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Speed up your sightseeing when exploring Chiang Mai with this guided half-day bike tour. You can cover more ground than a walking tour, and benefit from having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost. Places showcased on the route include Warorot Market, the Silver Temple, and off-the-beaten-sites, including a vintage pharmacy.

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.

See Chiang Mai through the eyes of a local on a bike tour that takes you off the beaten path. As well as visiting some famous Chiang Mai landmarks, you’ll explore the back alleys and secret streets of the Rose of the North for a more authentic glimpse into the Rose of the North.

This is the economical way to visit the popular temples of Chiang Mai, and takes the pressure and hassle that comes from making your own itinerary. Your tour starts with hotel pickup for ease, and then you’ll be driven to each temple. Entrance fees are taken care of in the price, so there’s no need to pay for anything on the spot.

See a range of Chiang Mai's most important temples on this tour of the city with the help of a guide to handle the route for you. You take in views from the city’s most famous temple—Doi Suthep—visit the pagoda at Wat Chedi Luang, check out the Tha Phae Gate, and stop at the streamside Wat Pha Lat, all with one simple booking.

Pedal through Chiang Mai's narrow alleys and atmospheric neighborhoods on a half-day cycling tour that explores the city’s history, culture and crafts. Follow a 16-mile (25-km) route through the city, and pause to visit centuries-old temples and a local silversmith. Stop at Chiang Mai’s Women’s Correctional Institution for refreshments, then continue to Wat Phra Sing, the city’s holiest place. Leave the city center to visit a vibrant Chinese community and fresh food and flower markets filled with products from around the region.

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.

Escape the heat and the daytime crowds by choosing this evening tour to the Buddhist temples of Wat Umong and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, saving time planning transport. Then, benefit from being able to get straight into the temples as tickets are provided. Highlights include the beautiful forest that surrounds Wat Umong and the Golden Pagoda at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

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.

Watch the sun rise over Northern Thailand on this private hiking tour to Mount Doi Inthanon National Park. You'll head out from Chiang Mai early in the morning and drive out to the park, where you'll watch the sunrise before heading out on a hike with a local guide. You'll see a waterfall, rice paddies, and a flower garden, with stops to sample local coffee and have lunch.

Visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's highest mountain, on this day trip from Chiang Mai. Stop for photo ops at the peak, check out Ang Ka Nature Trail to enjoy the area's lush landscape, visit the Twin Pagodas, see the Wachirathan Waterfall, visit the Karen Hill Tribe village and more. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transport are included. Private option is available.

Visit three Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai, including Wat Doi Suthep—one of northern Thailand’s most important temples—on this private half-day tour. Your guide shows you the lesser known Wat Umong and Palad Temple (Wat Pha Lat), then continues to Wat Doi Suthep where you can hear monks chanting and watch the sun set over Chiang Mai. You also have the option to practice meditation at Wat Umong.

Experience some of northern Thailand’s beloved Buddhist temples on this guided adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park and hop on a cable car or climb 306 steps to reach the sacred temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Enjoy magnificent views of Chiang Mai before returning to the city for visits to Chedi Luang and Pantao temples.

Get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City from atop an ancient temple built in 1383 on this full-day, guided tour to one of the island’s most famous temples with tour of Bua Thong Waterfall included. Climb 306 steps to visit a shrine to Buddha before looking out at the city from the temple 3,500-ft (1067-meters) above sea-level. At “Sticky Waterfall” climb the falls tiered limestone layers and swim in its pools. Lunch and round-trip transport included.

Visit small elephant sanctuary operated by local family of elephant keepers whose knowledge passed down from generation to generation. Trek through the lush green forest and cool-down with a splash at a miniature waterfall.

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable day as you meet gentle elephants and climb the amazing Sticky Waterfall on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Begin at an elephant sanctuary where five elephants, including a playful baby, enjoy a life of freedom. Feed them bananas and bamboo, walk beside them in the jungle, and join in the fun of a mud bath and river splash. With no riding, no chains, and no performances, this sanctuary offers a rare, hands-on connection in a cruelty-free setting. The journey continues at the famous Sticky Waterfall, a limestone cascade where you can climb directly up the flowing water without slipping. Surrounded by lush jungle, it is a refreshing and unforgettable highlight, making this tour the perfect combination of culture, adventure, and nature in one day.

-Get your karma fix, bring good luck and prosper your life with early morning blessing from respected Monks. 
-Soak up with real Thai culture by doing Alms offering to monks and listen to monks chanting in the morning. 
- Worth getting up early to see temple lit up and beat the crowds. 
- Get great photos without disturbing  from people. 
-Enjoy spiritual development  
- Enjoy panoramic views of Old Chiang Mai City with our professional guide -They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple ! Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart. Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression !!!!

See Chiang Mai on two wheels with a 3-hour bike tour that introduces you to temples, museums, market, and people in this northern Thai city. Travel down out-of-the-way lanes and through neighborhoods to see parts of Chiang Mai that are still historically intact, and learn a bit about the city's traditions and culture. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

This private tour is the perfect pick for travelers with limited time in Chiang Mai. Save hours researching local landmarks and let someone else plan an itinerary for you. With scenic temples—such as Doi Suthep Temple—as well as outdoor wonders, including the Sticky Waterfall, the route showcases architectural and natural wonders alike. You can also enjoy the Orchid and Butterfly Farm with admission included.

Discover the wonders of northern Thailand on this multi-stop, private, full-day, guided tour. Blend urban, natural, and spiritual sightseeing with visits down into an enchanting limestone cave, tour of Buddhist temples, and climbing waterfalls. Enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant along the way and end your day with a visit to the Grand Blue temple in Chiang Mai.

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.

Get more out of limited time in Chiang Mai by setting off on a private tour that ticks off two temples and the Sticky Waterfall (also known as Bua Tong Waterfall) in a day. Choosing a private tour saves time picking up other passengers, and gives you plenty of room in the vehicle. Visit Wat Chet Yot, and Wat Phra Singh, and enjoy having lunch included too.

Take a moment to connect with nature during a half-day meditation retreat from Chiang Mai. Rather than simply snapping pictures and stopping briefly at a waterfall and temple, you’ll learn to engage mindfully and practice meditation techniques used by Thai monks at their Buddhist temples.