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.

Explore the natural beauty around Chiang Mai without worrying about transport on this small-group tour. Visit the flowers and waterfalls of Dantewada (Angel Land), the striking Blue Temple, and climb the unique Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall, all while your guide and driver handle logistics. Enjoy a local Thai lunch during the tour. Spend time at each site at your own pace before moving comfortably to the next stop.

Cuisine can tell you a lot about a place. Take this food-focused tour and taste first-hand how the region’s plant life and history have shaped its food. Your tour takes you to 15 different tucked-away restaurants and street-stalls that few travellers make the time to try on their first visit to Chiang Mai. Treat your taste buds to a night tour of Chiang Mai on this private trip.  Make sure you come hungry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Chiang Mai's fascinating history, future World Heritage temples, local legends, and architectural wonders on 3-hour walking tour. Your journey begins at Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai's oldest temple. Continuing West, Three Kings Monument, a large open square in the heart of the walled old town. After that head to Wat Phra Singh which is one of the finest examples of classic Lanna style temple architecture in Thailand. Then, explore Wat Phan Tao, a temple constructed almost entirely of teak wood. The main hall features an enormous teak throne once used by Chiang Mai's rulers, and the building itself was originally part of a royal palace. Your tour concludes at the impressive ruined chedi of Wat Chedi Luang. It’s a highlight in and of itself, as is the majestic standing Buddha in the main prayer hall. This tour offers a sustainable way to explore Chiang Mai, focusing on low-impact experiences, discover the city while minimizing your environmental impact and carbon footprint.

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.

Chiang Mai is known for its outdoor beauty, and this incredible hiking tour takes you through the jungle, past waterfalls, and to Doi Pui Summit in Doi Suthep National Park. It’s a safe and fun way to explore Thailand’s wild outdoors, without the worry of getting lost. A guide will lead the way and point out stunning viewpoints along the way. A highlight of the trip is lunch with a hill tribe, before reaching Doi Pui peak.

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.

Don’t let limited time stop you seeing the best of Chiang Mai—cover the city’s top attractions without having to worry about making your own way between each one on an activity-packed day trip from Chiang Mai. This tour is limited to only 10 people to ensure you receive personalized attention from your guide.

With literally hundreds of temples to choose from, you could spend weeks exploring Chiang Mai. Cut to the chase in just a morning (or an afternoon) on this guided door-to-door tour of three signature temples. Start at mountaintop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, with sweeping views across the city; head to 14th-century Wat Suan Dok, with its bell-shaped stupa; finish at Wat Chedi Luang, once home to the Emerald Buddha.

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.

Chiang Mai is well known for its rich culture and beautiful temples. Explore the city's rich heritage on this half-day guided Chiang Mai city tour. Visit the famous temples of Chiang Mai, including Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Pha Lat. Your expert guide will share fascinating stories and traditions that make Chiang Mai unique. With convenient transportation, you can choose hotel pick-up or a meeting point to fully immerse yourself in the city’s culture. • Visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and Wat Pha Lat. • Discover Chiang Mai’s stories with an expert English-speaking guide. • Enjoy a comfortable transfer,and choose between with hotel pick-up or meeting point options.

Take a break from life in the city of Chiang Mai and explore the forests and hills around it on a full-day adventure tour. Head to a rope course to walk among the treetop canopy and fly across ziplines. Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary to see how its rescued elephants are cared for and learn their stories. Finish with the Buatong “Sticky” Waterfall, with its unique climbable surface.

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 Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German, English, and French. The Rose of the North, in full bloom.

Explore the national park that surrounds Thailand’s tallest mountain on a private tour of Doi Inthanon National Park, which includes hassle-free transport from Chiang Mai. You set the pace as you get off the beaten path and discover secluded waterfalls and hill tribe Karen community, who offers deeper insight into the culture of northern Thailand.

No visit to northern Thailand would be complete without seeing Chiang Rai, home to some of Thailand;s most exquisite temples. Cover more of the city’s highlights in less time on a day trip from Chiang Mai that saves you the hassle of arranging transfers and separate admission tickets to the White Temple and hot springs.

Travelers will explore Chiang Mai’s vibrant street art scene with local graffiti artist Drcas. The experience begins with a walking tour of hidden alleyways and famous murals, where travelers will learn about graffiti culture and techniques. Next, travelers will join a hands-on workshop, creating their own graffiti on a wall (weather permitting) or a cloth bag to take home. No experience is needed, and all materials, including aprons and gloves, are provided. Travelers will receive guidance from Drcas, who will share his expertise and personal stories. If experienced in graffiti, travelers can collaborate on more advanced designs. A portion of the proceeds supports education for underprivileged children in mountain communities and conflict-affected areas along the Thai-Burma border. Travelers should bring sun protection and water for the walking tour. This unique experience allows travelers to express creativity while making a positive impact on the local community.