All Chiang Mai Tours & Excursions in 2026

We had a fabulous day exploring the Doi Inthanon national park, Twin Pagodas, the highest spot in Thailand and ended with a 90 minute trek through tropical jungle to see the awesome Wachirathan Falls with local tribesman Nerd pointing out the wildlife. All was overseen by Michele who drove us, organised entries, got us fed and organised our day superbly. Take a light waterproof coat (as it rains a lot!) and some sturdy footwear with grip. It gets slidey. You are given a hefty bamboo pole to help balance, and despite my initial guffaw, it came in very handy on the downhill clay ski slopes!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a mega cool time on this tour in Chiang Mai and can definitely recommend it! 🐘 It started with the elephants. First, we were allowed to prepare the food for them and then feed them. In doing so, we were also able to get very close to them. After that, we took a little walk through the jungle, during which two elephants even accompanied us. That was really a very special and incredibly beautiful experience! However, I would also like to offer a little food for thought here: We personally had the feeling that the elephants are doing well. They were not locked up and we could not observe any mistreatment. Nevertheless, it must be said that the animals are already very used to tourists and you are allowed to get quite close to them, touch them, and feed them. Whether one wants to support such offers and how one evaluates that with regard to animal welfare must, of course, be decided by everyone for themselves. I think that is something one should simply keep in the back of one's mind. Our tour guide Amy was super sweet! She explained everything to us wonderfully, was totally warm-hearted, and also took really beautiful photos of us on the side. After a delicious lunch, we continued on to bamboo rafting. That was a cute, relaxed ride down the river and a nice little change of pace. Afterward, the Sticky Waterfall was still on the agenda. We had about an hour and a half there to explore the waterfall and climb up it ourselves. That was also really cool and definitely an experience! Overall a super varied tour with many great impressions. We especially liked the combination of elephants, bamboo rafting, and Sticky Waterfall. We had a wonderful day and can definitely recommend the tour.

A friend recommended this tour, and I am really glad that she did. Northern Thai food is unique and incredibly delicious, and our tour guide Moi (spelling?) was so engaging. She spoke perfect English and connected the food experience with Thai and regional history, and also told us about how Thais cook at home. We went to several stops, and each was not a place I would have found on my own. Highlights: water buffalo salad, vegetarian Burmese tea salad, crispy pork cooked in clay pot, and a perfect coconut milk dessert. And fruit! And fried insects for the adventurous.

This really was 3 in 1. I felt like we maximised our time and did as many things as possible, which was exactly what I wanted on a short trip to Chiang Mai. Rainbow was an excellent guide, and Chicken was a very diligent driver. For me, the highlight was the hike in the national park, although the elephants were really cool too.

This should absolutely be the way you do the Chiang Mai temples! Our tour guide (Banana) was AWESOME. He was extremely knowledgeable. It is quick but I operate that way anyway. I want to see all I can and onto the next thing. There was no time wasted and we definitely got the best of Chiang Mai. Can’t recommend this tour enough!

Excellent tour that included 2 Pagodas and the NP! Both were beautiful. The hike is a moderate difficulty with significant stairs to climb the mountain so be prepared. There are stretches with soil and mud so hiking shoes are recommended. Bring water and snacks eventhough the van stops both coming and going.

Matthieu and Chumi are an outstanding guide-driver team who made this multi-activity journey informative, fun, engaging, and most memorable!☺️ The splendor of Doi Indothan National Park was elevated by the tours to the waterfall, royal pagodas, and hiking 4 miles through the jungle to arrive at a gorgeous village inhabited by the Karen Hills community who displayed their talents for weaving and coffee harvesting/blending. Thank you, Matthieu and Chumi, for your generous spirit, care, kind hospitality! I hope to see you for another outstanding experience when I return to Thailand 🇹🇭 🙏🏻

We had a wonderful day at Doi Inthanon with our guide, Nancy, and our driver, Hero. We started at beautiful Mae Klang Waterfall and also visited Wachirathan Waterfall, stopped for a beautiful view over rice fields, and visited the summit of Doi Inthanon, the highest point in Thailand. I especially enjoyed the wooden nature trail through the misty forest. Nancy explained how moisture collects in the trees and eventually feeds the waterfalls below, which made the walk much more interesting. The King and Queen Pagodas were impressive even though the mist limited the views, and the interiors were stunning. I also really enjoyed walking through the Karen village, where we saw a woman weaving, people building a house by hand, and other aspects of everyday village life before tasting locally grown tea and coffee. Nancy was knowledgeable throughout the day and very good at explaining the history, culture, and nature of the places we visited. More importantly, she paid attention to the people in her group and adjusted to what they needed. When I was having some difficulty with the walking, she was exceptionally kind and helpful. Hero was also excellent and very accommodating, even holding an umbrella for us in the rain. Their thoughtfulness really showed at the end of the day. As we were discussing where they should drop me off, I mentioned that I needed to find a pharmacy but didn't know of one near my hotel. I wasn't actually asking them to take me to one, but before I knew it, Hero had spotted a pharmacy along our route and stopped for me. Nancy came inside with me and helped with translation, and Hero waited for us. They then drove me directly to my hotel. Nancy and Hero were excellent hosts as well as guide and driver. Their knowledge, flexibility, and genuine attention to their guests made this a memorable day and a tour I would highly recommend.