The 4 Best Day Trips from Chiang Mai

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, Kwan, Ruby, or Dee. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Bring your own earphones for the 41-language audio guide.

“Great value for money, really good day trip. It’s long but you see everything you need to in one day. Each temple is well worth the visit. Thank you Kawee for being a fantastic guide.”

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

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a small air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. See the White Temple, Chiang Saen ruins, House of Opium, and Golden Triangle, then cruise the Mekong. Expect a long day, excellent Thai food, regular breaks, and guides such as Tui, Paul, Bee, and Aom.

“Great trip with guide Pep. Long day but journeys were broken up by toilet and coffee breaks. White temple amazing, to see three countries from viewpoint and boat trip was a one off. Got to say the lunch was the best selection of Thai food we’ve had. Good service and plenty of it. Coffee on way home at the bakery was absolute quality. Great coffee and honey and lemon cake was to die for.”

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

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

Travel from Chiang Mai in a small group of up to 12 to see Chiang Rai’s White, Blue, and Red Temples. English or Thai guides such as Bee, Goi, Phone, and Paul explain the art and customs, with lunch, hotel transfers, and a hot spring stop included.

“This was a great day! Our tour guide Bee was fantastic and kept everything very organized and kept us informed about all activities throughout the day. You get to have free time at each temple. Recommend!”

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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 Thailand’s highest mountain, the King and Queen Twin Pagodas, and the seasonal Kew Mae Pan trail. You’ll hike about 2.78 kilometers, visit a Hmong village and coffee stop, and finish at Wachirathan Waterfall. Guides such as Mo, James, Paul, and Wanida are often praised for their care and humor.

“This is a great trip and good value for money. Our guide Wanida was the highlight. She was very engaging and informative of the history of the area.”

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