Excursions, activities, and guides in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai province offers many options for excursions, activities, and treks in the mountain jungle, from immersion stays in the village of a hilltribe, respectful time with elephants, cooking, or massage class. It is a region with a rich history and cultural background that is worth staying for several days.
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Excursions & activities in and around Chiang Mai
This selection includes tours, excursions, guided visits, and activities that I have personally tested or that have been tested by people I trust. All of them are local providers and agencies recognized for their reliability, quality, and excellent customer reviews.
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Spend 2 days or 3 days immersed with the Karen hill tribe in a mountain village in a comfortable homestay. Share their daily life, their activities and meet the elephants in an ethical and respectable setting. An unforgettable and unique adventure !
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Share in the life of the Karen people in a small village nestled in the mountains of Chiang Mai. They will give you a glimpse into their simple rural life, close to nature, and introduce you to their culture, crafts, and cuisine. These are moments that will surely be highlights of your stay in Thailand.
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Discover the nature and life of the Karen hill tribe at Doi Inthanon mountains near Chiang Mai. This tour will also take you to see the most beautiful rice terraces in Thailand!
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Amazing with at Chiang Mai, sightseeing around the town,famous Tha phae gate,visit local market and Wat Umong is unique because of its location in the forest and its system of tunnels. The serene and peaceful atmosphere at the 13th century
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Visit Doi Suthep Temple, the most famous temple in Chiang Mai with exquisite Lanna architecture! You can also see the panoramic view of Chiang Mai from the top of the temple. Then, we'll visit Doi Pui National Park and the hidden temple called Wat Pha Lat Temple!
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Fly over the stunning landscapes of Chiang Mai, mountain ridges, fields and rice paddies as far as the eye can see and enjoy a breathtaking view above the clouds. Paramotor flights during the day or at sunrise and sunset. A memorable experience in Chiang Mai!
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Discover the jungle and the mountains and the life of the Karen hill tribe during a 2-day trek on the highest mountain in Thailand. Tee your Karen English-speaking guide will also amaze you with its magic tricks!
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Trek up to Doi Suthep temple, the most revered temple in Chiang Mai with a guide starting from the monk's trail and then plunging into the jungle. You will come across a forest temple and hidden waterfalls.
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Sticky and pretty, the Bua Tong Waterfalls in Chiang Mai will surely give you a one-of-a-kind experience. Let's climb the Bua Tong limestone waterfalls and make a splash in the pool surrounded by greenery.
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If you’re in Chiang Mai, you might find at the Chiang Mai Gate the food stalls located on the south side of the Old City’s square moat. The Chiang Mai Gate food stalls come to life around 5-10 pm everyday, and I'll be taking you there! Let's go!
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We'll be taking an hour's drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang. We'll go up to the rafting river, which takes only about 30 minutes. One raft can take about 3-4 people depending on the weight. You can also go rafting by yourself or with a guide!
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I'll take you to 10 local food places in Chiang Mai city selected by me, a true Local Expert through and through! I would love to show you what we eat in daily, so be ready to spend your extraordinary day tasting some extraordinary food!
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In this trip, we will follow the guidance of a local to give your offering to the monks in the early morning. Most of common gifts are included rice, fresh fruit and traditional dessert in the alms bowl. We will then go on the the most important temple hopping in Chiang Mai and discover the ancient days of this peaceful city.
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Visit Bo Sang umbrella making center in Sankampaeng, Silverware and Thai silk. You can do tattoo painting or buy unique T-shirt or mobile phone case for artists to paint or create in 10 minutes. Wood carving at Baan Tawai. And visit stunning Silver Temple.
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Come and experience Thai vegetable and fruit carving arts during this 3-hour private class in Chiang Mai! You'll learn about traditional Thai carving techniques and have fun transforming local fruits and vegetables into your own unique art pieces!
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Excursions, tours & activities from Chiang Mai
This selection includes tours, excursions, guided visits, and activities that I have personally tested or that have been tested by people I trust. All of them are local providers and agencies recognized for their reliability, quality, and excellent customer reviews.

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Lamphun was the second Lanna capital and it's more than 1,300 years old. You'll learn more about the Lanna culture, including the local way of life, Buddhist customs and food. We'll lunch with Lamphun locals and cook easy dinner like northerners at my home.
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Visit the most beautiful temples in Chiang Rai : one all white and one all blue! We'll also go to the unique Black House museum, also the lotus temple unseen in Thailand and have one of the best Khao Soi in Chiang Rai for lunch.
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Join me and you'll get to explore an unforgettably beautiful temple on the cliffs and the beautiful scenery at the border between Lampang and Chiangmai! You'll also get to relax at a waterfall and a hot spring!
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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, we'll visit the fanciful Blue Temple, have organic lunch and Blue Latte at the farm restaurant Sawan Bon Din (Heaven on Earth), Black house, Singha Park and see the vanilla sunset (weather pemitting) at the White temple.
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Let's cook and eat like a northerner! If you want to experience original Northern Thai food (beyond tasting), let us make your wish come true. Learn how we cook and serve these special dishes at our farmhouse in Lamphun and go sightseeing around the city.
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