The 10 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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5.3 day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $480

Spend three days at Flow Yoga Chiang Mai with Amori and a maximum of five other participants. Expect morning and evening yoga, guided meditation, healthy meals, garden rest time, yoga equipment, and optional Doi Saket sightseeing.

“3 days with Amori were fantastic. We learnt different techniques and the level was adapted to the participants. The food was delicious and prepared with love.”

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6.Fah Lanna Traveler’s Retreat Spa Package in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $100

Spend three quiet hours at Fah Lanna Spa in Chiang Mai’s Old City. The private-room package combines reflexology, traditional Thai massage, and aromatherapy oil massage, with options to change the final treatment. Herbal and ginger tea, a snack, and an en-suite shower make this a useful break from sightseeing.

“Amazing treatment, beautiful place and wonderful staff! Best Thai massage I have ever had, if not the best massage I have ever had”

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7.Sound Healing Festival in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $48

At Chiang Mai’s 360Art Center, you can move through sound baths, 360-degree cosmic projections, voice and breath workshops, kirtan, Ganesh Puja, and a tea ceremony. The all-day pass costs $48.60, with food available for purchase at the cafe.

“The Sound Healing Festival in Chiang Mai offered a truly unique experience, blending spiritual and sound-focused elements in a compelling way. The festival was well-organized and ran on schedule, which made the experience smooth Read more”

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8.Half Day, Monk Chat Meditation Retreat on Waterfall Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $71

Spend four hours with a small group of up to nine, visiting Huay Keaw Waterfall and Wat Pha Lat. Your guide leads simple walking and sitting meditation, explains Buddhist customs, and helps arrange an offering, monk chat, blessing, and candle procession. Guides have included Kat, Siripan, Sirpan, and Pisi.

“I learnt alot about buddhism, and it was a very peaceful experience. The guide was very knowledgeable, although I would have liked the opportunity to talk to a monk”

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9.Meditation Retreat and Self-Care in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $47

Meet Amori in Doi Saket at 3:30 pm for a small-group retreat in nature. You’ll practice mindful walking, guided sitting meditation, and adaptable yoga or gentle stretches, then enjoy tea or coffee with snacks in a garden. Mats and cushions are provided.

“This was a great experience - I left feeling alive, less stiff and more intune. It was a bit away from where my hotel was so i had to order a taxi that stayed then returned me to my hotel”

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10.Full Day Yoga, Meditation, and Thai Cultural Immersion in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $81

Spend eight calm hours in Doi Saket with Amori, practicing mindful walking, meditation, morning yoga, and restorative yoga. Enjoy a homemade Thai lunch, then visit Wat Phra That Doi Saket and a nearby local market. Mats, blocks, and straps are provided. Private transport is not included.

“Ella es encantadora, tiene un entorno super agradable y hace una comida muy rica. Fué mi primera sesión de meditación y me puse en las mejores manos! Si vuelvo por Tailándia seguro la vuelvo a visitar.”

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