Half-day Tours in Northern Thailand

Pedal and paddle your way along the Ping River on this active 5-hour tour from Chiang Mai. First, embark on a bike tour around the countryside, glide around the evocative ruins of Wiang Kum Kam and hop off to explore the beautiful temples of Wat Pu Pia, Wat E-Gang and Wat Chai Mongkol. Then, soak up the scenery on a cruise down the Ping River, before stopping for lunch at a local farmhouse and tucking into Thai specialty 'khao soi'.

Gain insight into local life in Chiang Mai on a 5.5-hour morning tour. Start early in order to give alms to the monks at the temple, then visit Warorod Market, and the Chiang Mai Art and Cultural Centre. Cap off the morning with a longtail boat cruise on the Ping River. Includes guide, entrance fees, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

This half-day Chiang Mai temple tour explores the most famous and picturesque of the city's 36 Buddhist Wats, the perfect introduction to Northern Thailand's cultural and religious capital. Experience Chiang Mai's most visually stunning Buddhist temples, including the gorgeous 600-year-old Wat Phrathat Doi Sutep atop the 5,300-foot (1,615 meter) Doi Suthep Peak, plus plenty of great photo-ops. The tour includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable guide, entrance fees, air-conditioned transport and hotel pick-up and drop-off from central Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai has an abundance of beautiful and historic Buddhist temples, and this 3.5-hour tour takes you to some of the most interesting and revered in Thailand's second largest city. Climb the staircase to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and visit Wat Chedi Luang, among others. Upgrade your tour for a private guide.

Explore the hidden gems of Chiang Mai and the Mae Ping River with a knowledgeable guide who shares the history and culture of this old northern city of Thailand. Your tour includes stops at the Buddhist temple Wat Chai Mongkol, a Mae Ping River river cruise by long-tail boat and a delicious authentic Thai lunch at a local farmer's house. Take an informative walk through gardens to learn about local plant life, then visit bustling Warorot Market and nearby Ton Lam Yai Flower Market.

Experience the beauty of northern Thailand's mountains on this half-day tour of Wat Doi Suthep Temple and White Meo Hilltribe Village from Chiang Mai. Take in the natural landscapes as you relax on a scenic drive through the winding roads that lead to Doi Suthep Peak and pay a visit to the Meo hilltribe, where you'll learn about their traditional way of life. You'll discover breathtaking scenery and an unspoiled rural life on this informative and memorable journey.

Take a gentle, 45-minute boat ride on the Mai Ping River and see a different side of Chiang Mai. This half-day guided excursion ends at a local farm where traditional methods are used to make your bowl of 'khao soi' noodles for lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.