Chiang Mai in three days
Wat Chedi Luang
Prices are per vehicle, per day.
Up to 7 people Hyundai H-1
From 2,700 THB
8 to 13 people Toyota Hiace Commuter
From 3,100 THB
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Entry fees and your meals are paid on the day: about 100 to 150 THB each at the temples on the first day, the elephant camp’s own fee on the second, which usually includes your lunch, and about 400 THB each on Doi Inthanon on the third: park entry 300 THB for a foreign adult and the Twin Royal Pagodas up to 100 THB. The van’s own park fee is included.
The final price is agreed with me before your trip.
Ask about this tripThree days around Chiang Mai, with a van and a driver just for your group. On the first morning you see Doi Suthep and the old city temples, on the second you feed elephants and watch them bathe, and on the third you go up Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand.
3 days from your hotel in Chiang Mai, from 2,700 THB per vehicle, per day.
The day, step by step
Day 1
- About 08:00: pickup at your hotel in Chiang Mai
- About 08:30: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, with its golden chedi and the view over Chiang Mai
- About 10:15: Wat Umong, the forest temple with its old tunnels and moss-covered walls
- About 11:30: Wat Phra Singh in the old city
- About 12:15: Wat Chedi Luang and its great ruined chedi
- About 13:00: lunch in the old city
- About 14:00: back at your hotel. The afternoon is yours
Day 2
- About 07:30: pickup at your hotel
- About 08:45: arrive at the elephant sanctuary in time for its programme
- About 09:30: prepare the elephants’ food and feed them, with the camp’s keepers
- About 12:00: lunch at the camp, usually part of the camp’s fee
- About 13:00: walk with the elephants to the river and watch them bathe
- About 15:00: leave the camp, and back to the van
- About 16:30: back at your hotel
Day 3
- About 07:00: pickup at your hotel
- About 09:00: the summit of Doi Inthanon, and the Ang Ka boardwalk through the forest at the top
- About 09:45: the Twin Royal Pagodas and their flower gardens
- About 11:00: your choice: the Hmong market, the Karen village of Mae Klang Luang and its coffee, or Sirithan Waterfall
- About 12:15: lunch at a local restaurant on the mountain
- About 13:30: Wachirathan Waterfall on the way down, a short walk from the road
- About 17:00: back at your hotel
Overnight stays
You stay at your own hotel in Chiang Mai, any hotel you like: just send me its name. Your driver picks you up there each morning and brings you back each afternoon.
What the price includes
Included
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Not included
- Entry fees
- Meals
Which vehicle fits your group
| People, children included | Vehicle | Large suitcases |
|---|---|---|
| 1–7 | Hyundai H-1 | 4 |
| Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 | |
| 8–13 | Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 |
Trip facts
- Trip type
- Multi-day hire
- Duration
- 3 days
- Pickup
- Chiang Mai
- Group size
- 1 to 13 people in one vehicle
- Vehicles
- Hyundai H-1 and Toyota Hiace Commuter
- Driver
- Your driver may be one of my network drivers.
What to bring
- Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, for the temples and the pagodas, and a scarf or sarong, as Doi Suthep checks clothes strictly
- Shoes that are easy to take off, as you go into the temples barefoot
- For the elephant day, clothes that can get wet and muddy, a change of dry clothes and a towel
- A warm layer for Doi Inthanon, cool all year at the top and near freezing from November to January
- Sun cream and insect repellent
- Cash: about 100 to 150 THB each on the first day, the camp’s fee on the second, about 400 THB each on the third, plus your meals
Photos
Questions
Is 2,700 THB a day for the whole group?
Yes. The price is per vehicle and per day, for everyone in it, not per person, so the three days cost three times that. It includes driver, fuel, parking, and drinking water.
Can we change the days?
Yes. Change the order, or swap a day for another of my day trips, such as Mae Kampong or Chiang Dao and the Sticky Waterfall. We agree the price for your days in chat before your trip.
Where do we stay?
At your own hotel in Chiang Mai, every night. Your driver picks you up there each morning.
Do we ride the elephants?
No. The second day is about feeding and watching the elephants, not riding them. You choose the camp, or I suggest one.
Is the first day short?
Yes, about 6 hours, back at your hotel by about 14:00, so it suits the day after you arrive. The other two are full days.
Who will drive us?
Your driver may be one of my network drivers. Every driver knows Chiang Mai and the mountain roads well, and doesn’t smoke or drink alcohol.
How do we pay?
In cash, in Thai baht. We agree the final price in chat before your trip.
