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Swap a one-size-fits-all itinerary for your own personalized schedule on a private, half-day tour of Chiang Mai. You’ll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to visit only the attractions that interest you as your English-speaking driver saves you the hassle of car hire and navigation. Plus, you’ll get insider tips and local recommendations that you might otherwise have missed. Extra hours beyond the half-day are available at 500 THB per hour.

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.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Chiang Mai, this tour takes you on a trip to discover the highlights of Chiang Rai province. Marvel at the architecture of the White Temple, take in the beauty of the Blue Temple, and delve into the Black Museum. This immersive journey explores themes of death, the afterlife, and mortality through hundreds of artifacts, interactive displays, and activities. Plus, lunch is included.

Travel like the locals do on a tuk-tuk tour of Chiang Mai that provides an in-depth introduction to the Rose of the North—ideal if you’re visiting for the first time and want to cover more sights in less time. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only 15 others and can choose between a morning or afternoon departure time.

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.

Speed up your sightseeing when exploring Chiang Mai with this guided half-day bike tour. You can cover more ground than a walking tour, and benefit from having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost. Places showcased on the route include Warorot Market, the Silver Temple, and off-the-beaten-sites, including a vintage pharmacy.

If you’re short on time but long on curiosity, pack a whole raft of northern Thailand into just one day on this small-group day trip from Chiang Mai. After a stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, discover Chiang Rai’s signature sights: the White Temple, Wat Rong Seur Ten, and the Baan Dam Museum. Then, meet long-neck Karen villagers and ride a boat on the Mekong in the legendary Golden Triangle.

The Wat Pha Lat Monk’s Trail is a mellow forest hike on the slopes of Doi Suthep. Experience it without worrying about transportation or getting lost on this small-group adventure with a guide to help you navigate the mossy temple. After exploring Wat Pha Lat, transfer up the mountain to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Entrance fees for both temples are not included; the cable car is also not included.

Thailand’s second city, Chiang Mai was once capital of an independent kingdom—and its temples and architecture display that. Get a handle on the city’s rich heritage on this time-saving door-to-door tour. You’ll see the Tha Phae Gate, medieval Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Pha Lat, built beside a stream, while savoring city views from mountain-top Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Travel in a small group, or upgrade for a private tour.

Tick off the main sights in Chiang Rai in a day by choosing this convenient full-day tour. Starting in Chiang Mai—enjoy the perk of having hotel pickup included. Then, benefit from having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you. Stops include the Bann Dam (Black House) Museum, the sparkling white Rong Khun Temple, Wat Rong Seur Ten (the Blue Temple), Donsao Market, and Mae Khachan hot springs.

Head out to Doi Inthanon National Park for a 2-hour trekking tour with a professional guide by your side. You'll hike the fantastic nature trail around 2 hours. You'll also stop by the Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagodas, at the top of Thailand's highest peak. You'll visit a Karen village and a Hmong market. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Chiang Rai’s colorful temples are famous, but at around a 3.5-hour drive from Chiang Mai it’s a lengthy day trip. This small-group experience allows you more space to spread out and a more personal experience than shared tours. Visit the Mae Kachan Hot Spring, the White Temple, Wat Rong Seur Ten, and the Baan Dam Museum with its dark art and architecture. Upgrade to visit a long-neck Karen village.

Skip the crowds and explore the four temples of Chiang Rai at your own pace with this private tour. Discover the iconic White Temple, the vibrant Blue Temple, the 9-floor Wat Huay Pla Kang, and the intricately decorated Wat Sang Kaew Phothiyan. Combine your temple visit with your choice of the historic Golden Triangle, the Long Neck village, Lalitta Cafe, or a tea plantation.

Don’t worry if you’ve only got limited time to visit Chiang Rai; this time-saving tour from Chiang Mai helps you tick off multiple temples and local highlights in a day. Discover Rong Khun Temple (also known as the White Temple); see the Golden Triangle—where the borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet; enjoy a boat trip, and visit the Karen Long Neck Hill Tribe too, with lunch included to save you the hassle of bringing food with you.

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.

Supercharge your social media on a private tour that takes you to some of Chiang Mai’s most Instagrammable spots. You won’t have to worry about breaking a sweat for your photos, as you’ll be transported between photogenic stops in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Plus, your photographer takes the pictures, so you can avoid asking strangers to capture sub-par pictures of you.

Don’t follow an itinerary that doesn’t take your interests into account—see Chiang Mai your way with a private, English-speaking driver who’ll take you to the attractions that most appeal to you. Rather than navigating public transport or missing out on scenery as you look at maps, you’ll be able to soak up the stunning countryside of northern Thailand in the air-conditioned comfort of your private vehicle.

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.

Experience some of northern Thailand’s beloved Buddhist temples on this guided adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park and hop on a cable car or climb 306 steps to reach the sacred temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Enjoy magnificent views of Chiang Mai before returning to the city for visits to Chedi Luang and Pantao temples.

Check out the history, culture, and beauty of Chiang Mai when you book this private half-day tour of the Old Town, including lots of gorgeous temples. Your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel for an easy start, and then you’ll start exploring. Ride comfortably between temples in your air-conditioned vehicle, and go at your own pace today.

Join this small group tour and visit both Chiang Rai city and some of its beautiful temples in one tour. Your guide will take you through the main city streets, and to some lesser known ones, too. You’ll visit a few temples, learn about their significance and history, and have plenty of time to ask your guide questions about the culture, too.

Escape the heat and the daytime crowds by choosing this evening tour to the Buddhist temples of Wat Umong and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, saving time planning transport. Then, benefit from being able to get straight into the temples as tickets are provided. Highlights include the beautiful forest that surrounds Wat Umong and the Golden Pagoda at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

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, with lunch included.

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.