Top Activities on the Ground in Chiang Mai - page 2

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.

Northern Thailand is hailed as one of the best places in Asia for its food, which draws its influences from Laos, Myanmar, and Nepal. Master the art of traditional lanna (northern Thai) cuisine during an evening cooking class that’s ideal for visitors with limited time in Chiang Mai. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to eight people and overcome the language barrier during a tour of a Thai market.

See more of the historic streets of Chiang Mai’s Old City than you’d be able to on foot on a bike tour that takes in ancient temples, local markets, and landmarks. Follow your guide along back lanes as you learn about the city’s culture and history, pedaling for around 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) throughout the course of your tour.

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.

Combine two activities in one—hiking and bird watching—with this exciting private trip to Doi Inthanon National Park. Save yourself hours of research and planning time and get taken to a place where birdlife is prevalent, including migrant and resident species. Then after bird watching, head off on a guided hike through flower gardens, rice plantations, and waterfalls—with a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost.

Chiang Mai is known for its outdoor beauty, and this incredible hiking tour takes you through the jungle, past waterfalls, and to Doi Pui Summit in Doi Suthep National Park. It’s a safe and fun way to explore Thailand’s wild outdoors, without the worry of getting lost. A guide will lead the way and point out stunning viewpoints along the way. A highlight of the trip is lunch with a hill tribe, before reaching Doi Pui peak.

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.

This isn’t a rushed stop or a mass tour — it’s a personal, premium, and all-inclusive experience designed for comfort, safety, and genuine local insight. From carefully timed visits and small groups to thoughtful inclusions like equipment, meals, and insurance, everything is handled for you. Our focus is simple: no stress, no hidden costs, and no compromises — just a well-curated morning with people who truly know the place.

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.

Visit three Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai, including Wat Doi Suthep—one of northern Thailand’s most important temples—on this private half-day tour. Your guide shows you the lesser known Wat Umong and Palad Temple (Wat Pha Lat), then continues to Wat Doi Suthep where you can hear monks chanting and watch the sun set over Chiang Mai. You also have the option to practice meditation at Wat Umong.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City from atop an ancient temple built in 1383 on this full-day, guided tour to one of the island’s most famous temples with tour of Bua Thong Waterfall included. Climb 306 steps to visit a shrine to Buddha before looking out at the city from the temple 3,500-ft (1067-meters) above sea-level. At “Sticky Waterfall” climb the falls tiered limestone layers and swim in its pools. Lunch and round-trip transport included.

Pick up from your hotel 12.30 pm. Driving up to doi Inthanon known as "The Roof of Thailand", covers an area of 482 km². The park is part of the Himalayan mountain range with elevations ranging between 800 and 2,565 meters asl. The highest peak at Doi Inthanon Mountain which is the highest mountain in Thailand. Doi Inthanon at afternoon is truly spectacular view. An added bonus going on this time will be very few tourists. Enjoy 1.5 hours Hiking at Pa dok seaw Nature Trail with local guide and get informative idea about jungle. Passing rice plantation, flower garden of Royal project for the tribes and try local coffee in their traditional way. Visit Twin Pagodas, Highest Submit. Note: We will leave the park around 18.00 pm. and return to hotel 19.30-20.00 pm. This activities is going with our driver, guided by the local guide at Nature Trail hiking only. All expense mentioned in program are responsibility by us.

Experience Chiang Mai’s natural beauty on a stress-free small-group adventure. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle to Bua Tong, which is home to the unique sticky waterfall. Enjoy a short guided hike, take in the scenic surroundings, and refuel with a delicious picnic lunch before returning to your starting point.

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.

Get more out of your time in Chiang Mai—especially if you’re an adventure lover—thanks to this exciting zip lining experience. Enjoy hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Chiang Mai city. Get the help you need with safety training, then enjoy soaring above jungle scenery, with views of nearby mountains and valleys.

Get more out of limited time in Thailand by going on this guided e-bike adventure in outer Chiang Mai. To help make the day run as smoothly as possible, the trip begins with hotel pickup. Then receive a special fat tire e-bike—a perfect vehicle for traveling on bumpy roads. The route showcases lots of diverse terrain and beautiful scenery, including Wat Ton Kwen temple, the Ping River, and Wat Chang Nam archeological site.

Pedal through Chiang Mai’s scenic countryside and experience local culture on a 4-hour guided bike tour. Learn about Thailand’s religious heritage at a small Buddhist temple, and visit a former leper colony that shelters people with physical disabilities. See an elementary school that serves the region’s hill tribes, then watch local craftsmen shape pottery in a traditional studio. Set a relaxed pace as you pass rice fields and a gentle river, with plenty of breaks to enjoy local treats, cool drinks and a light Thai meal.

Discover Chiang Mai from a different perspective on a self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun and learn new things about the city Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English, German