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The 15 Best Chiang Mai Tours & Day Trips

213 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Everything good in Chiang Mai is either up the mountain or an hour out of town. The 15 below sort the elephant camps, the cooking schools, Doi Inthanon and the Chiang Rai run by what they cost and how early the minibus leaves.

Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai - The organic garden gives the food a place
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Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

1.Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19,087 reviews · from $29Our pick

Cook five Thai food categories at an organic farm near Chiang Mai, with a market visit, hotel transfers, and vegan options.

“This is a great solo, family or group experience. The half day session starts at the market with an explanation of Thai spices and veggies. From the market to the farm is a 30+ min. car ride. The farm and kitchen setting is exceptionally well set-up and organized. They can handle multiple groups simultaneously but each group has it's own dedicated chef/guide. Our chef/guide was K and he was amazing. We had fun selecting our meals, cooking and eating together. A great experience!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Mae Wang Waterfalls: start with cold water
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

2.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Spend a full day with rescued elephants, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, enjoy Thai lunch, and raft through Chiang Mai’s countryside.

“This day was incredible, from the pick up to the drop off! We were picked up directly at our hotel. An hour drive in a comfortable air conditioned van. Our day started with amazing moments with beautiful elephants. We had the opportunity to learn about them, feed them sugar cane, take pictures, cuddle them and walk with them down to the water to give them a bath and a good scrub, which was a memorable experience for us! A good lunch was served,a walk down to the waterfall which was a beautiful site. We then proceeded to a location 10 min away to get on our bamboo raft down a…”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - The road from Chiang Mai to the high mountain
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

3.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,667 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Review of the 9-hour Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai, with Thailand’s highest peak, waterfalls, pagodas, village coffee, and eco-friendly transport.

“loved our guide bananas, so knowledgeable and friendly made sure we were all taken care of throughout the day. would highly recommend, we went to places that would be difficult without the expert help”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Meeting the elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

4.Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,780 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Spend seven hours with rescued elephants, a jungle waterfall, river bathing, Thai lunch, and a scenic trip into Chiang Mai Province.

“Elephants were incredible to see and feed. The mountains and waterfall are gorgeous. As a solo traveler, I wish I booked with people more my age, I was with a bunch of 19 year olds and would have enjoyed being with more adults.”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - The long ride north from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

5.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35

See Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Huay Pla Kang temples, a Karen village, and Mae Kachan Hot Springs on a full-day trip from Chiang Mai.

“We had an amazing day in Chiang Rai visiting the temples. Ann was a fantastic guide – friendly, knowledgeable, and very engaging. She explained everything with passion and made the whole experience interesting and fun from start to finish. We learned so much about the history and culture, and we truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended!”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Hotel pickup and the trip to the market
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit - A local market lesson in Thai ingredients
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Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

7.Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,546 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $34

Learn Thai cooking from market to farm at Grandma’s Home Cooking School, with fresh ingredients, Khao Soi, curry paste, and a shared feast.

“I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Chiang Mai. It was absolutely a memory we won’t soon forget. Transportation was easy and on time. Our guide, Patty, was amazing. She was not only knowledgeable, but personable and funny. She made the experience really enjoyable. The grounds were breathtakingly beautiful. Photo opportunities everywhere. The cooking experience itself was really fun and delicious. The entire process was super smooth. We had a great time and would do it again.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - The first briefing: elephants as individuals
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai - The morning market adds the local context
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Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

9.Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $42

Cook Thai and Akha dishes in a small Chiang Mai class with a market visit, fresh ingredients, local coffee, and a recipe book to take home.

“We had the best day starting at the local market and learning so many amazing things about the different foods and spices. We also got to try various items, so yummy!! Then off to the cooking class/school. Everything was super organizeRead more”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - Doi Chaang Café gives the drive a useful pause
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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

10.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,366 reviews · from $27

Review of TripGuru’s Chiang Rai temple day tour, with the White Temple, Blue Temple, Temple of Light, transport tips, and honest value advice.

“Our guide Vasit was amazing! While the trip was long, he made it fun. Gave us so much good information and even showed us how to pray. At the end he also gave us mango sticky rice! It was a great day!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - Meeting the Elephants at the Sanctuary
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

11.Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,262 reviews · 9 hours · from $63

Meet rescued elephants, visit a Karen village, enjoy Thai food, and climb Chiang Mai’s unusual Buatong Sticky Waterfall on a full-day tour.

“I have nothing negative to say! This was an excellent tour… The beautiful Amy🤣 was great! The bus left promptly, Amy was very knowledgeable with each section of the tour. She was very friendly and knew everyone wanted the typical photos! She knew the drill and was ready, she also took them on her phone aswell and WhatsApp us them after which was very kind of her. The lunch was great, buffet style with fruit and water thought out the day. We arrive back into chiang mai approx 6pm very pleased with the perfect day out! Would 100% recommend and even do again when back in chiang mai 🙌”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - The long road north from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour - Changing clothes and meeting the care team
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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

13.Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,899 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $53

Spend a half-day feeding, caring for, and bathing rescued elephants near Chiang Mai, with lunch, guides, and hotel transfers included.

“Everything was perfect. The tour guide is amazing and the activities outstanding. Sharing a wonderful time with the elephants is. a must. This was my second time and simply enjoyed it”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - Wat Umong and the forest meditation tunnels
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai - Wachiratharn Falls brings the drama early
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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

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