Chiang Mai
Northern Thailand, with its temperate climate, mountainous terrain and colorful mix of hill-tribe peoples, is a very special destination for all travelers. Located 700 km north of Bangkok overland, Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second most important city, and the heart of this historic and beautiful region.
Northern hospitality opens its arms to visitors as they walk among the old wooden temples and two-story houses of the ancient walled city. Wind your way along a steep mountain road to Wat Prathat Doi Suthep for a magnificent view of the entire valley. And don’t forget to ring the bells for good luck!
This region is home to many minority villages with intriguing traditional ways of life. The exquisite weaving and handicrafts worn, traded and sold by the villagers are typified by rugged quality and unique design. There are also a number of local handicrafts that make Chiang Mai an interesting shopping destination.
Chiang Mai’s surrounding valleys and mountains offers a range of great adventure opportunities!
A great reason to have chosen Chiang Mai as ActiveThailand’ s base.
Cycling
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Northern Thailand Mountain Biking 4 days / 3 nights
Join us and experience our most popular mountain bike route over four days of great cycling from the hills of Chiang Dao to the Maekok river. Discover small villages and the ethnic hill tribes of Northern Thailand. Cycle through scenic area with plenty of exciting trails and sights.
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Riding the Hills of Chiang Dao 3 days / 2 nights
Experience fascinating landscape and intense off-road trails of orobably the greatest mountain bike loop in the area. Discover small hill tribe villages and pristine rural life. A great trip for experienced mountain bikers. Pure biking fun — no elephant camps, no bamboo rafts.
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Biking Adventure from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai 3 days / 2 nights
From Chiang Mai, experience great riding, varied landscapes, scenic river surroundings and good trails on the route to Chiang Rai. Discover small hill tribes villages of Northern Thailand and pristine rural life.
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Family Mountain Biking Adventure in Chiang Dao 2 days / 1 night
Fantastic mountain biking, and the chance to discover small hill tribes villages and witness authentic rural life. A rich cultural experience and an active 2 days trip in the Doi Chiang Dao area.
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Doi Suthep National Park Downhill Day trip
Magnificent vistas from the hills overlooking Chiang Mai. This tour is for experienced riders only. Very technical trails with stones, holes, mud and all you can expect on a hard biking day.
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Kayaking
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Cycle and Paddle in the Sri Lanna National Park Day trip
Cycle 15-20 km on rural country lanes and paddle a sit-on-top kayak on the lake. Take a wonderful Thai lunch at our floating restaurant amidst the peaceful scenery of the park. Swim, relax, paddle, explore. Join us on a fun-filled day of activities.
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Sri Lanna National Park kayaking trip 2 days / 1 night
Two days in nature amidst Sri Lanna National park, located just one hour out of Chiang Mai. Hike, take a nature watch and paddle our sit-on-top kayaks looking for birds along the reservoir shorelines. We also provide fishing rods, floating inner tubes and life vests.
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Multi Activity
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Sri Lanna National Park Soft Adventure 3 days / 2 nights
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Trekking
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Chiang Dao Trek 2 days / 1 night
Experience a fantastic mountain trek, discovering small hill tribes villages and witnessing authentic rural life. A rich cultural experience and an active 2 day trip in the Doi Chiang Dao area.
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Chiang Dao Mountain Trek 3 days / 2 nights
This adventurous and strenuous mountain trek will bring participants across the Chiang Dao mountain range, down to the Maetang River valley, following regularly used trails by numerous ethnic villagers within this region.
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Doi Inthanon Mountain Explorer 2 days / 1 night
During these 2 days of exploration, you’ll visit the natural attractions of Doi Inthanon National Park, which contains Thailand’s highest peak at 2,565 metres above sea level. You’ll trek through valleys and jungle dense with evergreen forest and pines.
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Trekking the Golden Triangle 4 days / 3 nights
Trek to hill tribe villages; see the impressive Chiang Dao mountain; visit the mystical Golden Triangle, the Burmese border and Mae Sai, Thailand’s northernmost point. Experience it all in this well organized trip.
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Daytrips
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Full Day Safari in the Mae Taman Valley 1 day
Visit an elephant camp in the Mae Taman valley. The place is well maintained and the staff take very good care of the animals. The show is interesting and the ride in the surrounding valley is fun.
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Chiang Dao Soft Adventure 1 day
A great soft-adventure bringing participants to hill tribe villages well off the beaten path. As we go by 4WD we can reach remote villages usually not visited. In a remote Karen hill tribe village we’ll meet a friendly family. Ride on an elephant’s back with the Karen mahouts through the surrounding forest.
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Riding the Hills of Chiangdao MTB Day Trip 1 day
Open to everyone as there is no particularly hard riding.
Interesting scenery and varied trails are highlights of this trip. Scenic mountain area on the footsteps of one of the country’s highest peaks, Doi Chiangdao.
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The Mae Sa Valley Trails 1 day
The Mae Sa valley is well known for its elephant camps, orchid farms and other favourite destinations.
When you’ve seen all this, or even if you don’t want to see all this… come discover with us the hidden side of Mae Sa valley, on mountain bike!
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Elephant Camp and Orchid Farm morning or afternoon tours
Half-day popular tour, including elephant show at Maesa elephant camp, and visit of an orchid farm.
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Home Industries 1 day
Visit local handicraft manufacturers on the famous Sankampeng and Borsang umbrella villages. Woodcarving, silk, umbrella painting and more are on this half-day trip.
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City and Temples 1 day
A brief Chiangmai introduction with the city’s best known Temples, including the Wat Pra Sing, Wat Chiang Man and Wat Suandok. (Doi-Suthep mountain top Temple not included).
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Doi Suthep and City Temples 1 day
Visit Doi Suthep Temple and discover two other Temples: Wat Prasing, Wat Chiang Man and Wat Suando
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Doi Suthep Temple 1 day
Visit Doi Suthep Temple located on the mountain overlooking the city. For people short in time. Can be combined with our Home Industries tour for a full day program.
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Mae Ping River Cruise 1 day
For just a few hours, take a motor boat cruise on the Mae Ping River. See some village life and impressive riverside estates. Stop at the local plantation and learn about many traditional medicinal plants from the Thai gardens. The cruise can be taken any time of the day prior to advance reservation.
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Doi Inthanon National Park 1 day
Full-day excursion to Thailand’s highest mountain, located 100km from Chiangmai and part of a National Park. Gorgeous nature, birds, waterfalls and some hill-tribe villages are on the program. Including lunch and National Park entrance fees.
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Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle 1 day
A long but popular day trip over 650 km of Northern Thailand scenery: The Golden Triangle Loop.
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Elephant Safari (Chiangdao camp) 1 day
Includes: Elephant show at the beautiful Chiangdao Elephant Camp and training center. Watch the show with elephant. Experience an elephant’s back ride (1h) in surrounding jungle. Float down a peaceful river on bamboo raft. Stop to an “orchid plantation” upon return to Chiangmai.
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Elephant Safari (Chiangdao camp) 1 day
Elephant show and lunch. We visit also an orchid plantation and some rural villages, rice fields and farming scenes. Elephant riding and bamboo rafting are optional, and can be paid locally if you decide to do. More flexibility and more time for rural scenery.
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Chiangmai City Tour and Culture 1 day
A guided discovery of Chiangmai, it’s local markets and few famous Temples.
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Sightseeing Tours
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Chiangdao Trek and Golden Triangle Tour 3 days / 2 nights
Trek to hill tribe villages; see the impressive Chiangdao mountain; visit the mystical Golden Triangle, the Burmese border and Mae Sai, Thailand’s northernmost point; experience it all in this well organized sightseeing tour.
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