Colorful Chiang Mai ExperienceChiang Mai Cultural, Nature & Elephant Journey: 3 Days 2 Nights Private Tour

Tour Code: CMTP-030

Package Overview

Discover the true charm of Northern Thailand with this 3 Days 2 Nights Colorful Chiang Mai Private Tour, designed for travelers who want to experience Chiang Mai’s spiritual heritage, ethical elephant encounters, hill tribe cultures, waterfalls, handicrafts, and mountain landscapes—all in one perfectly balanced journey.

This program blends iconic temples, hands-on cultural experiences, soft trekking, and natural highlights, making it ideal for first-time visitors and nature lovers alike.

Tour Highlights

• Sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most important temple

• Historic Chiang Mai Old City temples

• Local handicraft villages & artisan workshops

• Ethical elephant care experience with bathing & walking

• Long Neck hill tribe village

• Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall – climb barefoot on limestone

• Thailand’s highest mountain at Doi Inthanon National Park

• Soft trek to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall, rice terraces & Karen village

• Fresh Arabica coffee tasting from local hill tribes

• Private tour with experienced local guide

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 | Doi Suthep – Old City Temples – Handicraft Villages

Pick up from your hotel and drive through the scenic road of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Walk up the famous 306 Naga steps or take the funicular to reach the sacred golden pagoda at approximately 1,100 meters above sea level. Enjoy panoramic views over Chiang Mai city and receive an optional monk blessing.

Continue to Chiang Mai Old City to visit:

• Wat Suan Dok – royal temple with northern royal family stupas

• Wat Chedi Luang – home to Chiang Mai’s largest ancient pagoda

• Wat Chiang Man – the city’s first temple, featuring revered Buddha images

After lunch at a local restaurant, head east to San Kamphaeng Handicraft Villages, where you’ll explore traditional crafts such as wood carving, silverware, silk weaving, cotton, lacquerware, Saa paper umbrellas, gemstones, and jewelry—perfect for souvenirs and gifts.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meals: Lunch

Day 2 | Ethical Elephant Experience – Long Neck Village – Sticky Waterfall

Depart Chiang Mai in the morning toward Mae Taeng for an ethical elephant experience. Change into a traditional mahout outfit and learn how to care for elephants responsibly. Feed them, walk alongside them through nature, and bathe them in the river.

After lunch, visit a Long Neck hill tribe village, learning about their unique traditions and cultural heritage. Continue to Wat Ban Den (Den Sali Sri Muang Kaen Temple), a stunning teakwood temple complex with elaborate Lanna-style architecture and guardian sculptures.

End the day at Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall, where you can climb barefoot up the limestone waterfall and cool off in crystal-clear water before returning to Chiang Mai.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 | Doi Inthanon National Park – Soft Trek – Waterfalls

Travel south to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak at 2,565 meters above sea level. Visit the summit and the stupa of King Inthawichayanon, followed by a walk along the Ang Ka Nature Trail.

Explore the Twin Royal Pagodas built in honor of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit, then stop at a Hmong hill tribe market for fresh produce grown under the Royal Project.

Begin a soft trek to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall, guided by a Karen villager. Walk through lush forest, rice terraces, and coffee plantations, swim at the waterfall, and enjoy freshly brewed Arabica coffee in the village. End the journey at Wachirathan Waterfall before returning to Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Price

13,900 THB per person

• Private tour only

• Minimum 2 persons

Tour Information

• Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

• Tour Type: Private, Fully Escorted

• Start / End: Chiang Mai

Included

• Private air-conditioned transportation

• Professional English-speaking guide

• All entrance fees stated in the program

• 3 lunches & 2 breakfasts

• Drinking water & refreshing towels

• Accident insurance

Not Included

• Dinners

• Alcohol & soft drinks

• Personal expenses & tips

• Flights & accommodation beyond the program

What to Bring

• Camera

• Sunscreen & hat

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Swimwear & towel

• Insect repellent

• Personal medication

Dress Code

• Modest clothing for temples (covered shoulders & knees)

• Comfortable attire for trekking and elephant activities

• Casual wear recommended for evenings

Why Choose Chiangmai Tour Package

• Deep local expertise in Chiang Mai & surrounding regions

• Ethical, community-based tourism experiences

• Well-paced itinerary with diverse highlights

• Excellent value for a private multi-day tour

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