Top Chiang Mai Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 4

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.

If you're interested in learning more about the Karen people who live in Northern Thailand, visiting a community village with a guide is a good way to go. This tour takes you to a Karen community village, along with stops at the magnificent "White Temple" in Chiang Rai and Mae Khachan Hot Springs, where you can soak in thermal waters or use the heat to cook an egg.

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.

Take in a Muay Thai boxing match at Thapae Boxing Stadium in Chiang Mai and have the option to select standard, ringside, or VIP seats. The stadium is known for the high caliber boxers that perform, and you can skip the lines to this popular attraction by booking in advance. You may even be able to go ringside and snap photos with the boxers after their matches.

Don’t let limited time stop you ticking off Chiang Rai’s most spectacular sights—visit the White, Blue, and Black temples, as well as the Golden Triangle border intersection, on a day trip from Chiang Mai. You won’t have to worry about arranging transfers or booking admission tickets for each attraction, as your guide takes care of everything.

Explore Chiang Mai at night with a private local host who shares highlights and hidden gems including temples and night markets. You can personalize your itinerary according to what interests you most—whether you want to sample street food, shop for souvenirs, or admire temples when they're illumated by night. Throughout, you'll be able to connect with your local host in a way that large group tours wouldn't allow.

Enjoy a thrilling white water rafting adventure on the Mae Taeng River in Chiang Mai on this full-day adventure tour. Following the river’s meandering path through tropical jungle, lush rice paddies, and steep, towering mountains, this small-group rafting tour offers adrenaline-seekers and nature-lovers a chance to experience the plunging rapids and explore the incredible scenery around Chiang Mai at the same time.

Prepare your own Thai dishes during a cooking class at Chiang Mai, where you’ll start the experience at a local market for an introduction to ingredients and how to select them. Then pick fresh vegetables and collect eggs at an organic farm before taking your place at your cooking station in an open-air kitchen. Cook four authentic dishes, which may include hot and sour soup, green curry, or pad Thai, with hands-on guidance.

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.

Spend the day admiring elephants that have been rescued from terrible conditions during a half-day trip to the Elephant Rescue Center in Chiang Mai. You’ll learn about how the elephants are cared for and what they do on a day-to-day basis, and watch the taking baths in conditions close to their natural habitat.

Get more out of your time in Thailand by learning how to make authentic local dishes in Chiang Mai. To ensure the freshest possible ingredients, a guide takes you to a local market and an organic garden where you can discover more about Thai ingredients. Later, visit a cooking school to learn to make six dishes—including an appetizer, a curry, and a dessert.

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.

Experience one of Chiang Mai’s traditional customs at this Khantoke dinner and cultural dance show evening. You’ll be served generous helpings of locally made Thai dishes, and served seated on the floor and at low tables, as is customary. While you’re enjoying the delicious food, Thai dancers and musicians will entertain you. The cultural program even includes performances from Chiang Mai ethnic minorities.

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.

Watch a Muay Thai (aka Thai kickboxing) match at Bangkok's famous Thapae Boxing Stadium without dealing with the hassle of waiting in line for tickets by pre-booking your experience. You'll choose from standard, ringside, or VIP seating and have the option to go ringside after matches to take your photo with the fighters.

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.

Get a taste of everyday life in Chiang Mai with this sunset cooking class at an organic farm. After collecting fresh ingredients straight from the garden, learn to prepare five authentic regional dishes like hot and sour soup or Thai green curry. Take in the views over the rice fields and mountains while you enjoy your delicious meal alongside your new cooking buddies.

Add some outdoor adventure to your Chiang Mai experience with a trip 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 Chiang Mai.

See the most important temples in the temple-filled city of Chiang Mai with the benefit of a half-day small-group tour. You’ll travel through the busy streets in comfort in an air-conditioned minivan, and stop to visit standout temples including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Mai, and Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre—an ideal introduction to northern Thailand’s history and culture.

This day trip to Wat Doi Suthep is the easy way to travel into the hills from Chiang Mai. You won’t have to worry about buses or taxis as you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transported in an air-conditioned minivan. Enjoy the beautiful Wat Doi Suthep temple, surrounded by mountainous scenery, and also visit an authentic village of the Hmong people, an ethnic group who live in these mountains.

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.

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.

Avoid the hassle of negotiating with taxi drivers by booking a private transfer to or from Chiang Mai's airport. Choose from one-way arrival or departure transfers, or opt for a round-trip service. You'll have an entire van to yourselves that can accommodate up to six passengers plus two pieces of luggage each.

Experience the indigenous culture and rich nature outside Chiang Mai on this guided adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with an informative local guide to the Karen long- neck hill tribe. Then, visit a park where elephant dung is transformed into paper. You will make a 1 bookmark for taking it home.