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The 15 Best Chiang Mai Tours & Day Trips

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The north runs slower and costs less. These 15 sort the cooking schools, the elephant valleys, Doi Inthanon and the Chiang Rai day trip by price, pickup time and how much of the day is spent in a minibus.

Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai - The organic garden and Thai ingredients
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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

Travel from your Chiang Mai hotel to a local market and Smile Organic Farm Cooking School. Choose dishes across five categories, learn about herbs, make curry paste, and cook at your own station with guides such as Lily, Love, K, or Luna. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.

“Loved the cooking class with Cici. Everything went smooth, from pick up to going to the market and cooking location. Cici explained all the procedures clearly and in the end we had a delicious meal. A bonus was a visit to the herb garden and smelling all the different herbs and learning what they’re being used for.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Cooling off at Mae Wang Waterfalls
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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

Meet rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand, feed them bananas, walk through the forest, and bathe with them under staff guidance. Add a waterfall swim, Thai lunch, and a gentle Mae Wang River bamboo raft ride. English-speaking guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny lead the day.

“Fantastic experience, beautiful ethical elephant sanctuary who prioritises the Elephants well being and happiness. We had a wonderful guide”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - The 1.5-hour ride to Thailand’s highest point
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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

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai, with a guide such as Nom, Jin, or Sunny. Visit Thailand’s highest point, walk the 360-meter Ang Ka boardwalk, see twin pagodas and an 80-meter waterfall, then meet village residents and taste locally brewed coffee.

“A beautiful, refreshing escape from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park impressed with waterfalls, cool mountain views, and peaceful nature. Our guide, Eikzy, was fantastic, she was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. she led with confidence and warmth, making the entire day smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended. 5 stars”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Meeting Pon’s rescued elephants
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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 from Chiang Mai with rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand in Mae Wang. Feed, walk beside, and bathe them in the river, then hike to Mae Wang Waterfall. Guides such as Beer, Yaya, Nop, and Amy lead the day in English, with lunch and hotel transfers included.

“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 - Mae Kachan Hot Springs gives you an easy start
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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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with guides such as Benz, Kwan, Ruby, Dee, and Ann, depending on the departure. Expect a full day of temples, hot springs, a Karen long-neck village, local food stops, and long road stretches in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“We did this experience whilst travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai but wanting to see the temples and other stops along the way and then departing at Chiang Rai. The tour operator was very flexible at arranging and accommodating this for us and we had a great day visiting all the amazing locations!The tour guide Kwan was amazing throughout the whole trip, being very knowledgeable of all the stops and making us laugh every step of the way. We would recommend this trip to anyone!”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Making Curry Paste With a Mortar and Pestle
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

6.Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,824 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31

Meet guides such as Wave, Flook, Tu, or Balloon for a 210-minute Thai cooking class near Chiang Mai. Visit a local market, explore a herb garden, prepare curry paste with a mortar and pestle, cook several dishes, and eat your meal outdoors. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options are available.

“Absolutely loved it!! Wave was an amazing, informative and fun teacher. I'm so happy I got to do my favourite thai dishes, I definitely recommend this!”

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Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit - The Local Market: A Quick 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

Meet your English-speaking chef, visit a Chiang Mai market and organic farm, then cook Thai dishes at your own station. Choose from Pad Thai, curries, Tom Yum, Som Tam, spring rolls, mango sticky rice, and Khao Soi. Full-day classes add traditional coconut milk making.

“I did the afternoon/evening class and I definitely would recommend!! Was such a good class and had loads of fun learning how to make Thai classics. Shoutout to our teacher Jimmy who was hilarious! Also the cooking school itself is such a nice atmosphere and well organised. 10/10”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - The 1.5-hour journey south of Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

8.Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,527 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $27

Travel south from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand for a five-hour visit with English or Thai-speaking guides such as Pat, Toto, Jackie, and Tuto. Feed elephants bananas, sugarcane, and Napier grass, prepare herbal treats, walk through the forest, and join them at the river if they choose to bathe.

“The best day!! The team at the elephant sanctuary are so lovely and truly love the animals. It is 100% ethical and would definitely recommend”

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Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai - What happens at the local market
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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

Spend about six hours cooking Thai and Akha dishes with instructors such as On, Niti, Jasmine, or Rita. Morning sessions add a local market visit, while every class includes an individual station, Akha coffee, hotel transfers within 3 km, and a full-color cookbook.

“A delicious culinary experience, that taught us the skills specific to Northern Thai and Akha cooking, so we can hopefully make some of these wonderful foods at home! The teacher was extremely friendly and helpful. It was a great time.”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - The Blue Temple brings a calmer mood
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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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in an air-conditioned van with a guide such as Avi, Banana, or Wasta. Visit three distinctive temples, stop at DOI CHAANG Caffè, and enjoy guided visits plus free time. Expect a 9 to 12-hour day and about three hours each way on the road.

“10/10 day trip! Popcorn was a lovely guide, who made sure we were always having fun and well informed at each site. Ray (the driver) was sweet too, he always made sure to drive carefully but still ensured we arrived at each location on time. The temples were amazing and we were given plenty of time to explore. Honestly can’t complain :)”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - The road to the elephant 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

This $63 day trip pairs hands-on elephant care with a Long Neck village visit and Buatong Sticky Waterfall. You will make herbal treats, feed and bathe elephants, eat Thai food, and climb the limestone falls. Guides such as Fluke, Amy, and Tiger are known for clear English and careful time management.

“This trip is totally worth it and absolutely well worth going! Everything was just perfect. The most interesting part was interacting with the friendly elephants, which was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Fluke, was very professional and responsible. His knowledgeable explanations and considerate planning made the trip even better. Highly appreciated!”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Mae Kachan Hot Spring breaks up the first drive
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

12.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van, stopping at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang, and Baan Dam Museum. An English or Thai-speaking guide, buffet lunch, fruit, water, and hotel pickup are included. A Karen village visit is optional.

“The temples were so beautiful and the trip was so worth it. The lunch was buffet style and really delicious.”

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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour - Changing into local 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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Tang for a hands-on elephant care day. Feed rescued elephants, prepare medicine balls, walk with them, join the mud and bath sessions, and meet baby elephants. English-speaking guides such as Francesco, Tin, and Disney explain elephant behavior, while lunch and hotel transfers are included.

“The guides weee great and the whole experience was amazing!! Great value for money, elephants seemed very well cared for”

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

14.Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Visit Wat Umong’s forest tunnels, then climb to Doi Suthep for sunset, monk chanting, and city lights. Guides such as TomTam, Boon, Atii, and James add clear Buddhist and Lanna context. Hotel pickup is optional, and the small-group tour includes both temple fees and glass-bottled water.

“Wonderful experience. Very organized. It was lovely to visit the temples in the evening . James was very engaging, kind and knowledgeable. Thank you!”

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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai - Wachiratharn Falls brings the first big reward
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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

15.Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,735 reviews · from $50

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest point, Wachiratharn Falls, a Karen village, Hmong market, Ang Ka Trail, and the Twin Royal Stupas. You get hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, guide, water, and Thai lunch. Small groups max out at nine, with a longer hike option available.

“We had a really good time, Pam was very nice. It gets really crowded in some of the places we visited.”

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