Top Northern Thailand Outdoor Activities

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 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.

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.

Pedal the historic streets of Chiang Mai’s Old City with a 4-hour bike tour that takes in ancient temples, local markets and landmarks. Follow your guide along back lanes as you learn about the city’s culture and history. Explore Wat Chiang Mun and discover Chiang Mai’s ‘navel’ before meeting the city’s three royal founders. Pause at a roadside market for fresh juice and Thai sweets, take in the ancient stones of Wat Chedi Luang, then pass through Tha Phae Gate on your way to a Somphet Market for local snacks.

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.

Get your thrills on this zipline excursion outside Chiang Mai. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Ban Peng Village and experience a 32-station course with a variety of exciting features—jungle paths and zip lines, a mega jump and a zipwire skateboard, sky bridges and massive exit slide. Enjoy a delicious Thai buffet lunch and remember the trip with a complimentary t-shirt.

Pedal through Chiang Mai’s scenic countryside and experience local culture on a 4-hour guided bike tour. Learn about Thailand’s religious heritage at a small Buddhist temple, and visit a former leper colony that shelters people with physical disabilities. See an elementary school that serves the region’s hill tribes, then watch local craftsmen shape pottery in a traditional studio. Set a relaxed pace as you pass rice fields and a gentle river, with plenty of breaks to enjoy local treats, cool drinks and a light Thai meal.

Get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City from atop an ancient temple built in 1383 on this full-day, guided tour to one of the island’s most famous temples with tour of Bua Thong Waterfall included. Climb 306 steps to visit a shrine to Buddha before looking out at the city from the temple 3,500-ft (1067-meters) above sea-level. At “Sticky Waterfall” climb the falls tiered limestone layers and swim in its pools. Lunch and round-trip transport included.

A close encounter with Thailand’s national animal, the Thai elephant, is a popular choice for tourists – but it can be hard to know whether you’re booking an ethical experience just by reading a website or talking to a travel agent. Save yourself the stress with this afternoon observation experience at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai. Watch these gentle giants from a distance in an expansive jungle habitat – no riding, just elephants playing and feeding on their own.

Tackle some of Thailand’s best whitewater rapids on a full-day rafting adventure from Chiang Mai. Expert guides ensure your safety as you cruise through the jungle along class III and IV rapids, and an included lunch and other amenities make for a worry-free day in the wilds of Northern Thailand.

A half-day package to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers visitors an enjoyable opportunity to observe elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent observing these amazing animals.

Spend the day tackling the rugged outdoors during this full-day tour that includes ATV ride and class III and IV white-water rafting run. Ride your personal ATV through the northern jungles over 24-milies (40-kilmoeters) on and off-road terrain taking in the vegetation and wildlife. On the Mae Taenge River, feel the mist in your face as you paddle the rapids.

Learn about the hill tribe cultures of Chiang Mai on a customizable private tour. A local hill tribe guide introduces you to the Karen, Hmong, Akha and other groups in a non-intrusive and responsible way. Visit Baan Tong Luang village and take a scenic journey to remote destinations in the countryside by 4WD. Learn about cultural traditions and gain unique insight while you interact.

Pedal through Chiang Mai’s old city with a small group on this half-day bike tour. See the sights of the city illuminated at night and stop for street food at a bustling night market. All equipment is provided, for a hassle-free experience.

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).

Venture into Thailand’s far north and discover the Golden Triangle—the meeting point of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos—on this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Marvel at the magnificent White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in Chiang Rai, visit a Kayan hill-tribe village, and see the Golden Triangle, then take a long-tail boat cruise along the Mae Khong River to Don Sao Market in Laos.

● Visit Thailand’s highest point at Doi Inthanon National Park, above the mountains of Chiang Mai ● Find tranquility at the beautiful cascades of the Sirithan and Wachiratharn waterfalls ● Explore a Karen Tribe at Sobhad Village, where you can support the local community as you learn more about their culture and lifestyle ● Enjoy a TripGuru Signature experience: curated, solo travel friendly, in small groups

Enjoy the dramatic scenery of Doi Inthanon National Park on a small-group full-day tour from Chiang Mai. See highlights including the highest mountain in Thailand—Doi Inthanon, a grand stupa that sits at 6,561 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level, and the roaring waters Wachiratharn Waterfall. You'll also visit a coffee plantation and Karen hill tribe village with your small group, which is limited to nine participants in order to provide a more intimate experience.

Discover the rural surroundings of Chiang Mai by mountain bike on a 7-hour tour. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off eliminates the hassle of taxis. Use a top notch Kona bike with a range of equipment, including a helmet, knee pads, and a hydration pack. Your guide makes frequent stops so you can discover small villages, taste local snacks, and eat a complimentary lunch. It's a great adventure, regardless of your experience level.

Explore the lush mountain scenery Chiang Mai is renowned for on this refreshing half-day adventure to the Bua Thong “sticky” waterfalls. A one-of-a-kind experience, the limestone walls of this waterfall are truly sticky, letting adventurous swimmers climb right up its face without slipping. Make a splash and cool off before enjoying a picnic of local Thai cuisine alongside the tranquil natural pool.

Explore Chiang Rai’s countryside on a bike tour. The guide will lead you through villages, rice field, small farms on paved roads and dirt. The bicycle tour will visit Wat Rong Khun, tea plantation, big Buddha and local market.

On this immersive overnight adventure, learn basic jungle survival skills from a northern Thai hill tribe that has thrived off the land for generations. Join members of the Karen community for lessons in how to identify edible plants, steer a bamboo raft, make clothes from natural fibers, build a shelter, and more. Completely unplug from modern civilization while connecting with Thailand’s indigenous heritage.