Leaving from · CHIANG MAI

Top 4 Day Trips from Chiang Mai

4 day trips  ·  from $35 a head

The good day trips from chiang mai fill up first in high season. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - The road from Chiang Mai to Mae Kachan
Day Trips from Chiang Mai, Day Trips from Thailand, Hot Spring Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

1.Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan, or Ann. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Bring earphones for the 41-language audio guide, and allow a full 11 hours for this packed day.

“The white , blue and red temples were amazing! Visited the Hot springs and the long neck village, Ruby our tour guide was excellent, she was very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining. The white temple was the best”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip - The van ride from Chiang Mai to Mae Kachan Hot Spring
Ancient Ruins Day Trips, Day Trips, Day Trips from Chiang Mai, Day Trips from Thailand, Tour Reviews

From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

2.From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,193 reviews · 13h 30m · from $80

This 13.5-hour trip links Chiang Mai with Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Chiang Saen’s ancient Chedi Luang, the Golden Triangle, and the House of Opium. You travel in a small, air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Tui, Paul, Bee, or Aom. Lunch, a Mekong longtail-boat ride, water, and a café stop are included.

“I had the pleasure of having Aom as my tour guide in Bangkok, and she was simply amazing! Aom is incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive, making the experience unforgettable. She went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable and provided insightful information about each location we visited. Her enthusiasm and passion for her work truly shine through. If you're looking for the best guide in Bangkok, look no further—Aom is the one!”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip - The early start from Chiang Mai
Day Trips, Day Trips from Chiang Mai, Day Trips from Thailand, Tour Reviews

From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

3.From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai’s Temples Exploration Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 871 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small group of up to 12, with hotel pickup, round-trip transport, lunch, and an English or Thai-speaking guide. See the White, Blue, and Red Temples, pause at a natural hot spring, and return to Chiang Mai after a full day on the road. Guides such as Bee, Goi, Phone, and Paul are known for clear explanations and friendly help.

“Bee was so passionate about the tour and she really taught me a lot! She was also very kind and so glad to answer all my questions and curiosities. Really enjoyed my day trip to the temples!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - Starting early from Chiang Mai
Day Trips, Day Trips from Chiang Mai, Day Trips from Thailand, Hiking Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

4.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 841 reviews · 11 hours · from $62

Spend 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with guides such as Mo, James, Paul, or Wanida. Visit Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen pagodas, Hmong and Karen communities, Wachirathan Waterfall, and the 2.78-kilometer Kew Mae Pan trail, available from November through May.

“Excellent. The guide was so friendly and told us everything about what we have seen. The experience was one of a kind and the views were breath-raking.”

Check availability →Read our full review

More ways to spend the day

Day TripsDay Trips from ItalyDay Trips from MoroccoPrivate Day TripsBoat and Cruise Day TripsCastle and Palace Day Trips
Scroll to Top

Find a day trip

Pick the water, the mountains, the ruins or the wine.

On the water

Boat DaysIsland HopsBeach & CoastLakesSnorkelling

Rock and ridge

MountainsValleys & GorgesWaterfallsCavesHiking

Old stones

Ancient RuinsCastles & PalacesTrains & Cable CarsNational ParksDesert & Camels

Table and glass

Wine CountryFood DaysLunch IncludedPrivate DaysSmall Groups