Top Northern Thailand Day Trips - page 2

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.

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.

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.

The temples, museums, and tea plantations of Chiang Rai aren't conveniently clustered together, which can make checking them off in a limited time a challenge. This full-day tour covers seven of the Northern Thai city’s top attractions, saving you from hiring a scooter or a car and navigating the winding mountain roads.

This is joint tour, not private tour. Notes: This Tour starting from Chiang Rai and Back to Chiang Rai!! Experience some of Chiang Rai's beautiful sights on a temple and Golden Triangle adventure. Be picked up from your hotel and see White Temple ,Blue Temple ,Black House, Golden Triangle, The Opium Museum, Long Neck Hilltribe village and visit the Tea Plantation then back to your hotel in Chiang Rai. This tour is all included the lunch, Ticket and English-speaking guide for your trip. Begin your adventure with the convenience, pick-up right from your Chiang Rai hotel. Be whisked away into the heart of Northern Thailand, where a rich tapestry of history and natural wonders awaits you.

Discover the natural beauty and adventure of Chiang Mai on this full-day tour combining three amazing experiences! Begin your journey at Dantewada Park, a peaceful garden filled with beautiful angel statues, colorful flowers, and scenic mountain views. Walk around and capture stunning photos surround by nature. Next, visit the Bua Tong “Sticky” Waterfall, one of Thailand’s most unique natural wonders. Thanks to its mineral rich limestone surface, you can safely walk and climb up the waterfall without slipping! Enjoy the refreshing crystal clear water and explore the sacred “Seven Colors Spring”. After lunch, head to the Mae Taeng River for bamboo rafting. Sit back as your local guide steers the bamboo raft through lush green forests, peaceful, and gentle river currents. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with nature. This tour is ideal for travelers who love nature, local culture, and soft adventure a perfect mix of relaxation and excitement in one unforgettable day!

Join this small group to cycle near Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfall, starting from Mae Kuang reservoir. This is a full day tour, where your guide and crew will take care of the logistics- like transport, your bike, and food- so you and your small group just need to get out there and enjoy the ride.

Enhance your experience of the former capital of the Thai kingdom on a private day trip to Sukhothai Historical Park, the gate to northern Thailand. Exploring with a private guide helps you put the Buddhist temples, ruins, and royal palaces into context, and lets you wander at a pace suited to you and your party. See local life on the way and visit Wat Si Chum, known for its large Buddha image.

Reaching Thailand’s highest peak independently can be challenging, especially with the distances and winding mountain roads. This small-group tour makes it easy to explore Doi Inthanon National Park in one day. Visit scenic waterfalls, take in sweeping mountain views, and learn about the traditions of local Karen communities while discovering the landscapes around Doi Inthanon.

With this full-day tour from Chiang Mai, you can check off Chiang Rai’s top landmarks with ease. Save hours of research time, and benefit from having a full itinerary organized for you. As you ride between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy stops at the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Baan Dam Museum, the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and The Black House.

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable day as you meet gentle elephants and climb the amazing Sticky Waterfall on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Begin at an elephant sanctuary where five elephants, including a playful baby, enjoy a life of freedom. Feed them bananas and bamboo, walk beside them in the jungle, and join in the fun of a mud bath and river splash. With no riding, no chains, and no performances, this sanctuary offers a rare, hands-on connection in a cruelty-free setting. The journey continues at the famous Sticky Waterfall, a limestone cascade where you can climb directly up the flowing water without slipping. Surrounded by lush jungle, it is a refreshing and unforgettable highlight, making this tour the perfect combination of culture, adventure, and nature in one day.

Experience a scenic private journey from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai with carefully selected stops that showcase the natural beauty, local culture, and hidden gems of Northern Thailand. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views at Mae Suai Dam Viewpoint, visit the famous sheep farm in Doi Chang surrounded by mountain scenery, explore the colorful and unique Wat Saeng Kaew Phothiyan, relax at Mae Kachan Hot Springs, and unwind at Pang Fan Rock & River, a peaceful riverside café nestled in nature. Unlike a standard transfer, this experience combines transportation with sightseeing, allowing you to travel at your own pace with a local driver in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The itinerary can be customized based on your interests and available time, making every journey personal and memorable before arriving at your hotel in Chiang Mai city.

Doi Inthanon National Park is one of Chiang Mai’s most well-known nature spots and it’s also the home of the highest peak in Thailand. If you want to explore this stunning natural landscape without having to study a map, then a guided trek is a great choice. During the tour, follow the guide through the jungle to see mountains and waterfalls, and visit a Karen Hill Tribe village too.

Visit several of Chiang Mai’s most famous temples on this half-day small group tour, where you’ll have air-conditioned transport and a guide the entire tour, so you won’t need to organize those yourself. You’ll be with a small group, which will keep costs down, but you’ll still have an intimate experinece at Wat Umong, Wat Pha Lat, and more.

This small-group tour is a convenient way to tick off three examples of magnificent architecture in a day without having to look up public transport schedules. Zip around the city in an air-conditioned van or car and see Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and Wat Pha Lat temples—with admission included to save you time waiting in ticket lines. Upgrade to a private tour that also includes a visit to the Chiang Mai Night Market.

Chiang Rai is famed for its temples, including the spectacular White Temple. The city is roughly a 3.5-hour drive from Chiang Mai so a day trip by public transportation is tricky, but this bus tour makes it easy. An official guide ensures you don’t miss a single detail of the temples. Plus, enjoy a soak in some hot springs and visit a “longneck” village (entrance at your own expense).

• Climb the famous Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall and experience its naturally grippy limestone surface • Enjoy convenient round-trip transfers from your Chiang Mai hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle • Explore the waterfall at your own pace with plenty of free time to climb, relax, and enjoy the surrounding nature Escape the city and discover one of Chiang Mai’s most unique natural attractions on this easy half-day trip to Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. Travel comfortably with hotel pickup and round-trip transportation included, then enjoy free time to explore the waterfall independently. Climb the limestone cascades using their naturally grippy surface, cool off by the water, take photos, or simply relax in the peaceful forest surroundings. With transportation taken care of and no fixed guided itinerary at the waterfall, this experience is ideal for travelers who want a simple and flexible way to visit the Sticky Waterfall.

Chiang Rai’s most striking temples are spread across the province, making them difficult to visit in a single day. This small-group tour from Chiang Mai connects the highlights with ease thanks to private transport. Visit Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple), admire the vivid blue tones of Wat Rong Suea Ten, and explore the striking red complex of Wat Huay Pla Kang, all while learning about the region’s modern temple architecture and symbolism.

Visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's highest mountain, on this day trip from Chiang Mai. Stop for photo ops at the peak, check out Ang Ka Nature Trail to enjoy the area's lush landscape, visit the Twin Pagodas, see the Wachirathan Waterfall, visit the Karen Hill Tribe village and more. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transport are included. Private option is available.

Discover the natural wonders of the Chiang Dao Valley on an action-packed full-day adventure from Chiang Mai. Paddle along the Mae Ping River on a kayaking excursion, admire the wild scenery of the Chiang Dao Jungle, then venture underground for a guided walk to the Buddhist shrines of Chiang Dao Cave.

Hike in Doi Inthanon National Park (entrance extra), visit a waterfall and the highest point in Thailand, stop at a Karen village and a Hmong Market, and see the Twin (King and Queen) Pagodas, all in one day without having to plan a complex itinerary, on this small-group guided tour from Chiang Mai. Hotel pickup is included. Private tour and longer hike option available.

MOONG TOUR offers a One-Day Tour of 7 Amazing Spots in Chiang Rai! You get to choose the places you want to visit and create your own unique experience, discovering the diverse wonders of Chiang Rai.

This small-group tour makes it easy to explore some of Chiang Mai’s dispersed outdoor highlights in one day. Hotel pickup is included, which saves time going to a meeting place, and the route includes Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary and Mae Sa Pok Waterfall, where a river rafting experience awaits. As an extra perk, lunch is included along the way, so you don’t have to worry about hunger pangs.