Top Chiang Mai Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Take a day trip to Chiang Rai and see the modern architectural marvel of Wat Rong Khun (White Temple). Explore the ancient royal city of Chiang Saen, take a long-tail boat ride on the Khong River, and explore the Golden Triangle. Your full-day itinerary includes a restaurant lunch plus round-trip hotel transport from Chiang Mai. Numbers are limited to a maximum of nine people to ensure a small-group experience with your professional guide.

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.

Explore Doi Inthanon National Park on a full-day, private trip from Chiang Mai, then spend the day visiting spectacular waterfalls, browsing local handicrafts, summiting Thailand's tallest peak, and hiking through a landscape of paddy fields and coffee farms. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver/guide throughout the day, which includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel, all transport by climate-controlled vehicle, and lunch, the perfect way to discover Chiang Mai's remarkable mountain scenery.

Pick up time: 08.00 - 08.45am and Drop off: 6.00 - 06.30pm - Be escorted by our professional and friendly Tour Guide - See the Twin Pagodas (The King and The Queen pagoda) - Visit highest spot in Thailand (Roof of Thailand) take a short walk by the nature trail - Be in awe of the Wachiratharn Waterfall's (Diamond waterfall) beauty - Visit White Karen Hilltribe Village (Not Long Neck) and Hmong market where you can see a lot of products from the Royal projects. This tour is including everything; Insurance, Lunch, Guide, Admision fees, Round trip transportation (Minivan with air-con) so it means you don't have to pay anything more :D ** Small Group; not more than 12 people ** **** Note: 08.00 - 08.30am start picking up guests from hotel in the old city first, then move to other area. If you are outside of town, please allow more time for pick up. **** Free pick up & drop off for any hotel from/to Chiang Mai City centre (not more than 2.4 km away from the old city).

Venture into Thailand’s far north and discover the Golden Triangle—the meeting point of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos—on this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Marvel at the magnificent White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in Chiang Rai, visit a Kayan hill-tribe village, and see the Golden Triangle, then take a long-tail boat cruise along the Mae Khong River to Don Sao Market in Laos.

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.

Get closer to elephants than you ever though possible during a day trip to Chiang Mai Elephant Home, a centre dedicated to rescuing elephants. You’ll get a glimpse into the inner workings of the elephant sanctuary and encounter some of the rescued elephants before enjoying time at a waterfall.

See cultural and natural sights of northern Thailand on this private full-day tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a temple located near the top of Mt. Suthep, and Bau Thong Waterfalls. This day trip provides the chance to visit one of Thailand's most sacred sites, enjoy impressive scenery, and learn about a local culture at Karen Long Neck Village. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch at an orchid farm are included.

This incredible tour combines the best of outdoor activities with a hike and mountain bike descent in Doi Suthep National Park. Trek to the top of the summit near a Hmong village, then cruise at high speeds towards Lake Huay Tueng Thao on your bike. This tour from Chiang Mai is ideal for fit adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike. It includes round-trip hotel transfers, water, two meals, equipment, and an expert guide.

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.

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.

No visit to northern Thailand is complete without exploring the province of Chiang Rai, home to iconic temples and tribal villages. This tour allows you to skip the hassle of car hire by transporting you between dispersed attractions—including the must-see White Temple and a village home to the famous long-necked tribe—in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Beat the crowds and see a spectacular sunrise from one of Chiang Mai’s highest points during an early-morning tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. This unique tour offers you the chance to experience an alms-giving ceremony in the early morning and explore the famous temple without daytime crowds. Plus, a former-monk guide provides insight into Thai culture and the Buddhist religion.

Hike to the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai—Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep—with a park ranger-guide who leads you through the jungle-lined trails of Doi Suthep National Park. Start in the morning with a short drive to Mon Tha Than Waterfall, then trek up the mountain to Wat Doi Suthep. Have time to look around the temple grounds and eat lunch before returning by car to Chiang Mai. Sturdy walking shoes and swim gear are recommended for this active full-day tour that covers rugged terrain.

If you’ve only got limited time in northern Thailand, opt for an attraction-packed tour that reveals the best of Chiang Rai in just one day. Departing from Chiang Mai, you’ll be transported between the iconic White Temple and the Golden Triangle in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, opting for a guide tours means that you’ll spend less time navigating and more time focusing on the spectacular scenery of Chiang Rai.

See the golden pagodas of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep before the crowds arrive, following an early-morning almsgiving to local Buddhist monks. With a private guide at your side, you’ll gain insight into Thai spiritual life in Chiang Mai, including a private blessing ceremony at Wat Umong. After immersion in Buddhist devotional practices, slurp up a lunch of ‘khao soy,’ a northern-style noodle dish. Your 5-hour private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Ascend to 3,500 feet (1,069m) without breaking a sweat on a half-day tour that takes you to the mountaintop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple and Phu Ping Palace. An early start means you avoid the crowds that congregate around midday, while exploring with a guide means you benefit from important social and historical context.

Chiang Mai has an abundance of beautiful and historic Buddhist temples, and this 3.5-hour tour takes you to some of the most interesting and revered in Thailand’s second largest city. Climb the staircase to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and visit Wat Chedi Luang, among others. Upgrade your tour for a private guide.

Enjoy the dramatic scenery of Doi Inthanon National Park on a small-group full-day tour from Chiang Mai. See highlights including the highest mountain in Thailand—Doi Inthanon, a grand stupa that sits at 6,561 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level, and the roaring waters Wachiratharn Waterfall. You'll also visit a coffee plantation and Karen hill tribe village with your small group, which is limited to nine participants in order to provide a more intimate experience.

Drive your very own Tuk Tuk through rural Chiang Mai. Get access to the Thai countryside and remote mountain temples; see sights most tourists don’t get to. Accompanied by your guide, learn to drive a Tuk Tuk. Visit a small elephant home, learn about the lives of monks at a village temple, and paddle a bamboo raft down a serene river on this full day tour.

See the highlights of Chiang Mai with the benefit of your own private guide who shows you around this vibrant city in northern Thailand. Go through the old city center and beyond to explore glittering temples, bustling markets, and museums that cover architecture and culture. Entrance tickets are included, along with light refreshments.

Discover some of northern Thailand’s most exquisite Buddhist temples with a private, half-day trip from Chiang Mai. Climb past the seven-headed naga serpents that guard the golden shrine at Wat Phra That Doi Duthep, then take in sweeping views from the summit of the mountain temple. Return to Chiang Mai to learn the story behind a 14th century temple that contains a monk school and shrines to the Thai royal family. Enjoy the flexibility and personal experience of a private trip, and get an insiders’ look at Thai culture.

Spend a day exploring Chiang Mai culture on an 8-hour trip to a historic tea plantation, a Karen community, and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple. You’ll go deep into the countryside, learn about organic tea production, meet members of the Karen tribe, then tour a Buddhist temple set high on a mountain top. This full-day Chiang Mai cultural tour includes pickup and drop-off at Chiang Mai hotels, lunch, and all entrance fees, with an experienced local guide to take care of the details.

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.