Private Sightseeing Tours in Northern Thailand

Discover the garden summit of Doi Inthanon on an 8-hour, private tour from Chiang Mai, and experience the rich culture and stunning scenery of Thailand's mountainous north. Explore the twin pagodas that top the 8,514-foot (2,595-meters) peak, and take in the marvelous views from their manicured paths. Descend to a hill tribe village to observe the Karen people's distinctive traditions and vivid costumes, and pause for lunch at a local restaurant. Cool off by thundering Vachiratharn Waterfall, then make a final stop at Baan Tawai, a village of skilled craftsmen.

Explore Doi Inthanon National Park on a full-day, private trip from Chiang Mai, then spend the day visiting spectacular waterfalls, browsing local handicrafts, summiting Thailand's tallest peak, and hiking through a landscape of paddy fields and coffee farms. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver/guide throughout the day, which includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel, all transport by climate-controlled vehicle, and lunch, the perfect way to discover Chiang Mai's remarkable mountain scenery.

Discover the hill country just outside Chiang Mai and learn about some of the Thai Royal Family's rural development projects on this private 3.5-hour excursion. Experience the culture of Thailand's hill tribes and the area's beautiful scenery as you tour the Hmong village of Baan Hmong Nong Hoi Mai and visit the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden.

Explore Chiang Rai on a full-day private tour with a professional guide. Visit Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park to see temple artifacts, botanical gardens and traditional teakwood houses; admire artifacts from the Thai royal family at Oup Kham Museum; and marvel at the truly unique temple-as-art-exhibit of Wat Rong Khun, aka the White Temple. Enhance your experience of northern Thailand's rich culture as you sample authentic northern Thai dishes at a local restaurant and browse the vendors at the central market.

Beat the crowds and get a true local's experience during this 5.5-hour early-riser private sightseeing trip in Chiang Mai. See the early-morning procession of Buddhist monks as they parade through the streets to receive their daily alms. You'll then proceed to the ancient ruins of Wiang Kum Kam, a historical park where enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour and boat cruise.

Set out from Chiang Mai to trek through northern Thailand's mountainous jungle on a three-day private tour. With an experienced guide by your side, you'll explore the area around Chiang Dao, visiting Karen, Akha and other remote hill tribe villages, dining on (and if you like, helping prepare) northern Thai cuisine, and bedding down in bamboo huts. You'll even have time to enjoy Chiang Mai and its offerings at your own pace with sightseeing tips catered specifically to your interests.

Enjoy a full-day, private trip from Chiang Rai to several unique attractions. Visit two historic buildings that have been turned into modern art installations: the White Temple and Black House. Eat lunch at a foundation dedicated to improving the lives of Thai minorities. Spend the afternoon trekking through two villages with a local hill tribe villager as your guide. You won't find this exceptional variety of activities on any other tour!

Discover a Buddhist alms ceremony and temple on a 5-hour, private trip from Chiang Mai to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Warorot Market. With personal assistance from a private guide, you'll join in a Tak Bat ceremony giving food to Buddhist monks, visit a temple set high on a mountaintop, then browse the colorful stalls at a local market. This 5-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Chiang Mai, as well as entrance fees and a cable car ticket at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a temple located near the top of Mt. Suthep, on this 4.5-hour private Chiang Mai tour with dinner. In the evening hours, watch chanting monks and enjoy the breeze from the top of the mountain at one of Thailand's most sacred sites as the sun sets over the city. Then check out a street food market to try golden pork leg by the 'cowboy hat lady,' a local favorite. Hotel transfers are included.

Sample Chiang Mai's rich array of cultural, historical and religious attractions during this 4-hour private tour. Tour the city's moat, historic walls, residential areas and more before heading to Doi Suthep a mountain located just outside of town. Explore the 14th century Wat Prathat Doi Suthep temple on top before visiting the village of nearby Hmong hill tribe.

Visit the magnificent temples of Chiang Rai on a full-day, private-tour from Chiang Mai to a series of iconic Buddhist sites. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver/guide throughout the day as you visit Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Huai Pla Kung, and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 13-hour temple tour from Chiang Mai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it's a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand.

Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a temple located near the top of Mt. Suthep, on this 8-hour Chiang Mai private tour. In addition to the temple, which is one of Thailand's most sacred sites, you'll also check out a home industries center to watch talented makers of lacquer, woodcarvings, paper umbrellas, and silk. This tour provides insight into the history of Doi Suthep Temple and the industry of crafts and handmade items in northern Thailand. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch are included.

Experience the beauty and mystery Thailand's most impressive and historic Buddhist temples on this private tour from Chiang Mai. Travel with your expert local guide on a half-day excursion that includes round-trip hotel transport with the option of morning or afternoon departure. Get an up close look and behind the scenes insight as your travel through some of the north's top attractions with your friendly private guide.

Enjoy a privately guided tour of Chiang Mai at night and be enchanted by a 6-course dinner of northern Thai specialties. You'll visit a Buddhist temple to witness chanting monks before your feast in a garden setting, then sample dessert from street vendors at Waroros Market (Kad Luang Market). Your tour includes round-trip hotel transport by private vehicle.