Top Northern Thailand Day Trips - page 3

Benefit from a full-day tour of attractions near Chiang Mai that features one of northern Thailand’s most important temples, Wat Doi Suthep, along with other highlights. Have more flexibility as you travel with your own private guide and explore the picturesque grounds of Palad Temple; visit an orchid farm; and learn about Longneck hill tribe. You will experience the signature dish of the northern food, “Khao Soi” for lunch. Travel in comfort with a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle Hear insightful commentary from your guide Includes all entrance fees, lunch, and bottled water Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided.

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.

Combine a visit to Chiang Rai with a trip to a Karen village on this small-group tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the famous Blue Temple and White Temple, see the architecture of the Baan Dam Museum, and meet members of the Karen community, who live in a nearby village.

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.

Beat both the midday humidity and the crowds on a private morning tour that reveals Wat Phra That Doi Suthep at its most beautiful, at sunrise. Rather than breaking a sweat making the trek to the top of the mountain, benefit from air-conditioned transport between the summit, the hidden Wat Pha Lat, and the 700-year-old Wat Umong.

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.

Discover the wonders hill tribe of northern Thailand , half-day, guided tour. Blend histrory, culture, natural with visits down into a tour of Karen Long Neck hill tribe and Hmong hill tribe village - See sights at your own pace on a private tour - Entrance fees, English Speaking tour guide, driver included - Free time to explorer a Karen Long Neck hill tribe and Hmong hill tribe village

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.

Don’t let limited time in northern Thailand stop you seeing the best of Chiang Rai and its world-famous temples. Tick off three top attractions in just one day on a stress-free tour that saves you the hassle of public transport. You’ll travel between the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), and your choice of other temple, in cool comfort.

This full day tour takes you and your private group to Lampang by train, where you can explore the area’s nature, visit the temples, and stop by a local market. This is a private tour, so you and your group can go at your own pace. Your guide will organize the logistics, including lunch, so you can have a stress-free day out.

Drive your very own Tuk Tuk through rural Chiang Mai. Get access to the Thai countryside and remote mountain temples; see sights most tourists don’t get to. Accompanied by your guide, learn to drive a Tuk Tuk. Visit a small elephant home, learn about the lives of monks at a village temple, and paddle a bamboo raft down a serene river on this full day tour.

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.

Discover a Buddhist alms ceremony and temple on a 5-hour, private trip from Chiang Mai to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Warorot Market. With personal assistance from a private guide, you’ll join in a Tak Bat ceremony giving food to Buddhist monks, visit a temple set high on a mountaintop, then browse the colorful stalls at a local market. This 5-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Chiang Mai, as well as entrance fees and a cable car ticket at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

Discover the garden summit of Doi Inthanon on an 8-hour, private tour from Chiang Mai, and experience the rich culture and stunning scenery of Thailand’s mountainous north. Explore the twin pagodas that top the 8,514-foot (2,595-meters) peak, and take in the marvelous views from their manicured paths. Descend to a hill tribe village to observe the Karen people’s distinctive traditions and vivid costumes, and pause for lunch at a local restaurant. Cool off by thundering Vachiratharn Waterfall, then make a final stop at Baan Tawai, a village of skilled craftsmen.

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.

Experience outdoor beauty, organic coffee, and local culture with this private day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park. Instead of encountering crowds on public transport, a private driver transfers you seamlessly between sites in a private vehicle. Stops on the itinerary include Wachirathan Falls, Ban Mae Klang Luang village, and a hike to the Twin Pagodas of Doi Inthanon.

See cultural and natural sights of northern Thailand on this private full-day tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a temple located near the top of Mt. Suthep, and Bau Thong Waterfalls. This day trip provides the chance to visit one of Thailand's most sacred sites, enjoy impressive scenery, and learn about a local culture at Karen Long Neck Village. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch at an orchid farm are included.

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.

Get more out of limited time in Chiang Mai by setting off on a private tour that ticks off two temples and the Sticky Waterfall (also known as Bua Tong Waterfall) in a day. Choosing a private tour saves time picking up other passengers, and gives you plenty of room in the vehicle. Visit Wat Chet Yot, and Wat Phra Singh, and enjoy having lunch included too.

Experience for your trip as 306 steps to get to the temple, built in the 16th century. The old Tradition way to reach the temple is by climbing the staircase. Even though there is a funicular tram that carries passengers up the top, people still use this staircase in order to get up and down because most people believe that doing this brings good luck. The Bhubing Palace is located on Doi Buak Ha, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. It is the royal winter residence in Chiang Mai where the Royal family stays during seasonal visits to the people in the northern part of Thailand.

A protected area on Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthanon National Park is a treat for bird-watchers, home to green-tailed sunbirds, silver-eared laughingthrushes, and many more. Get there in good time and visit several spots at different levels on this intimate tour led by a driver-guide. There’s no need to arrange a breakfast box: Your package includes a simple breakfast as well as an authentic local lunch.

Get off the beaten path and discover attractions that most foreign tourists miss on a private tour of the Golden Triangle and Long Neck Karen from Chiang Rai. This excursion is perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in Thai culture and history. The extensive itinerary includes visits to the Akha Hill Tribe, Mae Sai, the House of Opium, and Thailand's oldest city Chiang Saen.

Travelers can enjoy trekking in non touristic mountain area, learn about nature and herbal medicines, meet local hilltribe people. Tour is family friendly and small children are also welcome to join.

Hike and bike through Mae Sa Valley during this active tour from Chiang Mai. Start with a 2-hour morning hike that takes you past hill tribe villages and rice paddies, and into the lush rain forest of northern Thailand. Rest by a waterfall and refuel with a buffet Thai lunch before your afternoon bike ride. Ride down a combination of paved and dirt roads that lead through the rural valley to an orchid farm where your bike ride ends. Transfer to your Chiang Mai hotel to wrap up a memorable day.