All Northern Thailand Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

Independently explore Sukhothai with ease by opting for this bike and transport package from Chiang Mai. Instead of being stuck on a tour bus all day, a driver drops you off at Sukhothai Historical Park, and then gives you the freedom to explore its ancient palace and temple ruins independently at your preferred pace—with bike rental included.

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life on a combined jungle trek and white water rafting activity from Chiang Mai. Cool down at a beautiful waterfall, and learn about the flora and fauna along the way. 3 hour Chiang Mai trekking adventure to a waterfall is a nice way to see the jungle and cool off in the water. The trek itself is about 1.6 Km through the jungle to a 10-meter waterfall. We then take a break here so you can go for a swim. Raft some of Thailand’s best white water rapids on a 10-kilometer route of the Mae Taeng River. The fascinating Mae Taeng River runs through North Eastern Chiang Mai, home to rolling waterways and magnificent hills. The guide along the way will point out flora and fauna and some of the cultural aspects of Thailand. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from the hotel and a delicious Thai lunch as you sit by breathtaking views of Chiang Mai's nature: green valleys, magnificent hills and exotic 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.

This day trip to Wat Doi Suthep is the easy way to travel into the hills from Chiang Mai. You won’t have to worry about buses or taxis as you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transported in an air-conditioned minivan. Enjoy the beautiful Wat Doi Suthep temple, surrounded by mountainous scenery, and also visit an authentic village of the Hmong people, an ethnic group who live in these mountains.

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Combine a zipping experience with a visit to a traditional Karen village with this private tour. You’ll get the chance to soar through the trees, take a walk above the jungle canopy, and climb up the stones at the so-called Sticky Waterfall. You'll also visit a traditional village, where you'll learn about how local Karen people live.

This 3-day immersive jungle trek takes you deep into the heart of northern Thailand’s stunning mountains. You'll experience authentic Karen hilltribe life, hike through lush jungles and rice fields, visit hidden waterfalls, and end your journey with an unforgettable bamboo rafting adventure. With hands-on Thai cooking, nightly campfires, and local cultural connections, this tour offers a true escape into nature and tradition—perfect for travelers craving something real and off the beaten path.

See Chiang Mai by night on this private tour of the city, led by an English-speaking guide. You'll visit top attractions by tuk-tuk, including Wat Suan Dok, What Phra Singh, the Three Kings Monument, and Tha Pae Gate, with lots of time left over to check out the foods and foods for sale at the Night Bazaar.

When you touch down in Chiang Mai, make sure the journey to your accommodation is smooth and stress-free with a private airport transfer that means you won’t have to wait for other people to get picked up and dropped off. Plus, your driver will wait for you in the arrivals hall so you won’t have to worry about navigating the airport on your own.

Speed up your Chiang Mai sightseeing and spend time in nature with this exciting scooter adventure. Stop at beautiful viewpoints, pass by caves, and look out for elephants roaming freely as you whizz between sites. To make the trip as seamless and hassle-free as possible, scooter rental is provided, as well as a delicious lunch along the way. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Join this small group to cycle near Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfall, starting from Mae Kuang reservoir. This is a full day tour, where your guide and crew will take care of the logistics- like transport, your bike, and food- so you and your small group just need to get out there and enjoy the ride.

Experience the indigenous culture and rich nature outside Chiang Mai on this guided adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with an informative local guide to the Karen long- neck hill tribe. Then, visit a park where elephant dung is transformed into paper. You will make a 1 bookmark for taking it home.

Familiarize yourself with Chiang Mai without worrying about getting lost on this private tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. You'll visit some of the Chiang Mai’s most important temples—including Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Suan Dok—while you learn about their rich history and significance from your English-speaking guide.

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.

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.

Rather than just eating Thai dishes in a restaurant, learn how to cook authentic Thai-Chinese dishes during a cooking class at a traditional Chiang Mai home. Select fresh ingredients straight from your chef's vegetable garden, then learn to prepare her signature recipes, such as curries, stir-fried veggies, and rice noodles. Savor your creations afterwards with local beer, finishing off with dessert.

Pai’s scenic landmarks are spread across rural northern Thailand, making them difficult to visit independently. This two-day private tour from Chiang Mai connects the region’s highlights in one relaxed itinerary—and removes the need to handle logistics yourself. Visit natural sites such as Mok Fah Waterfall, Pai Canyon, and Lod Cave, where you can drift through the cavern on a bamboo raft. The journey also includes time in Pai for coffee at Witch House Coffee and visits to local craft producers before returning to Chiang Mai.

Escape from Chiang Mai for the day and head east on this day trip to two of Lampang Province’s striking Buddhist temples. In the morning, visit the ancient 13th-century Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and unpack the temple’s rich history with the help of your private guide. In the afternoon, drive to Wat Chalemprakiat, a mountaintop temple with remarkable views of northern Thailand.

The Private Chiang Mai Evening "Street Food" Walking Tour is an immersive culinary journey through the bustling streets of Chiang Mai. As the sun sets, you'll explore the vibrant night markets and discover the rich flavors of northern Thai cuisine. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll get to sample a wide variety of delicious street food. Follow a route that will take you to two evening food markets, where you will try a wide variety of dishes, from kannon jin (Chinese noodles) to northern Thai speciliaities, coconut dumplings, stewed pork leg, and if you still some space, finishing with some of Thailand's distinctive desserts and sweets. With a small group and an experienced guide, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions about unfamiliar foods, ingredients and how to eat some of Thailand's more exotic dishes as well as learn about the role of certain dishes in Thai culture.

Check out some spectacular Northern Thai temple culture on this private day tour, where you’ll visit several places that you might not fit in if you didn’t have a guide and driver. You’ll have round-trip transfers from your hotel, admission fees and travel accident insurance included, then visit the Sticky Waterfall, Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm, Wat Banden, and much more.

This tour is very popular for the people who no have much time to visit Chiang Rai, the tour start early from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and back Chiang Mai in the same day. You will stop visit the famous Wat Rong Khun Or White temple is contemporary, unconventional Lanna Thai style temple design and rebuild by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a local artist from Chiang Rai.

Join an Authentic Elephant Observation Experience Escape the crowds and discover a meaningful journey into the world of rescued elephants. At Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre, our Elephant Observation program lets you walk beside these majestic creatures, learn their stories, and witness their natural behavior — all without riding or exploitation. This is not a show. This is not a circus. This is real-life elephant conservation — and you're invited to be part of it. ✔️ Ethical & hands-off interaction ✔️ Feed, observe, and learn — respectfully ✔️ Support animal welfare through sustainable tourism Book your Elephant Observation tour today and see elephants the way they’re meant to be — wild, free, and full of life.

Pick you up from your accommodation. We providing you a expert cultural with professional guide. - Visit Wat Umong is built inside a tunnel. - Visit Wat Pha Lat ( hidden temple ), this temple mixes between Thailand Burmese style the most peaceful and magical temples, secret jungle temple. - Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. You can’t miss the stunning panoramic view from here as well as temple itself. There are 306 steps for the stairway. The golden pagoda was built in the14 century to enshrine a piece of relic the Lord Buddha’s shoulder bone. - Visit Doi Pui view point to see Amazing Sunset. (sunset time depends on the season and weather) - Then drive back to your accommodation and drop off approximately 19:30 pm. *Notification of Wat Pha Lat Closure: Wat Pha Lat informed us had meditation practice program and will be closed 1-5 December,2025.