The 10 Best Bus Tours in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province

January 8, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

You could spend your whole Chiang Mai vacation exploring the famous Night Bazaar. Once you’ve exhausted the art of the cheerful haggle, however, there’s plenty more to explore. The National Museum and Botanic Garden are great places to soak up some local culture and to breathe in the delicate fragrance of Thai orchids. In the city’s center, the remains of ancient walls embrace over 30 temples. Limber travelers can climb 300 stairs to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, an ornate Buddhist temple in the hills.
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1. Hill Tribe Village Tour and River Cruise including Lunch from Chiang Mai

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Discover the villages of northern Thailand’s hill tribes on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai to the settlements of the Akha, Palong, and Padaung Karen peoples. Cruise along the Mae Kok River and lunch at a village restaurant in the tropical forest.

Inclusions: Transportation including hotel pick-up and drop off, English-speaking guide (guides in German, French, Russian, and other languages available on request, subject to a surcharge), Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Services other than those mentioned in inclusions, Personal expenses and gratuities

Reviewed By Viki7960437

We did a Bangkok temple tour and visit to bridge over the river Kwai. Pete was our tour guide and he is exceptional at what he does. He is very well known within the trade and if you’re with Pete you are a VIP. Kom was our driver and shuttled is to and from airport and our adventures! He is a great driver I would not want to drive there!

2. Doi Suthep temple, Alms to monks, Hidden temple & Chiang Mai city views.

Untouched Thailand
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- Experience real Thai culture in the morning. - See and join  the  fantastic & real  activity of Thai life-style in their daily life. - Make Spiritual merit  and get blessing from holy monks for your  Good lucks  and happy, safety journeys    - Enjoy  Chiang Mai city views from the top of mountains.  ( Panoramic Chiang Mai city  views ) - Monks chanting  and receiving  holy yarn and holy water from them  are  fascinating. - Get expert guide only  for this trip. - All admission fees are included in tour package.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, All taxes, fees, Drinking water, Expert Local temple guide., Transportation, Pickup and drop off at your hotel.

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By 248olgal

Excellent tour with Non the tour guide. When went to several temples he's very knowledgeable about the temples and Buddhism.

3. Chiang Mai City & Temples Tour

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With over 300 temples (wats) in Chiang Mai alone, just deciding which are the best to see can be an overwhelming decision. This half day guided tour takes you to three of the most fascinating, being Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Suan Dok, and Wat Chedi Luang.

Inclusions: Round Trip Transportation / Pick-up & Drop-off., Visits to three famous temples in Chiang Mai : Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Chedi Luang, All Entrance Fees

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Reviewed By paulinellis

We used I Asia Thailand (we used them last year) and we rented a van with guide Woody and driver. We requested Woody after good comments and feedback. We did a 8 hour day trip and they were punctual, dressed well, excellent English and very informative. We started from Patong and made our way north before stopping for lunch and then east road back to the south to the many view points. The van was clean with great aircon and wifi!!!. We also had our own hand sanitiser and also wipes throughout the day. I would suggest and recommend I Asia Thailand to any family and friends. We would happily use their services again!

4. Vacation Photos At Two Unusual Temples and An Amazing Waterfall

DLC Photo Tours
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We all love to share our photos on social media. Amaze your family and friends with our fun photo tour portrait sessions! James and his team of professional photographers are known in Chiang Mai for their superb quality holiday portraits.  You will be spending your time with a top professional photographer and you will be getting high quality portraits at some of Chiang Mai's most beautiful nature spots including a fabulous waterfall and two unusual and unspoilt temples as well as incidental beauty spots along the way. We hope that these photos will be some of the best you ever have and they really are a fantastic memory of your time in wonderful Chiang Mai. You can expect 200++ beautifully edited photos that will be delivered to you via Dropbox or WeTransfer, usually within 72 hours of your session. The photographer will pick you up from your hotel at 9am and the adventure begins. You will be dropped back to your hotel between 3pm and 4pm.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Local taxes, Thai lunch (excluding drinks), A bottle of water will be provided in the car for you, Lunch, Bottled water

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Reviewed By chrisbeijkng

We booked James for an afternoon to shoot photos of our family (daughter, mum, dad, and grandma) during our stay at the very scenic Four Seasons resort Chiang Mai. The experience was great from start to finish and we ended up with some really amazing photos. It was one of those experiences where you go ‘wow, a professional really does make a difference’. Best of all, the process was enjoyable and relaxed the whole time. Highly recommended!

5. Chiang Mai: Tour of Chiang Mai Ancient City of Wiang Kum Kam

I Asia Thailand (Chiang Mai)
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This half day tour will take you to the ancient ruins of a city that vanished over 200 years ago; Wiang Kum Kam. On a horse-drawn carriage ride, discover the city's ancient temple ruins and also visit a historic temple; Wat Chiang Man. Visiting Chiang Mai's City Arts and Cultural Center will be a great opportunity to learn about the region's heritage also.

Inclusions: Horse-drawn carriage ride, Guided tour of Wiang Kum Kam's ancient, ruined temples, 3 Kings Monument, and Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center, Roundtrip transportation from/to Chiang Mai hotels

Exclusions: Any food, drinks or snacks, Gratuities

Reviewed By minerewa

Lady met us at airport on arrival - smooth process! Car was immaculate and well air conditioned! Highly recommend for a private car to the hotel

6. Climb Sticky Waterfall Like a Spiderman

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Have you ever been to a Bua Tong sticky waterfall? You might not know how refreshing and wonderful it can be! The sticky waterfall in Chiang Mai will surely give you a one-of-a-kind experience. This limestone waterfall is the only one of its kind in Thailand. Once you’re there, we’ll go for a cool, refreshing swim, as well as getting to know why the waterfall lives up to its name. The surface really is sticky!! Come with me and let’s climb the waterfall’s limestone surface and make a splash in the pool! Not only that, we’ll have a local picnic for lunch right by the waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. This is your chance to absorb the tranquil nature that Chiang Mai is known for. I’m sure that you’ll soon know why this is the unique place in Chiang Mai to relax!

Inclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local Expert (guide), Insurance, Gratuities, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Suprawee W

This experience was amazing. Sunshine was the best host I could asked for. She really went out of her way to make the tour enjoyable and special. She was amazingly good at photography, she has a special skill of finding the best photo opportunities and locations, making the tour feel interactive and different. Would recommend for groups or single travellers (I did the experience solo) as it truly is breathtaking. Beautiful location, there’s a market you go to and a very cool waterfall. Great value for money. 100/10

7. Bird Watching Doi Inthanon

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Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon, 2565 m. above sea level. This National Park is unique mountain in the country and it's Thailand's only sphagnum mose. 05.00 am. pick up from your hotel drive around 2 hours to the top of Doi Inthanon National Park.We allowing bird watchers to spend time on the trails to look for the many ornithological treats that await. Birds seem to be in greater densities here than other locations, meaning this is an ideal place to see a large number of species in a short space of time and one of the most memorable locations for bird watching in Thailand. Birds expecting to see around, Green Tail Sunbied, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Dark-backed-sibia, Grey-cheeked-fulvetta, Lesser-shortwing, Pygmy-wren-babbler, Silver-earedlaughingthrush, Small-niltava, White-browed Shortwing, Yellow-cheeked-tit and many more. No Bird Watching experience needed just nature lover, enjoy and get unforgettable experience of your holiday in Northern Thailand

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By lemontree1824

It's been almost a year that I've spent a several days in Chiang May, as a solo female traveler. I found Joe on internet and every day we went on some trip. I write this review to say it is a good choice to go with Joe as he is knowledgeable ,good English speaking, punctual and polite.I can truly recommend him. I did not write this before, because a lot of things happened after I got home. So now, Thank you Joe!

8. Full Day: Elephant Experience at Elephant Village Sanctuary

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Spend a full day at the Elephant Village Sanctuary. A family-run sanctuary by the Karen people. With more time, relax, observe and enjoy the serene tropical forest. Observe the elephants and learn about them from the local expert who has been caring them for decades, with knowledge past from generations to generations. Make the herbal medicines for the elephants and watch them gulping up a nutricious meal that you prepared — included with transport and traditional lunch.

Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation from your hotel, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Bottled water, Accidental Insurance

Exclusions: Service not mentioned, Any personal expenses

Reviewed By JadedJetset

This is the high water mark for authentic experiences I have encountered in Asia over the years. This is NOT a cooking class, this is FAR FAR more. The cooking component is maybe 30% of the experience. This is an immersive experience with a real rural family, inside their lovely home compound and gardens, learning about their history and way of life. You have tea, chew betelnut in their pavilions, wander the gardens nibbling on plants and herbs, and yes finally you all cook together outdoors on a clay pot / charcoal system like in the old school. Then you eat together. If you want a commercial, soulless, cookie-cutter cooking class, there are plenty. But this experience is far more comprehensive, soulful, and unforgettable.

9. Care Pride Elephants: Full Day Tour

Elephant Pride Sanctuary
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Have you ever desired to have a magical trip with thailand most revered animals and witness them in their home deep in the jungle Well,Then this it our trip elephant pride sanctuary full day trip for you an elephants have an average life of 60-80 years which is very similar to people, so we wish to provide them a comfortable place to live in nature. Our goal is to allow people to experience the amazing elephants while maintaining the honor and pride of these incredible animals.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 of thai foods and seasonal fruits, drinking water , Insurance

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Reviewed By Matiassinco

You will hear lot of histories about elephants behavior in their first "natural experience". This sanctuary is the first place where the people teach them how to behave like elephants, is a little bit sad to know what happened to them and how the workers need to teach how to be elephants again, by their own. Some of them were worn under cautevry so is like teaching to a baby that they need to live.

10. Wat Doi Suthep: Amazing Sunrise on Mountaintop & Stunning Chiangmai City Views

Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand Untouched Thailand
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-A great  tour for your  wonderful holidays  and  avoid  the heavy crowd and get different experiences from other tourists.. -Soak up with real Thai culture by doing Alms offering to monks and listen to monks chanting in the morning. - Worth getting up early to see temple lit up and beat the crowds. - Get great photos without disturbing  from people. -Get different spiritual development  - Your ex-monk  guide will explain what  you need to know when you are in Thailand - Enjoy panoramic views of the whole Chiang Mai City over the clouds – Wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the Chiang Mai city and mountains. -They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple ! Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart. Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression !!!! ( You can do this trip even before your flight leave at noon. )

Inclusions: Local Breakfast ( Khao Soi or other local Thai breakfast ), All fees, Bottled water, Professional Experienced TAT Tourist guide., Hotel pickup and drop-off, Flexible for party needs, VIP. Air-con. Car / Van

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tip or other personal expenses

Reviewed By Johnfromdetroitusa

We spent two days with Ata--one in Chiang Mai and one in Chiang Rai. He was very knowledgable and friendly. Originally from a mountain tribe and having had experience as a novice monk earlier in his life, he was a wealth of interesting cultural information. Also, Untouched Thailand was very flexible in designing the trip that we wanted. Highly recommended!

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