15 Lunch Experiences in Chiang Mai Worth a Lanna Morning

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

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English or Thai-speaking guide, stopping at the White and Blue Temples and, depending on the tour plan, the Red Temple or Baan Dam Museum. The day also includes lunch, Mae Kachan Hot Spring and an optional Karen village visit. Guides such as Danai, Andy and Pom have led trips, but names vary.

“The temples were so beautiful and the trip was so worth it. The lunch was buffet style and really delicious.”

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2.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135Top rated

Leave Chiang Mai at 8:00 am in a private, climate-controlled vehicle for Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak. Visit Wachirathan Falls and the Twin Pagodas, then walk through forest and village country near Ban Mae Klang Luang, where you can try local Arabica coffee. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides have included Tong, M, Yut, and Ekky.

“Great experience, everything was well planned and the tour guides where both funny and interesting. I can recommend this tour if you’re planning to visit Doi Inthanon.”

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3.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 301 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park in a small group, stopping at waterfalls, viewpoints, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, and a Karen village. The day includes a guide, lunch, water and hotel pickup in the Old City or Nimman area. Guide names vary, so check which park and pagoda fees your selected option includes.

“yolean was very helpful, knowledgable and kind. along with our driver they made the day a every enjoyable experience. Thank you”

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4.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai. A licensed English-speaking guide leads a two-hour seasonal trek, either Pha Dok Seaw or Kew Mae Pan, plus stops at the twin pagodas, a Karen village, a Hmong market, and Wachirathan Falls. Lunch, water, park admission, and downtown hotel transfers are included.

“A great tour of Doi Inthanon which mixed some activity (a short hike) with scenic views and culture.”

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5.Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Leave Chiang Mai for a small village in Doi Saket, then spend about five hours on a demanding jungle trek with a local guide such as Troy. Learn about useful plants and village life, cross streams and bamboo bridges, eat a packed lunch in the forest, and finish with a waterfall shower and seasonal fruit.

“Really loved to see beautiful nature and its treasures with all those amazing trees and living creatures. Really leveled up my Thailand journey. - Best wishes from Lithuania!”

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

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

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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7.Chiang Rai Day Tour from Chiang Mai: White Temple & More w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $42

Ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch, and stops at the White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam Museum, and Wat Huay Pla Kang. There’s also a hot spring break and an optional Longneck Karen village visit. Expect a full day, about six hours of driving, and changing guide assignments.

“Long day but utterly worth it. Temples simply stunning. Did White, blue and red temples, impossible to pick which best, each beautiful in its own way.”

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8.Wow! Doi Inthanon National Park Adventure, Lunch & Entry Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $49

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park, riding to Thailand’s highest point and walking an easy forest trail. The route also takes in two waterfalls, a Karen village with traditional weaving and local coffee, the twin pagodas and a Hmong market. Lunch, park admission, bottled water, hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included. Guide names vary, with past groups led by Nami, Aom, Yoyo and Q.

“It was a nice, easy trip. Not much hiking, 10- 15 min at most. Our guide was good, explained things well, and took pictures for everyone if they wanted it. The lunch included was surprisingly good. I really enjoyed the veggies.”

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9.Zipline & High Rope Park with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $32Best value

At Phoenix Adventure Park in Mae Rim, choose a 10- or 24-challenge zipline program, or a high-rope course with 20, 25, or 45 obstacles. English- and Thai-speaking staff provide equipment with a triple safety system. Your four-hour outing includes hotel transfers, a meal, and time for a tiny train ride past a flower field and farm.

“It was good, we only did the option A. Which is about 30 minutes of ziplining, but we had food & relaxed saw the animals and sat in the cafe whilst we waited for our van. All the staff were very kind and friendly”

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10.3 Temples & Golden Triangle with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide. Visit the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House and Golden Triangle, with Mae Khachan hot springs along the way. You can add a Karen village visit and boat ride. Thai buffet lunch and city-center pickup are included.

“The pace was very fast, but it was worth it to see everything. The group wasn't very close-knit, I fell behind and no one noticed me. It was a long trip that lasted until almost 8:00 p.m.”

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11.Zipline adventure with lunch & city hotel pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Head to Mae Rim for a high-ropes and zipline outing among trees and garden canopy. Choose from courses with 20, 25, or 45 high-ropes platforms, plus zipline routes with 10 or 24 platforms. City pickup, a meal, water, gloves, and first-aid insurance are included. Instructors speak English, Thai, and Chinese.

“ce n’est PAS la King Kong Zipline, ce que je pensais.. c’est bien, l’endroit est beau et le déjeuner est bon avec plusieurs choix. l’accrobranche est assez facile et rapide. le prix est trop cher. je suis donc assez mitigé”

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12.Inthanon Small-Group with Kew Mae Pan Trail from Chiang Mai include Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $113

Ride from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park for Wachirathan Waterfall, Mae Klang Luang village, a Thai lunch, and a guided 3-kilometer walk on Kew Mae Pan. The day also reaches Thailand’s highest summit. An English-speaking guide leads the trip, with Toi named as one guide, though assignments can vary.

“We really can't say enough good things about this trip. Our guide, Toi, was one of the most knowledgeable, well-spoken and kindest guides I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He provided a wealth of local knowledge and interesting coRead more”

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13.Buffalo Soldier Trail Mountain Biking Tour from Chiang Mai with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $113

Spend a full day riding the Buffalo Soldier Trail outside Chiang Mai with a local guide and no more than four other participants. Expect long climbs, technical trail sections, fresh mountain air, and a coffee stop with a view. A full-suspension YT Jeffsy, protective gear, lunch, drinks, and snacks are included.

“This was a great break from several days of sightseeing. The trail is physically challenging as there are several long steeper section to climb. But as our guide told us, you can "hike and bike." Their singletracks are nothing like those in the Read more”

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14.Sticky Watefall private tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Set out from Chiang Mai for a private morning at Bua Tong Waterfalls, where a guide helps you climb the unusual cascades and can take photos for your phone. The outing includes city-center hotel transfers, entrance fees, water, and a Thai lunch. Guides speak English and Thai; Eddie, M, and Katoon are among the guides named by past participants.

“The waterfall was a lot of fun to walk / climb up, the guides were super nice, caring and took a lot of pictures of us. Also told us some facts about the local history which was really interesting. We would recommend going :)”

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15.Doi Suthep Tour: Trekking at Doi Inthanon National Park with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $159

Set out from Chiang Mai with a private guide and driver for Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Doi Inthanon National Park. The day includes a guided trek with a local tribe toward Wachiratharn Waterfall, bottled water, a buffet lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides named Tong, Yut, Don, Puma, and May have led this tour.

“We took the Doi Inthanon private tour, and he made the experience unforgettable. He picked us up with snacks and cold drinks and took care of absolutely everything—we didn’t need to bring a thing.”

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