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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the spiritual and cultural heart of Chiang Mai on a half-day adventure to two iconic destinations. Ascend Doi Suthep, a sacred mountain home to the revered Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple. Marvel at its magnificent golden chedi and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city below. Afterward, journey to a traditional Hmong Hill Tribe village. Immerse yourself in their unique way of life, learn about their customs and traditions, and admire their vibrant traditional clothing and intricate handicrafts. This tour is a perfect blend of spiritual enlightenment and authentic cultural discovery, offering a glimpse into the diverse heritage of Northern Thailand.

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.

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.

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 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.

Experience Chiang Mai’s natural beauty on a stress-free small-group adventure. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle to Bua Tong, which is home to the unique sticky waterfall. Enjoy a short guided hike, take in the scenic surroundings, and refuel with a delicious picnic lunch before returning to your starting point.

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.