Chiang Mai

THAILAND · WHERE TO GO

15 Things to Do in Chiang Mai

The ones worth your time.

The 15 most popular things to do in Chiang Mai. Ethical elephant camps, mountain temples, jungle waterfalls and the old town after dark.

15 Things to Do in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - The drive out of downtown Chiang Mai is part of the experience

1.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Most Popular★ 4.9

Spend 9 hours with rescued elephants near Chiang Mai, cool off at Mae Wang Waterfalls, and end with bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River.

“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…”

9,160 reviews9 hoursFrom $60by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

Check Availability →Read the review →

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - Price and Logistics: What You Really Get for $46

2.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

★ 4.6

A 9-hour Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon’s highest peak, twin pagodas, a hill-tribe coffee stop, and Wachirathan Waterfall.

“The trip was amazing. The van was comfortable for the long journey, and Nuttaya was an excellent guide. She thoroughly explained everything and was incredibly patient with us, answering all our questions. I highly recommend this experience.”

6,667 reviews9 hoursFrom $46by TripGuru Thailand

Check Availability →Read the review →

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Pon Elephant Thailand: the briefing that sets the tone

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Karen long-neck village: culture you’ll remember, with questions worth asking

4.Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★ 4.7

Chiang Rai temples plus hot springs, a Karen long-neck village, and Huay Pla Kang pagoda—an 11-hour day trip with major photo stops.

“It was a great experience, everything was on time and we had enough time to explore the different temples. Ann was sweet, funny, helpful and explained a lot of interesting details.”

5,401 reviews11 hoursFrom $35by MONKEY TRAVEL ASIA by Ask Discovery

Check Availability →Read the review →

Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - The Herb Garden Stop: More Than Pretty Plants

Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit - Market walk: learning Thai ingredients, not just souvenirs

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - The welcome and briefing: how to act around elephants safely

7.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★ 4.8

A half-day elephant sanctuary feeding visit near Chiang Mai: safe, non-forced interactions, guided nature walks, and river bathing in an ethical setting.

“So much fun! Got to splash with and feed the elephants at 4 different spots, and knowledgeable tour guides. The elephants live in a great place too”

4,527 reviews5 hoursFrom $27by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

Check Availability →Read the review →

Chiang Mai: Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit

Chiang Mai: Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit - Half-day vs full-day: choose your dish count and your coconut-milk obsession level

Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - Getting There: the 172 km Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai road trip

Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour - In the Herb Garden Kitchen: Choose Your Starters Like a Local

10.Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★ 4.9

Chiang Mai market-to-kitchen cooking class with Thai herbs, curry paste by hand, and a garden meal plus PDF recipes, with easy hotel pickup.

“Super great! They had a variety of food options so everyone could make something different. They also were flexible when one person in our party was vegetarian, they had tofu ready to substitute. Our guide did a great job of explaining each ingredient, what it is, and how it’s used in the dish. The mango…”

2,341 reviewsFrom $28by Thai Cottage Home Cookery School

Check Availability →Read the review →

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - Pickup, timing, and how the day stays on track

Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Getting There: The Van Ride Is Part of the Day

From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour - The Mae Tang pickup and ride: simple logistics, real time on site

13.From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

★ 4.8

Join a Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day with feeding, mud-bath play, and Thai lunch, plus ethical care and baby-elephant time.

“The tour is amazing! A must do unforgettable experience!! Amazing experience! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming it really is a one of a kind must do experience! Francesco was our tour guide and he was super helpful and explained everything and gave us knowledge about the elephants. Super accommodating everyone and the lunch was…”

1,899 reviews5 - 6 hoursFrom $53by Elephant Retirement Park Chiang Mai

Check Availability →Read the review →

From Chiang Mai: White Temple Black House and Blue Temple

From Chiang Mai: White Temple Black House and Blue Temple - Road time from Chiang Mai: what to expect and how to feel human after

14.From Chiang Mai: White Temple Black House and Blue Temple

★ 4.2

Full-day Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai for $39: White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple, hot springs, lunch, and round-trip transport included.

“it was amazing we managed to see a lot of places and a lot of things and the guide explained everything that we wanted to know and was very kind ! I really recommend to take this trip! maxi is the best guide ever !”

1,826 reviewsFrom $39by Oh-Hoo

Check Availability →Read the review →

Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - Wat Umong: underground tunnels, temple calm, and that forest mood

15.Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★ 4.6

Sunset-to-night Chiang Mai views plus Wat Umong tunnels and a Doi Suthep monks ceremony on a 5-hour small-group tour.

“A brilliant trip, throughly enjoy it. Our guide was so knowledgeable, very friendly & funny. Also very helpful with our insurance forms that we hadn’t filled in! Would recommend this trip.”

1,811 reviews5 hoursFrom $27by TripGuru Thailand

Check Availability →Read the review →

Most recent

Explore Thailand

Bangkok

The North

Andaman Coast

Gulf Islands

Experiences