5-night itinerary
The Full Week (almost)
Five nights opens up the mountains: golden Doi Suthep, waterfalls you can climb, and the design district too. A wonderfully complete trip.
Best for Travellers who want it all at a gentle pace — culture, nature and downtime.
Arrive & ease into the Old City
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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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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.
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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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Evening
Dinner close to home
Ease in gently with Northern Thai classics nearby — khao soi, sai ua and sticky rice.
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Temples in the morning, a wok in the afternoon
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Morning
Slow coffee start
Begin with a proper flat white at one of Chiang Mai’s world-class roasters.
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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.
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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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Evening
Sundowner cocktails
Toast the day at a rooftop bar or tucked-away speakeasy.
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A day with the elephants
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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.
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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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Coffee, design & Nimman
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Morning
A long, lazy brunch
Start slow in a leafy garden café — Chiang Mai does brunch beautifully.
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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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Evening
Dinner out
Treat yourself to one of our favourite restaurants — from garden fine-dining to neighbourhood gems.
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Into the mountains
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Morning
Doi Suthep
Climb to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the golden mountaintop temple watching over the city, for sweeping valley views.
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Afternoon
Waterfalls & nature
Cool off at the Bua Tong “sticky” waterfalls you can actually climb, or push on to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak. We’ll help you arrange a driver.
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Evening
Riverside dinner
Wind down beside the Ping River with dinner and a drink.
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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.