Northern Thailand Tours & Trips
Picture shopping at Taling Chan floating markets, exploring Wat Pra Maha Doi Sutthep temple, experiencing Thai cooking classes, and visiting the local Elephant Sanctuary. Discover the Summer Palace of Rama V, tour ancient Sukhothai Historical Park, and boat around the Golden Triangle. Northern Thailand is ready for you, and it’s a trip like no other.
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Christine • traveled in May, 2025
TourRadar did it again. We very well-organized tour with smooth logistics, fantastic excursions and sights, and thoughtful, caring, and detail-oriented tour guides. They arranged additional excursions, including transportation at the drop of the hat. Amazing trip.
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John • traveled in May, 2026
The tour exceeded our expectations. Everything listed in the itinerary was seen and it included everything we wanted to see and more. Our guide Armeen was terrific and was with us for the whole tour Every detail was was taken care of even our transfer to the airport in Chiang Mai even though we had stayed two extra days after the tour ended.
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Don • traveled in February, 2026
The tours that were included were very good, but spending 3 1/2 to 4 hours in a van each way to see the Black House & White Castle is not good planning. All the tour and airport transfers were very timely and well communicated by the tour operator. The floating market/train market tour and the elephant sanctuary tour were excellent! The Black house/White Castle tour was very good but 7 to 8 hours in a van to see them is very poor planning. I highly recommend the James Bond island tour in Phuket. The extra charge for the Bangkok to Chang Mai and Chang Mai to Phuket airfares are a rip off as they should have been 50 per cent or less than charged $500. Our Phuket to Bangkok airfares were less than $100 that we booked ourselves. Our tour operator was great in communications with me through WhatsApp and would like to work with him again in future tours.
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Thailand Highlights 10-Day Package
38 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very nice tour. Places went to were very good.”
Samuel, traveled in January
Northern Thailand unfolds at approx. $380/day. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple and Mae Taeng Elephant Camp highlight the journey. Boutique hotels like The Rise Suites or Na Nirand Resort in Chiang Mai provide comfort. Traditional Khantoke dinner and bamboo rafting on Mae Taeng River included.
Duration 10 days Destinations Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep Pui National Park, Mae Taeng, Golden Triangle Park, Phuket, Ko Phi Phi Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Legend Travel Group From $2,248
30% Off- US$1,574+$599 local paymentsYou save $674
Experience Thailand 9 Days - Bangkok to the North, Small Group Tour (English Only)
34 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour exceeded our expectations. Everything listed in the itinerary was seen and it included everything we wanted to see and more.”
John, traveled in April
Northern Thailand's cultural treasures unfold from Sukhothai's UNESCO ruins to Chiang Mai's Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The Golden Triangle beckons, with stays at Imperial River House Chiang Rai, and traditional craft-making at Baan Tipmanee workshop.
Duration 9 days Destinations Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak, Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Lampang, Phayao, Chiang RaiSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Destination Services Thailand From $1,610
10% Off- US$1,449You save $161
Marvelous Thailand In 10 Days - Private Tour
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We booked the marvellous Thailand tour. They were organized, had consistent communication, and planned many fun adventures.”
Victoria, traveled in August
From Sukosol Hotel Bangkok, this 10-day expedition reveals Northern Thailand's wonders. Shop at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, connect with elephants at Chiang Mai's Jungle Sanctuary, and gaze upon Wat Rong Khun temple in Chiang Rai. Approx. $350 per day includes guides, domestic flights, ending at Phuket's Chanalai Romantic Resort.
Duration 10 days Destinations Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Vietnam Tour Fun From $1,111
31% Off- US$767+$600 local paymentsYou save $344
Thailand in 9 Days: Unforgettable Experiences
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The historic and spiritual beauty of the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha was especially impressive.”
Jason, traveled in February
Journey through Northern Thailand on an 11-day private tour exploring iconic temples and cultural sites. Visit Bangkok's Grand Palace, cruise through Phang Nga Bay, and explore Chiang Rai's Golden Triangle. Learn Thai cooking in a local Chiang Mai village home, followed by visits to Doi Suthep temple. Stay in boutique hotels like Na Nirand Romantic Resort, with daily breakfasts and private transfers included at $558 per day.
Duration 9 days Destinations Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Ko Phi Phi Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Vietnam Tour Fun From $932
31% Off- US$643+$500 local paymentsYou save $289
Experience Thailand 6 Days, Small Group Tour (English Only)
43 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour were fantastic and our guide Sunny has been great and he went over and above for his service.”
Indira, traveled in January
Northern Thailand reveals UNESCO sites Ayutthaya and Sukhothai Historical Parks, Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, and Golden Triangle excursions. Four-star comfort at Imperial Phitsanulok and Empress Chiang Mai complements visits to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden.
Duration 6 days Destinations Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Lampang, Phayao, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Destination Services Thailand From $1,167
10% Off- US$1,050You save $117
Northern Thailand Adventure
1,668 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“All activities that we done on the tour were fun and experiences you would not have found elsewhere.”
Bria, traveled in October
Explore Northern Thailand's treasures from ancient Ayutthaya temples to Chiang Mai's elephant sanctuaries. Experience hill tribe homestays, traditional cooking classes, and jungle adventures while staying in authentic accommodations.
Duration 14 days Destinations Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Erawan National Park, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Pai Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator TruTravels From $1,425
40% Off- US$855You save $570
A stunning 11 day Tuk Tuk Adventure in Northern Thailand (IDP Category A required)
32 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We saw places in the mountains we would never have seen by ourselves. It was so relaxing sitting in the back of the Tuk Tuk with a lovely cool breeze.”
Christine, traveled in June
Northern Thailand's mountains beckon from Chiang Mai through Mae Wang, Doi Inthanon, and the Mae Hong Son Loop. Waterfall treks, elephant encounters, and hill tribe cultural exchanges await, with premium stays at Fern Resort.
Duration 11 days Destinations Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, Pai, Mae Chaem Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator The Tuk Tuk Club From
40% Off- US$1,959
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Solo Travelers156 tours- Couples170 tours
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- Seniors (50+)79 tours
Best time to visit Northern Thailand
- Summer 2026
Summer tours from June through August focus on staying cool and dry. Our most practical choice is a 9-day journey using air-conditioned transport between sites with lots of water activities mixed in. You'll visit temples early, take cooking classes later and explore night markets when evening brings cooler air. The Golden Triangle region works well too, since higher elevations mean milder temperatures. Many pick our 6-day cultural route featuring botanical gardens, temple visits and also traditional craft workshops - all timed around typical afternoon rains.
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- Fall / Autumn 2026
Fall brings pleasant temperatures and green scenery after the rains. Our most popular September-October tour runs 6 days from Bangkok's canals up to Chiang Mai's temples, stopping at Sukhothai's historical park on the way. The 9-day northern route really comes alive in autumn - you'll see harvest time in rural villages, join morning alms-giving and explore the Golden Triangle when visibility peaks. Hill tribe treks are ideal these months with trails lush but not muddy. Many guests choose tours including Mae Rim's Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden and Thailand's longest canopy walkway when conditions are just right.
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- Winter 2026 / 2027
During winter from November through February, you'll get perfect touring weather in Northern Thailand with cool air and clear skies. Our most requested trip is an 11-day journey where you drive your own tuk-tuk between mountain communities, explore quiet temples and stay at comfortable riverside hotels each night. Many travelers combine Bangkok temple visits with time at an ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai, plus hands-on cooking lessons for authentic northern dishes. The 9-day route through the Golden Triangle by boat is consistently popular - you'll see the White Temple in Chiang Rai and spend time with hill tribe communities. Families often book our shorter 6-day cultural tours, while hikers head to Doi Inthanon National Park for bamboo rafting and waterfall trails.
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- Spring 2027
Spring sees fewer crowds from March to May but offers its own special experiences. Our 9-day cultural route works well - you'll catch floating markets in the cool morning hours and spend hot afternoons in air-conditioned temples and museums. Many pick tours with plenty of water activities, staying in floating bungalows at Khao Sok and also snorkeling around Phi Phi Islands. The 6-day northern highlights tour fits nicely in spring, mixing temple visits with dawn market walks and evening cooking classes. Our travelers particularly enjoy hill tribe treks this season when mountain temperatures stay mild and the trails between villages are in good condition.
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