Things to do in Chiang Mai

Half-day Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai

Head out on a culinary adventure on this half-day cooking class. Your first stop is the lively local market, where you can see the local flavours and ingredients. Then, its over to an organic garden to learn about the origins of the ingredients so important to Thai cuisine. Here, you'll get stuck into a hands-on cooking session, learning traditional techniques to whip up your own dishes. Finally, tuck into your homemade feast, topped off with mango sticky rice for dessert. Plus, you'll get a recipe book to take with you as a keepsake from your day.

Chiang Mai Temples Private Tour

Enter ancient Chiang Mai's city walls to visit five of northern Thailand's most sacred temples. Admire the impressive architecture of Wat Phra Singh and Wat Jed Yod, visit the oldest temple in the region at Wat Chiang Mun, and stop by the centuries-old Wat Chedi Luang, plus the Sri Lankan-style Wat Suan Dok – resting place of the Chet Don Dynasty.

Private Sankampaeng and Bo Sang Handicraft Tour

Looking to take home an authentic memento? Northern Thailand has a long tradition of handmade crafts, making it a great place to shop for the real deal. On this private tour you'll see traditional skills in action at a handicraft workshop, and get to flex your bargaining muscles bartering for silk scarves, jewellery, teakwood furniture, pottery and more.

Doi Suthep and City Temples Private Tour

Tick off a trio of Thailand's top temples with a private tour. You'll visit the ancient shrine at Wat Chedi Louang, wander the royal flower gardens of Wat Saun Dok, and make the monk's pilgrimage up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai's most sacred temple. Highlights include the Golden Lanna Pagoda and epic views over the city.

Private Doi Inthanon National Park Tour

A big one to tick off the list on any Thai trip is Doi Inthanon, the nation's highest mountain. On this private tour, you'll travel to the namesake national park to visit Mae Kland and Wachiratharn Waterfalls, the twin Chedi towers, and the mountain summit – a cloud-piercing peak known as ‘the roof of Thailand' thanks to its incredibly Instagrammable views.

Cooking Class by Baan Hongnual Cookery School

Take home more than just a tan from Thailand – bring back all the skills you need to create a Thai food feast with this cooking class. Under the guidance of an expert chef, you'll select the best ingredients with a local market visit, then learn how to balance traditional Thai flavours by preparing dishes that you'll dine on for lunch.

Sankampaeng & Bo Sang Handicraft Small Group Tour

Looking to take home an authentic memento? Northern Thailand has a long tradition of handmade crafts, making it a great place to shop for the real deal. On this small group tour you'll see traditional skills in action at a handicraft workshop, and get to flex your bargaining muscles bartering for silk scarves, jewellery, teakwood furniture, pottery and more.

Khantoke Dinner and Dance

A land of forest-carpeted mountains and ancient hill tribes, northern Thailand has a culture and cuisine all of its own. Enjoy an evening of fascinating folklore performances and a northern food feast with this khantoke dinner show experience. Sit down to a spread of regional dishes as you watch traditional Thai dances, unique to the region.

Doi Suthep & City Temples Small Group Tour

You can check off a trio of Thailand's top temples with this small group tour. You'll visit the ancient shrine at Wat Chedi Louang, wander the royal flower gardens of Wat Saun Dok, and make the monk's pilgrimage up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai's most sacred temple. Highlights include the Golden Lanna Pagoda and epic views over the city.

Doi Suthep Temple with Meo Doi Pui Village

Like a mighty king surveying all he sees, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep looms large over Chiang Mai. Travel to the mountaintop throne of northern Thailand's most sacred temple for epic views over the city, a visit to the famous Golden Lanna Pagoda and Meo Doi Pui village – home of the ancient Hmong hill tribe.

Chiang Rai and The Golden Triangle Tour

The Golden Triangle is where Myanmar, Cambodia and Thailand meet. After an early morning drive through tranquil northern scenery and a stop at the hot springs at Mae Kajan you'll visit the White Temple of Chiang Rai, have lunch and then visit the Golden Triangle.

Doi Inthanon National Park Small Group Tour

The country's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon is one of the big names to tick off the list on any Thai trip. On this small group tour, you'll journey to the namesake national park to visit Mae Kland and Wachiratharn Waterfalls, the twin Chedi towers, and the mountain summit – a cloud-piercing peak known as ‘the roof of Thailand' thanks to its incredibly Instagrammable views.