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Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Chiang Mai to explore with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

Destination

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, ไทย

Included

• Private Guide
• Transport per Car
• Insurance Guest
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• Meals
• Bamboo Rafting

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at - Chiang Mai to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Convenient Pick-up & Drop Off

   On the day of your day trip, your local host will pick you up from your accommodation or an agreed location. Once the day trip comes to an end, they’ll drop you off at your accommodation

4. Scenic Trip

   This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through while telling you incredible stories and insights

5. Only You & Your Host!

   Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable

6. What’s in Store for You

   Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Karen Village, Bua Tong Waterfall (Sticky Waterfall) and Mae Taeng River plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way

7. Optional Lunch

   Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Web🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ratana)

6 June 2025

She is knowledgeable, funny and flexible. These are the 3 traits I look for most in a tour guide. I highly recommend Ratana, you will not regret it.Ratana is fantastic!

Simone

(About local Minty)

6 June 2025

It was a great tour with a great guide. We were at many local places recommended and awarded from Michelin 2025 to taste the local food. It was very comfortable for us then we drove longer distances with the car from Minty - good air conditioning and cold water😊 Thank you Minty for this wonderful day with you and all the delicious, sweet, spicy and typical meals of Thailand, wich we tasted with you.Food Tour wirh Minty

David

(About local Minty)

3 June 2025

Only selected Minty by chance but she turned out to be one of the best guides we have ever had. Nothing was too much trouble as she explained everything about this wonderful old city. Even treated us to little snacks and provided plenty of water. Please select Minty. You will not regret it. Wonderful Chiangmai tour. Best guide ever

Ranji🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Minty)

2 June 2025

My cousin and I had the best half-day introduction to Chiang Mai, thanks to MInty. In an afternoon, she walked us across the backlanes Old Town, offered us highlights of popular temples with an in-depth visit of the most breath-taking one (IMHO! :D) and finished off with an extremely comfortable drive in Minty's luxury van to the Chinatown Night Market / Flower Market PLUS a secret roof-top, birds-eye view of Chiang Mai along the river that we most certainly would have not discovered on our own. We appreciated that she was able to tweak the programme en route once she learned more about us (foodies!) and accommodated pit-stops along the way (coffee! fruit! glutinous rice snacks! braised pork rice!) that personalised this for us and really added value to the experience. We paid for all the extra eats, of course. The best introduction to Chiang Mai

Peter🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Naphat)

24 May 2025

What can we say about Naphet ? We met as planned on Wednesday morning and were very excited to begin our tour of the hidden Gems of Chiang Mai. Within 5 minutes we knew we had met one of them! Naphet is exceptional with her kindness, insight, and knowledge, she patiently educated us in Buddhism and Thai Culture. Each temple we visited was special and she explained why as well as the historical background of Chiang Mai. Under her guidance we became comfortable paying our respects correctly to the Buddha and the Monks. In one temple we received a blessing from the Monk and in another we got the opportunity to hang a wish like the local Thai people . We feel very lucky to have met Naphet. Without this tour we would have been wandering around on our own trying to gain an insight into the Thai way of life. To conclude our tour she brought us around the local market , explaining the different foods and produce that are available . The variety was amazing, and new to us. We concluded the tour with lunch in the market with the local people. Thank you Naphet you were above and beyond our expectations . We highly recommend Naphet as a tour guide especially for those curious about Thai Culture and History. Peter and Caroline 21st May 2025

swathi

(About local Ae Plernjai )

20 May 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our food tour guide, Ae, in Chiang Mai! From the moment we met, she was incredibly kind and patient, especially with our 5-year-old. When our little one accidentally lost his toy jeep at the market and was visibly upset, she handled the situation with such care and understanding. To our surprise, later that evening, she thoughtfully arranged for a jeep to be sent to our hotel — a truly kind gesture that touched us all. Throughout the tour, Ae took us to local markets, introducing us to a variety of interesting and delicious foods. She was more than happy to accommodate my husband's request to try a dry noodle place, taking us to her personal favorites — which turned out to be some of the best food we had during our trip! Her passion for the local cuisine really shone through, making the experience not just tasty but also authentic. Ae was funny, charismatic, and engaging, making the entire tour enjoyable and memorable for our family. Her warmth and flexibility made us feel like we were exploring Chiang Mai with a friend rather than just a guide. We highly recommend Ae to anyone looking for a genuine, fun, and memorable food adventure in Chiang Mai. Thank you, Ae, for making our trip so special!Authentic, warm & memorable -thank you Ae!

Bob

(About local Ratana)

15 May 2025

Having visited Chiang Mai on several occasions but have never had a more fulfilling day than when I spent time with Ratana. She has lived in Chiang Mai all her life and it shows. Her smile is as infectious as her personality! My request to her was a day of immersion into the local community and culture, away from the typical “tourist” atmosphere, and she delivered! I was able to get a feel for the logistical aspects of the overall city and visit some smaller Wats and villages as well. I was able to see the local markets and how the locals traded, she explained the proper etiquette when shopping and was able to communicate with the vendors to help me understand the different foods and their applications. If you’re looking for a wonderful way to spend a day and get to know Chiang Mai do not hesitate to reserve Ratana. 😎 🙏 A PERFECT day in Chiang Mai !

Matthew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Minty)

8 May 2025

Minty was absolutely brilliant for us the whole day. We got to see lots of cool things in Chiang mai and then the next day she took us to an elephant sanctuary and the sticky waterfall. She made sure we had the best experience! Amazing day with Minty

Valentina🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Naphat)

27 April 2025

Naphat was not touring us. A deputy did

Steven

(About local Ratana)

27 April 2025

My 11 -year old grandson and I had a wonderful experience with Ratana in Chiang Mai. We did two different tours with her and both were great. She was very attentive to our interests and went above and beyond to make our visit to Chiang Mai memorable.Great excursions with Ratana in Chiang Mai

Justine

(About local Ratana)

27 April 2025

We had a brilliant day with Ratana, her knowledge of the city and temples was amazing. Through going on this tour it gave us a perspective of the city and was so helpful for us to be able to plan the rest of our time and get to see lots more of this wonderful area😊 Chaing Mai adventures

Juli🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Ae Plernjai )

22 April 2025

Our local host was Ae. She was fabulous right from the start. Connecting as soon as the booking was confirmed even if it was a month away! On the actual day of the tour, she was on time and energised to go! We stopped at the local market for coffee and she even got us snacks for the ride. Exploring Doi Ithanon was quite magical, the waterfalls, the hike around the natural environment together with a local tribe guide as well, was eye opening. Ae shared her knowledge of the various plants and animals occupying the forest. The twin pagodas were stunning and we ended at the highest point in Thailand. She treated us to lunch even though that was not included in the booking and got us souvenirs to bring back home. We could not have asked for more! Ae was more like a friend than a guide and we would definitely recommend her for those who would prefer a more personalised experience. Ae was a great choice indeed!

Alexandra🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Minty)

21 April 2025

We can highly recommend Minty. She was the best guide, a good and safe driver and she took the best care of us and our little children. We would go is again in a heartbeat. Great!

Christian 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ae Plernjai )

16 April 2025

We had a great day in Chiang Mai during this special time … songkran with lots of water splashing ;-) ! Our guide( Ae) gave us a great tour , we highly recommend her !!!Great day

Marie-Claude

(About local Ae Plernjai )

13 April 2025

We hard a great time with Ae. And she is very good to explain us everything Thanks Ae!!!!Super

Lee🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ae Plernjai )

5 April 2025

As a former full time traveller and travel writer, I’ve done a LOT of tours and met many guides. Ae, however, is in another league to most. We booked the tour last minute and yet it was so well organised, catered perfectly to our very difficult group of people (oldest 80, youngest 2!) and was so seamless! The foods were adjusted to our needs, and it was the perfect mix of authentic with still making us feel comfortable. Honestly can’t say enough positive things about Ae and about this tours Authentic, easy and absolutely epic

Ashley

(About local Ae Plernjai )

25 March 2025

Our day with in Inthanon national park with Ae was one of the highlights of our trip! Ae was so friendly and fun it was easy to get comfortable with her. She was very knowledgeable about Thailand and the area. She kept us on track and would bring any possible changes to us for consideration. Ae took us to all the top spots in the park and we had such a blast, we never felt rushed and the day was easy and thoroughly enjoyable. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Chiang MaiAwesome day in Inthanon with Ae

Mark

(About local Purichat )

19 March 2025

Great walking tour around Chiang Mai from Purichat - who told us many interesting facts about Northern Thai culture as well as walking us around interesting sites to see - would highly recommend Knowledgeable Local Tour

Yvonne🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Purichat )

17 March 2025

I recently had the pleasure of exploring Chiang Mai with Purichat and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve had. From the moment we met, she was not only friendly and welcoming, but also incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems. Purichat took the time to explain the significance of each place, from the ancient temples. What really stood out was their ability to connect the past with the present, offering fascinating insights into how the local traditions are still very much alive today.Informative and nice tour

carolefreedman01

(About local Naphat)

3 March 2025

Wonderful experience with Naphat. She took us to local street food markets and ordered up our food. We would not have known what to choose but we now feel more confident trying local dishes as she explained what to look for. Not only did we try local food but Naphat showed us how to eat the food like a local by adding spices and vegetables from the table. She showed us how to mix the tastes to enable us to experience the wonderfully combined aromas and flavours. She was good company and very interesting. 10 tastings of Chang Mai with Naphat

Matt

(About local Naphat)

2 March 2025

Such a fantastic afternoon out and our host Naphat was outstanding. I woukd 100% recommend this experience A brilliant excursion

Eric

(About local Purichat )

24 February 2025

Purichat was very accommodating and enlightening for our city tour. We especially enjoyed the smoothie stop supporting the women’s rehabilitation program.Pleasant informative morning

Rahil🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Purichat )

21 February 2025

Purichat was nice, friendly, good English, explained local and Thai history well. Very accommodating with our needs (2 year old). Drove us around to each site in her car. Best go in the morning. It gets hot quickly. Great host, family friendly

Charles

(About local Naphat)

20 February 2025

My wife and I had a great tour of the Grand Palace and other spots in Bangkok with Naphat. Naphat's English is flawless as is her knowledge of navigating her way around the city while finding all the shady cool spots in that very hot city. Highly recommended!The best guide in all of Bangkok.

Margot

(About local Ratana)

20 February 2025

Ratana is rustig, vrolijk en lacht veel , vertelt genoeg, maar je krijgt geen ‘overload’ aan informatie. Alle vragen die je stelt, weet ze ook te beantwoorden. Een hele fijne gids !!! 🧡🙏Leerzaam en gezellig

Briana

(About local Naphat)

20 February 2025

Our guide Naphat was very flexible and attentive, showed us new foods and provided excellent conversation and insight into life in the area. Definitely got to sample some things I would not have found on my own and ensured it was from reputable and safe stalls. This was my first time using WithLocals but I will definitely be using them more after this experience Chiang mai foodies

Antonio🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Naphat)

18 February 2025

Naphat is an amazing guide with a spiritual touch! It was a big pleasure to spend with her this 3 hours walking around Chiang Mai. She was very kind and she gave a lot of explanations about the story of Thailand. She knows a lot about the history and I really felt very good with her! I recommend her very much!A real spiritual person

Antonio🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Purichat )

18 February 2025

Mai (Purichat) is an amazing guide. It was a big pleasure to spend with her this 3 hours walking around Chiang Mai by night. She was very kind and she gave a lot of explanations about story in Thailand. I recommend her very much!Amazing guide for Chiang Mai

Miroslav

(About local Naphat)

18 February 2025

We did the City Tour together with Naphat. Beside all the interesting places she took us we had a chance to learn quite a lot about the history of Thailand and Chiang Mai in particular, the people and the life in present times. It always brings a new viewing angle on a country if you get detailed comments on the things you can see and places you are visiting and can openly discuss with a local. And this was exactly the case with Naphat. Thank you.Local history and presence in a box

Jutta🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Naphat)

18 February 2025

Naphat was very friendly and explained interesting details about the night market, visited various stalls and showed us beautiful places in chiang mai that we would not have found otherwise. Thank you very much A beautiful meeting

Unknown

(About local Naphat)

16 February 2025

We spent the evening with Naphat on our first day in Chaing Mai and are so glad we did. Visiting temples and getting her insights into the temples, Buddhism, and Thai culture was fantastic. Her introduction to the city , it's markets, massage oarlours and bars has allowed us to make the most of our time and feel comfortable in the city from the first day. Love Chaing Mai and thoroughly recommend Naphat Magical start to our Chaing Mai visit

Sherri

(About local Naphat)

16 February 2025

We had a wonderful day with Naphat. She was gracious and accommodating. We enjoyed the sites and appreciated her flexibility to tailor the trip to suit our interests. Great time

Mary

(About local Naphat)

15 February 2025

Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants more than just a tour of Chiang Mai’s highlights and really get a cultural, spiritual and historical insight into the place and the country. We both loved our time with her and were very grateful to her for sharing her wisdom and knowledge about Buddhism with us. Fabulous tour with great guides

Kathy

(About local Purichat )

14 February 2025

Terrific local street food. We would never otherwise have known what we should try. Really interesting cultural context made the whole experience even better. Purichat is knowledgeable, fun and very flexible. Fantastic local food tour

Thomas

(About local Naphat)

13 February 2025

We did the 3 hour City Tour and came away with a great understanding of Thia culture. Would recommend.Very knowledgeable and friendly guide

Monica🇨🇷 Costa Rica

(About local Naphat)

10 February 2025

Naphat was an amazing guide!! She shared much about Buddhist teachings, open-mindedness and kindness in the Thai way of life. Our only regret is that we wished we could have spent more time with her! She was also great with our youngest member of the group (2 years old) and helped keep him entertained in the Wats too. Would recommend!Great tour!

Unknown

(About local Purichat )

9 February 2025

We had a lovely food tour with Purichat! She was very friendly and she helped us discover some Thai food we have not previously had in the US. We also discovered other areas of town we had not been too. We definitely recommend her! Ann & BlairChiang Mai food tour

Jake

(About local Naphat)

9 February 2025

If you want an authentic experience of Chiang Mai, go on this tour with Naphat. She knew so much history about the city and knew all the local spots. As a previous nun, she knew the importance of Buddhism in the community. Amazing experience

Debbie

(About local Naphat)

8 February 2025

My husband and I enjoyed our morning, half-day 10 tastings tour with Naphat. From local food trucks to a market near her home, we were able to try a huge variety of foods, including Khao Soi, papaya salad, mango sticky rice, and a yellow curry with squid. Naphat did a great job meeting my dietary restrictions, which included a shellfish allergy. In addition to great food, we loved hearing about Naphat’s family and life in Chiang Mai. Thank you so much, Naphat!Great Introduction to Northern Thai Food

CARL🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ae Plernjai )

8 February 2025

Ae is a very personable and informative guide, we were so glad we did this guided walk with Ae, we saw so much more of life within Chiang Mai which we would otherwise have missed.Tour of Chiang Mai

Roman

(About local Ratana)

6 February 2025

Our trip to Chiang Rai with Ratana was very pleasant and interesting. In addition to the sights, Ratana's pleasant and humorous nature is worth mentioning. And not always a given: Ratana is a good and considerate driver. My wife and I can definitely recommend a trip with Ratana.Trip to Chiang Rai

Natasha🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Purichat )

5 February 2025

Purichat, or as May as she told us to call her, was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We enjoyed her tour and as well as her very witty sense of humour. Highly recommended :)Great tour with purichat

Danitza

(About local Purichat )

5 February 2025

Purichat was a great guide through Chiang Mai! She was knowledgeable and accommodating. She took us to places in Chiang Mai that my partner and I wouldn’t have been able to find on our own. Highly recommend booking a tour!Great way to explore Chiang Mai!

DEBBY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ae Plernjai )

5 February 2025

We did two tours with Ae. The first one was a food tour around Chiang Mai and we had a ball. Ae is so knowledgeable and personable at the same time. She makes everything fun and we ate so much! The next tour we did with her was a bike ride through the countryside and we actually went through her hometown and because she knew I love coffee so much, she took us to her favorite coffee shop and then we went to the roaster to see how the coffee was roasted. she’s great at tailoring things and finding cool things for one to look at. And she always make sure we have enough to eat and drink! On the bike ride through the country, I was bitten by a dog which is a real fluke and she was quick to take out her first aid kit and put iodine on it and then we all went to the emergency room which was a great experience and she took care of everything. We can’t wait to return to Chiang Mai and when we do we will definitely use her again for any tour. Ae is the best guide no matter what tour

Bogdana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

2 February 2025

We had such a great time. Purichat was nice and very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. So great to try so many different northern dishes and learn about the origins of the food. The market experience was also very good and we got to learn about spices and ingredients typical for the area. Very accommodating since one of us was vegetarian. Thank you!Great experience!

Marc🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Naphat)

1 February 2025

I booked and took a day trip to Doi Inthanon with Naphat. This excursion made a huge impression on me historically, scenically and spiritually. Naphat is a very experienced and versatile trained tour guide with a flair for captivating people. The in-depth conversations and detailed explanations of the various places visited far exceeded my expectations. Among other things, I was able to experience first-hand insights into coexistence in a mountain village. This and the explanations about Buddhism in everyday life touched me very much and I am very grateful to Naphat for that. I can highly recommend Naphat to anyone looking for something more than just landscape images.Very nice&educational trip to Doi Inthanon

Bret

(About local Naphat)

1 February 2025

I had such a wonderful experience with Naphat. She is very knowledgeable about the city, food and temples. She took me to the best scenic spots, the best food in town, as well as shared great knowledge about temples and Buddhism. I keep going back to the spot she took me for sunset and some of the amazing food we had. Some of the food places included famous spots that Anthony Bourdain visited while he was in Chiang Mai. I had such a great experience the first time that I booked another tour with Naphat. Don’t miss out and book a wonderful tour with Naphat, you won’t regret it! Wonderful Experience

Adrian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Minty)

1 February 2025

Thank you Minty for showing us Chiang Mai and explaining some of the history, answering all of our questions, and being flexible with my child’s needs. Recommended walking tour!

Marc🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Naphat)

31 January 2025

This day trip to Chiang Rai with a visit to the White Temple, the Blue Temple, the museum and the delicious lunch (not included in the tour) was overwhelmingly beautiful for me. Thanks to Naphat's very competent guidance, I was able to learn a lot about the temples, Buddhism and the culture. Naphat listened to me and took my individual interests into account and adapted the tour to them. Naphat is very pleasant to deal with and I had the feeling of being taken seriously throughout the day trip. Thanks also go to the driver, who drove very carefully and got us safely through the day. I will always be happy to book Naphat for trips like this again. Thank you very much for the wonderful experiences.Exciting excursion with Naphat

Jose M🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Ae Plernjai )

29 January 2025

Ae was very informative and candid in answering my questions. Excellent tour!Cant fail with Ae