Chiang Mai Tours & Trips
Mountains, ethical elephant days, temples and northern food.
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Northern Thailand Loop: Chiang Mai, Pai & Chiang Rai, 6 Days
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Destinations
- Chiang Mai, Pai & Chiang Rai
- Group
- Private driver
- Pickup
- All transfers included
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 14 days
FromCAD$1,290per person, twin shareEntries included -
Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai, 4 Days
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Destinations
- Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Group
- Small-group tours
- Pickup
- Airport transfers included
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 14 days
FromCAD$749per person, twin shareEntries included -
Chiang Mai Highlights, 3 Days
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Destinations
- Chiang Mai
- Group
- Small-group tours
- Pickup
- Airport transfers included
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days
FromCAD$549per person, twin shareHotel, tours and transfers included -
Chiang Mai Jungle Trek, Hill Village Night & Bamboo Rafting, 2 Days
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Destinations
- Chiang Mai
- Group
- Up to 10 guests
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days
FromCAD$159per personMeals and village stay included -
Doi Suthep at Dusk, Old City Temples & Khantoke Dinner
- Duration
- Evening · about 6 hours
- Destinations
- Chiang Mai
- Group
- Up to 10 guests
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24h
FromCAD$75per personTemple entries and dinner included -
Doi Inthanon Summit, Waterfalls & Karen Village Trail
- Duration
- Full day · about 10 hours
- Destinations
- Chiang Mai
- Group
- Up to 10 guests
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24h
FromCAD$79per person+ park entry 300 THB, paid on the day -
Ethical Elephant Day, Jungle Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting
- Duration
- Full day · about 9 hours
- Destinations
- Chiang Mai
- Group
- Up to 12 guests
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24h
FromCAD$89per personSanctuary fee included
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Travel guide
Visiting Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's main city: a walled old town full of temples, surrounded by forested mountains. It's the base for elephant sanctuaries, Doi Inthanon, jungle treks and trips to Chiang Rai and Pai.
Best time to go
November to February brings warm days and cool nights, and it's the busiest season. Around February to April, farm burning can cause heavy haze in the north. June to October is green and rainy.
The Yi Peng lantern festival and Loy Krathong take place around the November full moon.
What to see
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, on the mountain above the city, best at sunset.
- Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh in the Old City.
- Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, with waterfalls and royal pagodas.
- An ethical elephant day with no riding.
- The Sunday Walking Street and the Night Bazaar.
Getting there
Flights from Bangkok take about 1 hour 10 minutes, and there are overnight trains too. Chiang Rai is about 3 hours away by road, and Pai about 3 hours on a very winding mountain road.
Choosing an elephant experience
Look for places that don't offer riding or shows and that let elephants move and feed freely. Our elephant days are feeding and walking visits only.
Chiang Mai: common questions
How many days do I need in Chiang Mai?
Three days covers the Old City, Doi Suthep, an elephant day and Doi Inthanon. Add a day or two for Chiang Rai or a trek.
Can I visit Chiang Rai as a day trip from Chiang Mai?
Yes, but it's a long day, about 12 hours with around 6 hours of driving. The 2-day version is more relaxed and adds the Golden Triangle.
Is it cold in Chiang Mai?
Nights from December to February can be cool, and the mountaintops can be cold at dawn. Bring a light jacket for Doi Inthanon.