Thailand · 7-day plan

7-Day Chiang Mai Itinerary

Temple mornings, jungle waterfalls, cooking classes that go all afternoon. A 7-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

Eating your way through Chiang Mai, Thailand

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Class at Grand Canyon and Market Tour

    5h 30m · 5.0★ · 124 reviews

    Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Class at Grand Canyon and Market Tour

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $31 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Doi Inthanon, Waterfall+Royal Project from Chiang Mai with Lunch

    8h to 9h · 4.8★ · 1.8k reviews

    Doi Inthanon, Waterfall+Royal Project from Chiang Mai with Lunch

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $47 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

    3h · 4.9★ · 222 reviews

    The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $76 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Cooking class in organic garden and local market tour ThaiCottage

    4h · 4.9★ · 122 reviews

    Cooking class in organic garden and local market tour ThaiCottage

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $29 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

Chiang Mai, Thailand at speed

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

  1. Morning

    Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

    No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

    7h to 8h · 4.7★ · 213 reviews

    No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $77 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Zipline Adventure at Skyline Jungle Luge Chiang Mai

    6h · 4.9★ · 105 reviews

    Zipline Adventure at Skyline Jungle Luge Chiang Mai

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $82 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

    10h to 11h · 4.9★ · 229 reviews

    Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $77 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Skyline Jungle Zipline Adventure – Chiang Mai

    7h · 4.9★ · 15 reviews

    Skyline Jungle Zipline Adventure – Chiang Mai

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Full-day
    From $77 a personReserve on Viator

Day 4

One day out from Chiang Mai, Thailand

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

  1. Morning

    Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

    Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip from Chiang Mai

    12h to 13h · 4.7★ · 39 reviews

    Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip from Chiang Mai

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Likely to sell out
    From $46 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch

    13h to 14h · 3.9★ · 207 reviews

    Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $31 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch - Group or Private

    8h to 9h · 4.8★ · 184 reviews

    Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch - Group or Private

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $77 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

    8h · 4.4★ · 445 reviews

    Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Full-day
    From $30 a personReserve on Viator

Day 5

Chiang Mai, Thailand at golden hour

Slow afternoon, water at golden hour, a small dinner after.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

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Day 7

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

    No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

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