Elephant Nature Park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary in the Mae Taeng valley north of Chiang Mai. Its visits focus on watching elephants in their herds and learning about their individual histories...
Chiang Mai Fun Activities
Chiang Mai offers a huge range of activities for visitors, from cultural experiences and Muay Thai to trekking, markets, rafting, tours and family-friendly attractions. The current Chiang Mai Travel Hub inventory includes activities such as Pai Trekking, Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline, No Gravity, Muay Thai stadiums, bamboo rafting, private tours and longer northern Thailand excursions.
This category is broader than the separate Adventure section. Rather than focusing only on high-adrenaline attractions, it should help visitors find different ways to experience Chiang Mai, including cultural activities, outdoor experiences, entertainment, tours and things to do with children.
Explore Chiang Mai Activities
- Muay Thai and entertainment – Watch live Muay Thai at venues such as Thapae Boxing Stadium and Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium.
- Trekking and outdoor experiences – Join guided treks around Chiang Mai, Pai and Chiang Rai or choose gentler nature-based activities in the surrounding countryside.
- Rafting and river activities – Try bamboo rafting and other river experiences for an active day outside the city.
- Tours and day trips – Book private tours or longer excursions to Chiang Rai, temples, mountains and other northern Thailand destinations.
- Family and casual activities – Choose from cafes, attractions, adventure parks and other experiences suited to visitors who want something beyond temples and sightseeing.
Browse the listings below to discover Chiang Mai activities, tours, entertainment and things to do for adults, families and active travellers.
Elephant Nature Park
Kuet Chang, Mae Taeng
Pai Trekking
Many Trekking Options Available, Around PaiPai trekking can range from a short viewpoint walk to several days in the mountains with a local guide. Forest, farmland, limestone scenery and community visits give the area variety, but the route and conditions matter...
Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline
Pong Yaeng, Mae RimPongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline is a mountain adventure park in Pong Yaeng, Mae Rim, northwest of Chiang Mai. Its rail coaster, aerial zipline activities and other rides offer different ways to experience the...
Chiang Mai University
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai University offers a leafy campus setting at the foot of Doi Suthep, with Ang Kaew Reservoir as its main draw for sightseeing visitors. The water, wooded edges and mountain backdrop provide a quieter change of...
Zipline Adventure
Don Kaeo, Mae RimZipline Adventure is a guided aerial course at Huay Tung Tao Reservoir in Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim area. The lake and surrounding hills give it a different setting from a course deep in the mountains, with longer...
Mae Ping River Cruise
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang MaiMae Ping River Cruise offers a slower view of Chiang Mai from the water, passing riverside buildings and bridges before the banks become greener. The operator’s daytime trip combines a boat journey with a stop at...
X Centre
Rim Tai, Mae RimX Centre is an adventure venue in Mae Rim, north of Chiang Mai, combining bungy jumping, drift karts and off-road vehicles with group activities and options for younger visitors. The attraction is the ability to choose...
Phoenix Adventure Park
Mae Raem, Mae RimPhoenix Adventure Park in Mae Raem, Mae Rim, combines high-rope obstacle courses, ziplining and a miniature train in a countryside setting north of Chiang Mai. The rope courses are about balancing, climbing and working...
Tube Trek Water Park
Ton Pao, San KamphaengTube Trek Water Park is a space-themed water park in Ton Pao, San Kamphaeng, east of Chiang Mai. Its mix of slides, a wave pool, children’s water play and a lazy river makes it a place to spend several hours in...
Monks Trail
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiThe Monks Trail is a forest walking route on the lower slopes of Doi Suthep, best known for the climb to Wat Pha Lat. It starts near Chiang Mai University, south of Chiang Mai Zoo, and reaches a working forest temple...
Mae Jo Golf Club
Pa Phai, San SaiMae Jo Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course at Mae Jo Golf Resort & Spa in San Sai, north of Chiang Mai. Its tree-lined fairways, water features and mountain backdrop make it a useful option for visitors who want...
Miracle Cabaret Chiang Mai
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiMiracle Cabaret Chiang Mai presents an evening of colourful costumes, music and choreographed stage entertainment in the Chang Phuak area, north of the Old City. Its cabaret format brings together dance and variety...
Skyline Jungle Luge
Thep Sadet, Doi SaketSkyline Jungle Luge, previously known as Skyline Adventure Chiang Mai, combines forest ziplining with a giant swing and, on selected packages, a downhill luge kart ride. The venue is in Thep Sadet, Doi Saket district...
Tweechol Botanic Garden
Choeng Doi, Doi SaketTweechol Botanic Garden is a landscaped garden in Doi Saket, northeast of Chiang Mai. Animal-shaped topiary, palm collections, ponds and planted display areas make it an appealing place for a leisurely walk or bicycle...
Go Bee Fishing Park
Nong Kwai, Hang DongGo Bee Fishing Park offers freshwater fishing at a stocked lake in Nong Kwai, southwest of Chiang Mai. The experience centres on spending time at the water, choosing a fishing method with the guide and working with fish...
Chiang Mai Women’s Correctional Institution Massage
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai Women’s Correctional Institution Massage is a vocational massage centre in the Old City, where women in custody gain practical experience as part of a supervised training programme. Also associated with...
Thapae Boxing Stadium
Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang MaiThapae Boxing Stadium offers an evening of Muay Thai close to Chiang Mai’s Tha Phae Gate. The small arena puts spectators near the ring, where rounds of punches, kicks, knees and clinch work unfold to the sound of...
Kalare Boxing Stadium
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiKalare Boxing Stadium is a Muay Thai venue in Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar area, convenient for combining dinner and shopping with a fight night. The attraction is the live contest: kicks, punches, knees, elbows and...
Loi Kroh Boxing Stadium
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang MaiLoi Kroh Boxing Stadium brings Muay Thai into an evening in central Chiang Mai, with a ring close to the bars and restaurants of Loi Kroh Road. A fight night gives visitors a chance to watch the sport’s technique...
Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai Boxing Stadium offers an evening of Muay Thai in the Chang Phuak area north of the Old City. Spectators sit around a boxing ring to watch a card of bouts, with the atmosphere building through the music...
Chiang Mai Massage
Various locations, Mueang Chiang MaiA Chiang Mai massage can be a welcome pause between temple walks, shopping and time on the road. The city offers everything from straightforward neighbourhood shops to spas with private treatment rooms and longer...
Yoga
Many Yoga Classes Available, All Over Chiang MaiYoga Chiang Mai is an attraction whose popularity has grown in leaps and bounds over the years, thanks to increased awareness on the benefits of yoga.
Rock Climbing
Pa Daet, Mueang Chiang MaiRock climbing around Chiang Mai combines limestone crags in the countryside with indoor facilities for practice and instruction. Crazy Horse Buttress in Mae On is the main outdoor focus, with varied rock faces and a...
Muay Thai
Multiple Muay Thai Stadiums, Mueang Chiang MaiMuay Thai in Chiang Mai gives visitors two different ways to experience Thailand’s combat sport: watching a stadium fight night or joining a gym session. The live bouts combine technique, music, rituals and a...
Hot Air Ballooning
Hot Air Ballooning Available, All Over Chiang MaiHot air ballooning around Chiang Mai offers an early-morning view of the countryside, with fields, water and settlements unfolding below the basket. The experience begins before take-off, as the crew prepares the...
Cooking Classes
Many Cooking Class Options Available, Chiang MaiChiang Mai cooking classes turn a meal into a hands-on introduction to Thai ingredients and techniques. You may begin in a market or herb garden, then prepare dishes at a cooking station and eat what you have made with...
Trekking
Many Trekking Options Available, All Over Chiang MaiTrekking Chiang Mai is a popular activity for the quintessential visitor traversing northern Thailand, thanks to its lush jungles on the mountain peaks.
Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater Rafting Available, All Over Chiang MaiWhitewater rafting near Chiang Mai takes you into the Mae Taeng valley, where guided boats move between forest-lined stretches and rapids. The experience alternates between looking around and working as a team:...
Tours
Many Tour Options Available, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & MoreChiang Mai tours range from a few hours exploring temples and food markets to full days in mountain parks or the surrounding countryside. The best choice depends on what you want to experience, how much driving you are...
Bamboo Rafting
Mae Win, Mae WangBamboo rafting offers a close-up view of Chiang Mai’s riverside countryside from a simple raft made of lashed bamboo poles. In the Mae Wang area southwest of the city, visitors travel past wooded banks and rural...
Private Tours
Private Tours Available, All Over Chiang MaiPrivate tours in Chiang Mai let you shape a day around your interests, whether that means a few Old City temples, craft workshops outside town or a mountain outing with time to stop along the way. They are particularly...
Northern Thailand Tours
Multiple Tour Options Available, Around Northern ThailandNorthern Thailand tours can be a day in the mountains outside Chiang Mai or a longer journey linking Chiang Rai, Pai and Mae Hong Son. The appeal lies in the contrasts: forest and waterfalls, distinctive temples...
Chiang Rai Tours
Tour pickup: Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai sightseeing routesChiang Rai tours take visitors from Chiang Mai into a province known for contemporary temple art, dramatic religious landmarks and the Mekong landscape of the Golden Triangle. The experience depends on the route you...
Chiang Rai Trekking
Many Trekking Options Available, Around Chiang RaiChiang Rai trekking takes you beyond the city’s sights into forested hills, waterfall paths and village landscapes. Trips range from a day’s walking with a guide to an overnight stay with community hosts...
What are the best activities to do in Chiang Mai?
Popular options include trekking, Muay Thai, bamboo rafting, private tours, jungle adventure attractions and day trips into the surrounding mountains and northern Thailand.
What activities are good for families in Chiang Mai?
Families can choose from casual outdoor attractions, adventure parks, markets, animal attractions, sightseeing tours and other experiences suited to different ages and energy levels.
Can you watch Muay Thai in Chiang Mai?
Yes. Chiang Mai has several Muay Thai venues, including Thapae Boxing Stadium and Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium, where visitors can watch live bouts.
Are there day trips and tours from Chiang Mai?
Yes. The current activity listings include private tours, northern Thailand tours, Chiang Rai tours and trekking trips, alongside many shorter experiences closer to the city.