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Which Itinerary is Right for You?
Option 1 (Adventure, Culture & Hidden Gems) → adventure, cultural experiences
Option 2 (Culture, Nature & Adventure) → temples, nature, adventure, and local experiences
Option 3 (Chiang Mai & Chiang Dao) → Chiang Mai’s highlights with a peaceful retreat in Chiang Dao
Option 1: Chiang Mai Adventure, Culture & Hidden Gems
This itinerary is designed for travelers who want a mix of adventure, cultural experiences, and off-the-beaten-path discoveries.
Day 1: Arrival & Old City Highlights
08:00 Breakfast at SS1254372 Café (artsy café in Nimman)
09:30 Visit Wat Phra Singh (20 THB, Open: 06:00-17:00)
11:00 Explore Wat Chedi Luang (40 THB, Open: 06:00-17:00)
12:30 Lunch at Khao Soi Nimman (famous Northern Thai curry noodles)
14:00 Stroll around Tha Phae Gate & Old City streets
16:00 Try a traditional Lanna-style massage at Fah Lanna Spa
18:30 Dinner at Dash! Teak House
Day 2: Doi Suthep & Nature Escape
07:30 Breakfast at Ristr8to Coffee (famous for latte art)
08:30 Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (50 THB, Open: 06:00-18:00)
10:00 Hike the Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat, a hidden jungle temple
12:00 Lunch at Ginger Farm Kitchen
13:30 Explore Huay Tung Tao Lake (kayaking & lakeside cafes)
16:30 Sunset at Doi Pui Viewpoint
19:00 Dinner at The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
Day 3: Jungle Trekking & Waterfalls
07:00 Depart for a guided jungle trek in Mae Wang
09:00 Trek through lush forests & rice fields
12:00 Lunch at a Karen hill tribe village
13:30 Visit Sticky Waterfalls (Bua Thong Waterfall) (climbable limestone falls!)
16:00 Return to Chiang Mai
18:00 Sunset drinks at The Roof Yard
19:30 Dinner at Khao Soi Lam Duan Fah Ham
Day 4: Chiang Rai Day Trip
06:00 Depart for Chiang Rai (3-hour drive)
09:00 Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) (50 THB, Open: 08:00-17:00)
11:00 Explore Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)
12:30 Lunch at Chivit Thamma Da Coffee House
14:00 Visit Baandam Museum (Black House Museum) (80 THB, Open: 09:00-17:00)
16:00 Return to Chiang Mai
19:30 Dinner at David’s Kitchen (fine dining)
Day 5: Mae Kampong Village (Eco-Tourism Experience)
07:30 Drive to Mae Kampong Village (1-hour drive)
09:00 Visit local coffee shops & tea plantations
10:30 Hike to Mae Kampong Waterfall
12:00 Lunch at Huan Jomphu (local hill tribe restaurant)
14:00 Visit Flight of the Gibbon Zipline (optional adventure activity)
17:00 Return to Chiang Mai
19:00 Dinner at The Service 1921 (Anantara Chiang Mai)
Day 6: Hot Springs & Handicrafts
08:00 Breakfast at Graph Café
09:30 Visit San Kamphaeng Hot Springs (relax & boil eggs in natural hot water!)
12:00 Lunch at Baan Kang Wat (art village café)
13:30 Explore Bor Sang Umbrella Village & San Kamphaeng Handicraft Village
16:30 Return to Chiang Mai
18:00 Sunset drinks at Rise Rooftop Bar
19:30 Dinner at The House by Ginger
Day 7: Markets & Departure
08:00 Breakfast at Woo Café & Art Gallery
09:30 Explore Warorot Market (Kad Luang) & Ton Lamyai Flower Market
11:30 Last-minute shopping at One Nimman & Nimmanhaemin Road
14:00 Lunch at Fern Forest Café
16:00 Spa treatment at Oasis Spa before departure
18:00 Farewell dinner at The Good View Chiang Mai
20:00 Transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Option 2: Chiang Mai : Culture, Nature & Adventure
This itinerary balances temples, nature, adventure, and local experiences, giving you the best of Chiang Mai in a week.
Day 1: Arrival & Old City Exploration
08:00 Breakfast at SS1254372 Café (artsy café in Nimman)
09:30 Visit Wat Phra Singh (20 THB, Open: 06:00-17:00)
11:00 Explore Wat Chedi Luang (40 THB, Open: 06:00-17:00)
12:30 Lunch at The House by Ginger
14:00 Stroll around Tha Phae Gate & Old City streets
16:00 Relax with a Thai massage at Fah Lanna Spa
18:30 Dinner at The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
Day 2: Doi Suthep & Hidden Temples
08:00 Breakfast at Ristr8to Coffee (famous for latte art)
09:00 Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (50 THB, Open: 06:00-18:00)
11:00 Explore Wat Pha Lat, a jungle temple
12:30 Lunch at Ginger Farm Kitchen
14:00 Visit Wat Umong, an ancient tunnel temple
16:00 Sunset at Monk’s Trail (Doi Suthep viewpoint)
18:30 Dinner at Dash! Teak House
Day 3: Elephant Sanctuary & Sticky Waterfalls
07:00 Depart for Elephant Nature Park (~2,500 THB, full-day visit, includes lunch)
12:30 Lunch at the sanctuary
14:00 Visit Sticky Waterfalls (Bua Thong Waterfall) (can climb without slipping!)
16:30 Return to Chiang Mai
18:00 Sunset drinks at Oxygen Dining Room (X2 Riverside Resort)
19:30 Dinner at Khao Soi Mae Sai (authentic Khao Soi noodles)
Day 4: Doi Inthanon National Park
07:00 Drive to Doi Inthanon National Park (300 THB, Open: 05:30-18:00)
09:00 Visit Wachirathan Waterfall
10:30 Explore Twin Royal Pagodas
12:00 Lunch at Royal Project Kitchen
13:30 Trek through Ang Ka Nature Trail
15:30 Visit a Karen hill tribe village
18:00 Return to Chiang Mai
19:30 Dinner at The Good View Chiang Mai
Day 5: Chiang Rai Day Trip
06:00 Depart for Chiang Rai (3-hour drive)
09:00 Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) (50 THB, Open: 08:00-17:00)
11:00 Explore Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)
12:30 Lunch at Chivit Thamma Da Coffee House
14:00 Visit Baandam Museum (Black House Museum) (80 THB, Open: 09:00-17:00)
16:00 Return to Chiang Mai
19:30 Dinner at David’s Kitchen (fine dining)
Day 6: Handicrafts & Hot Springs
08:00 Breakfast at Fern Forest Café
09:30 Visit San Kamphaeng Handicraft Village (silverware, silk, pottery)
11:30 Explore Bor Sang Umbrella Village
12:30 Lunch at Khao Soi Nimman
14:00 Relax at San Kamphaeng Hot Springs (boil eggs in natural hot water!)
16:30 Return to Chiang Mai
18:00 Sunset drinks at Rise Rooftop Bar
19:30 Dinner at The Service 1921 (Anantara Chiang Mai)
Day 7: Markets & Departure
08:00 Breakfast at Graph Café (minimalist specialty coffee shop)
09:00 Explore Warorot Market (Kad Luang) (local market for snacks & souvenirs)
10:30 Visit Ton Lamyai Flower Market
12:00 Brunch at Woo Café & Art Gallery
13:30 Last-minute shopping at One Nimman & Maya Mall
16:00 Relax at a luxury spa before departure
18:00 Farewell dinner at The House by Ginger
20:00 Transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) for departure
Option 3 : Chiang Mai & Chiang Dao : Nature, Culture & Relaxation
This itinerary blends Chiang Mai’s cultural highlights with a peaceful retreat in Chiang Dao, known for its misty mountains, hot springs, and caves.
Day 1: Arrival & Old City Exploration
08:00 Breakfast at SS1254372 Café (artsy café in Nimman)
09:30 Visit Wat Phra Singh (20 THB, Open: 06:00-17:00)
11:00 Explore Wat Chedi Luang (40 THB, Open: 06:00-17:00)
12:30 Lunch at Khao Soi Mae Sai (authentic Northern Thai noodles)
14:00 Visit Tha Phae Gate & Old City streets
16:00 Enjoy a traditional Lanna massage at Fah Lanna Spa
18:30 Dinner at Dash! Teak House
Day 2: Doi Suthep & Local Markets
08:00 Breakfast at Ristr8to Coffee (famous for latte art)
09:00 Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (50 THB, Open: 06:00-18:00)
11:00 Explore Wat Pha Lat, a jungle temple
12:30 Lunch at Ginger Farm Kitchen
14:00 Stroll through Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
16:00 Sunset drinks at The Roof Yard
19:00 Dinner at The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
Day 3: Chiang Dao – A Mountain Escape
07:30 Drive to Chiang Dao (1.5 hrs north of Chiang Mai)
09:00 Visit Wat Tham Pha Plong, a peaceful cave temple
11:00 Explore Chiang Dao Cave (40 THB, Open: 08:00-17:00)
12:30 Lunch at Chiang Dao Nest 1 (best Thai & Western fusion food)
14:00 Relax at Chiang Dao Hot Springs
16:30 Check in to a mountain resort (Chiang Dao Nest 2 or Azalea Village)
18:30 Dinner under the stars at The View @ Chiang Dao
Day 4: Sunrise & Nature Retreat
06:00 Sunrise view at Doi Luang Chiang Dao Viewpoint (optional hike)
08:00 Breakfast at the resort
09:30 Visit Sri Sungwan Waterfall (hidden jungle waterfall)
12:00 Lunch at a local organic farm café
14:00 Explore Araksa Tea Plantation (tea tasting experience)
16:30 Return to Chiang Mai
19:00 Dinner at The Service 1921 (Anantara Chiang Mai)
Day 5: Doi Inthanon National Park
07:00 Drive to Doi Inthanon National Park (300 THB, Open: 05:30-18:00)
09:00 Visit Wachirathan Waterfall
10:30 Explore Twin Royal Pagodas
12:00 Lunch at Royal Project Kitchen
13:30 Trek through Ang Ka Nature Trail
15:30 Visit a Karen hill tribe village
18:00 Return to Chiang Mai
19:00 Dinner at The House by Ginger (charming Lanna-style restaurant)
Day 6: Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure
08:00 Breakfast at Woo Café & Art Gallery
09:30 Visit San Kamphaeng Hot Springs (soak in natural mineral water)
12:00 Lunch at Baan Kang Wat (art village café)
14:00 Explore Bor Sang Umbrella Village & San Kamphaeng Handicraft Village
16:30 Relax with a luxury spa treatment at Oasis Spa
18:00 Sunset drinks at Rise Rooftop Bar
19:30 Dinner at The Good View Chiang Mai (riverside dining & live music)
Day 7: Local Markets & Farewell
08:00 Breakfast at Graph Café
09:30 Explore Warorot Market & Ton Lamyai Flower Market
11:30 Last-minute shopping at One Nimman & Nimmanhaemin Road
14:00 Lunch at Fern Forest Café
16:00 Free time for souvenir shopping or spa
18:00 Farewell dinner at The Good View Chiang Mai
20:00 Transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) for departure
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