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Top 15 Private Tours in Chiang Mai

108 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Worth passing on to anyone landing at CNX this week: 15 private tours, each with the price, what the ticket covers and the single detail to check before paying.

Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - Lunch in a local restaurant
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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

1.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · from $144Our pick

Leave Chiang Mai at 7 a.m. for a private, roughly 13-hour day trip to four Chiang Rai temples. A guide and driver take you to the White Temple, Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn, the Blue Temple, and Wat Huai Pla Kung, with lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included. Guides such as Tong, Yut, and O have made the long journey more personal with temple explanations, photo help, and rest stops.

“We had an AMAZING experience visiting the White Temple and Blue Temple in Chiang Rai with our incredible tour guide, Tong! He customized the trip perfectly for our family and went above and beyond by sharing so many helpful tips, local insights, and extra resources that made our time in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai even more special. Everything was seamless, fun, and thoughtfully planned, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy quality family time. We are extremely happy with this experience and can’t wait to come back again. Highly, highly recommended!”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - Wachirathan Falls: The First Big Nature Stop
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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

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

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

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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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour - A restaurant near Chang Phuak Gate
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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

3.The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $78

This three-hour private tour pairs ten food and drink tastings with city sights, including Wat Chai Si Phum, Chang Phueak Monument and Chang Phuak Gate. Your local host can tailor the food to your preferences and dietary needs. Hosts such as Tanya, May, Mae and Eddie have led tours, though your assigned guide may differ. Come hungry: portions can add up quickly.

“Listen to Eddie's advice. He knows the best. His knowledge and enthusiasm were unrivalled and you will see an unforgettable vision and memory of Chiang Mai food.”

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Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day - Lunch breaks up the day
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Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day

4.Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $49

Set out from Chiang Mai at 8 am with a local guide and driver for Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, lunch, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. You can climb 306 temple steps or take the funicular, receive a monk’s blessing if you wish, then swim and climb the falls. Guides vary; names include Yoong, Maggie, Ronnie, and Paul.

“Had a great time on this tour! Maggie our guide was very informative and interacted with us creating a wonderful experience. Wish I could give more stars, as this tour was unexpectedly a highlight of my trip to Chiang Mai!!! Maggie was awesome!”

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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

5.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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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour - Tha Phae Gate and the old city’s foundations
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour

6.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $83

Spend about three hours exploring Chiang Mai with a private local guide. Visit Wat Phan Tao, Wat Phra Singh and Tha Phae Gate, with other stops depending on your host’s route. You may also see a market, sample a local drink or ride between sights. Guides such as Boy, May, Aei and Charin have led tours.

“It was a fantastic insight into Thai culture and society that really set the tone for our entire holiday. May (Purichat) was the most amazing guide who kept us informed and entertained the entire time. She was so great with our kids and answered all my random questions with aplomb. So many great sites and customs that we would never have discovered by ourselves; again it really helped with the entire trip. Ask May about the mystery of the 'Green Beatle' lol she will know!”

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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour - Wat Chedi Luang and its towering stupa
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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

7.Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews

This four-hour private tuk-tuk ride links Chiang Mai’s old gates, temples, Three Kings Monument and a local market, with pickup within 5 km of the Old City. Your driver handles the city streets while you explore on foot at each stop. An English-speaking guide is not included, and some routes have included craft-showroom visits, so set your priorities before you leave.

“Good trip but only negative was visiting the factory shops and being put under pressure to buy goods.”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour - Night - Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings and temple etiquette
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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

8.Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 4 hours

Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City on a private, easy-paced bike tour, with stops at Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument and a local market. An English-speaking guide shares local history, helps you try simple snacks and leads you along quieter lanes. Evening rides add illuminated temples and a night-market stop.

“Had an amazing experience exploring the city. Our guide was extremely informative, friendly, and taught us a lot about the history of Chiang Mai. 10 out of 10.”

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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk - Wat Sri Suphan and the craft of silver
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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

9.Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 127 reviews · 4 hours

Ride through Chiang Mai’s Old City in a private tuk-tuk, stopping at Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Phae Gate, and two local markets. Your driver handles the route; this is transport with sightseeing stops, not a guaranteed guided tour. Drivers such as Alan, Oy, and Son have earned praise for friendly service, but English explanations can vary.

“Lovedddd my guide! The tour was awesome and he was so friendly, kind and patient. Great experience!”

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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour - Visiting Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

10.Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $109

Start at 8:30 am for a private 7 to 9 hour trip from Chiang Mai to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Bua Thong Waterfalls, an orchid and butterfly farm, and Karen Long Neck Village. Hotel pickup, drop-off, listed admission tickets, and buffet lunch are included. Guides on past tours have included Yut, Tuk, Mae, and Cai.

“My favorite tour of our entire trip! Our guide (Noom?) was so knowledgeable and funny! It was a bit of driving in between each activity, but each stop was so worth it! Make sure to pack a change of clothes for after your walk up the waterfall!”

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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup - Wat Chedi Luang and the Emerald Buddha’s former home
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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

11.Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

In four hours, ride by tuk tuk between Chiang Mai’s landmark temples, the Three Kings Monument, Tha Phae Gate, and a local market. An English-speaking guide explains Lanna design, Buddhist customs, and the city’s past. Hotel pickup is included in central areas, and the group is limited to eight. Guide assignments vary; past guides have included James, Honey, Popcorn, and Vasit.

“Tik was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable about the temples and Buddhism. We appreciated all the history and his willingness to answer all of our questions about things on and off the tour. The temples were spectacular. Tik was very patient with us as we had a mix up on the meeting point. Also, he adjusted our schedule due to activities at one of the temples. This showed us he was really invested in making our tour spectacular.”

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Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option - Pick a route that suits your energy
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Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option

12.Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $139

Ride from Chiang Mai in a private SUV or seven-seater with a TAT-certified guide, choosing five or six stops. See Chiang Rai’s White and Blue Temples, the Big Buddha or Black House, then add Golden Triangle sights and a private Mekong long-tail boat ride. Guides such as Nop, Chris, and Sumrit have led trips, but the assigned guide may vary.

“This was a wonderful tour and our tour guide Nop was absolutely wonderful! He was very knowledgeable about all the sights we visited, he took some great photos of us, he served as a negotiator for anything we were interested in and he iRead more”

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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

13.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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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

14.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

15.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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