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15 Private Tours in Chiang Mai Worth Booking

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - The three-hour ride from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

1.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · from $144Our pick

Spend about 13 hours visiting Wat Rong Khun, Wat Sang Kaew Phothiyan, Wat Rong Seur Ten, and Wat Huay Pla Kang from Chiang Mai. A private guide such as O, Yut, Tong, or Poon handles the long drive, temple explanations, photos, rest stops, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“Fantastic day and a tour I would highly recommend if you’re looking to visit the Chiang Rai temples in comfort and at your own pace. Our guide, Pom, and our driver, Chan, were excellent. We were picked up from our hotel at 7am, and the minivan was very comfortable — wide seats, plenty of leg room, and a smooth ride, which made the long journey very pleasant. The tour closely followed the itinerary, and Pom was knowledgeable at each stop. He provided just the right amount of information and was always happy to answer our questions when we wanted more detail. He also helped with photos and with buying souvenirs,…”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - The early drive from Chiang Mai to the mountain
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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

2.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

You’ll visit Thailand’s highest point, Wachirathan Falls, the Twin Pagodas, Ban Mae Klang Luang, and Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall. Guides such as Tong, M, Yut, and Ekky are praised for local insight, careful driving, photography help, and flexible pacing. Lunch, hotel pickup, and a private vehicle are included.

“Our tour guide, Yut was amazing! He picked us up at our resort and was prepared for anything. Had umbrellas, snacks, water, and even toilet paper for me because he knew the women’s bathroom never had it. He was respectful, knowledgeable and a great driver. During the trek portion to a hill tribe and were led by a man named Monk. He was patient, knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor! He told us all about his family‘s history and the changes that have been made in the area to support his tribe. We had delicious homegrown coffee and fantastic organic lunch at his village. I would highly recommend…”

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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour - Thai tea at Chang Phueak Monument
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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

3.The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $78

Spend about three hours eating your way around Chiang Mai with a private local guide. You may try Thai tea, northern sausage, curries, salads, desserts, and market foods, with dishes adjusted for vegetarian, gluten-free, or other dietary needs.

“Great afternoon of tasting! Learned a lot about the food, culture and history of Chiang Mai. I would do it again. Lots of fun and time well spent!”

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Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day - What the Buddhist visit adds
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Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day

4.Best of Chiang Mai: Private Tour in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $49

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a local guide visiting Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. Expect temple views, a possible monk blessing, lunch, private air-conditioned transport, and time to climb or swim at the falls. Guides may include Yoong, Maggie, Ronnie, Jackie, or Noi.

“Our tour was great and highly informative. Paul was very helpful and accommodating. We had 8 people in our group and the can was very spacious and comfortable.”

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Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch - Group or Private - The ride south through Chiang Mai’s countryside
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Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch – Group or Private

5.Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch – Group or Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $81

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Doi Inthanon with a guide such as Aom, Tui, or Ekk. Visit Thailand’s highest point, Ang Ka Nature Trail, the Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Falls, and a Karen village with local coffee. Lunch, park fees, transport, and Chiang Mai pickup are included.

“Fue un día magnífico. Em, nuestro guía y su conductor fueron muy amables y complacientes. Incluso modificaron un poco el tour para que pudiésemos bañarnos en el río del parque nacional. Nos dieron agua cuanta quisimos y comimos en un lugar en mitad del parque rodeadas de selva.Fue todo impresionante. Pocos guías tienen tanta amabilidad. Un 10.”

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour - Wat Phra Singh, Buddhism, and a major city landmark
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour

6.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Chiang Mai Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $83

Meet your private local guide at Imm Hotel Tha Phae for a three-hour introduction to Chiang Mai. Visit Wat Phan Tao, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Phae Gate, markets, food spots, and side streets. Guides such as Boy, Aei, May, Ratana, and Eddie tailor the route to your interests.

“It was a fantastic insight into Thai culture and society that really set the tone for our entire holiday. May (Purichat) was the most amazing guide who kept us informed and entertained the entire time. She was so great with our kids and answered all my random questions with aplomb. So many great sites and customs that we would never have discovered by ourselves; again it really helped with the entire trip. Ask May about the mystery of the 'Green Beatle' lol she will know!”

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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour - Wat Chedi Luang and the giant stupa
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Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

7.Private Chiang Mai Old City Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews

Spend about four hours in a private tuk-tuk visiting Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, Silver Temple, Wat Phra Singh, and local markets. Pickup covers hotels within 5 km of Chiang Mai Old City. Your driver may offer useful tips, but an English-speaking guide is not included.

“Driver was a lovely older fellow. He showed us ahead of time on a card which temples we would visit, and remembered my special request about not visiting the tourist trap silk and silver factory. We hopped around to a few temples and markets. When dropping us off at a location, he showed us where we would find him.”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour - Night - Starting near Chang Puak Gate
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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

8.Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 4 hours

Ride 12 to 14 easy kilometers through Chiang Mai’s Old City with a private English or Thai-speaking guide. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, the Three Kings Monument, temple lanes, and a local market. Night rides add cool air, fewer crowds, and beautifully lit wats.

“Our family of four with two girls (14 and 12) had a super tour by bike with Don. We visited a number of sites in the city and as it was only the four of us in the group he was happy to adjust it to match our interests. Travelling by bike was safe and comfortable with good quality equipment and great care guiding by Don. He was also great fun to spend time with and very knowledgeable. A great experience and highly recommended -thank you.”

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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk - Wat Sri Suphan and the Silver Temple
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Chiang Mai: Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

9.Exploration of Old City by Private Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 127 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a private tuk-tuk through Chiang Mai’s Old City with a local driver such as Alan, Oy, or Paphada. Visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Sri Suphan, Tha Phae Gate, and two food markets. This is mainly private transport, not a fully guided temple tour.

“Oy was our driver and being our third tuk tuk ride this was the safest I felt. We were first taken to some stores that stock jewellery, then a Thai upmarket homewares store. Felt quite pushed to buy items by salespeople. We then went to the Thai silk farm which was interesting. Saw lots of temples and went to a market. Oy was most gracious when we asked to finish up our tour early. She was helpful, friendly and we would highly recommend her.”

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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour - Climbing Bua Thong Waterfalls at Nam Phu Chet Si
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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

10.Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $109

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private guide visiting Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, climbing Bua Thong’s sticky waterfalls, stopping at an orchid and butterfly farm for buffet lunch, and visiting Karen Long Neck Village. Guides such as Yut, Tuk, Puma, Cai, Noom, and Mae have earned praise for friendly service and flexible pacing.

“Our driver was very informative and we learned a lot from him. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond our expectations!”

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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup - Wat Chedi Luang and the story of the Emerald Buddha
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Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

11.Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Ride through Chiang Mai’s Old City with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Sri Suphan, Tha Phae Gate, and Mueang Mai Market. Guides such as Honey, James, Popcorn, and Vasit have made the tour especially personal with temple stories, local snacks, and photo help.

“Good tour, informational, visiting the 3 main temples in the old city. A bit more free time around temples would have been nice, but overall a very good tour.”

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Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option - Wat Rong Seur Ten, the Blue Temple
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Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option

12.Chiang Rai Private Tour With Golden Triangle Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $139

Choose five or six stops on a private 12 to 13-hour trip from Chiang Mai. Guide Nop, Chris, Tono, or another TAT-certified guide can shape the day around the White Temple, Blue Temple, tea plantation, Golden Triangle, and more. Travel by comfortable SUV or seven-seater.

“Top notch service from beginning to end. Communication was prompt and easy to understand. Our guide, Leelee, along with our driver were fantastic. Leelee was super friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating throughout the tour. She really made our experience fun and memorable. I highly recommend her and the customizable tour!”

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Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day - Wachirathan Falls brings the drama early
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Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

13.Doi Inthanon National Park Private Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $125

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest mountain with a private English-speaking guide such as Jackie, Sasin, Pimpi, Boon, or Tim. See Wachirathan and Sirithan waterfalls, royal pagodas, the Angka Nature Trail, and a Karen community, with hotel pickup and entrance fees included.

“We booked a private tour. Sasin was a lovely, great guide! Her English was very good and she gave lots of information on the Thai culture & history. The driver was very nice as well. The pagoda’s and waterfall were , for us, the best part of the tour. I recommend shoes with a good grip for this tour as the surroundings of the waterfall are very slippery.”

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One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour - The long ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour

14.One Day Tour Chiang Rai(White Temple , Blue Temple, Black House) Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $156

Spend 10 to 11 hours traveling by private air-conditioned car or minivan from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. With an English-speaking guide, you visit Mae Khachan Hot Spring, the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House, with lunch, water, and city hotel transfers included.

“Fabulous...our guide was amazing. He was so informative. The 4 of us loved the entire day. We stopped for the most amazing coffee and lunch was delicious. We would all highly recommend this tour...”

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City Escape: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip - Two hours among Doi Inthanon’s trails and waterfalls
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City Escape: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip

15.City Escape: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $224

Spend 10 hours with a private local host exploring Doi Inthanon, waterfalls, a Karen village, coffee traditions, and a Thai lunch with mountain views. Pickup is available anywhere in Chiang Mai. A guide such as Boi may add local folklore, snacks, photos, and personal stories along the way.

“Boi was an excellent guide with a wealth of knowledge about the local area, history and Thai folklore. At various points in the trip, he told stories, took pictures and even picked up some regional snacks for us to taste. It was refreshing to have Read more”

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