Things to do in Chiang Mai
147 experiences and private transfers in Chiang Mai, Thailand — priced all-in and handled by Explera DMC's local desk.
Planning Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai rewards a plan. Explera Discover lists 56 experiences — from adventure & outdoors, culture & temples, islands & cruises — plus 91 private transfers to move between them without waiting for a taxi. Prices shown include the 3.5% payment processing fee; you pay securely in your own currency.
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Chiang Mai travel FAQ
What are the best things to do in Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai offers 56 bookable experiences on Explera Discover, spanning adventure & outdoors, culture & temples, islands & cruises, wellness & spa and more. Every option is confirmed on the ground by Explera DMC.
Can I book a private airport transfer in Chiang Mai?
Yes — 91 private transfer options are available in Chiang Mai, from SUVs to premium vans, each priced per vehicle with its driver.
How far in advance should I book?
Bookings close 48 hours before travel and our local desk confirms each one, usually within a few hours, but popular shows and small-group tours sell out in peak season — booking 2–3 days ahead is recommended.
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Everything bookable in Chiang Mai
Every experience, ticket and private transfer we sell in Chiang Mai, grouped by category. All 147 options, priced all-in.
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Adventure & Outdoors (16)
- Doi Inthanon National Park (Shared)
- Doi Inthanon National Park: Ticket & Lunch
- Doi Inthanon National Park: Ticket (Without Lunch)
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary: Full Day with ATV, Private Transfer — ฿8,570
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary: Full Day with ATV, Private Transfer
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary: Full Day with ATV (Shared)
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary: Full Day with Bamboo Rafting, Private Transfer
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary: Full Day with Bamboo Rafting (Shared)
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary: Half Day Morning, Afternoon, Private Transfer
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary: Half Day Morning, Afternoon (Shared)
- Skyline Exciting Package: Jungle Luge, Zipline & Big Giant Swing with Lunch (Shared)
- Royal Chiangmai Golf Resort: 18 Holes, Caddie & Cart
- Chiang Mai Highlands Golf: 18 Holes, Caddie & Cart (Shared)
- Alpine Golf Resort, Chiang Mai: 18 Holes, Caddie & Cart
- Half Day – Elephant's Heaven – SIC Basis
- Full Day - Elephant's Day Care - SIC Basis
Culture & Temples (10)
- Golden Triangle Boat Ride (up to 5 people)
- Long Neck Village: Entry Ticket
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Entry Ticket
- Wat Chedi Luang: Entry Ticket
- Wat Phra Lat: Entry Ticket
- Wat Phra Singh Temple: Entry Ticket
- White Black Blue Temple: Entry Ticket (Private)
- White Temple: Entry Ticket (Wat Rong Khun)
- Chiang Mai City Tour: Private SUV, 4 Hours (up to 4 people)
- Chiang Mai City Tour: Private Van, 4 Hours (up to 8 people)
Experiences (5)
Theme Parks & Attractions (7)
- Baan Dam Museum: Entry Ticket (Black House)
- Pha Chor Chiang Mai: Entry Ticket
- Sky of Wishes 2026: Lantern Festival, Standard Ticket
- Sky of Wishes 2026: Lantern Festival, VIP Ticket
- Sky of Wishes 2026: Lantern Festival, Premium Ticket
- Sky of Wishes 2026: Lantern Festival, Elite Ticket
- Cad Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival: Premium Ticket (Shared)
Dining & Entertainment (15)
- Welcome Dinner: Accha Restaurant
- Farewell Dinner: Accha Restaurant
- Set Menu at Le Crystal Restaurant Chiang Mai: June to Sep
- Set Menu at Le Crystal Restaurant Chiang Mai: Oct to May
- 5 Course Set Menu with Wine Pairing at Oxygen Dining Room
- Indian Bites Cafe & Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant Chiang Mai: Buffet Dinner
- Indian Bites Cafe & Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant Chiang Mai: Buffet Lunch
- Accha Authentic Indian Food Chiang Mai: Set Thali, Lunch
- Accha Authentic Indian Food Chiang Mai: Set Thali, Dinner
- Cad Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival: VIP Ticket (Shared)
- Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner with Cultural Dance (Private)
- Buffet Lunch: Lamb Combo, Accha Authentic Restaurant
- Buffet Dinner: Lamb Combo, Accha Authentic Restaurant
- Khantoke Standard Menu: Dinner, Khum Khantoke Chiang Mai
- Buffet Lunch: Authentic Northern Menu, Plub Pla
Private Transfers (91)
- Chiang Mai Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- Chiang Mai Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (Round Trip)
- Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Airport to Chiang Mai Hotel Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Airport to Chiang Mai Hotel Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Chiang Mai Airport Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Chiang Mai Airport Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 6 Hours — SUV, up to 4
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 6 Hours — Van, up to 8
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 8 Hours — SUV, up to 4
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 8 Hours — Van, up to 8
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 12 Hours — SUV, up to 4
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 12 Hours — Van, up to 8
- Sukhothai to Chiang Mai Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (One Way)
- Sukhothai to Chiang Mai Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (One Way)
- Doi Inthanon National Park — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- Doi Suthep Temple And Wat Pha Lat Hike — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- En Route Stop Hour — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- Hotel to Hotel City Hotel Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- Doi Inthanon National Park — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 8 (Round Trip)
- Doi Suthep Temple And Wat Pha Lat Hike — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 8 (Round Trip)
- En Route Stop Hour — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 8 (Round Trip)
- Hotel to Hotel City Hotel Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (Round Trip)
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 8 (Round Trip)
- Lalitta Cafe On SUV From Chiang Mai — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- Water Rafting — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- White Black & Blue Temple On SUV From Chiang Mai — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai, up to 4 (Round Trip)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Chiang Mai Station Private Transfer — Private Vehicle (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Chiang Mai Station Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Chiang Mai Station Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Station to Chiang Mai Hotel Private Transfer — Private Vehicle (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Station to Chiang Mai Hotel Private Transfer — SUV, up to 4 (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Station to Chiang Mai Hotel Private Transfer — Van, up to 8 (One Way)
- Chiang Rai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — SUV, up to 4
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — SUV, up to 4
- Chiang Rai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — Van, up to 8
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — Van, up to 8
- Chiang Mai Airport to Hotel Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Airport to Hotel Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Airport Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Airport Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 6 Hours — Private SUV
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 8 Hours — Private SUV
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 12 Hours — Private SUV
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 6 Hours — Private Van
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 8 Hours — Private Van
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 12 Hours — Private Van
- Chiang Mai Private Transfer — Private SUV (Round Trip)
- Chiang Mai Private Transfer — Private Van (Round Trip)
- Chiang Mai Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Sukhothai to Chiang Mai Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Sukhothai to Chiang Mai Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- Karen Hilltribe Elephant Sanctuary — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- Doi Inthanon National Park — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- Doi Inthanon National Park — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- Doi Suthep Temple And Wat Pha Lat Hike — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- Doi Suthep Temple And Wat Pha Lat Hike — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- White Black & Blue Temple On SUV From Chiang Mai — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- White Black & Blue Temple On Van From Chiang Mai — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- Lalitta Cafe On SUV From Chiang Mai — Private SUV Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- Lalitta Cafe On Van From Chiang Mai — Private Van Transfer from Chiang Mai (Round Trip)
- Chiang Mai Station to Hotel Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Station to Hotel Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Station Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Station Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — Private SUV
- Chiang Rai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — Private SUV
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — Private Van
- Chiang Rai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — Private Van
- Chiang Mai Station to Hotel Private Transfer — Private Vehicle (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Station Private Transfer — Private Vehicle (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Airport to Chiang Mai Hotel Private Transfer — Premium Van (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Chiang Mai Airport Private Transfer — Premium Van (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 4 Hours — Premium Van
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 6 Hours — Premium Van
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 8 Hours — Premium Van
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 10 Hours — Premium Van
- Chiang Mai Private Car Hire — 12 Hours — Premium Van
- Chiang Rai Hotel to Chiang Mai Hotel Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Chiang Rai Hotel to Chiang Mai Hotel Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Chiang Rai Hotel to Chiang Mai Airport Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Chiang Rai Hotel to Chiang Mai Airport Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Chiang Rai Airport Private Transfer — Private SUV (One Way)
- Chiang Mai Hotel to Chiang Rai Airport Private Transfer — Private Van (One Way)
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