4-night itinerary

The Explorer

With four nights you can add the city’s design district and a proper coffee day to the essentials — without ever feeling rushed.

Best for A relaxed long break with time for both culture and the city’s creative side.

Day 1

Arrive & ease into the Old City

  1. On arrival

    Free airport pickup

    Message us your flight and a friendly driver brings you straight to your door — no taxi-rank haggling after a long flight.

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  2. Afternoon

    Settle in & unwind

    Drop your bags, kick off your shoes and get your bearings. Cold water in the fridge, fast Wi-Fi, and the Old City right outside.

  3. Late afternoon

    A first temple stroll

    Wander to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, two of the city’s most beautiful temples — both an easy walk from home.

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  4. Evening

    Dinner close to home

    Ease in gently with Northern Thai classics nearby — khao soi, sai ua and sticky rice.

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Day 2

Temples in the morning, a wok in the afternoon

  1. Morning

    Slow coffee start

    Begin with a proper flat white at one of Chiang Mai’s world-class roasters.

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  2. Midday

    Thai cooking class

    Spend a few hands-on hours learning curry pastes and pad Thai — one of the city’s most-loved activities. Ask us to book a favourite.

  3. Late afternoon

    A restorative Thai massage

    Ease the morning’s market-walking out of your shoulders for a few hundred baht.

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  4. Evening

    Sundowner cocktails

    Toast the day at a rooftop bar or tucked-away speakeasy.

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Day 3

A day with the elephants

  1. Full day

    Ethical elephant sanctuary

    A highlight for most guests — visit a genuine, no-riding sanctuary in the hills where rescued elephants roam. We’ll point you to the ones we trust.

  2. Evening

    An easy dinner in

    After a big day out, cook something simple in your kitchen or grab takeaway from the market and put your feet up.

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Day 4

Coffee, design & Nimman

  1. Morning

    A long, lazy brunch

    Start slow in a leafy garden café — Chiang Mai does brunch beautifully.

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  2. Afternoon

    Explore Nimmanhaemin

    Browse the boutiques, galleries and concept stores of the city’s design district, ten minutes from the Old City.

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  3. Evening

    Dinner out

    Treat yourself to one of our favourite restaurants — from garden fine-dining to neighbourhood gems.

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On your final morning, check-out is relaxed — there's no rush. Whatever time your flight, we'll help arrange your ride to the airport so you leave Chiang Mai as easily as you arrived.

Ready when you are

Your itinerary needs a home

Settle into one of our two warm, walkable homes in the Old City — free airport pickup included, and hosts on hand to book every step of this plan for you.