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The 15 Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai

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Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai - Smile Organic Farm Cooking School, where the food feels tied to the land

1.Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19,087 reviews · from $29Our pick

Half-day Thai cooking class at Smile Organic Farm in Chiang Mai, with market visit, transfers, herb garden, curry paste, curry, and spring rolls.

“This is a great solo, family or group experience. The half day session starts at the market with an explanation of Thai spices and veggies. From the market to the farm is a 30+ min. car ride. The farm and kitchen setting is exceptionally well set-up and organized. They can handle multiple groups simultaneously but each group has it's own dedicated chef/guide. Our chef/guide was K and he was amazing. We had fun selecting our meals, cooking and eating together. A great experience!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Getting there: pickup, the meeting point, and the drive southwest

2.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary in the jungle, waterfall swim, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River, with lunch and pickup.

“We had a fabulous day, unlike anything we had done before. Our guide was great and she took very good care of us. The elephants have a lovely life and we enjoyed seeing them close up in the beautiful surroundings. The staff looking after them are great. We were transported there and back in a comfortable vehicle with an experienced driver.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - Price and what you truly get for about $46

3.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,667 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Spend a full day from Chiang Mai in Doi Inthanon National Park, with waterfall views, pagodas, and hill-tribe coffee in an eco tour.

“The trip was amazing. The van was comfortable for the long journey, and Nuttaya was an excellent guide. She thoroughly explained everything and was incredibly patient with us, answering all our questions. I highly recommend this experience.”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Karen long-neck village: culture, crafts, and what to watch for

Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - The Local Market Stop: Where Thai Flavor Starts

6.Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,824 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31

Chiang Mai market and herb garden cooking class with hotel pickup, Thai curry paste from scratch, and mango sticky rice, plus a PDF recipe book.

“We had an amazing time at this cooking class, brilliantly organised from the transport collection to the cooking itself. Wave our leader was so lovely and very informative. The food was incredible and the perfect amount!!”

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Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit - Market first: how the ingredient hunt makes your Thai food taste right

7.Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,546 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $34

Chiang Mai cooking class with a market and organic farm visit, hands-on Thai cooking at your own station, plus Khao Soi and optional coconut milk.

“The cooking class was a fantastic experience. The driver arrived on time. We were taken to the market to meet the guide before then going to the cooking school where the farm was also located. The guides English was very good and she explained things very well. We cooked a total of 3 dishes - a soup, a pad Thai and a curry of our choice. There was also a photographer and photos were provided free of charge.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - Meeting the team: behavior rules that keep things safe

8.Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,527 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $27

Ethical Chiang Mai elephant feeding half-day at Pon Elephant Thailand. Feed Napier grass and bananas, learn herbal treats, then splash by the river.

“An incredible experience! Pat was a fantastic guide with great sense of humour and genuine care for elephants. Special experience.”

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Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai - The 6-hour breakdown: market first (AM) then hands-on cooking

9.Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $42

Small-group Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Mai with morning market tour, hotel pickup, and a full-color cookbook. 6 hours.

“We had a great time and the food we made was delicious! It was a really fun, entertaining, and informative experience that I would absolutely recommend.”

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Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour - DOI CHAANG Caffè Mae Suai coffee stop, a small break with big payoff

10.Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,366 reviews · from $27

Full-day Chiang Rai temples, White Temple, Blue Temple, Temple of Light, with a coffee stop and guided transport from Chiang Mai.

“Amazing trip, smooth trip. Our guides were astonishingly helpful and kind. They told us where we were headed in the car and a bit of the background of where we were going also whether to take off our shoes, where we could go etc. they then let us roam around and find them later in a meeting spot. This is exactly what I wanted. A guide that taught us a little bit about the background and let us explore, we loved it so much. If I could, I would do this tour every other month. Amazing and smooth ride with A/C, you can eat in the car, we used the…”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - Elephant Sanctuary Time: Herbal Treats, Feeding, and River Bath

11.Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,262 reviews · 9 hours · from $63

Spend 9 hours in Chiang Mai with an elephant sanctuary, Long Neck Village, Thai lunch, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall.

“Our tour with Paul was great! Comfortable van for transportation. Easy to locate meeting spot. He kept the itinerary flexible in order to avoid major crowds and give us a more personal time with the elephants. Lunch was delicious! We had plenty of time at each spot to do activities and take washroom breaks/ clean up.”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Pickup, ride time, and how to handle the long van day

12.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Full-day Chiang Rai temples tour from Chiang Mai with White, Blue, and optional Red or Black House stops, hot springs, lunch, and transfers.

“A lovely day was had by all, all the temples were beautiful. This trip is a very long time on a bus, which was full so very cramped. Would recommend the trip and cookie our guide was very good.”

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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour - Changing into local clothes and learning elephant behavior

13.Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,899 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $53

Join a Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day where you feed rescued elephants, join mud baths, meet baby elephants, and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch.

“Amazing day, Fran the guide was so knowledgeable, caring for the animals and good to be around. Would highly recommend this park that looks after these free to roam elephants tremendously.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour - Doi Suthep hilltop views start before you reach the pagoda

14.Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,811 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Chiang Mai evening temples: Wat Umong tunnels, Doi Suthep sunset and monks ceremony, night city views, glass-bottled water, small group.

“Peter, our guide. was great! he was on time, attentive and knowledgeable. I visited temples on my own but having a guide gave me more insight.”

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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai - Price, entrances, and what you are really paying for