngat Valley from Chiang Mai. Learn the basics of paddling, and practice your skills in the slow-moving, gentle current. Watch for bright tropical birds as you wind through the Mae Taeng Forest Reserve, and enjoy a wonderfully undeveloped side of Northern Thailand.

Discover the rural surroundings of Chiang Mai by mountain bike on a 7-hour tour. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off eliminates the hassle of taxis. Use a top notch Kona bike with a range of equipment, including a helmet, knee pads, and a hydration pack. Your guide makes frequent stops so you can discover small villages, taste local snacks, and eat a complimentary lunch. It's a great adventure, regardless of your experience level.

See Chiang Mai on two wheels with a 3-hour bike tour that introduces you to temples, museums, market, and people in this northern Thai city. Travel down out-of-the-way lanes and through neighborhoods to see parts of Chiang Mai that are still historically intact, and learn a bit about the city's traditions and culture. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

Explore Mae Ngat Valley on a full-day bike tour with round-trip transport from Chiang Mai. Drive about 30 miles (50km) to Mae Tang district, then hop on the provided bicycle. Follow your guide on paved roads and dirt tracks that wind through small farms, rice fields, forest, and villages to Wat Bat Den temple. Hear commentary about northern Thailand's ecology and culture, and stop for a restaurant lunch.

Paddle a jungle-fringed river in Northern Thailand on a full-day kayaking trip to the Mae Wang Valley, departing from Chiang Mai. Navigate Class I and II rapids, spot elephants at the water’s edge, and search for birds in the lush, tropical forest. Advanced kayakers can continue into the lower Mae Wang River, where challenging Class III and IV rapids bounce off boulders and riverbanks.

Pedal through Chiang Mai's narrow alleys and atmospheric neighborhoods on a half-day cycling tour that explores the city’s history, culture and crafts. Follow a 16-mile (25-km) route through the city, and pause to visit centuries-old temples and a local silversmith. Stop at Chiang Mai’s Women’s Correctional Institution for refreshments, then continue to Wat Phra Sing, the city’s holiest place. Leave the city center to visit a vibrant Chinese community and fresh food and flower markets filled with products from around the region.

Ride a bike through the Lanna countryside on a guided 5-hour bicycle tour, departing from Chiang Mai by air-conditioned vehicle. Pedal along easy back roads past rice fields and wooden stilt houses, and stop at a school in a traditional village. This family-friendly excursion in the morning or afternoon is perfect for all ages and skill levels.

Pedal through Chiang Mai’s Old City when temperatures have cooled, and daytime crowds have dispersed on this half-day bike tour. See the sights of the city illuminated at night and stop for street food at a bustling night market—all at a relaxed pace in a small group.

Get off the beaten path and discover attractions that most foreign tourists miss on a private tour of the Golden Triangle and Long Neck Karen from Chiang Rai. This excursion is perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in Thai culture and history. The extensive itinerary includes visits to the Akha Hill Tribe, Mae Sai, the House of Opium, and Thailand's oldest city Chiang Saen.

This tour takes you to a secret village in between mountains that you wouldn’t be able to find on your own, plus a few more spots. Your guide will take you to the village and tell you about the culture of the area while you experience it yourself. You’ll visit the area’s hot springs, waterfalls, and maybe try an egg cooked in the hot springs, too.

If you'd like to get into nature when you’re visiting Chiang Mai, then book this tour that takes you to several places in the area that you might not find on your own. You’ll visit the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, explore the life of the hill tribes in the region, and also learn how to make elephant poo into paper. This tour will leave you and your private group with loads of memories.