The 10 Best Bus Tours in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

January 18, 2022 Ying Subia

Chiang Mai (Thai: เชียงใหม่, pronounced [t͡ɕʰīaŋ.màj] ( listen); Lanna: ᨩ᩠ᨿᨦᩉᩲ᩠ᨾ᩵, pronounced [tɕiaŋ.màj]) is the second-largest province (changwat) of Thailand. It is in the country's north. It is bordered by Chiang Rai to the northeast, Lampang and Lamphun to the south, Tak to the southwest, Mae Hong Son to the west, and Shan State of Burma to the north. The capital, Chiang Mai, is 685 km north of Bangkok.
Restaurants in Chiang Mai Province

1. Hill Tribe Village Tour and River Cruise including Lunch from Chiang Mai

Asia World Enterprise
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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.

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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. 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!

4. 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!

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

Go With Joe
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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. Balloon Adventure: Joined Basket Balloon Ride

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This Once-In-A-Lifetime experience gives you a bird's-eye view of Chiang Mai's stunning countryside just as the sun rises to begin a new day. Allow the wind to lead you, while feeling a sense of weightlessness, as your experienced commercial pilot takes you over a wealth of cultural and historic sites giving you panoramic views of Chiangmai's breathtaking landscape. Upon arrival at the launch pad, only about 10kms. from Chiang Mai's city centre, you can watch the crew prepare the balloon that will take you on a magical experience that you'll remember forever. Following a flight of about 50-60 minutes like no other, you will be treated to a breakfast of fresh fruits, hot coffee and tea as well as a traditional Champagne Celebration. Shortly thereafter you will be driven back to your Chiang Mai hotel, returning around mid-morning.

Inclusions: Hot Air Balloon flight of approximately 50-60 minutes, Return transportation from/to hotels in Chiang Mai city area , 'Clean & Natural Breakfast' consisting of fresh fruit, hot coffee and tea , 'Champagne Celebration' after landing , Balloon Flight Certificate

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)

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!

10. 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.

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