Top Northern Thailand Outdoor Activities

This incredible tour combines the best of outdoor activities with a hike and mountain bike descent in Doi Suthep National Park. Trek to the top of the summit near a Hmong village, then cruise at high speeds towards Lake Huay Tueng Thao on your bike. This tour from Chiang Mai is ideal for fit adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike. It includes round-trip hotel transfers, water, two meals, equipment, and an expert guide.

Discover the natural wonders of the Chiang Dao Valley on an action-packed full-day adventure from Chiang Mai. Paddle along the Mae Ping River on a kayaking excursion, admire the wild scenery of the Chiang Dao Jungle, then venture underground to explore the Buddhist shrines of Chiang Dao Cave.

This half-day Chiang Mai temple tour explores the most famous and picturesque of the city’s 36 Buddhist Wats, the perfect introduction to Northern Thailand’s cultural and religious capital. Experience Chiang Mai’s most visually stunning Buddhist temples, including the gorgeous 600-year-old Wat Phrathat Doi Sutep atop the 5,300-foot (1,615 meter) Doi Suthep Peak, plus plenty of great photo-ops. The tour includes the services of a guide, entrance fees, air-conditioned transport and hotel pick-up and drop-off from central Chiang Mai.

Explore Doi Inthanon National Park on a full-day, private trip from Chiang Mai, then spend the day visiting spectacular waterfalls, browsing local handicrafts, summiting Thailand's tallest peak, and hiking through a landscape of paddy fields and coffee farms. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver/guide throughout the day, which includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel, all transport by climate-controlled vehicle, and lunch, the perfect way to discover Chiang Mai's remarkable mountain scenery.

This tour will introduce you to one of Thailand’s most famous attractions and a must-visit place in Chiang Mai That's Doi Inthanon National Park (Thailand’s highest mountain of over 2,565 meters above sea level). This national park is so famous for its natural beauty and is home to stunning landscapes, best sights and great activities such as trekking and birds-watching. If you are a nature and adventure lover, then this is the perfect program for you. Enjoy the outstanding view at the summit and walking in the Pha Dok Siaw nature trail to see many kinds of birds, historical sightseeing and flowers admiring. Walk for 2 hours through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to stunning hidden waterfall where you can swim in the middle of lush jungle. Along the way before reaching the karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation , beautiful rice terraces. (the possibility to see is July - the middle of November).

3 Best Experiences at an Amazing Price! 1. Meet adorable elephants at Meaklang Elephant Sky Camp, an Ethical Elephant Sanctuary which has 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The elephants are taken care very well. You will closely observe the adorable creatures. 2. Visit Doi Inthanon, go to the highest point of Thailand, see beautiful King and Queen pagodas. 3. Finish the tour with Kew Mae Pan nature trail. A.k.a. Heaven trail due to its stunning beauty. **During June - October, Kew Mae Pan is closed to visitors. We will trek at Pha Dok Siew instead.**

See cultural and natural sights of northern Thailand on this private full-day tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a temple located near the top of Mt. Suthep, and Bau Thong Waterfalls. This day trip provides the chance to visit one of Thailand's most sacred sites, enjoy impressive scenery, and learn about a local culture at Karen Long Neck Village. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch at an orchid farm are included.

Pick up time: 08.00 - 08.45am and Drop off: 6.00 - 06.30pm - Be escorted by our professional and friendly Tour Guide - See the Twin Pagodas (The King and The Queen pagoda) - Visit highest spot in Thailand (Roof of Thailand) take a short walk by the nature trail - Be in awe of the Wachiratharn Waterfall's (Diamond waterfall) beauty - Visit White Karen Hilltribe Village (Not Long Neck) and Hmong market where you can see a lot of products from the Royal projects. This tour is including everything; Insurance, Lunch, Guide, Admision fees, Round trip transportation (Minivan with air-con) so it means you don't have to pay anything more :D ** Small Group; not more than 12 people ** **** Note: 08.00 - 08.30am start picking up guests from hotel in the old city first, then move to other area. If you are outside of town, please allow more time for pick up. **** Free pick up & drop off for any hotel from/to Chiang Mai City centre (not more than 2.4 km away from the old city).

Chiang Mai has an abundance of beautiful and historic Buddhist temples, and this 3.5-hour tour takes you to some of the most interesting and revered in Thailand’s second largest city. Climb the staircase to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and visit Wat Chedi Luang, among others. Upgrade your tour for a private guide.

Northern Thailand is hailed as one of the best places in Asia for its food, which draws its influences from Laos, Myanmar, and Nepal. Master the art of traditional lanna (northern Thai) cuisine during an evening cooking class that’s ideal for visitors with limited time in Chiang Mai. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to eight people and overcome the language barrier during a tour of a Thai market.

Beat the crowds and see a spectacular sunrise from one of Chiang Mai’s highest points during an early-morning tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. This unique tour offers you the chance to experience an alms-giving ceremony in the early morning and explore the famous temple without daytime crowds. Plus, a former-monk guide provides insight into Thai culture and the Buddhist religion.

Learn the essential flavors and techniques of Thai cooking with a 6-hour, small-group class in Chiang Mai with an experienced local chef. Visit a local market to see the fresh ingredients that are the base of each dish, then make a four-course menu at a personal cooking station. Prepare a soup, salad, stir-fry and curry with tips and help from the instructor then enjoy the feast that you’ve created alongside a sweet Thai dessert. Leave with recipes for your favorite dishes, with tips on recreating them in your home kitchen.

If you’ve only got limited time in northern Thailand, opt for an attraction-packed tour that reveals the best of Chiang Rai in just one day. Departing from Chiang Mai, you’ll be transported between the iconic White Temple and the Golden Triangle in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, opting for a guide tours means that you’ll spend less time navigating and more time focusing on the spectacular scenery of Chiang Rai.

Take a day trip to Chiang Rai and see the modern architectural marvel of Wat Rong Khun (White Temple). Explore the ancient royal city of Chiang Saen, take a long-tail boat ride on the Khong River, and explore the Golden Triangle. Your full-day itinerary includes a restaurant lunch plus round-trip hotel transport from Chiang Mai. Numbers are limited to a maximum of nine people to ensure a small-group experience with your professional guide.

Visit three Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai, including Wat Doi Suthep—one of northern Thailand’s most important temples—on this private half-day tour. Your guide shows you the lesser known Wat Umong and Palad Temple (Wat Pha Lat), then continues to Wat Doi Suthep where you can hear monks chanting and watch the sun set over Chiang Mai. You also have the option to practice meditation at Wat Umong.

Explore Chiang Rai with an art-historian guide on this 2-day trip from Chiang Mai. You’ll meet with five different hill tribes, and see Karen women with heavy brass rings around their necks. See how three countries—Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar—connect at the Golden Triangle, take a boat ride to Laos, and visit Black House and White Temple, one of Thailand most famous attraction. Meals and overnight accommodations included.

Around 7 miles (12 kilometers) outside downtown Chiang Mai, the Chiang Mai Night Safari is one of northern Thailand’s most popular wildlife attractions and home to over 1,400 animals. Enter the magical world of nocturnal creatures without worrying about how to get home in the dark on this convenient package, which includes door-to-door round-trip transfers. Your group will be no larger than 15, ensuring minimal wait time.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and ‘Akha’ cooking during this 6-hour cooking class in Chiang Mai. Discover the culture and cuisine of the Akha, an indigenous hill tribe of Southeast Asia, with the help of your native host. You’ll visit the local market to shop for ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare 11 different dishes. A souvenir cook book from your session is also included.

Once the sun sets, Chiang Mai takes on a completely different character. See the city magically illuminated on an evening tour that reveals two of Chiang Mai’s most-popular temples—Wat Umong and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep—at night. Visiting the temples at night means that you’ll benefit from cooler temperatures and less crowds.

This Once-In-A-Lifetime experience gives you a bird's-eye view of Chiang Mai's stunning countryside just as the sun rises to begin a new day. Allow the wind to lead you, while feeling a sense of weightlessness, as your experienced commercial pilot takes you over a wealth of cultural and historic sites giving you panoramic views of Chiangmai's breathtaking landscape. Upon arrival at the launch pad, only about 10kms. from Chiang Mai's city centre, you can watch the crew prepare the balloon that will take you on a magical experience that you'll remember forever. Following a flight of about 50-60 minutes like no other, you will be treated to a breakfast of fresh fruits, hot coffee and tea as well as a traditional Champagne Celebration. Shortly thereafter you will be driven back to your Chiang Mai hotel, returning around mid-morning.

This trip is the ultimate outdoor combo tour—you’ll hike, bike, and kayak in one day, which saves time and helps you see more of Chiang Mai. Eliminate the hassle of bringing lots of heavy gear with you—hiking sticks, kayak and bike equipment are all included. After a morning pickup, you’ll travel to Suthep Mountains to begin a guided hike. The route will take you to hidden temples such as Wat Pha Lat, and conveniently, a tasty lunch is included.

Get up close and personal with the world’s largest land mammal on a visit to the family-owned Elephant Pride Sanctuary. The elephants here once worked on logging crews to cut down the protected forest, but today they live at leisure. This small-group adventure, limited to just nine travelers, includes a Thai lunch, water, skip-the-line access to the sanctuary, and round-trip transfers from Chiang Mai hotels.

Visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's highest mountain, on this day trip from Chiang Mai. Stop for photo ops at the peak, check out Ang Ka Nature Trail to enjoy the area's lush landscape, visit the Twin Pagodas, see the Wachirathan Waterfall, visit the Karen Hill Tribe village and more. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transport are included.

Take a day trip to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle to see where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos converge. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll drive through scenic countryside, visit local hill tribe villages and soak at the Mae Ka Chan hot springs. Marvel at the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and enjoy views over the Mekong River as you learn about this region, notorious for its opium trade. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Chiang Mai are included.