CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Chiang Mai. Cooking classes, the elephant valleys, Doi Inthanon, the Doi Suthep temple and the Chiang Rai day trips, all in one place.
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 elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai plus Mae Wang waterfall swim and bamboo rafting. Lunch and guide included in a full 9-hour day.
Spend a full day with rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand and then hike to Mae Wang Waterfall, with lunch included.
Full-day Chiang Rai temples from Chiang Mai: Mae Kachan hot springs, Karen long-neck village, White and Blue Temples, plus Huay Pla Kang.
“The trip was full with events and very well organized. It was really hot but we’ve had time to check the temples, to eat delicious ice cream and to soak feet in the hot spring. The road was bumpy and long, but its worth going to see these beautiful temples. The guide lady was super…”
Chiang Mai’s cooking class blends a local market, Thai herb garden, and hands-on dishes, including scratch-made curry paste and mango sticky rice.
Chiang Mai cooking class with market and organic farm: learn Thai ingredients, hug chickens, then cook Khao Soi and curries at your station.
“We had the most amazing time at the cooking class. Jimmie was an incredible teacher and so full of energy! They were also so accommodating of my allergies and provided gluten free soy sauce and oyster sauce. Would recommend this to anyone!”
Ethical half-day at Pon Elephant Thailand: feed gentle Asian elephants, learn herbal treats, and splash at the river. Pickup optional.
Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Mai with morning market tour, many dishes, coffee, and a full-color cookbook. Pickup included.
“This cooking class came highly recommended by friends who took it during their recent vacation. We are so happy we booked it, as it was one of the highlights of our trip! The space was beautifully laid out and well lit. Every work station was immaculate and well stocked, but not cluttered. The class drew…”
Chiang Rai day trip from Chiang Mai to Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Wat Saengkaew. Small group, A/C van, guided temples.
“Amazing experience in Chian Rai! I have no words to describe the amazing temples that we saw and how the amazing guide explained everything for us. Even the transportation was super comfortable even though it was 3h trip from Chiang Mai. I recomend this excursion 5000%.”
Chiang Mai 9-hour tour with elephant caretaker training, Long Neck village lunch, river bathing, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall climbing.
A full-day Chiang Rai temples tour from Chiang Mai: White, Blue, and either Black House or Red Temple, plus hot springs and lunch.
Ethical elephant care in Chiang Mai: feed rescued elephants, join the mud spa and bath, meet baby elephants, and enjoy a vegetarian Thai buffet.
“I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would like to have an extraordinarily special encounter with the elephants. K’Neung & K’Ann were both amazing and made the experience wonderful. The program in the tour is packed with so much activities and encounters with the elephants without compromising safety and ethical practices. Everyone in…”
Small-group full-day tour to Doi Inthanon waterfalls, Karen and Royal Project stops, and the Twin Royal Stupas with lunch and pickup.
“Nice, compact package with not much fluff. Driver (Tik) was skilled and helpful, and guide (Mumu) was funny and knowledgeable. We had just the right amount of time at each stop, and there was no high-pressure selling. We enjoyed not having to think about / arrange a self-guided tour — made the day much more…”
Sunrise at Doi Suthep plus jungle Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong tunnels, small-group guide, pickup, and carbon credits from $32.
Climb Chiang Mai’s non-slip Sticky Waterfall, then relax in Dan Tewada Land of Angels for misty trails, animals, and photo stops.
The Old City temples, the elephant valleys, the mountain day trips and every way to spend a day in the north.
