All Northern Thailand Tours & Excursions in 2026

Discover Chiang Mai's delights: Enjoy cooking tasty Thai dishes at Team Aim Cooking School, hang out with friendly elephants at Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Perfect for foodies, animal lovers, and adventure seekers! • Visit the local market to handpick the ingredients for the cooking session, then meet your cooking class teacher with 10 years of experience, who will lead you to cook authentic Thai dishes (Vegan & Vegetarian options available) • Continue your adventure to Joy Elephant Sanctuary: Dive into our responsible tourism with Elephant Observation programs! • Fun Interactions: Change into traditional Karen clothing, Learn, prepare elephants food and observe our gentle giants on their completely natural behavior. • Elephant Paradise: Refresh yourself with herbal tea and take a break at the waterfall, located in lush forests and surrounded by serene rivers. • Engaging to the core of the culture: Learn how to craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir as a memorable gift

Get the most out of your time in Chiang Mai by combining a hiking adventure with a visit to an elephant sanctuary. Rather than following a map, benefit from having a guide to navigate so you can focus on the views. As well as seeing Thailand’s highest mountain—Doi Inthanon, you can prepare food for elephants, and enjoy your own lunch along the way too.

Taste your way around Chiang Mai, on this half-day foodie tour. Whether you’re looking to start the day off right or bring your day in Chiang Mai to a close, this tour combines an authentic glimpse into local culinary culture with the chance to try delicious local specialties. From mango sticky rice to tapioca dumplings, this tour highlights a side of Thai cuisine that’s often absent from menus outside of the country.

Hands-on elephant experiences often cause deep harm to animals by relying on abusive training to drive unnatural behaviours such as interacting with humans. See these majestic animals and learn about their habits without touching them on this enriching encounter outside Chiang Mai. As well as preparing food for the elephants, learn to cook an authentic pad thai from a family recipe, then enjoy it for your lunch.

Get a taste of everyday life in Chiang Mai with this sunset cooking class at an organic farm. After collecting fresh ingredients straight from the garden, learn to prepare five authentic regional dishes like hot and sour soup or Thai green curry. Take in the views over the rice fields and mountains while you enjoy your delicious meal alongside your new cooking buddies.

Take in fantastic views over the countryside around Chiang Mai with this sunrise hot air balloon experience. You'll head out to a launchpad outside of town, where you'll board a shared hot air balloon for your 50- to 60-minute morning flight. After you land, you'll join your fellow passengers for a champagne breakfast before returning to your Chiang Mai hotel.

On this all-inclusive trip, you will visit all of the best landmarks of Chiang Rai such as the White Temple, Golden Triangle, long neck hill tribe and get amazing photos at each one! Schedule: 7:00 AM Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location) and drive up north to Chiang Rai 8:00 AM Take a rest at the Mae Ka Chan hot springs and have a coffee and take some photos 10:00 AM Arrive at the beautiful White Temple and spend 1 hour to admire and learn about this very iconic attraction. 11:30 AM Enter into the Blue Temple "Wat Rong Sua Ten" and take some beautiful photos 12:30 PM Lunch time! Enjoy some delicious Thai food at a local restaurant 2:00 PM Arrive at the golden Triangle. Snap some photos of the huge golden Budhha by the Mekong riverside and then drive to the ancient Chiang Sean town 4:00 PM Arrive at the Long Neck and Akha hill tribe village. 5:00 PM Start the drive back to Chiang Mai 8:30 PM Arrive back at your hotel

Check out the history, culture, and beauty of Chiang Mai when you book this private half-day tour of the Old Town, including lots of gorgeous temples. Your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel for an easy start, and then you’ll start exploring. Ride comfortably between temples in your air-conditioned vehicle, and go at your own pace today.

Get more out of limited time in Thailand by going on this guided e-bike adventure in outer Chiang Mai. To help make the day run as smoothly as possible, the trip begins with hotel pickup. Then receive a special fat tire e-bike—a perfect vehicle for traveling on bumpy roads. The route showcases lots of diverse terrain and beautiful scenery, including Wat Ton Kwen temple, the Ping River, and Wat Chang Nam archeological site.

Tick off the main sights in Chiang Rai in a day by choosing this convenient full-day tour. Starting in Chiang Mai—enjoy the perk of having hotel pickup included. Then, benefit from having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you. Stops include the Bann Dam (Black House) Museum, the sparkling white Rong Khun Temple, Wat Rong Seur Ten (the Blue Temple), Donsao Market, and Mae Khachan hot springs.

Enjoy a thrilling white water rafting adventure on the Mae Taeng River in Chiang Mai on this full-day adventure tour. Following the river’s meandering path through tropical jungle, lush rice paddies, and steep, towering mountains, this small-group rafting tour offers adrenaline-seekers and nature-lovers a chance to experience the plunging rapids and explore the incredible scenery around Chiang Mai at the same time.

Make a handmade silk souvenir during this small group Thai silk class in Chiang Mai. You’ll learn all about natural tie-dye, silk thread spinning, and cross weaving from a local, and then you’ll get to make something of your own. The tour also includes hotel pickup and drop off, plus lunch to keep you fueled up.

Soar above Chiang Rai's picturesque landscapes on a captivating small-group hot-air balloon flight. This aerial adventure is perfect for travelers who want to discover the city from a unique vantage point. Whether you choose the sunrise or sunset tour, you enjoy a front-row seat to spectacular views of Chiang Rai's countryside and (depending on the launch location) historical landmarks. Top off the experience with a light meal, refreshments, and champagne toast.

During the New Year's Eve countdown event on December 31st, you can watch the spectacular fireworks show, release sky lanterns, temple fun fair activities, and enjoy Thai buffet dinner, counting down the New Year together with tourists from all over the world. 【Schedule】 17:30 - 18:30: Meet the staff at meeting point: Central Chiang Mai Airport (In front of Go WholeSale Parking lot). 18:00: Registration. Enjoy Various Activity, Finger Food & Snackat CAD Village and Lanna Ancient Market. 19:00: Dining Area Open Chill out playing Game and Activity Area. 21:00: PAGODA ZONE open. World Music and Performance. 22:30–23:00: Lanna Performance: The Spirit of Lanna: Bounderess Faith. 23:00 A Mesmerizing Lanna Orchestra. 23:45 Releasing Sky Lantern and Countdown to 2026. 00:00—00:25: The Grand Firework Show. Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Please message us so that we can send your tickets link.

Charter a private boat from the Boat Lagoon Phuket Marina and enjoy a day out on the water. Visit the Phi Phi islands with your captain, crew, and tour guide. Spend your day swimming, snorkeling, or simply soaking up the warm sun. All boat charters include breakfast, lunch, light refreshments, snacks, and round-trip hotel transfers in Phuket.

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.

Spend an evening at the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival 2026, a cultural night rooted in Lanna traditions in nearby San Kamphaeng. Join a Lanna Buddhist ceremony and light a traditional Pang Pratheep clay candle before floating a handcrafted Krathong in the designated floating area. Try Bo Sang umbrella painting and Taleaw making alongside local artisans, then explore a lively Kad Mua northern-style market, with Thai street food available through included food vouchers. As night falls, release your two Yi Peng sky lanterns and watch the evening glow with thousands of lights. With cultural performances bringing the evening to life, these moments give your Chiang Mai journey deeper meaning through Lanna culture, local flavors, and community spirit.

Discover the best of Chiang Rai on an exciting full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Travel with a friendly, professional guide and explore top attractions including the Long Neck Tribal Village, the stunning White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Golden Triangle, Mae Sai, and more. Take a relaxing lunch break at a local restaurant and enjoy comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off. This 12-hour journey is a fun and convenient way to experience the highlights of northern Thailand. • Explore Chiang Rai’s most famous landmarks in one day • Meet the Long Neck hill tribe and learn about their traditions • Admire sweeping views of the Mekong River • Visit the historic Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet • Guided tour with insights, stories, and local expertise • Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle • Enjoy a tasty buffet lunch at a local restaurant

Spend the day tackling the rugged outdoors during this full-day tour that includes an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride, as well as a white-water rafting run on the Mae Taeng River’s Class III-IV rapids. Ride your personal ATV through the northern jungles, covering around 25 miles (40 kilometers) of on- and off-road terrain. For ease, your package includes lunch, safety gear, guide, and hotel transfers from downtown Chiang Mai.

• Meet at the GoTripora Partner Office, queue for ticket redemption, then take our arranged transportation to the CAD event venue • Celebrate New Year 2027 at the official Chiang Mai CAD New Year Countdown event • Join a spectacular mass sky lantern release and welcome the New Year under a sky filled with lanterns • Watch the New Year fireworks display and enjoy the festive countdown atmosphere • Experience traditional Lanna cultural performances and enjoy a buffet dinner at the event venue • Round-trip transportation between the GoTripora Partner Office in Chiang Mai and the CAD event venue is included

Ideal for first-time visitors to Chiang Mai, this tour takes you on a trip to discover the highlights of Chiang Rai province. Marvel at the architecture of the White Temple, take in the beauty of the Blue Temple, and delve into the Black Museum. This immersive journey explores themes of death, the afterlife, and mortality through hundreds of artifacts, interactive displays, and activities. Plus, lunch is included.

This tour was designed for our guests to enjoy a romantic story of the white elephant and its journey with the relic from the Budda from the heart of the city all the way to the site of Doi Suthep Temple. Explore the wonders and magical energy of Doi Suthep in comfort air conditioned SUV's with friendly local guides. Our tours are private, flexible and designed specifically for you to enjoy the best parts of Chiang Mai in comfort and style. We also provide free photography and our action GoPro camera for you to use, the footage will then be professionally edited and posted to YouTube for an everlasting memory of your day.

Experience the Yi Peng Lantern Festival at Maejo University, one of the most iconic and visually stunning celebrations during the Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Witness the mass release of sky lanterns (khom loi) by thousands of participants at once. The sight of countless lanterns lighting up the night sky creates a breathtaking and magical atmosphere, symbolizing the release of misfortunes and making wishes for the future. Immerse yourself in an authentic Lanna cultural experience. Witness traditional ceremonies, cultural performances, Lanna-style decorations, and people dressed in traditional attire. It’s not just about the lanterns—it’s a full cultural experience.

Doodoi Elephant Sanctuary, observing and being with the magnificent elephant herd. We prioritize creating a relaxed and immersive experience, allowing visitors to truly appreciate and learn from these incredible. This is an ethical elephant sanctuary dedicated to creating a respectful and meaningful connection between humans, elephants, and nature. The sanctuary provides a peaceful space where elephants are rooming free, treated with Love, Care & Respect. Nature Bamboo Rafting along Mae Taeng River. Climbing at Sticky waterfall with a beautiful nature surrounding.