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Tours and Sightseeing
Golden Long Neck Tribe and Silver Cave Tour
Golden Long Neck Tribe and Silver Cave Tour From £109.78 per Adult
Discover the legends, mystery, and exotic beauty of northern Thailand. Be enchanted by delicate orchids and butterflies at an orchid farm. Penetrate the depths of prehistoric caves, and visit four hill tribes, including the “long neck ladies.”
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Elephants, Snakes, Butterflies, and Orchids Tour
Elephants, Snakes, Butterflies, and Orchids Tour From £109.78 per Adult
Learn all about Asian elephants at a camp dedicated to their preservation. Watch them play soccer and paint, then visit a king cobra snake farm and an orchid and butterfly garden before journeying to a handicraft village.
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Full-Day Private Temples Gardens and River Cruise
Full-Day Private Temples Gardens and River Cruise From £100.94 per Adult
Discover the palaces, gardens, and renowned temples of Chiang Mai during this full-day highlights tour. Stuff yourself with some of the city’s most popular sights and an included buffet lunch and dinner cruise.
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Full-Day Private Temple, Zoo, and Hot Springs Tour
Full-Day Private Temple, Zoo, and Hot Springs Tour From £109.78 per Adult
Spend a day discovering the sights of Chiang Mai including its well-known temple, zoo, and museum. Visit a handicraft village, and take a relaxing dip in the hot springs before enjoying a delicious Thai dinner.
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Full-Day Private Chiang Rai Tour
Full-Day Private Chiang Rai Tour From £109.78 per Adult
An otherworldly modern temple, royal palace, and mountain-top panoramas await your discovery on this private tour of Chiang Rai. Also, get to know the tribe of “Long Neck Ladies,” and relax at a hot spring.
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Culture Tour and Khantoke Dining Experience
Culture Tour and Khantoke Dining Experience From £100.94 per Adult
Experience the traditions and hospitality of Northern Thailand. Highlights of this full-day private tour include a morning river cruise, a visit to an ancient abandoned capital, and a not-to-be-missed dinner and show.
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Full-Day Private Lampang Province Tour
Full-Day Private Lampang Province Tour From £100.94 per Adult
Spend a day discovering the sights of Lampang Province just southeast of Chiang Mai including the Thai Elephant Conservation Center and a horse carriage ride around Lampang city—the “Horse Carriage City.”
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Full-Day Temples and History Private Tour
Full-Day Temples and History Private Tour From £100.94 per Adult
Wander the grounds and interiors of some of Chiang Mai’s 300 Buddhist temples. Gaze back on an era as you explore a few of this capital city’s most significant 14th-century temples topping it all off with a one-hour Thai massage.
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Top of the Mountain and Khantoke Dining Experience
Top of the Mountain and Khantoke Dining Experience From £100.94 per Adult
Take in panoramic views of surrounding national park atop the highest peak in Thailand. Discover a hill-tribe village, flora, and fauna. Then relax before a Khantoke dinner and performance with a one-hour Thai massage.
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One-Day “Golden Triangle” Tour
One-Day “Golden Triangle” Tour From £109.78 per Adult
Stand on the borders of three intersecting countries at the “Golden Triangle. Discover the highlights of extreme North Thailand with a visit to one of its bordering countries: Laos.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Memorable Morning Merit Tour
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Memorable Morning Merit Tour From £34.70 per Adult
Take a spiritual journey to Wat Ket, a beautiful temple off of the beaten path. Present a modest offering to the monks and receive their blessing—a genuine Buddhist experience.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Lamphoon Lanna Heritage Tour
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Lamphoon Lanna Heritage Tour From £25.24 per Adult
Explore the history and architecture of Lamphoon with stops at an ancient temple, a local market, and more.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Scorpion-Tailed Boat Ride
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Scorpion-Tailed Boat Ride From £37.85 per Adult
Cruise from Wat Sri Khong’s boat landing along the the banks of the Mae Ping River in a scorpion-tailed boat. See famous landmarks while learning about their history from your knowledgeable guide, and discover the small village of Wat Gate Karam.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Morning with Monks
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Morning with Monks From £37.85 per Adult
Join locals for an alms-giving ceremony with the monks, enjoy an appetizing breakfast, visit the heavily forested temple of Wat Umong, and visit with monks at the International Buddhist Studies Center.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Full-Day Tour of Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle
Exotissimo Travel: Private Full-Day Tour of Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle From £64.35 per Adult
Take a scenic trip to the northern Thailand border to see the famous Golden Triangle—where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos come together. Explore the area along the Mekong River, visit hill tribes, and discover ancient ruins and temples.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Full-Day Chiang Dao Hill Tribes Tour
Exotissimo Travel: Private Full-Day Chiang Dao Hill Tribes Tour From £68.77 per Adult
Discover a unique Thai culture in the lush forests of the Chiang Dao district. Stop at an elephant camp for an unforgettable ride atop these large mammals. Then, visit traditional Thai hill tribes to learn about their way of life.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Wat Prathat Doi Suthep and City Temples Tour
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Wat Prathat Doi Suthep and City Temples Tour From £25.24 per Adult
Experience ancient and modern Chiang Mai with visits to the old city walls, Tapae Road, the temples of Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, Wat Jed Yot, and Wat Suan Dok, and more.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Tour of Phu Ping Palace and Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Temple
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Tour of Phu Ping Palace and Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Temple From £25.24 per Adult
Enjoy a private visit to the spectacular Phu Ping Rajnivet Palace and the majestic Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Buddhist Temple.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Tour of Studio Naenna and Wat Prathat Doi Suthep
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Tour of Studio Naenna and Wat Prathat Doi Suthep From £25.24 per Adult
Get immersed in Chiang Mai's impressive textile art scene and ancient history. Admire an array of fine clothing at Studio Naenna, followed by a visit to the majestic Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Temple.
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Exotissimo Travel: Traditional Khantoke Dinner with Floating Lantern Launching
Exotissimo Travel: Traditional Khantoke Dinner with Floating Lantern Launching From £28.39 per Adult
Enjoy a scrumptious Khantoke-style dinner, followed by khom loy (floating lantern) launching.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Visit to Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar
Exotissimo Travel: Private Visit to Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar From £15.77 per Adult
Explore Chiang Mai's night bazaar and mingle with the locals. Soak up the sights and smells, browse the large selection of goods for sale, and try your bargaining skills.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Wat Prathat Doi Suthep and White Hmong Hilltribe Tour
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Wat Prathat Doi Suthep and White Hmong Hilltribe Tour From £33.44 per Adult
Listen to the temple bells and admire the view of Chiang Mai from the Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Temple atop Doi Suthep Mountain. Take a songtaew up the mountain to Chang Khien and visit the coffee research project, while witnessing the 500-year-old traditions that are still practiced to this day.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Doi Suthep and Countryside Tour
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Doi Suthep and Countryside Tour From £31.55 per Adult
Visit the Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Temple, a local farmhouse in Mae Rim, and take a cruise along the Mae Ping River.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Full-Day Pakayoh and Lahu Village Trek
Exotissimo Travel: Private Full-Day Pakayoh and Lahu Village Trek From £66.24 per Adult
Discover the rural charms of Chiang Mai’s countryside. Visit traditional villages, enjoy a Thai lunch by the river, and complete this memorable day with a nature walk and a guided biking tour.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Spirit of Chiang Mai Tour
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Spirit of Chiang Mai Tour From £28.39 per Adult
Explore ancient Chiang Mai with stops at Wat Suan Dok and the Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Temple. Learn the ins and outs of this historic area after most of the crowds have left for the evening, and witness an evening chant with local monks.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Baan Kingkaew Orphanage Experience
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Baan Kingkaew Orphanage Experience From £22.08 per Adult
Make a true connection with Thai children and spend a few hours volunteering at Baan Kingkaew Orphanage. Join local nannies as they feed and play with 50 orphans. The orphanage was founded in 1966 with generous donations from a Thai woman.
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Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Trees for Life with Lunch
Exotissimo Travel: Private Half-Day Trees for Life with Lunch From £56.78 per Adult
Get involved with the Trees for Life project and help build a greener planet. Travel to the Mae Taeng district and plant trees alongside local villagers. Learn about local plant species and their uses, and finish the day with lunch.
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SpiceRoads Cycle Tours: Lanna and Sankampaeng Cycle Tour
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours: Lanna and Sankampaeng Cycle Tour From £51.27 per Adult
Explore the rural countryside of northern Thailand and get a feel for the area's simple way of life. Bike along quiet back roads, visit local markets, and take a soak in the Sankampaeng Hot Springs.
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Small-Group Tour: Mae Ping River
Small-Group Tour: Mae Ping River From £24.61 per Traveller
Get a taste of both urban and rural life in Thailand. Explore Mae Ping River by boat and see the villages of its shores. Return to the city and roam the Warorot Market and Ton Lamyai Flower Market.
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Air and Land Adventures
Northern Thailand in the Palm of Your Hand
Northern Thailand in the Palm of Your Hand From £109.78 per Adult
Grab hold of the essence of northern Thailand on this combination tour. Trek through the jungle on the back of an elephant. Float downriver in a bamboo raft, and visit the hill tribe villages of lush Thailand.
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Full-Day Safari Adventure
Full-Day Safari Adventure From £109.78 per Adult
Jumbo-size your Thailand vacation with a jungle safari on the back of an Asian elephant! Your gentle pachyderm driver guides you on an unforgettable exploration of a northern Thailand river and jungle.
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Jungle Zip Line Adventure
Jungle Zip Line Adventure From £49.22 per Traveller
See nature from a different perspective with a zip line and rope playground adventure in Chiang Mai. Fly through the jungle with the wind in your hair and a birds-eye view of everything below.
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1-Day Rock Climbing Course
1-Day Rock Climbing Course From £63.17 per Traveller
Try the exhilarating sport of rock climbing in superb surroundings not far from Chiang Mai. Experienced staff help you learn skills needed to start your climbing adventure.
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Mahout Training Course (1 Day)
Mahout Training Course (1 Day) From £84.91 per Adult
Enjoy an exciting eco-tour in the Thai jungle, and get trained in the mahout job. Learn basic elephant language and motion control, plant a young tree, and look for food for your elephant.
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Water Activities and Cruises
Maeping River Dinner Cruise
Maeping River Dinner Cruise From £17.23 per Adult
Experience the city of Chiang Mai by night while enjoying a relaxing cruise down the Maeping River. Dine on Thai cuisine, and take in the evening sights the river and its shores have to offer.
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Culinary Experiences
Exotissimo Travel: Chiang Mai Thai Orchid Cooking Class
Exotissimo Travel: Chiang Mai Thai Orchid Cooking Class From £25.24 per Adult
Impress friends and family with newly acquired cooking skills from Thailand. Select fresh ingredients from a local market and learn how to master the art of Thai cooking.
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Spa and Beauty
SpaFinder Gift Certificate
SpaFinder Gift Certificate From £31.55 per Adult
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Travel Accessories
Carbon Offsetting with The CarbonNeutral Company
Carbon Offsetting with The CarbonNeutral Company From £3.50 per Traveller
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Coupons
Thai Discount Travel Card
Thai Discount Travel Card From £26.25 per Adult
Save on any tour or activity you book in Thailand. The Thai Travel Card gives you discounted pricing throughout the country.
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Ground Transportation
Private Chiang Mai Airport and Hotel Transfer
Private Chiang Mai Airport and Hotel Transfer From £30.35 per Vehicle
Travel between Chiang Mai International Airport and your Chiang Mai hotel in the comfort of a private vehicle. Each vehicle accommodates up to 6 passengers with luggage and up to 10 passengers with no luggage.
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