Thailand · DAY TRIPS IN CHIANG MAI
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 day trips in Chiang Mai worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Feed, learn about, and bathe elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand on a five-hour Chiang Mai sanctuary tour with optional hotel pickup.
“The tour was well organised. We had a wonderful time as a family seeing the elephants in a beautiful setting. The elephants are well cared for, and we learned a lot about them. It was a memorable day!”
Review of Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Light temples, with practical advice on transport, timing, guides, cost, and who should book.
“Was a great trip, Tour guide Banana is super friendly, knowledgeable, gave us value informations about the temples, Buddhism and Thai culture. Nice lunch and nice well climatized van.”
Climb Chiang Mai’s non-slip Sticky Waterfall, explore Angel Waterfall Park, feed animals, and enjoy hotel transfers for $41.
“Avi was amazing and so funny, he also taught us a lot about the Thai culture and Chang Mai which was very interesting and spent time taking photos of all of us on the tour for no extra charge. The sticky waterfall was a lot of fun and the angel waterfall was beautiful. Big thanks to Avi for such a wonderful day!”
Explore Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai with the White, Blue, and Red Temples, a hot spring stop, lunch, and a small group guide.
“Bee was so passionate about the tour and she really taught me a lot! She was also very kind and so glad to answer all my questions and curiosities. Really enjoyed my day trip to the temples!”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day trip, including the Kew Mae Pan hike, pagodas, waterfall, Hmong village, lunch, and practical tips.
“Mo was amazing! Great trip and value for money would 110% recommend and do it again.”
Spend a full day with elephants near Chiang Mai, including feeding, forest walks, mud baths, river rinses, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“This is an amazing experience and I encourage anybody traveling to Thailand to sign up for this! This excursion was extra special as it was our first full day in Thailand. After the hour-long drive up to the mountains (they picked us up from our hRead more”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfall transfer, with practical advice on timing, transport, climbing, costs, crowds, and what to pack.
“Nice and straight forward trip. Driver was punctual and gave us just the right amount of time at the waterfalls. No messing about.”
Review of Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Chiang Saen, Golden Triangle, Mekong boat ride, lunch, and transport from Chiang Mai.
“Great guide, tour was good, food was good overall a worth visiting tour Great sees places and the trip was made wuite comfortable”
Review of a Doi Inthanon day tour from Chiang Mai, with waterfalls, pagodas, hill villages, lunch, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Loved the experience of getting to see so much outside of Chiang Mai. We were able to see local markets, in multiple places, try tea/coffee as well as some beautiful sites. Much more relaxed day trip if you are looking for culture and sights with not too much walking.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon tour, with waterfalls, mountain trails, royal stupas, village coffee, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“Niki did a great job and kept us laughing & informed. The nature trails are lovely as are the pagodas.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day tour, covering waterfalls, pagodas, seasonal trekking, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Nice and friendly guide, wonderful places. The hike is amazing views and quite easy. There was a vegetarian option for the food and plenty of it.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s $24 Chiang Rai day trip, covering the White, Blue, and Black Temples, hot springs, lunch, transport, and tour value.
“les temples valaient le coup de être vu . mais le transport est long et le bus etait tres vieux et dégradé et le chauffeur conduisait vite , il faudrait prevoir un bus plus récent et confortable. pour les visites guidées le guide nous fait un speech de 10mn et apres nous dit l heure ou on se retrouve”
Review of Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, Karen village, Golden Triangle boat trip, long drive, price, and practical tips.
“Great experience, our tour guide MNM was terrific. It's a long day but well worth the adventure . The day was very full. Starting at the hot spring, then the villages white, blue and black house and finishing in the golden triangle”
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