The 4 Best Chiang Mai Yoga and Meditation Retreats Tours

1.Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 5h 30m · from $59Our pick

Start before dawn with an experienced ex-monk guide such as James, Non, Tu, or Blue. Watch sunrise at Doi Suthep, join chanting and a short meditation, offer food to monks, eat a local breakfast, then visit jungle-set Wat Pha Lat and tunnel-filled Wat Umong.

“The temple at sunrise is incredible and it was more than worth getting up early for. You get about five minutes to sit with the monks for the meditation and the rest of the time is spent walking around or listening to the guide. Our guide was a monk for 17 years so he told great stories and shared a lot of insight. And he was funny! And happy to take pictures for us. He captured some very beautiful and then also playful and fun moments. The alms giving is very special. And the other two temple visits are somewhat quick but more or less all you need. You could…”

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2.Evening Chanting & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $20Best value

Spend three quiet hours with monks at a Chiang Mai temple, joining evening chanting, a 15-minute meditation, and Metta practice. Guides such as Son, a former monk of 13 years, explain Buddhist life and answer questions in English or Thai. Confirm the meeting point before you go.

“A wonderful experience, very informative. Memories for a lifetime.”

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3.Meditation Retreat and Self-Care in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours · from $48Top rated

Join Amori at Flow Yoga Chiang Mai for a three-hour small-group retreat combining mindful walking, guided sitting meditation, adaptable yoga, and tea or coffee in a garden. The English-language session suits beginners, though some yoga movements may challenge older participants or those new to practice.

“Amori is a great teacher and very knowledgeable about what she does. I enjoyed my 3-hour retreat at Flow Yoga, set in a beautiful location that is accessible via Grab. Please note you do not need to have experience to do this class and I would consider it beginner friendly. Would highly recommend if you want to work on your meditation and yoga skills while in Chiang Mai.”

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4.Half-Day Yoga, Meditation, and Thai Cultural Immersion in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $71

Spend a calm morning with Amori in Doi Saket, beginning with walking and sitting meditation, followed by adaptable yoga in a studio or garden. A home-cooked Thai lunch is included, then you visit Wat Phra That Doi Saket and a nearby local market. Groups are limited to eight.

“This was a beautiful day. Amori was a lovely informative host. She starts with teaching walking meditation then sitting meditation. She is patient, kind and really expands on the teachings and lessons behind the different methods which I thiRead more”

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