Chiang Mai · PRIVATE
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Below are the 15 best private tours in Chiang Mai right now, what each one costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
Private day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai temples, including White Temple, Blue Temple, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Easily one of the best things I’ve done in Thailand. Cannot recommend this enough. Yut was highly knowledgeable and the perfect tour guide!”
Private Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai with trekking, waterfalls, Twin Pagodas, tribe coffee, and lunch. Pickup, guide, admissions.
“We had a great experience! The hike was wonderful with our local guide. It is a legit hike, not just walking between the activities which some tours pass off as a hike. Beautiful scenery! The hike was not difficult, but took about an hour and a half and we got to see a waterfall, the mountains, and the rice fields. Everything else was good too, but the hike was the highlight! The guide is the driver for this tour, so some of the transitions are slightly slower than tours with a separate driver, but not sure it would have helped much as the park has certain policies with vehicles for…”
Private Chiang Mai street food tour with a local host, 10 tastings in 3 hours, tailored to your taste, plus temple stops.
“This was such a great time! Our tour guide Purichat was AMAZING. She was so nice and explained so much culture and history to us. She ensured the food we had was authentic and delicious and never too spicy for anyone in the group.”
A small-group day in Chiang Mai with Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, monk blessings, and the fun sticky climb at Bua Thong.
“The entire tour was amazing and memorable. Out tour guide Yoong (said Mosquito is the meaning of the shorten version of her name and loves using it) was funny, very friendly, knowledgeable, explaining the history of the Monks, the Buddha, Buddhism, the history of Chiang Mai and its original people. Climbing the stairs to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep was not as difficult as I anticipated it would be. Buatong Waterfall-Chet Si Fountain National Park was absolutely beautiful. Mosquito was encouraging and thoughtful throughout our climb down and up the waterfall. You did not feel rushed. This is a tour we will take again with Yoong/ Mosquito and her driver.…”
Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with lunch, waterfalls, pagodas, and a Karen village stop. Small groups, included fees.
“Excellent experience! Very good guide Paul - knowledge and experienced. We booked a small group trip but ended up on our own. The nature in the national park is amazing. Very peaceful and beautiful. Visiting the pagodas was worth it as the views from the top are unenforceable. Well recommended tour.”
Private Chiang Mai tour with a local guide, temple stops, a included drink tasting, and optional Wat Sing plus Wat Phra Singh tickets.
“We saw more on this tour than we expected and learned a great deal about the history and culture. Minty was an excellent, kind, and generous guide who quickly identified what we liked and customized our tour. She really surpassed oRead more”
Private tuk-tuk half-day through Chiang Mai Old City temples, gates, and markets, with hotel pickup and a flexible pace.
“The service was excellent and exactly what we hoped for. Our driver was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and made the day smooth and enjoyable. He took us to stunning temples and key landmarks, making sure we didn’t miss any highlights. Highly recommended!”
Night bike tour through Chiang Mai Old City, with Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, Three Kings Monument, and market snacks.
“kitty was a fantastic guide - he spoke impeccable English, was so proud and enthusiastic when it came to talking about the history and culture and was very knowledgeable too!”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Chiang Mai Old City temples and gates, with market time, hotel pickup, and a fun, low-stress way to see highlights.
“Very pleasant trip in Chiang Mai. It is not a guided tour, but you can feel the city spirit and cover the most notable landmarks. It was a good choice for us 😀”
Private Chiang Mai day trip to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Bua Thong waterfalls, and an orchid and butterfly farm with lunch.
“This was a great tour. Our guide was very nice and even let us make a stop at Tiger Kingdom! He didn't give us much information about the stops as other guides have in the past using Viator (this is why I give it a four star review). The luncRead more”
Private Chiang Mai day trip with Bua Thong sticky waterfall, Dantewada Land of Angels, and optional Elephant Café, with photo help.
“Absolutely loved our guide Mr Kun! He made our trip so easy and was lovely company for the morning. It was so nice just to go at our own pace and not be rushed with a group - Mr Kun also came round with us and took some lovely photos, but then would give us time to explore on our own. Fantastic!”
Private tuk tuk half-day temple tour in Chiang Mai, Chedi Luang to Silver Temple, plus Warorot market and hotel pickup.
“Nancy was an amazing guide and an amazing source of knowledge. She made us feel more comfortable exploring Chang Mai. Her and the driver did an amazing job at curating the tour to our interests. An unforgettable experience with unforgettable guides!”
Private Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai, pick 5-6 stops, Golden Triangle option with private Mekong long-tail boat, TAT guide.
“I would have given this tour more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommend our guide, Mr. Nop, who is really friendly and very knowledgeable about all the places. We traveled with a 3 year old kid, and they sent a car with a child seat. You canRead more”
Private Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai with major waterfalls, royal twin pagodas, Angka trail, Karen village, pickup included.
“It was amazing. Our guide Pimpi, was friendly, fun, had a great sense of humor and was knowledgeable about the sites she took us to. She was a joy to take this tour with. All of the sites were breathtaking. I'd highly recommend this tour and our guide.”
Private Chiang Rai day from Chiang Mai, White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, hot springs, lunch and pickup. 10 to 11 hours.
“The full packed day was perfect. It included a good combination of background explanations by the guide, and time to explore each temple.”
