Some of the most remarkable tourist attractions and historical sites can be found in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Located in the northern section of the country, this impressive city gives you a chance to learn about a new culture while taking part in a rewarding travel experience. All of the wonderful things to do in Chiang Mai will certainly keep you entertained throughout your visit.
…Adventures in Chiang Mai
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Day 1:
Enjoy a convenient hotel pick-up to your cave exploration. In the guidance of an advanced local caver, learn the fundamentals of caving, including how to traverse through the rocky limestone passageways and rappel into 98 foot (30 m) gaping holes.
Midday, sit down for an authentic meal of sticky rice and sausage before you continue your caving adventure to gain insider's access to a massive river passageway, marvelous cave features, and fascinating creatures.
After an eventful day, wind down with an overnight stay in the charming Thai village of Maekampong, where you can enjoy the hospitality of your local hosts. With an included home cooked meal and relaxing Thai massage, you are sure to be well rested at your homestay.
Day 2:
Begin day 2 with a satisfying home cooked breakfast, before heading off on a 3-hour zipline adventure. As you fly over the rainforest along a 3-mile zipline, keep your eyes peeled for gibbons swinging through the lush greenery.
Finally, enjoy a Thai lunch during your transport back to Maekampong Village, where you can trek up the 7 tiers of Maekampong Falls. To conclude your tour, enjoy a comfortable transport back to your Chiang Mai hotel to say your goodbyes. Read More close
$239
per Traveler

Day 1:
Meet your guide in your hotel lobby and board your luxury van for an hour ride to your destination. Depending on the season, paddle downstream either through the Chiang Dao jungle or valley. As you float along the winding waterways, find yourself surrounded by the undisturbed flora. Become surrounded by either lush bamboo jungles or a colorful valley filled with orchard, rice and corn fields accompanied by the backdrop of rigid and sharp mountain peaks. Along both routes, have the luxury of learning to maneuver your kayak on the swift flowing river without the difficulties of rapids.
After working up an appetite on the river, stop near the village of Chiang Dao for a satisfying meal and chance to taste local flavors. Following, stay the night at IMM Thapae Hotel in the center of Chiang Mai. Located close to restaurants and shops, explore the town and enjoy the night out.
Day 2:
Embark on high flying adventure across the rainforest canopy. Along your 3-hour zipline eco-tour, zip across 3 miles (5 km) of zipline and walk across towering skybridges, all while enjoying bird's eye views of this untouched old-growth forest and perhaps even spotting wild gibbons.
After your zipline tour, savor an authentic Thai lunch before taking a tour of the extraordinary Maekampong Falls. Trek up the waterfall's 7 tiers, as you wonder at the contrast of overgrown greenery and blue rushing water. Be treated to a snack and cup of locally produced Arabica coffee before boarding your private minibus to make your way back to your hotel. Read More close
Categories: Adventures, Day Cruises & Water Activities, Overnight Tours, Tours & Sightseeing
2 days
Free cancellation
$183
per Traveler

Day 1
Start your 2-day excursion with convenient pickup directly from your Chiang Mai hotel. Grab a window seat for the scenic ride out to a local elephant sanctuary, where you can meet up with mahouts for a crash course on training, washing, and riding these giant creatures.
Go on an elephant trek through the jungle, recharge with a tasty lunch, and then cruise to your hotel to check in for the night.
Day 2
Wake up and grab a hearty breakfast before you make your way to an eco park outfitted with dozens of lofty platforms linked by thrilling ziplines. Get fitted for a safety harness, go over a few basic safety guidelines, and then head to your lofty starting point.
Hook onto the zipline, creep to the edge of the platform, and take a leap to begin your high-flying adventure. Blast through the canopy, land at your next platform, and spend the remainder of the afternoon strolling over rope bridges and buzzing down ziplines.
Before you head back to Chiang Mai, make a side trip to the cool waters of Mae Kampong falls for a refreshing swim, a freshly prepared Thai lunch, and an invigorating cup of coffee. Read More close
$197
per Traveler

Day 1
Begin your overnight excursion in the morning, with convenient pickup directly from your Chiang Mai hotel. Grab your clubs, hop aboard, and take a window seat for the quick ride to the Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort. When you arrive, check into your room, change, and then head to the first hole of this award-winning course.
Spend the afternoon cracking killer shots onto firm greens and navigating challenging water features as you make your way around the course. Consider a drink at the clubhouse when you make the turn, and then finish your round before retiring to your private villa.
Day 2
Wake up and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before you head to a nearby eco park outfitted with an exhilarating zipline course. Get fitted for a snug harness, listen to a quick safety briefing, and then work your way to the top of the day's first platform.
With your toes on the edge of your lofty launch point, hook onto the zipline and leap off to begin soaring through a world of green, watching trees blur as you zoom to your next platform. Continue exploring on rope bridges and more zipline rides before you return to the ground and hop aboard comfortable transportation.
On your way back to Chiang Mai, slip into the refreshing pools around Mae Kampong Falls and enjoy a tasty picnic lunch in this serene setting to cap off your 2-day adventure. Read More close
$233
per Traveler

Day 1:
Depart from your Chiang Mai hotel and venture to Crazy Horse Buttress for an exhilarating introduction to top rope climbing. Professional instructors guide you with safety and technique tips to ensure a successful climb. Take a break to fuel up with lunch and then continue building your skills on the rocks. After you've mastered the basics, hike to the highest point of the climbing area to rappel down into the mouth of a cave.
Head to Mae Kampong village to end your day with a well-deserved dinner, Thai massage, and a restful night at your homestay.
Day 2:
Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring the charming countryside, meeting resident villagers, and discovering local culture. Delight in a fresh breakfast meal and then head to the nature preserve to begin your 3-hour zipline tour. Coast through the forest canopy keeping an eye out for wildlife, including the Gibbon apes hanging in the trees.
Break for lunch and end your trip with a rewarding hike to the peaceful Mae Kampong Falls. Read More close
$211
per Traveler

Day 1:
Your professional guide provides convenient hotel pickup in Chiang Mai and you make the journey to the Mae Taeng River for your first thrilling endeavor. A trip leader shares safety tips, paddling skills, and a glimpse into what you can expect out on the water. You are equipped with a life jacket and the necessary gear before loading into your raft. You navigate through more intense class 4 rapids and also appreciate the calm stretches to take in the natural beauty around you.
After a 2. 5-hour ride downstream, you head to your homestay in the quaint village Maekampong. Enjoy a fresh cooked meal and a traditional Thai massage before turning into rest for the night.
Day 2:
In the morning you have a chance to stroll through the countryside, meeting villagers and learning about local culture and crafts. Fuel up with a hearty breakfast before heading to the nature preserve. Get outfitted with your ziplining equipment and begin your 3-mile (5-km) flight high up in the jungle canopy. The scenic 3-hour trip flies by and you savor in a traditional Thai lunch upon finishing. Close out your jungle outing with a hike before being transported back to Chiang Mai. Read More close
$178
per Traveler

Day 1:
Escape the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai as you guide picks you up from your hotel and whisks you out of the city. Ride to the outskirts of the Mae Rim valley where you can hop off your comfortable shuttle and don a helmet before steering the handlebars of a mountain bike through the area's lush plantations and hidden jungle trails. Off-the-beaten path villages and produce-packed local markets drift by as you ride, each offering a unique opportunity to explore a bit of rural Thai life.
Grab lunch along the way and end your ride with a convenient lift to the Royal Ping Garden Resort, where you can relax in the onsite swimming pool before tucking into a delicious spread of Thai specialties.
Day 2:
Charge up with a hearty breakfast and then head into the heart of Si Lanna National Park. Ride through 12 miles (20 km) of bamboo-lined trails, and then trade your bike for a kayak at the Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam and take to the water for a leisurely paddle across this stunning manmade lake. Lunch is served on the opposite shore amid a charming collection of floating houses. Return to your starting point with another, or opt for a quick boat transfer before returning to the hotel.
Day 3:
Grab a ride to mountaintop trails and spend the afternoon hiking through misty hills. Admire the changing foliage, tuck into a tasty picnic lunch, and then head back down the mountain where your return ride to Chiang Mai is waiting. Read More close
Categories: Adventures, Day Cruises & Water Activities, Land Adventures, Overnight Tours, Tours & Sightseeing
3 days
$369
per Adult

Day 1:
Get picked up outside your Chiang Mai hotel and cruise out of town, following the river valley until you reach the rafting headquarters in Pai. Drop off your things, check into your room, and grab some lunch before you head out into Pai to do some exploring on your own. In town, pick up last-minute toiletries or browse the shops for souvenirs before you turn in for the night.
Day 2:
Start your day with a hearty breakfast, and then go over a few basic safety lessons and get a crash course in proper paddling technique before you head out onto the river. On the shore, help launch the boat and then take your first strokes of the day as you start navigating down the Pai's swift currents. Stop off on a quiet stretch of riverbank to refuel with a delicious lunch, and then continue on to reach your camp for the evening.
After a filling dinner, retire to rustic wooden beds draped with mosquito nets to keep you comfortable while you fall asleep to the sounds of chattering jungle creatures.
Day 3:
Fill up with a quick meal, don your life jacket, and then hit the river once again, cruising to your finishing point with a swimming and lunch stop on the way. When the nose of your raft hits the final shore, hop out and gather your things before grabbing a ride back to Pai or the Mae Hong Son airport, where daily flights depart back to Chiang Mai. Read More close
Categories: Adventures, Day Cruises & Water Activities, Overnight Tours, Tours & Sightseeing
3 days
$186
per Adult

Depart from your centrally located Chiang Mai hotel and travel to the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp—a refuge and training space for elephants. Start your adventure into the rural jungle by riding on an elephant with an experienced mahout before continuing your exploration on foot.
Take an educational excursion to the remote Lisu hill-tribe village. An ethnic group originating from Tibet, the Lisu people introduce you to their daily lives, customs, and heritage. Afterward, enjoy a tranquil rafting voyage across the Ping River in the midst of exotic flora and distinctive fauna native to Thailand’s tropical rainforest.
Break for a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Mae Sa's Orchid and Butterfly Farm. Take time to wander around this beautiful setting before you journey back to your hotel. Read More close
$74
per Adult

Depart from your centrally located Chiang Mai hotel and travel to the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center—a safe haven for elephants. These massive, graceful animals demonstrate their talents and skills for you in an entertaining show.
Following the demonstration, adventure into the rural jungle on an elephant with an experienced mahout, passing by bamboo trees and hanging creeper vegetation. Then enjoy a tranquil rafting voyage across the Ping River with wonderful views of its natural surroundings. Look out for exotic flora and distinctive fauna native to Thailand’s tropical rainforest.
Break for a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the native hill-tribe villages of Chiang Dao, such as Karen Village and Palaung Village. Discover the daily lives of the villagers as you interact with them and learn about their unique customs and heritage.
Your last stop is at the beautiful Mae Sa Orchid and Butterfly Farm. Take time to wander around this scenic setting before you journey back to your hotel. Read More close
$86
per Adult

Depart from your centrally located Chiang Mai hotel and travel to the Mae Sa Elephant Camp—a safe haven for elephants. Enjoy an entertaining elephant show in which these remarkable creatures move logs and demonstrate their many skills.
After the display, take a thrilling elephant ride into the rural jungle. Hop on the back of an elephant and follow your experienced mahout guide along hilly trails, bamboo trees, and hanging creeper vegetation.
Next, head over to the unique Padong long-necked village. Discover the daily lives of these villagers as you learn about their mesmerizing customs and heritage of wearing coils on their neck, arms, and legs.
Break for a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant before stopping by the beautiful Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden. Breathe in the fresh air, see tropical flowers, and look out for the many fluttering butterflies. This scenic setting is perfect for a stroll before you journey back to your hotel. Read More close
$78
per Adult

Depart from your hotel and travel to the Mae Sa Elephant Camp—a safe haven for these beautiful creatures. Be entertained by an elephant show and see demonstrations of the elephants moving logs and showing off skills.
After the display, start your adventure into the rural jungle by riding on an elephant with an experienced mahout, passing by hilly trails surrounded by bamboo trees and hanging creeper plants.
Next, head over to a remote Hmong hill-tribe village. Discover the daily lives of the villagers as you interact with them and learn about their unique customs and heritage.
Break for a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant before stopping by the beautiful Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden. Breathe in the fresh air, see a colorful array of tropical flowers, and look out for the rare collection of butterflies. Take time to wander around this scenic setting before you journey back to your hotel. Read More close
$64
per Adult

Few places in the world muster up the lush images of Chang Mai in Thailand's northern rainforest. From the chanting gibbons to the innumerable species of birds, the best place to experience this unique habitat is in the mountains and ravines of Mae Takhrai Park. You quickly find that staying on the ground only gives you part of the picture. The real eco-tour is up in the trees. Luckily, you can get face to face with the remarkable nature and environment, in Asia's best and safest canopy tour experience.
Flight of the Gibbon is the only zipline in Thailand where you can actually see gibbons swinging through the trees while you zip through layers of the unforgettable rainforest canopy. This is not by accident. Flight of the Gibbon Chiang Mai Zipline is dedicated to helping to conserve habitat for the gibbons and works directly to reintroduce gibbons to their natural environment. Every person who books a zipline tour is directly supporting this fascinating animal. We also support reforestation and ecological education programs. When you come see how beautiful our setting is, you immediately understand the importance of protecting this treasure.
With 18 ziplines, a series of 33 platforms, multiple hanging bridges, and a treehouse, Flight of the Gibbon Chiang Mai Zipline has Asia's longest flight at 2,625-foot (800 m). Whether you are a first-timer or an avid zipliner, you won't be able to find a better combination of excitement and beauty anywhere else in the world. And of course, safety is the first priority adhering to international standards. Every zipliner is fitted and followed by our trained Sky Rangers to ensure a worry-free Thailand zipline tour. Read More close
$106
per Traveler

Meet up with your guide near the Tha Phae Gate in the heart of Chiang Mai. Get fitted for a helmet and get a crash course on the basics of riding a Segway. After a few test spins, set off toward your first stop of the day. Work your way between the lavish exterior of Wat Phra Singh and the 14th-century steps of Wat Chedi Luang. Listen to engaging stories about the kings who supposedly founded Chiang Mai when you pass by the Three Kings Monument, and then wind back to the tour office to hop aboard a comfortable vehicle bound for the jungles and hills outside the city.
Ride through pastoral landscapes and misty mountains as you cruise to an eco-adventure park that's home to a massive zipline course. When you arrive, enjoy a quick safety briefing and get outfitted with a harness and helmet before climbing up to the top of your first platform. Step to the edge, hook onto the zipline, and then jump off into the open air.
Blast through the canopy on consecutive ziplines that let you zoom more than 230 feet (70 m) above the forest floor, connecting to different platforms on skybridges that offer stunning views. When your sky-high excursion winds to a close, head back down and enjoy the return ride to Chiang Mai. Read More close
$130
per Traveler

Be picked up from your hotel in the evening and journey to the world's third nocturnal zoo. Upon arrival, start by trekking the Jaguar Trail. Enjoy panoramic views of Swan Lake and pass by exotic animals such as white tigers, jaguars, capybaras, and clouded leopards.
Next, hop aboard the safari tram and ride through the Savanna Safari Zone, which displays African animals like wildebeests, giraffes, white rhinoceroses, and zebras, and the Predator Prowl Zone, which is full of carnivorous animals such as tigers, lions, and crocodiles.
Before heading home, stop at the gift shop for a keepsake, like a stuffed animal, T-shirt, or an exotic handicraft, to bring home to your family and friends. Read More close
$37
per Adult

Day 1:
Start your 2-day excursion with pickup directly from your Chiang Mai hotel. Grab a window seat and watch as fertile rice paddies and groves of palm trees blur by. When you reach Doi Suthep National Park, transfer to a rugged 4x4 vehicle and crawl to a lofty launch point, 5,400 feet (1,645 m) above sea level.
Get fitted with a helmet, chest protector, and other safety gear while your guide goes over a few mountain biking basics. Take a few practice laps and then blast down mountain trails lined with jungle vines and tranquil plantations. With several routes to get you downhill, let your guide select the one best suited to your riding ability and interests, ultimately leading you to the village of Mae Kampong. Rest your legs with a tasty meal, consider recharging with a Thai massage, and then spend the night in the home of a village resident for intriguing look into the local way of life.
Day 2:
Dive into a filling breakfast before you snag a ride to a nearby zipline course for an afternoon of high-flying fun. Soar between treetop perches and stroll around skybridges that give you a monkey's perspective of this verdant environment and then grab a delectable Thai lunch before you ride back to Chiang Mai. Read More close
$169
per Traveler

Day 1:
Get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and meet your guide as you grab a seat and head to the tour office. When you arrive, grab a helmet and go over a few basic Segway riding techniques before you hop on and take some test turns of your own. Follow your guide once you're ready and set a course for a tour around some of the city's oldest and most well-known temples.
Glide past the ornate exterior of Wat Phra Singh, scope out the weather-worn stones of Wat Chedi Luang, and learn about legends surrounding Chiang Mai's founding at the Three King's Monument. Return to the office and climb aboard a comfortable coach bound for the nearby mountains.
Reach the village of Mae Kampong and make your way to a local's house, where you can chat about their way of life, tuck into tasty Thai meals, grab a relaxing massage, and then turn in for the night, serenaded by the sounds of nocturnal jungle wildlife.
Day 2:
Wake up and grab a hearty breakfast before making your way to a nearby eco-adventure outpost where you can climb up to treetop perches for exhilarating zipline rides through the jungle canopy. Cross skybridges, soar between platforms, and get sweeping looks at the surrounding hills before you swoop down and end your tour with a ride back to Chiang Mai. Read More close
Categories: Adventures, Land Adventures, Overnight Tours, Tours & Sightseeing
2 days
Free cancellation
$163
per Traveler

Be picked up from your hotel and unwind as you journey to the heart of Chiang Mai. Pass by tropical surroundings along the way to the traditional Muang Kut village.
Upon arrival, meet the friendly villagers and begin discovering their customs and cultural heritage. Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant and, while dining, admire the idyllic views of natural landscapes and witness the village coming to life.
Next, board a pickup truck and ride over a dirt track to the shores of the Taeng River. For your white water rafting adventure, skillful boatmen help you aboard your raft before your expert oarsman maneuvers the canoe through a series of rocky rapids. Your adrenaline pumps as the white waters rush by you.
After a day full of adventure, your transfer brings you back to the hotel.
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Categories: Adventures, Day Cruises & Water Activities, Tours & Sightseeing
7 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
$49
per Traveler