All Northern Thailand Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Visit the magnificent temples of Chiang Rai on a full-day, private-tour from Chiang Mai to a series of iconic Buddhist sites. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver/guide throughout the day as you visit Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Huai Pla Kung, and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 13-hour temple tour from Chiang Mai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand.

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.

Discover the best of Chiang Mai and cover more ground than is possible on foot on a private tuk tuk tour. Cover Chiang Mai's most important landmarks in less time, including Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Phae Gate, and Wat Sri Suphan. Get insights from your guide as you hear the stories behind each attraction.

Head out to Doi Inthanon National Park for a 2-hour trekking tour with a professional guide by your side. You'll hike the fantastic nature trail around 2 hours. You'll also stop by the Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagodas, at the top of Thailand's highest peak. You'll visit a Karen village and a Hmong market. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Get more out of your time in Thailand with this combination of a market tour and a Thai cooking class. At the market, you can learn fun facts about fresh ingredients and how to identify them. Then later, learn to cook seven traditional dishes, relax by the Grand Canyon Chiang Mai, and receive an e-recipe book so you can recreate the dishes once you get home.

Learn to cook an authentic Thai meal with a full-day cooking class that includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel. Pick ingredients from the organic market, then roll up your sleeves to cook a meal of classic Thai dishes. An expert cooking instructor will walk you through each step, and you’ll get to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared at the end of the lesson. Both morning and evening classes are available.

Even though it feels super close to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai can be difficult to explore without your own wheels. This private day trip helps you cover the temples and mountainous landscapes of this Northern Thai gem without the stress, transporting you in air-conditioned comfort so that you can cover more sights in less time. You'll get insider insight into highlights such as the White and Blue temples, and visit the Golden Triangle out in the countryside.

The Wat Pha Lat Monk’s Trail is a mellow forest hike on the slopes of Doi Suthep. Experience it without worrying about transportation or getting lost on this small-group adventure with a guide to help you navigate the mossy temple. After you’re done exploring Wat Pha Lat, transfer up the mountain to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Please note your package excludes entrance fees—and cable car if required.

See rescue elephants roaming freely outdoors during this trip from Chiang Mai to an elephant sanctuary. Rather than a crowded group tour, this is a private experience, just for you. This means seamless private transport—without any other pickups—and a more personalized service. As well as elephants, the trip also includes a chance to see the Sticky Waterfall—where you can climb the rocks and swim if you wish to.

Discover the thrill of climbing up a waterfall with naturally grippy rocks on this half-day trip to Bua Tong sticky waterfall. To ensure you get there with ease—travel in an air-conditioned vehicle is included. Then enjoy the thrill of exploring a stunning Chiang Mai nature spot that offers lots of spectacular photo opportunities.

Head up to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak, with this guided small-group trekking and cultural tour. You'll visit area highlights such as Wachirathan Falls, the King and Queen Chedis (pagodas), and a local coffee roasting facility, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Famed for azure waters and white sand beaches, the Phi Phi Islands are a major hotspot for visitors to Thailand. But being stuck on a crowded tourist boat can spoil their beauty. This intimate door-to-door tour, with no more than 18 travelers in total, gets you to the hotspots early, ahead of the crowds, and finishes with lunch at the upscale Soho Pool Club.

From dancers with elongated brass nails to invigorating sword displays, Chiang Mai offers a rich range of cultural performances. Discover them like a local, with a traditional “khantoke” dinner served as you sit on the floor, at this cultural evening. Booking online ensures you gain entry, as well as enabling you to pay in the currency of your choice, avoiding foreign exchange charges.

Get out of Chiang Mai Airport as quickly as possible—without having to wait in long taxi lines—thanks to this seamless private transfer service. Rather than sharing the trip with others, the service is exclusively for your personal group, with different vehicles available to suit the group size and a trip planned around your flight schedule.

Skip the hassle of waiting around for a taxi or crowding onto a shared shuttle bus. This private transfer service takes you from your accommodation in Phuket directly to Phuket International Airport (HKT) in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle that fits your party size (up to nine passengers).

Spend the day admiring elephants that have been rescued from terrible conditions during a half-day trip to the Elephant Rescue Center in Chiang Mai. You’ll learn about how the elephants are cared for and what they do on a day-to-day basis, and watch the taking baths in conditions close to their natural habitat.

Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to the most famous temples of Chiang Rai. Your private driver / tour guide will show you the magnificent White Temple, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Lalita Cafe, Blue Temple, Wat Phra Kaeo and Black House Museum. Choose your break time for lunch. This 6 to 7 hour temple tour includes pick up and drop off at your hotel, bottled drinking water, and a daily travel insurance.

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.

Explore the lush mountain scenery Chiang Mai is renowned for on this refreshing half-day adventure to the Bua Thong “sticky” waterfalls. A one-of-a-kind experience, the limestone walls of this waterfall are truly sticky, letting adventurous swimmers climb right up its face without slipping. Make a splash and cool off before enjoying a picnic of local Thai cuisine alongside the tranquil natural pool.

A one-day trip from Chiang Mai to famous places in Chaing Rai. Visit White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple, and the Golden Triangle. Meet wonderful Karen Long Neck people. Join a boat ride along the Mekong River. Pickup and send back to hotels in and around Chiang Mai City. With an unbeatable price and the best service.

Get more out of your time in Thailand by learning how to make authentic local dishes in Chiang Mai. To ensure the freshest possible ingredients, a guide takes you to a local market and an organic garden where you can discover more about Thai ingredients. Later, visit a cooking school to learn to make six dishes—including an appetizer, a curry, and a dessert.

Thailand’s second city, Chiang Mai was once capital of an independent kingdom—and its temples and architecture display that. Get a handle on the city’s rich heritage on this time-saving door-to-door tour. You’ll see the Tha Phae Gate, medieval Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Pha Lat, built beside a stream, while savoring city views from mountain-top Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Travel in a small group, or upgrade for a private tour.

Get ready for a night in Chiang Mai that’s full of flavor, sparkle, and stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Your evening begins the local way: with a ride in a red songthaew, the open-air truck that serves as the city’s unique public transport. Feel the breeze as you cruise past glowing temples and street food stalls, heading straight for a lively night market. • Small-group tour of no more than 8 guests for a relaxed experience. • Ride through Chiang Mai’s glowing streets in a classic red songthaew. • Enjoy an authentic Thai dinner at a lively local night market. • Hear real-life stories and insights from your ladyboy guide. • End the night with a sparkling ladyboy cabaret full of color and pride.

Spend a day exploring Chiang Rai and its surroundings with this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the city's iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and the Baan Dam Museum. Upgrade to include a visit to a Karen community. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers are included for your convenience.