Top Northern Thailand Walking Tours

Experience Chiang Mai’s night markets with an insider guide on this evening food tour. Enjoy a mixture of exploring the city on foot and by songthaew (shared truck). Bring an appetite for this small-group food tour, which includes samples of all sorts of tasty treats, and learn how to order in Thai.

Discover the best of Chiang Mai in just a few hours on this walking tour. Soak up the city's unique atmosphere as you follow your guide to landmarks including Wat Phan Tao and Wat Phra Singh while hearing stories about the history of the city. Leave with a deeper understanding, and greater appreciation, of Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai’s temples are popular stops for visitors, but this tour stands out as you can go beyond sightseeing and take part in mindfulness and meditation practices. After meeting your guide, enjoy a tour to ancient temples and monasteries, with in-depth insights on the history and practices of Buddhism. You can also enjoy plenty of great photo opportunities throughout.

Chiang Mai's waterfalls and gardens are spread across the countryside, and reaching them without a car means juggling taxis and tuk-tuks. Skip the hassle on this small-group tour, with a guide and driver handling the logistics. Visit the flowers and falls of Dantewada, stop at the Blue Temple, and climb the Sticky Waterfall, whose mineral surface gives enough grip to walk up.

Check out Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail and Doi Inthanon National Park on this small group tour from Chiang Mai. Your guide will show you the way, passing by rivers, villages, farms, and much more. You’ll see much more on this walking tour than you would on your own, and also visit two different natural areas.

When visiting Chiang Mai, it can be tricky as an outsider to know the safest places to trek through the jungle. Eliminate the guesswork and ensure a safe hiking adventure by opting for a guided tour. As well as being led through the wild and beautiful landscape, the trip also includes a stop at Trad Monk waterfall, and a chance to try out tubing down a river.

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.

1. Local Expertise from a True Insider “Addy” is a Chiang Rai native with years of guiding experience. He (and his team) shares deep knowledge of history, culture, and traditions in a fun, easy-to-understand way. You don’t just see temples — you understand their symbolism, hidden meanings, and stories. 2. Stress-Free, All-Inclusive Day No need to plan transport, buy tickets, or worry about getting lost. The itinerary is smooth, well-paced, and well-organized — you visit top landmarks without wasting time. Transport, entry fees, and sometimes meals are all included. 3. Visit Chiang Rai’s Must-Sees in One Day With Addy Tour, you can comfortably visit: White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) Black House (Baan Dam Museum) Choui Fong Tea Plantation Golden Triangle & Mekong River Mae Khachan Hot Spring Hill-tribe villages (optional) It would be hard and exhausting to do all this alone in one day.

Explore the national park that surrounds Thailand’s tallest mountain, without the hassle of figuring out transport or navigating within the park, on this private tour of Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai. You set the pace as you venture off the beaten path and discover secluded waterfalls and a hill tribe Karen community, who offer deeper insight into the culture of northern Thailand.

This tour is the perfect option for nature lovers and thrillseekers alike. Make your time in Thailand go further by combining multiple outdoor activities in a day. Climb up the Sticky Waterfall, ride an ATV through jungle trails, and take part in white water rafting—all on the same trip. Also, to keep energy levels high, a tasty Thai lunch is included.

Skip the hassle of researching and planning activities in Chiang Mai with this full-day adventure that combines an ATV ride with a waterfall adventure. The trip begins with hotel pickup, to save you going to a meeting place, and you can then enjoy an off-road ATV ride through jungle trails. Later, visit the Sticky Waterfall, followed by a delicious Thai lunch to round off the trip.

Enjoy the ultimate adventure around Chiang Mai, without having to figure out route planning or transportation, as everything is taken care of. Instead of just one attraction, this comprehensive route checks off the Sticky Waterfall, an elephant sanctuary, the Karen Long Neck Village, and a bamboo rafting trip. Also, to make the day as hassle-free as possible a tasty lunch is part of the package.

Taste a variety of delicious Thai specialties on a private food tour in Chiang Mai with a local host Enjoy samples of 10 foods, that include sweet and savory dishes during a half-day tour that takes place in the morning or afternoon, depending on your choice. Your food-loving host provides insightful commentary throughout the experience.

Get more out of your Thailand trip by swapping Chiang Mai for a full-day trip to Chiang Rai. Here you can see sights that are often overlooked, including a mix of temples, museums, and natural wonders. There’s no need to book any transport—everything is organized for you—and the trip showcases the White Temple, the Golden Triangle, and visits the Karen 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.

Enjoy unrivaled views of Chiang Mai’s lush forests and mist-shrouded mountains—while also satisfying an appetite for adventure—on a day trip to Phoenix Adventure Park in Chiang Mai. You’ll soar over the canopy on a zipline and tackle treetop obstacles while enjoying being surrounded by Thailand’s stunning flora and fauna.

Northern Thailand has its own distinctive cuisine. Discover it without the hassle of research on this guided walking tour that also covers some off-the-path sights of Chiang Mai old town. Sample at least 10 different dishes in a range of different venues, from spicy “larb” minced pork salad and signature sausage to colorful butterfly pea ice cream. Explore in a small group or upgrade for a private tour.

Combine a lesson in Buddhism with a cultural Hmong village tour on this half-day excursion from Chiang Mai. This is a small group tour, so you’ll keep costs down by sharing your guide and transportation. You’ll tour for around a half day, learning about the temple and the Hmong people from your local guide.

Hosted by Guide Annie Trip Highlights: Explore the Original Sticky Waterfalls, visit Sacred Spring & the Spirit House, hike to Bua Tong Cave, enjoy an authentic Thai lunch, fresh-cut fruits, dessert, and soda pop. This isn’t a rushed stop or a mass tour — it’s a personal, premium, and all-inclusive experience designed for comfort, safety, and genuine local insight. From carefully timed visits and small groups to thoughtful inclusions like equipment, meals, and insurance, everything is handled for you. Our focus is simple: no stress, no hidden costs, and no compromises — just a well-curated morning with people who truly know the place.

Explore the charm and culture of Chiang Mai on this captivating journey. Known as the "Rose of the North," Chiang Mai seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern allure, surrounded by breathtaking mountains and natural beauty. Discover three iconic temples: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, offering panoramic mountain views; Wat Chedi Luang, with its towering ancient stupa; and Wat Pha Lat, a serene jungle retreat. With a friendly English-speaking guide, uncover the fascinating stories behind Chiang Mai’s rich history and traditions. • Visit iconic temples: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Pha Lat. • Gain insights from an expert guide who brings Chiang Mai’s history to life. • Convenient hotel pick-up or join us at our meeting point.

Northern Thailand’s minority groups have fascinating and unique cultures. Discover the different beliefs and costumes of Akha, Meo, Lisu, Karen, and Palaung people with a local guide to ensure sensitivity on this convenient tour from Chiang Mai. Also soak up the beauty of Chiang Dao Caves and stop at a butterfly garden and orchid farm: Please note that the farm entrance fee is at your own expense.

Seven hundred years of Lanna kings, moated walls and temple gold — Chiang Mai's old city is a maze worth solving. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Chiang Mai on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Pay respects at the Three Kings Monument, the city's founders in bronze • Find Wat Inthakhin Sadue Muang, home of the city pillar • Pass through the Tha Phae Gate, the old wall's famous eastern door Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Rose of the North, in full bloom.

This is the economical way to visit the popular temples of Chiang Mai, and takes the pressure and hassle that comes from making your own itinerary. Your tour starts with hotel pickup for ease, and then you’ll be driven to each temple. Entrance fees are taken care of in the price, so there’s no need to pay for anything on the spot.