Mae Ping River Experience

• Experience local life in Chiang Mai, from offering alms to slurping soup
• Visit Wat Chai Monkol temple and offer alms to Monks, just like local Buddhists do
• Cruise the Mai Ping River in a longtail boat and see local life unfold along its banks
• Indulge in Khao Soy, a traditional northern Thai noodle soup
• Explore the vibrant markets of Chiang Mai, including the Ton Lam Yai Flower Market

Want to see the real Chiang Mai? Come along then! We've got temples and monks to discover, a cruise on the Mae Ping River to enjoy, yummy noodles to slurp, a local farmer to meet, and markets to explore. 

Our Chiang Mai city tour adventure will begin by exploring Wat Chai Mongkol, a magnificent temple that was built on the banks of the Mae Ping River. Take part in a local Buddhist practice by offering alms to monks and learning about other interesting religious traditions.

Next, we'll take a cruise up the Mae Ping River, one of the main rivers in northern Thailand and the lifeline of Chiang Mai. Our Mae Ping River cruise will reveal villages and rural life played out on the river shores, and your guide will offer insight into local livelihood and history throughout the journey.

Next on our Chiang Mai tour we'll enjoy a sumptuous Khao Soi lunch at a local farmer’s house. This noodle dish is often made with chicken or beef, served over Chinese egg noodles, and garnished with shallots, cilantro, pickled mustard greens, fried whole chilies, and a squeeze of lime juice. It's totally delicious, and a must-try food in Chiang Mai!

After lunch, we'll visit a garden to learn about local vegetables, herbs, and the medicinal properties of plants, before returning to Chiang Mai by songthaew, stopping along the way at the Warorot Market, one of the largest markets in Chiang Mai. Almost everything is for sale here from food to clothing and hill tribe crafts.

At the market, you'll have plenty of time to taste and sample more local specialties before moving on to the Ton Lam Yai Flower Market, full of colourful, fresh cut flowers. This is where our Chiang Mai city tour will come to an end, and you're free to continue exploring the markets at your leisure.