5 Days Chiang Mai Guide Tour

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This five-day Chiang Mai itinerary offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural wonders. The journey begins with a walking and rickshaw tour through the historic old town to admire ancient temples, followed by a visit to the sacred Doi Suthep hill. A major highlight is spending a meaningful day at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, interacting with and caring for elephants in their natural habitat. Finally, travelers embark on a scenic trek through the lush rainforests of Doi Inthanon National Park, marveling at the thunderous Vachiratharn Waterfall and experiencing the unique lifestyle of the local Karen hill tribe.

What's Included

Tour guide
All entrance fees
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
All transfers with the air-conditioned
Drink
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our tour guide will wear T shirt with company logo pick up you at the airport

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Chiang Mai

    1 stop
  • Chiang Mai (Pass by)

    Arrival in Chiang Mai, pick up and transfer to hotel. Time free and stroll around. Overnight in Chiang Mai

  • Day 2

    Chiang Mai city & Doi Suthep

    2 stops
  • 1
    Chiang Mai

    In the morning after breakfast, we will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and the door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Prah Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take a rickshaw tour.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (Pass by)

    After that, you will take a walk through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

  • Day 3

    Chiang Mai – Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

    2 stops
  • 2

    08:00 – 08:30: Pick up from your hotel or accommodation 08:30: Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas. 10:30: Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior. 11:00: Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants. 12:00: Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit. 13:00: Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants. 14:00: Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants. 15:00: Change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Chiang Mai (Pass by)

    15:30: Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai. 17:00-17:30: Drop off at your hotel or accommodation. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

  • Day 4

    Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai

    2 stops
  • 3
    Doi Inthanon National Park

    This day will start with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. It will take approximately 2 hours to the highest peak of Thailand – Doi Inthanon National Park. On arrival, we will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to a stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle. Along the way before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, flowers farm and the beautiful rice terraces. Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee then move on to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 meters high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall before we continue back to the ground. After that you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol Chedi and Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri which are built to honor the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Chiang Mai (Pass by)

    Finally, transfer back to Chiang Mai for your overnigh stay

  • Day 5

    Chiang Mai – Departure

    1 stop
  • 4
    Chiang Mai

    Morning after breakfast, you are free until we pick you up to transfer to the airport for flight home. End of service

    4 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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