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Chiang Mai

Temples, Northern Thai Food and Countryside Escapes

Chiang Mai combines an easy-to-explore old town with excursions into the landscapes of northern Thailand. Spread temple visits, markets and regional food experiences over several days, leaving time between organised activities for discoveries of your own.

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Your stay, at your pace, planned around you.

Chiang Mai – travel photograph

Suggested stay: 3–4 nights
Highlights: Temples and the old town · Food and local encounters · Countryside excursions
Travel style: Tailored to fit your wider itinerary
Combines well with: Bangkok · Chiang Rai · Phuket

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Tours including Chiang Mai

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand, Vietnam and Bali: Temples and Tropics – 18 Days

Culture & historyBeach holidays

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Day 4 · Chiang Mai

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Day 4: Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai — Flight Included (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 5: Chiang Rai's White, Blue and Black Landmarks — Group Tour (B,L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 6: Doi Inthanon National Park — Group Tour (B,L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteBangkok → Ayutthaya → Chiang Mai → Hanoi → Ninh Binh → Halong Bay → Ho Chi Minh city → Bali

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand and Bali — A 14-Day Discovery

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Day 8 · Chiang Mai

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Day 8: Fly to Chiang Mai and Evening Food Tour (B,D)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 9: Elephant Rescue Park — Group Visit (B,L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 10: Chiang Mai's Old Neighbourhoods and Doi Suthep (B,L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteBali → Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Phuket

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand and Bali — An 11-Day Escape

Food & culinaryCulture & history

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Day 8 · Chiang Mai

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Day 8: Fly to Chiang Mai and Evening Food Tour (B,D)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 9: Elephant Rescue Park — Group Visit (B,L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 10: Chiang Mai's Old Neighbourhoods and Doi Suthep (B,L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteBali → Bangkok → Chiang Mai

Price on request

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Destination: Chiang Mai

The Best of Thailand in 14 Days

Culture & historyBeach holidays

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Day 3 · Chiang Mai

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Day 3: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Flight to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 4: Chiang Rai's White, Blue and Black Landmarks — Group Tour (B,L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Day 5: Half-Day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Visit — Group Tour (B,L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteBangkok → Chiang Mai → Phuket → Koh Phi Phi → Krabi

From USD 2,308 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand and Vietnam: Landscapes and Culture – 13 Days

Culture & history

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Day 4 · Chiang Mai

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The Golden Triangle, then continue to Chiang Mai (B)

Fly from Chiang Mai to Hanoi (B)

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RouteBangkok → Chiang Rai → Golden Triangle → Chiang Mai → Hanoi → Halong Bay → Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho – day trip

From USD 1,927 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand and Vietnam: Cities, Culture and Local Life - 16 Days

Culture & historySlow travel

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Day 3 · Chiang Mai

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Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai at your own pace (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Fly from Chiang Mai to Hanoi (B)

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RouteBangkok → Chiang Mai → Hanoi → Halong Bay → Hoi An → Hue → Ho Chi Minh City → Cai Be → Can Tho

From USD 2,101 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Explore Vietnam and Thailand — 10 Days from Saigon to Bangkok

Culture & history

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Day 6 · Chiang Mai

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Fly from Hanoi to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Doi Inthanon National Park — group tour (B/L)

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RouteHo Chi Minh City → My Tho – day trip → Hanoi → Halong Bay → Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon – day trip → Bangkok

From USD 2,561 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Vietnam and Thailand Explorer – 20 Days

Food & culinaryCulture & historyBeach holidays

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Day 14 · Chiang Mai

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Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In; overnight train to Chiang Mai (B/L)
Return to Bangkok and board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Arrival in Chiang Mai and Doi Suthep (B)

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: private transfers, shared activities (B/L)

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RouteHanoi → Halong Bay → Hue → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho – day trip → Bangkok → Ayutthaya – day trip → Chiang Mai → Phuket

From USD 3,375 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Vietnam and Thailand — Culture and Nature in 11 Days

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Day 6 · Chiang Mai

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Fly from Hanoi to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Doi Suthep and Chiang Mai temples: group tour (B)
In Chiang Mai, visit Wat Suan Dok, the Royal Flower Garden Temple with its large central stupa, and Wat Chedi Luang, known for its imposing historic chedi.

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: group excursion (B/L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteHanoi → Ba Vi – day trip → Halong Bay → Chiang Mai → Bangkok

From USD 1,475 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

The Best of Thailand — A Private 12-Day Tour

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Day 5 · Chiang Mai

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Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya and overnight train to Chiang Mai (B/L)

Arrival in Chiang Mai — early check-in and free time (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Doi Inthanon National Park (B/L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteBangkok → Kanchanaburi → Erawan – day trip → Ayutthaya → Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon – day trip → Phuket

From USD 2,047 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand in Depth — A Private 13-Day Journey

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Day 5 · Chiang Mai

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Fly to Chiang Mai and cruise the Mae Ping River (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: group excursion (B/L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai's religious traditions and culture (B/L)
This afternoon, visit the Three Kings Monument and Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre.

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RouteBangkok → Samut Songkhram – day trip → Ayutthaya – day trip → Chiang Mai → Mae Kampong – day trip → Phuket

From USD 2,680 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand Highlights — A Private 11-Day Tour

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Day 5 · Chiang Mai

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Explore Chiang Rai and travel to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Cook with a local family and visit Doi Suthep (B, L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai at leisure (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteBangkok → Chiang Rai → Golden Triangle – day trip → Chiang Mai → Phuket → Phang Nga Bay – day trip

From USD 2,029 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Classic Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket - 9 Days

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Day 3 · Chiang Mai

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Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Rai: White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House — group tour (B/L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Doi Inthanon National Park — group tour (B/L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteBangkok → Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai – day trip → Doi Inthanon – day trip → Phuket

From USD 1,267 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia: A Cultural Journey - 18 Days

Culture & history

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Day 3 · Chiang Mai

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Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Doi Inthanon National Park: group excursion (B/L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House: group tour (B/L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

See the full itinerary for the remaining days.

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RouteBangkok → Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon → Chiang Rai – day trip → Hanoi → Ninh Binh – day trip → Halong Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City → Siem Reap

From USD 2,353 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand and Cambodia: Temples and Beach Time - 12 Days

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Day 3 · Chiang Mai

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Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Doi Suthep and city temples: group excursion (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai: group excursion (B/L)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

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RouteBangkok → Chiang Mai → Phuket → Siem Reap

From USD 2,099 / person

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Destination: Chiang Mai

Thailand and Cambodia: Culture and Koh Rong - 15 Days

Food & culinaryCulture & historyBeach holidays

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Day 4 · Chiang Mai

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Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Doi Suthep and city temples: group excursion (B)
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Fly from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap (B)

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RouteBangkok → Chiang Mai → Siem Reap → Phnom Penh → Koh Rong → Sihanoukville

From USD 2,420 / person

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More than a place on the map

Get to know Chiang Mai

Choose your experiences, understand the journey and leave time to settle in.

What makes this place special

Temples and the old town

Choose a few temples that interest you and link them with short walks. A guide can explain their meaning without filling the day with too many similar visits.

Food and local encounters

A cooking class or a meal with local hosts can offer a personal introduction to the region. Check the programme for group size and what is included.

The surrounding countryside

Doi Inthanon, Mae Kampong and other countryside destinations each deserve their own excursion. Avoid trying to fit them all into a single day.

How long to stay and where to base yourself

Three nights gives you time for the city and an excursion. An extra night leaves room for a cooking class or a free day. If you are considering a day trip to Chiang Rai, weigh the long return journey against spending a night there.

For temples and city walks, a hotel near your chosen neighbourhoods is convenient. If relaxation is the priority, we pay particular attention to quiet rooms and journey times to countryside excursions.

Getting here and travelling onwards

Depending on your route, you can reach Chiang Mai by air, road or overnight train. An early train arrival does not guarantee your hotel room will be ready. We confirm transfers, early check-in and onward flights separately.

Weather and the best time to visit

Consider air quality alongside the weather. Smoke and haze can occur during dry periods, so check conditions before outdoor excursions. In hot weather, morning visits and longer breaks can make the day more comfortable.

Practical tips for your visit

Bring suitable clothing for temples and shoes that are easy to remove. For animal experiences, we look at the specific operator and activities. Tell us early if you prefer less walking, a quieter hotel or particular food options.

Your time here

An idea for your stay

Use this as inspiration rather than a fixed package. Adapt the order and pace to your arrival time, the weather and your interests. Check the individual itinerary to see which services a tour includes.

A day in the city: Explore selected temples and streets in the old town.
An experience day: Enjoy a cooking class or a suitable countryside excursion.
Free time: Make your own discoveries and relax before travelling onwards.

Good to know

Questions about Chiang Mai

Can I enjoy Chiang Mai without trekking?

Yes. Your whole stay can focus on culture, food and short, manageable walks.

Is Chiang Rai a short day trip?

It involves a long drive. Staying overnight in Chiang Rai can be more relaxed if you would like to visit several places there.

How can I find a tour that includes Chiang Mai?

The tours on this page include a visit or stay here. Open the day-by-day itinerary to compare the time spent, activities and accommodation. We can discuss additional requests when preparing your personal quote.

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