CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 half-day tours most travellers book in Chiang Mai, gathered in one place. Each with what the day involves, what it costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Half-day Thai cooking class at Smile Organic Farm in Chiang Mai with market visit, herb garden, curry paste to spring rolls, transfers included.
Most Popular“Awesome experience, loved the outdoor cooking area. Chef was funny, she was easy going and helpful to all. Saw the garden and what food we would be using. Loved it and pick up was helpful.”
Ethical half-day at Pon Elephant Thailand: feed gentle Asian elephants, learn herbal treats, and splash at the river. Pickup optional.
Hands-on Thai cooking at The Rice Barn in Chiang Mai, with a market stop, hotel pickup, and classic dishes at your own station.
Half-day elephant time at Ran-Tong near Chiang Mai. Small group, hotel pickup, Karen dress, feeding, baths, and Thai lunch included.
“We loved this trip. It is a fairly large facility, maybe 10-20 acres in size hosing about 20 elephants. Our group size was about 10-15 people. Our guide, Seven, was very engaging and informative. We each had time with multiple elephants to fRead more”
Half-day Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary. Feed and walk with Asian elephants in the jungle, learn the project’s ethics, plus Thai lunch.
Climb Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall in Si Lanna National Park with downtown Chiang Mai hotel transfers, plus optional swim and cool nature.
Half-day Chiang Mai cooking class with a market tour in a Thai home. Choose dishes, learn curry paste, and eat 5 courses plus mango sticky rice.
Half-day Chiang Mai temple tour with hotel pickup, a Doi Suthep summit visit, and two historic city wats—great views and easy pacing.
“Our tour guide, Van, was so knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the history, culture and religion. The three temples were so unique. I would suggest doing this tour in the morning. We did the afternoon so we spent a good deal of time sitting in traffic between stops.”
Guided half-day e-bike ride in Chiang Mai hills to Wat Ton Kwen and Hang Dong, with helmets, lunch/snacks, and small groups.
“Lovely attention to detail and would highly recommend this trip to anyone!”
4-hour Chiang Mai bike tour: temple ruins, Big Buddha stop, market tastings, school and pottery, plus lunch and snacks.
“Eye was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and great to be with. Would not hesitate to recommend her!”
Guided half-day fat-tire e-bike ride around Chiang Mai’s rice paddies and temples, with included food, gear, and scenic Ping River views.
“It’s a great trip, friendly guides, equipment is really well maintained and the whole morning was really good fun. Plenty of stops along the way for photos and info about the area.”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s old town for 3 hours with an English guide, Warorot market snacks, temple calm, blacksmith life, lunch, and photos.
Half-day Chiang Mai tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and a Hmong village, with AC van, guided culture, big temple views, and $28 value.
A gentle Mae Ping River boat ride, then a herb garden farm stop with herbal drinks and khao soi noodles for lunch.
“Would definitely recommend for viewing from the River. Nice lunch and herb farm visit. Tea, drinks and dessert as well. You meet inside the Temple are down by the river to the left. We were wandering around not sure where we were to meet.”
Tube the Mae Taeng River past Elephant Nature Park, then slide Saa Gee Falls into jungle pools, with optional ethical elephant feeding and showers.
“it was an Amazing Adventure. on our tubing Tour we saw many elephants and cows. the elephants crossed the river, maybe 25m in Front of US. So we stopped to have a Look. the waterfall slide was Amazing. The Guide took videos of US sliding down! Very nice experience. The Pick up was in annaunced…”
The Old City temples, the elephant valleys, the mountain day trips and every way to spend a day in the north.
