Things to do in Chiang Mai

Activities

From elephant sanctuaries in the hills to cooking classes on a farm and lantern nights in the old city, make the most of every day of your stay in Chiang Mai.

Tours, classes and day trips, booked in a few taps with hotel pickup on many tours.

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Chiang Mai is surrounded by mountains, forests and centuries-old Lanna culture. Here are the experiences our guests love most.

Elephant sanctuaries

Feed, walk and bathe with elephants at ethical, community-run sanctuaries in the hills.

Thai cooking classes

Pick fresh herbs on a farm, then cook and eat your own curry, pad thai and mango sticky rice.

Temples and day trips

Doi Suthep, the White Temple in Chiang Rai or the summit of Doi Inthanon, all in a single day.

Waterfalls and trekking

Climb the famous Sticky Waterfall, walk jungle trails and visit hill-tribe villages.

Craft workshops

Wood carving, silver rings, pottery and paper umbrellas, made by hand with local artisans.

Adventure

Fly through the rainforest on a zipline, ride an ATV or drift down the river on a bamboo raft.

Shows and nightlife

Live Muay Thai, the Night Safari, night markets and traditional Lanna cultural shows.

Spa and wellness

Traditional Lanna massage, herbal spa journeys, yoga and sound healing to slow down.

Easy booking

Plan your day in three steps

1

Pick a date and activity

See ratings, duration and what is included before you choose.

2

Book online securely

Pay by card, Google Pay or Thai QR (PromptPay), in the currency you prefer.

3

Get picked up

Many tours include transport. Just enter Villa Sanpakoi as your hotel.

Not sure what to choose? Our front office (07:00 – 22:00) is happy to help you plan.

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