About this Thailand Tour
Temples, elephants and Lanna culture
Northern Thailand feels like a different country - cooler, calmer and steeped in Lanna culture. Over five days in Chiang Mai you climb to the golden Doi Suthep temple, spend a heartfelt morning at an ethical elephant sanctuary, wander the old city's temples, try a Thai cooking class and browse the famous night bazaars.
We only use sanctuaries that let elephants roam and forbid riding - a genuine, kind wildlife experience.
Trip Highlights
Culture, cuisine and gentle giants
An ethical elephant sanctuary morning
The mountain temple of Doi Suthep
Old-city temples: Wat Chedi Luang & Wat Phra Singh
A hands-on Thai cooking class
The night bazaar & Sunday walking street
Lanna cuisine & cafe culture
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Five days in and around Chiang Mai
- Arrive at Chiang Mai Airport; transfer to your old-city hotel.
- Evening at the famous Night Bazaar.
- Drive into the hills to an ethical elephant sanctuary.
- Feed, walk with and bathe rescued elephants - no riding.
- Learn about elephant care and conservation.
- Morning at Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's golden mountain temple.
- Old-city temples Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh.
- Afternoon at leisure in the cafe-lined lanes.
- Morning market visit and a hands-on Thai cooking class.
- Afternoon free - optional Doi Inthanon or a cafe crawl.
- Evening at the Sunday walking street (if timed) or a night market.
- Last-minute handicraft shopping.
- Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight home.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Return airport transfers in Thailand
- 4 nights hotel stay (Chiang Mai)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
- Private/shared AC transfers as specified
- Thailand visa guidance & 24x7 on-trip support
- International airfare (can be added on request)
- Thailand tourist entry fee & visa costs
- Lunches, dinners & personal expenses
- Optional tours, entry tickets & water sports
- GST & TCS as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Tropical holiday essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Visa: Entry rules for Indian travellers change from time to time (visa-free/visa-on-arrival windows do apply). We always share the exact, latest requirement and paperwork before you fly.
Flights: The price is a land package. We can add the best-value return flights from your city on request.
Best Time: November–February is cool, dry and ideal; March–May is hot; the June–October green season brings short showers and lower prices.
Money: The currency is the Thai Baht (THB). Cards work in malls and hotels; carry cash for markets, street food and longtail boats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
Yes - we only partner with sanctuaries that let elephants roam freely and strictly forbid riding. You feed, walk alongside and help bathe rescued elephants, and learn about their care and conservation.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is Chiang Mai's most sacred temple, set on a mountain overlooking the city, with a glittering golden pagoda and sweeping views. It is reached by a naga-lined stairway or a funicular.
Very - Chiang Mai is smaller, cooler and more laid-back, rich in Lanna (northern Thai) culture, temples, crafts and nature. Many travellers find it their favourite part of Thailand.
You visit a local market to learn about ingredients, then cook four to five classic dishes (like pad thai and green curry) with a chef, and enjoy eating what you make. Recipes are yours to keep.
November to February is cool and pleasant. Avoid the burning season (roughly March to April) when air quality can dip. The Yi Peng lantern festival usually falls in November.
Chiang Mai has an international airport, most easily reached via a short domestic flight from Bangkok. We arrange the routing and transfers.
Both - it is safe, friendly and easy to get around. The elephant sanctuary, cooking class and gentle sightseeing suit families, while the cafe and craft scene is great for solo travellers.
Yes - popular add-ons include Doi Inthanon national park and a Chiang Rai day for the White Temple. We can extend the trip to include them.
