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Top 15 1-Day Tours in Chiang Mai

50 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Northern Thailand always leaves one day short. These 15 1-day tours deserve it, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes rather than an evening.

From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip - The hot spring is a brief pause, not a swim
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

1.Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 871 reviews · 1 day · from $51Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a group of up to 12, with an English- or Thai-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transfers included. See the White, Blue, and Red temples, plus a natural hot spring where you can watch the steam but not swim. Guides vary; names on recent trips have included Bee, Nine, Goi, Phone, and Paul.

“P’Nine was the best! He had a great attitude and he made the trip really enjoyable. The temples were really nice and the time was enough to walk around and take pictures. The food at the restaurant was great, different types of Thai food and even vegetarian options for my sister. We had a great time!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - Kew Mae Pan: a short trail with a proper climb
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

2.Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 841 reviews · 11 hours · from $62

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, from Thailand’s 2,565-meter summit to the Kew Mae Pan trail, open November through May. You’ll visit the King and Queen Pagodas, a Hmong village and Wachirathan Waterfall, with an English-speaking guide, van transport and, on standard options, lunch and park fees included.

“Amazing tour out to Doi Inthanon! Mo was the best guide we could have asked for - funny, engaging and very enthusiastic. All the stops were excellent, and we had just the right by amount of time at each. The hike had great views without being too challenging. Lunch was delicious, and the transport everywhere was comfortable and efficient. To top it off the price was extremely reasonable. Highly recommend!”

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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle - Mae Khachan Hot Spring: a short roadside pause
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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

3.Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 531 reviews · from $81

Ride by air-conditioned minivan from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, with stops at the White Temple, a Chiang Saen temple, the Golden Triangle, and the House of Opium. A Mekong long-tail boat ride, Thai lunch, guide, admission fees, and selected hotel transfers are included. Guides have included Tui and Aom, though assignments can vary.

“I can’t say enough about this amazing tour!! We loved every aspect of it & the lunch provided at a local restaurant was NEXT LEVEL! Our guide was Tui & he spoke great English. He was extremely knowledgeable & we loved him. Highly recommend booking this tour!!”

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - A short walk to Thailand’s highest point
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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

4.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

This small-group day trip from Chiang Mai visits Thailand’s highest peak, Wachirathan Falls, the King and Queen Pagodas, and a local Karen village. A two-hour moderate trek follows a seasonal route, with lunch, park entry fees, and hotel pickup included. Expect a long day on the road, changing mountain weather, and a group of up to 13.

“Experienced rain during the trek, but our tour guide Billy made it very fun regardless! The temples are a must see, the trail vista is beautiful, the markets have great snacks, and the coffee at the local village was extraordinary.”

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Chiang Mai: The Giant Café & Mae Kampong Village Day Trip - The drive into Mae Kampong’s hills
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Chiang Mai: The Giant Café & Mae Kampong Village Day Trip

5.The Giant Café & Mae Kampong Village Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 207 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Spend eight hours in the mountains east of Chiang Mai, visiting Mae Kampong village, a forest waterfall, a valley viewpoint and The Giant Chiangmai café. A shared minivan and English-speaking escort handle the journey, while free time lets you set your own pace. Guides vary; names on recent trips include Nine, Eikzy, Peter and Charlie.

“It was such a beautiful trip to Mae Kampong. Our guide Nine was an absolute joy and made the trip worthwhile. I would definitely book the trip with her. Thank you Nine and team!”

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White, Red/Black and Blue Temples Full Day Trip From Chiang Mai - White Temple: intricate, bright and busy
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White, Red/Black and Blue Temples Full Day Trip From Chiang Mai

6.White, Red/Black and Blue Temples Full Day Trip From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 201 reviews · from $32

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by shared, air-conditioned minivan for a full day of temple visits and art. The route includes the White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam Museum and Mae Khachan Hot Spring, with Wat Huay Pla Kang and the Karen Long-neck Village included only in some versions or as options. Lunch, water, fruit, a guide and round-trip transport are included.

“The past reviews on this tour were mixed, but we decided to give it a try and loved everything about it! The driver came to our hotel, and picked us up as promised. He was timely and friendly. The van itself was clean, comfortable, and plenty cool. There were eight of us in a 12 passenger van. The tour guide was knowledgeable, used English, and understandable. He would give us a brief synopsis each time we were about to stop at one of our assigned stops. Lunch was fantastic. Authentic, local, and filling. I would 100% recommend this tour service. I will definitely use again when we returned to Thailand”

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Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch - Group or Private - Ang Ka Nature Trail’s cool, mossy forest
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Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch – Group or Private

7.Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch – Group or Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $81Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai in a group of up to nine or on a private tour. Walk the Ang Ka Nature Trail, visit the Twin Pagodas and Wachirathan Falls, and stop in a Karen village for locally grown coffee. Lunch, entry fees and city-centre hotel transport are included.

“The pagodas were very nice. Great views and nice to get away from the craziness. The weather was beautiful and so was the view.”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip - Mae Kachan: a quick hot-spring break
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

8.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 129 reviews · 13 hours · from $24Best value

Travel from Chiang Mai in a shared group of up to 12, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and stops at Chiang Rai’s major sights. The day can include Mae Kachan Hot Spring, the White and Blue Temples, Baan Dam Museum, Lalitta Café and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Compare package options carefully: tickets and lunch are not included in every one.

“les temples valaient le coup de être vu . mais le transport est long et le bus etait tres vieux et dégradé et le chauffeur conduisait vite , il faudrait prevoir un bus plus récent et confortable. pour les visites guidées le guide nous fait un speech de 10mn et apres nous dit l heure ou on se retrouve”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Highlights in One Day - Huay Pla Kang and the route question
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Highlights in One Day

9.Chiang Rai Highlights in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by van for a full day of temple visits, art and café time. Routes vary: one combines the White and Blue Temples with Huay Pla Kang and Lalitta Café, while another includes the Black House. Lunch, water, a guide and standard temple entrance fees are included. The optional Long Neck Karen Village costs 300 THB extra.

“I don't want to write a bad review because everything was delivered as promised and it worked out well. Here are the pros and cons of this trip: Pro: - Transport worked out well and everything was well organised - The lunch was okay/good - the white temple and the blue temple are really extraordinary and it was nice to have seen them Con: - It was totally fine that the guide didn't give a tour in the temple, we knew that beforehand. Nevertheless I would have liked to learn more of the history and culture of Buddhism, Thailand and the temples. There were barely any informations given. - The…”

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One Day Hiking and Elephant experience by Chiang Mai Elephant Home - The drive south from Chiang Mai
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One Day Hiking and Elephant experience by Chiang Mai Elephant Home

10.One Day Hiking and Elephant experience by Chiang Mai Elephant Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $93

This nine-hour Chiang Mai outing combines an hour of bamboo rafting, a two-hour jungle and rice-terrace hike, a waterfall stop and time with elephants and their mahouts. Hotel pickup, lunch, water and camp uniforms are included. Guides named on past trips include Su, Perla, Limbo, Bang Bang and Te, though your guide may differ.

“Amazing experience, would highly recommend. So much time up close and personal with elephants in their natural habitat. Thanks to our guide Su for the fun and adventure!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Day Trip with Kiw Mae Pan Hike - Thailand’s highest point: notable altitude, modest views
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park Day Trip with Kiw Mae Pan Hike

11.Doi Inthanon Park Day Trip with Kiw Mae Pan Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 75 reviews · 1 day · from $61

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with a small group of up to 12 and an English- or Thai-speaking guide. The route pairs the roughly two-mile Kew Mae Pan walk with Thailand’s highest point, royal pagodas, a Hmong market and Vachiratharn Waterfall. Guides such as Paul, Steve and Goi have led trips, though your guide will depend on the day.

“Our guide Steve was fantastic! His instructions were clear all the time and he volunteered excellent background information on nature and culture of the area. The two Hmong mountain trail guides Pen and Pa were also very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed this tour very much, including the visits to the Hmong and Karen villages. Great coffee discovery! The only thing needing improvement is the minivan, which has seen better days. A more modern transport van would be better suited for this long trip with many stops. But overall, we highly recommend this tour!”

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One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour - Wat Rong Khun: the White Temple’s bold vision
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One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour

12.One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $156

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide and driver. Visit Mae Khachan Hot Spring, the White Temple, the Blue Temple, and Baan Dam Museum, with lunch and drinking water included. Guides such as Nui, Nan, and Noom have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“Long drive but beautiful country side and well worth it once we got there. Great tour guide with very good english and lots of knowledge of the sites.”

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City Escape: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip - Coffee and lunch in Ban Mae Klang Luang
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City Escape: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip

13.City Escape: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $224

Leave Chiang Mai by private air-conditioned car for Doi Inthanon National Park, a guided walk with a Karen community member, and a coffee-making experience in Ban Mae Klang Luang. Your local host handles the route, park and village tickets, and return ride. Lunch is included; the guide may vary, though Boi is one named host.

“Boi was an excellent guide with a wealth of knowledge about the local area, history and Thai folklore. At various points in the trip, he told stories, took pictures and even picked up some regional snacks for us to taste. It was refreshing to have Read more”

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1 day Private Tour to Unseen Temple in Lampang - Wat Chaloem Phrakiat: The Mountain Temple
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1 day Private Tour to Unseen Temple in Lampang

14.1 day Private Tour to Unseen Temple in Lampang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $138

Leave Chiang Mai at 8:00 am for a private, 9 to 10-hour trip to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and Wat Chaloem Phrakiat, a mountaintop temple with sweeping northern Thailand views. Your guide may be Tong, Yut, Jackie, M or Puma. Expect a local lunch stop, included temple admission and a climb of roughly 300 steps at the mountain temple.

“A great tour, a day trip from Chiang Mai. It is a long day with a decent amount of driving, but you are going off the beaten track to temples literally less seen by tourists. My guide, M, was excellent and knowledgeable and was open to mRead more”

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1 Day Private Tour Doi Inthanon And Phachor Canyon - Phachor Canyon’s eroded cliffs
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1 Day Private Tour Doi Inthanon And Phachor Canyon

15.1 Day Private Tour Doi Inthanon And Phachor Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $159

Start at 8:00 am for a private, 8 to 9-hour day from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park and Phachor Canyon. You’ll visit the King and Queen pagodas, Thailand’s highest point, and Wachirathan Waterfall. The private format gives your group room to adjust the day, with guides including Yut, Tong, and Pug named by past participants.

“The tour was amazing, I absolutely recommend it! Our guide, Tong, was great and I particularly enjoyed the good chat along the way. The waterfalls are stunning, really worth a visit. What a lovely day we had!”

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