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15 Full-Day Tours in Chiang Mai the North Does Best

48 tours  ·  from $33 a head

Here are the 15 best full-day tours you can book this season, each with what it costs, how many hours it takes and the sort of traveller it fits. Number one leads the list for a reason.

Full Day Thai Cooking at Farm (Chiang Mai) - Choosing Your Menu at Smile Organic Farm
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Full Day Thai Cooking at Farm (Chiang Mai)

1.Full Day Thai Cooking at Farm (Chiang Mai)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,127 reviews · from $39Our pick

Start with pickup in Chiang Mai and a brief visit to a local market, then head to Smile Organic Farm Cooking School. Choose dishes across eight cooking categories, learn about herbs and vegetables in the garden, and prepare food with guidance from instructors including Natalie, Lily, Anya and Nina. Ingredients, a recipe book, a photo album and hotel drop-off are included.

“Amazing experience! The food was very tasty and fun to make and our guide (Anya) was so friendly and funny!”

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Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience - Meet the family and learn how the elephants live
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Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience

2.Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · from $91

Travel from Chiang Mai to Elephant Pride Sanctuary for a day with its elephant family and local caretakers. Feed the elephants, walk with them in the hills, and help with a mud bath and river rinse. Thai lunch, bottled water, and round-trip hotel transfers are included. Guides may include Koko, Kiki, Coco, or Dodo.

“You can tell these elephants are treated with care and all the staff treat them like family. You start the day with several feedings. Then comes the fun part. You put mud all over the 3 elephants, then walk them to the river and wash them off, which was unique. The only thing I could say negative is our group had 13 people. This seemed to me like it was too many, especially during the feedings. I still give five stars for the nice people that run the sanctuary and the great interaction with the elephants.”

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Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour - The summit and Ang Ka’s cool forest
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Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

3.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $43

Spend about 10 hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at nine. The day combines Thailand’s highest peak, the Ang Ka boardwalk, the Twin Royal Stupas, a village coffee stop and Wachirathan Falls. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water are included. Park and pagoda fees are extra on the shared option.

“Great trips! Ati was wonderful- gave us quite a bit of history and explanation at the waterfalls, the Karen tribe visit, and at the twin pagodas- the grounds there were spectacular and breathtaking! The vehicle was comfortable and clean- we all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly!!”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek - Meeting the elephants at Kerchor
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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

4.Full-Day Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Spend eight hours at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park and in the surrounding countryside, with round-trip transport from Chiang Mai. Learn about the park, feed elephants bananas and sugar cane, make an herbal medicine ball, and watch them socialize and bathe. Then eat Thai food, trek to a waterfall, and ride a bamboo raft. Guides speak English or Chinese; guides F and Rocky have been praised for their care and clear explanations.

“We loved the elephants of course! Watching the baby elephants play with each other, swim in the water and play in the dirt was truly a delight. The bamboo rafting is cold water but relaxing and chill. At the waterfall, you must get in! It’s cold but extremely refreshing!”

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No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao - Lunch before the river
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No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

5.No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · from $81

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao for a guided cave walk, a riverside Thai lunch, and about two hours of kayaking on the Mae Ping River. Guides such as Jane, Golf, and Tony lead the day, with instruction for beginners, headlamps for the cave, and support on the river. Expect some tight cave passages and a long drive.

“Our guides Jeni and A were humorous and entertaining. There is a small bit of crawling in the cave so you do need good mobility for this activity. It was an interesting walk looking at Buddhist statues, bats and natural formations in the cave. The kayaking was easy as the river is very calm. Do note that you'll get wet during the kayaking so be ready with a change of clothes. Lunch was very basic: stir fried noodles with chicken and fruits. The drive to the cave and back is about 90 minutes to 120 minutes long. Not the most comfortable ride as it's very similar to riding in a…”

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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 $32Best value

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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Full Day Car Hire with an English Speaking Driver in Chiang Mai - What the nine hours feel like on the road
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Full Day Car Hire with an English Speaking Driver in Chiang Mai

7.Full Day Car Hire with an English Speaking Driver in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews

Set your own Chiang Mai day with a private English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, and up to nine people in your group. Plan around temples, Doi Suthep, an elephant sanctuary or Doi Inthanon, or ask your driver for ideas. Drivers such as Anan, Jen and Otto have helped guests shape flexible routes. The service covers Chiang Mai province, not Chiang Rai.

“Reasonable Communication. We didn’t get to do our whole planned itinerary although I was clear what we wanted to do”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon Full day Tour - Wachirathan Falls: the big waterfall stop
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Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon Full day Tour

8.Doi Inthanon Full day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $45

Leave Chiang Mai at 7:30 am for a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park. Expect two waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, the Royal Twin Pagodas, the Ang Ka boardwalk trail, and a visit to Ban Mae Klang Luang. An English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport are included; park and pagoda fees, plus lunch, are extra.

“My partner and I had a wonderful day through this tour with our guide Thich. By chance, the other two people in the group moved their reservation, so it ended up being basically a private tour. Thich drove us to all of the sites listed in this experience, gave us context and history, took photos of us, and also gave us alone time to just view and explore things like the waterfall and the Twin Pagodas alone. The portion where we visited the local Karen tribe and their lifestyle in the villages of Doi Inthanon was really fascinating. The entire day was arguably the best part of our trip to…”

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Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting - Spend time with elephants, without riding
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Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

9.Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $193

Leave Chiang Mai at 8:00 am for a full day in Mae Wang, driving a Bangkok-style tuk tuk after a short lesson and practice course. Your guide leads you to a remote temple, an elephant home where you can help feed and bathe the animals, and a bamboo rafting trip. Guides have included Oa, Bigg, and Nam. Lunch and city transfers are included.

“This was a really fun day driving through remote areas that I would not have seen otherwise. They give you instruction and you practice driving your TukTuk before you head out on the road. You get to feed and bathe the elephants in the rivRead more”

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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Full-Day Tour - Bua Thong offers a waterfall you can climb
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From Chiang Mai: Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Full-Day Tour

10.Chiang Dao Cave Trekking Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 126 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight hours traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cave and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall, with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to nine. See Buddha images and limestone formations, then decide whether to pay extra for a local lantern guide into the cave’s darker section. Lunch is not included, and you’ll want cash, swimwear and a change of clothes.

“Had a great trip to several sites (cave in Chiang dao, sticky waterfall) with our driver and guide. Our guide banana was very informative, he gave us context of the area, a bit of local history as well as a trip through a local market showing us lots about Thai culture. The cave in chaing dao is impressive especially if like myself you’ve never done a cave tour. There are some low tunnels that could be a bit hard to get through if you’re not very mobile but crawling through a tight space and coming out into a giant open space is pretty cool. Lots of interesting formations in the…”

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Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village - Baan Dam Museum: a darker change of mood
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Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village

11.Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 112 reviews · from $55

Leave Chiang Mai around 7am for a long day of temples, the Black House Museum, a Karen village and the Golden Triangle, with a boat trip, lunch, transport and a guide. The White Temple is the star; guides have included Manny, Apple and Mi, though the assigned guide varies. Expect about 13 to 14 hours, and possibly longer.

“A must do the temples where just amazing to see in person. Only downfall that It truly took 14 hrs. But other than that it was great. Got to see everything I wanted to see and it was well planned out. We had plenty of time to roam around before having to meet back up to head to the next location. Highly recommend if you got the time.”

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Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day - Wachirathan Falls brings the force
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Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

12.Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $125

Spend about eight hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. The day links two waterfalls, the royal pagodas, the 360-meter Angka Nature Trail, and a Karen community visit. Guides named in past tours include Jackie, Sasin, Pimpi, Boon, and Tim, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Boon was a wonderful guide, taking us to the highest peak in Thailand, two waterfalls, beautiful monuments, a local village for lunch - and always providing history, context and details. We loved it! The only issues are with Viator... booking Read more”

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Full-Day Chiang Rai Temples Tour from Chiang Mai with Hot Spring - Wat Rong Seur Ten: the Blue Temple
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Full-Day Chiang Rai Temples Tour from Chiang Mai with Hot Spring

13.Full-Day Chiang Rai Temples Tour from Chiang Mai with Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $52

Leave Chiang Mai at 7:00 am for a full day in Chiang Rai, visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Wat Huay Pla Kang after a 15-minute stop at Mae Khachan Hot Spring. Hotel pickup and drop-off, admission tickets, and a guide are included. The group is capped at 12; guide Goi is praised for explaining the temples and Buddhism.

“This was a long day however the temples are totally worth it. Our guide Goi was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the temples as welll as explaining about Buddhism in general. The pictures you see of the white temple do not do it justice. You have to see it for yourself. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Full-Day Thai Cooking Class with Grandma - Market and Farm Tour - Your own station, seven dishes and one drink
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Full-Day Thai Cooking Class with Grandma – Market and Farm Tour

14.Full-Day Thai Cooking Class with Grandma – Market and Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $58

Start with a guided walk through Charoen Charoen fresh market, then visit an organic farm and cook seven Thai dishes plus a drink at your own station. The 6.5-hour class includes Mango Sticky Rice, traditional coconut grating, a welcome drink, recipes and hotel pickup within 5 km of central Chiang Mai.

“Hoooo WOW ! Quelle belle journée d’apprentissage , d’attentions et de gentillesse ! Je vous conseille très fortement cette expédition .”

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Full-Day Trekking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong - Walking village lanes and forest paths
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Full-Day Trekking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong

15.Full-Day Trekking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $81

Leave central Chiang Mai at 8:00 am for a roughly seven-hour small-group outing to Mae Kampong. With a guide and local village insight, explore forest trails, look for rehabilitated gibbons, visit the waterfall, and share a local lunch. Transport and lunch are included; coffee is extra. Groups are capped at eight, and the walk calls for moderate fitness.

“The whole day was great. First we had a short excursion to the Gibbons, then we visited the Waterfalls and in the end the Mae Kampong main village. What we liked best was to see the Gibbons in their natural habitat, but also that our guides shared their knowledge about local foods and plants. We really enjoyed the day a lot!”

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