Top Northern Thailand Day Trips - page 5

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.

Visit Doi Suthep temple and a Hmong village on a small-group tour from Chiang Mai. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to Doi Suthep, one of Thailand’s most sacred temples. Explore the 14th-century mountain temple as you hear about Buddhist beliefs, and then ride an open truck to a tribal village to learn about the Hmong peoples’ lives, traditions, and crafts. Includes tea and coffee at a panoramic viewpoint, plus central hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the best of Chiang Rai in just one day with this tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the city's famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), spend time at the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and spend time at the Baan Dam Museum, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Visit Doi Inthanon National Park for the day on a small-group tour from Chiang Mai. See Wachirathan waterfall, visit a hill tribe village, and explore the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail. You'll come across lush forest, giant rhododendrons, waterfalls and streams, and sweeping mountain views on this tour, which includes lunch, guide, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Participate in the morning alms-giving ceremony at Wat Phratat Doi Suthep and visit the off-the-beaten-path Wat Jed Yod, one of the least-visited temples in Chiang Mai, with his early-morning tour. Before heading back to your hotel, you'll stop for an included breakfast of noodle soup, and pay visits to the Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm and the Elephant Poopoo Paper Park, where paper is made from elephant dung.

Explore Mae Ngat Valley on a full-day bike tour with round-trip transport from Chiang Mai. Drive about 30 miles (50km) to Mae Tang district, then hop on the provided bicycle. Follow your guide on paved roads and dirt tracks that wind through small farms, rice fields, forest, and villages to Wat Bat Den temple. Hear commentary about northern Thailand's ecology and culture, and stop for a restaurant lunch.

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.

Explore Chiang Mai’s temples at your own pace without navigating between sites or following a large group schedule. This private tour offers a more personalized way to experience four of the area’s temples while gaining insight into their cultural and religious significance from your guide. An included lunch gives you time to relax between visits and enjoy a more comfortable day.

See the highlights of Chiang Rai in just one day on this small-group tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the magnificent Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, spend time in Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), and get the chance to learn about traditional and contemporary architecture at Baan Dam Museum, often referred to as the "Black House."

Get out in nature on this small-group trekking tour from Chiang Mai. Head for Doi Inthanon to see the Twin Pagodas, visit Indigenous Karen and Hmong villages, dine on lunch at a local restaurant, and embark on a scenic hour-trek through jungle to the stunning Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall.

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.

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.

Embark on a coffee day tour in Chiang Mai that’s far more immersive than a cafe visit. Stroll through a coffee estate far away from any crowds of tourists and see the plants growing in their natural habitat before you try roasting and brewing your own coffee. Connect with local culture on a visit to a tribal village and learn about the Karen hill tribe’s traditions.

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.

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.

Discover Chiang Mai's delights: Enjoy cooking tasty Thai dishes at Team Aim Cooking School, hang out with friendly elephants at Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Perfect for foodies, animal lovers, and adventure seekers! • Visit the local market to handpick the ingredients for the cooking session, then meet your cooking class teacher with 10 years of experience, who will lead you to cook authentic Thai dishes (Vegan & Vegetarian options available) • Continue your adventure to Joy Elephant Sanctuary: Dive into our responsible tourism with Elephant Observation programs! • Fun Interactions: Change into traditional Karen clothing, Learn, prepare elephants food and observe our gentle giants on their completely natural behavior. • Elephant Paradise: Refresh yourself with herbal tea and take a break at the waterfall, located in lush forests and surrounded by serene rivers. • Engaging to the core of the culture: Learn how to craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir as a memorable gift

Spend a day of ethical elephant care and serene bamboo rafting at Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary. As a true sanctuary, visitors do not touch, bathe, or feed the elephants directly—you observe them respectfully in their natural environment. Help prepare food for the elephants, join a hands-on vitamin ball workshop, and learn to cook authentic Pad Thai in a local cooking class. After your time at the sanctuary, enjoy a relaxing bamboo raft ride along the Mae Wang River, surrounded by beautiful jungle scenery. This full-day experience focuses on wildlife respect and local culture, perfect for animal lovers and travelers seeking meaningful experiences. Highlights: - Observe elephants in a true ethical sanctuary setting - No touching, no bathing, and no direct feeding of elephants - Participate in a Pad Thai cooking class and enjoy your meal - Relax on a bamboo raft along the scenic Mae Wang River - Includes transportation, meals, and an English-speaking guide

This tour takes you to a secret village in between mountains that you wouldn’t be able to find on your own, plus a few more spots. Your guide will take you to the village and tell you about the culture of the area while you experience it yourself. You’ll visit the area’s hot springs, waterfalls, and maybe try an egg cooked in the hot springs, too.

Explore your dream with an open eye, while our expert guide brings you to experience a Secret village, which is located in a bowl of natural mountains….Where every home has a natural waterfall, a tree of coffee is just surrounded on the main road, you can only hear a natural music of waterfall around the village, Local village people greet you with a cup of coffee on viewpoints. Have you been to Jungle ?, YES or NO, but walk through a hunt of the waterfall, try to find where this water comes from ?, visit 1000’s Year Old tree and many small friendly creatures, birds, etc Yes you will find the evergreen waterfall running throughout the year… it’s a total loss in the culture of Chiang Mai with kind people and a great guide. Hungry …..Care an EGG –not boiled one but boiled on hot spring water... Yes, Our hot spring is so hot that it will boil egg half done in 5 minutes. Relax your feet, swim in hot spring. "MUST" in a lifetime.

Explore Chiang Rai’s amazing sights with a private 12-hour tour of your own design! You can customize your itinerary according to your priorities and preferences. Choose up to four Chiang Rai City attractions to put in your itinerary. Have the option to travel alongside a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy the intimacy of a private tour

Discover the wonders of northern Thailand on this multi-stop, private, full-day, guided tour. Blend urban, natural, and spiritual sightseeing with visits down into an enchanting limestone cave, tour of Buddhist temples, and climbing waterfalls. Enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant along the way and end your day with a visit to the Grand Blue temple in Chiang Mai.

Explore the Chiang Mai area on a private 9-hour tour that takes you to a local market, Karen Long Neck Village, Bau Thong Waterfalls, and a ziplining course. You'll have the chance to enjoy beautiful Thai scenery, learn about a local culture, and experience an adrenaline rush. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch are included.

Explore the mountainous scenery, religious monuments, and fascinating hill tribe culture near Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak, during this 8.5-hour day trip. During your visit you’ll hike to Wachirathan Waterfall, visit the mountain summit, visit a Karen hill tribe village and tour the twin pagodas of Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Phumisiri.