Things to do in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 29, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

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

TRAILHEAD All Mountain Bike Tour, 48-50, Soi 1, Pra Pokklao Rd, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand Trailhead
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Join us for one day Epic mountain bike adventure. "Buffalo Solider" tour is a great conditioning trail for adjusting to Chiang Mai riding. Fast and flowy trails with just the right amount of technical for a fun ride.  Our tour has been carefully crafted to show you the magic of Chiang Mai that goes beyond the renowned MTB trails. Experience hidden spots, cultural highlights, and local way of life with our knowledgeable guides. No matter your cycling ability, we have something for everyone. And don’t sweat the small stuff because we have our Best in Town bikes and gears ready for you.

Inclusions: Drinks, lunch and snacks, Friendly and professional guide, Insurance, Premium full suspension YT Jeffsy., Protective gears – helmet (fullface on request), knee pads, elbow pads, gloves, hydration packs

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 345monaw

We had an amazing day with the Sunset Splash and BBQ tour at the Mae Kuang Dam. The trailhead team was well prepared and organized a memorable day for us. We started wiith a brief introduction to the basic of kayaking, before we started our kayak trip. This tour is suitable for everyone, even when you have never tried kayaking before. We even watched some wild buffaloes chilling in the dam while kayaking and finished our kayak tour with an amazing sunset view. Back on land, food and drinks were nicely prepared with some fresh coconuts, bbq sticks, salad, som tum and more. It was an awesome experience that I would highly recommend going when visiting Chiang Mai.

2. Skip the Line: Chiang Mai Art in Paradise Admission Ticket

My Phuket Holiday
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Chiang Mai Art in Paradise is brilliant, it’s bright, colourful, and most important, Lots of laughs and great fun! It doesn’t have moving parts, history, buttons to press or anything culturally significant but the perspective art is amazing. Go with friends or family so you can spend your time taking lots of photos enjoying the amazing exhibitions and have a good laugh along the way.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By ianmZ5578KS

It is free for Thai people. Why should foreigners pay 200 baht to enter a shopping mall. It is not a real floating market but made up for tourists.

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

IAsia Thailand
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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 Night Safari Tour with Round-Trip Transfer

McDonald's Night Bazaar Chiang Mai, Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand Sunleisure World
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Brace yourself for a truly exciting adventure at the Chiang Mai Night Safari. Explore the Savanna Safari Zone and Predator Prowl Zone by tram, join a guided walking tour across the Jaguar Trail, and see more than 400 nocturnal animals up close in a natural environment. - Exploration of the world's third nocturnal zoo - Encounters with more than 400 exotic animals - Scenic walk around the idyllic Swan Lake - Tram ride through the Night Safari—tigers, lions & zebras - Stress-free roundtrip transfer from your Chiang Mai hotel

Inclusions: Admission fee, Round Trip Transfer from Chiang Mai City Area Hotel

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Reviewed By Steven S

My guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He and his driver picked me up, and dropped me off, at my hotel, even though it is well north of downtown. The Grand Palace and Wat Arun are amazing. I strongly recommend this tour. Be prepared for a LOT of walking.

6. 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!

7. Private Tour: Sightseeing City walking Tour

Chiang Mai, Thailand Private Guide in Chiang Mai
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Explore the old city of Chiang Mai,see life style with local Guide you also have a chance to try local food and fruits visit temples in the old city and learning Lana history with you experts guide Great experience Private tour Explore Chiang Mai city with great guide Walking Tour

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Drinking water, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Private transportation, Local taxi , Lunch, Personal expense

Reviewed By Jonathan B

I planned my first trip to Chiang Mai and wanted a unique experience and the possibility to do some photography with a local guide. Seeing the advert from Lanna to visit Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, Bai Orchid-Butterfly Farm and Bua Tong "Sticky" Waterfall I thought this is perfect as it will give me a taste of the area. Lanna was very friendly from the start and she was fun to be with for the day. She was very patient when I wanted to stop and take some photos and was flexible with the timing of leaving one place and going to the next. She had so much knowledge about the places we visited and she willingly answered any questions. She made the whole day interesting and did not just repeat facts but provided explanations that kept your attention. One point we discussed was future trips and the possibility of going somewhere off the beaten track to avoid the crowds including waterfalls and overnight stays in Doi Inthanon. Lanna made the whole day a lot of fun and it was a pleasure to have her as my guide and I cannot recommend her enough. I am looking forward to my return trips to Chiang Mai and adventure to Doi Inthanon.

8. Balloon Adventure: Joined Basket Balloon Ride

IAsia Thailand
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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!

9. Private: 3 days 2 night trip: ChaingMai-Chaingrai- The Golden Triangle trip

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-Visit 3 countries in 3 day trip. -Visit Myanmar and Lao countries borders on this trip. -See more and learn more Southeast Asia culture -Save your time and budget -Experience more of the beaten track -Trip is covered all Chiang Mai Chiang Rai highlights. -See more hill tribe people on the way -Touch more local people and stay in the countryside for a night.

Inclusions: Rooms with breakfast for 2 nights. / 1 dinner at homestay

Exclusions: The orher 2 dinners are not included in your package

Reviewed By 248olgal

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

10. 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

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