Thailand · 2-day plan

2-Day Chiang Mai Itinerary

Temple mornings, jungle waterfalls, cooking classes that go all afternoon. A 2-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into Chiang Mai, Thailand

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hrs

    3h · 4.5★ · 42 reviews

    Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hrs

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Half-day
    From $16 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

    10h to 12h · 4.8★ · 1.1k reviews

    3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Full-day
    From $48 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

    2h 30m · 4.7★ · 853 reviews

    Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $40 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

    6h · 5.0★ · 4.6k reviews

    Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $42 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Morning

    Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

    Sunset Thai Cooking with Grandma - Farm & Evening Feast

    3h 30m · 4.9★ · 138 reviews

    Sunset Thai Cooking with Grandma - Farm & Evening Feast

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $43 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai

    12h · 4.7★ · 693 reviews

    Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and more from Chiang Mai

    • 4.7★ · 693 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $33 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Ethical Elephant Visit and White Water Rafting in Chiang Mai

    6h · 4.9★ · 116 reviews

    Ethical Elephant Visit and White Water Rafting in Chiang Mai

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $56 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat Sunrise Tour (Small Group Only)

    5h · 4.8★ · 82 reviews

    Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat Sunrise Tour (Small Group Only)

    • 4.8★ · 82 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $29 a personReserve on Viator

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