Ethical Elephant Sanctuary & doi Suthep Temple
“6 nights in Chiang Mai, Thailand — Settle into the riverside base and ease in with a relaxed evening around the moat.”
6 nights in Chiang Mai, Thailand, mapped out day by day through Old Town — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 6-night trip
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Riverside ryokan, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €946
Loved on Google
- Ryokan Tori4.9(186)
- Tha Phae Gate4.4(30K)
- Wat Chedi Luang4.7(19K)
- WHYs Nimman Cafe & Restaurant4.9(1.8K)
- Old Town Cafe3.9(124)
- Smartshop Herbal Spirit4.7(263)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Old Town Wander
Check in to the Riverside Ryokan in the Old TownStroll the historic moat and Tha Phae GateVisit Wat Chedi Luang at duskCasual dinner on Nimmanhaemin roadEarly night ahead of the sanctuary day - 2
Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
Morning pickup from the Old TownFeed and observe rescued elephantsLearn about ethical conservation and mahout carePrepare herbal food balls for the herdWalk alongside the elephants to the riverReturn to Chiang Mai by evening - 3
Doi Suthep Temple Tour
Drive up Doi Suthep mountainClimb the 306-step Naga staircaseExplore Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and its golden chediTake in the viewpoint over Chiang MaiOptional stop at the Hmong hill-tribe villageReturn for a relaxed evening in town - 4
Thai Cooking Class
Guided local market tour for fresh ingredientsLearn to make curry paste from scratchCook classic dishes: pad thai, green curry, tom yumPrepare and plate mango sticky riceEnjoy your cooked lunchAfternoon at leisure and riverside relaxing - 5
Jungle Zip-Line & Night Market Food Tour
Morning transfer to the jungle zip-line courseSoar across canopy ziplines and sky bridgesReturn to the Old Town to freshen upGuided night-market food tourSample khao soi, grilled skewers and Thai sweetsBrowse handicraft stalls at the market - 6
Departure
Relaxed breakfast by the riverLast-minute souvenir shoppingVisit Wat Phra SinghCheck out and transfer to the airportDepart Chiang Mai
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Arrival & Old Town Wander
Settle into the riverside base and ease in with a relaxed evening around the moat. Check in to the Riverside Ryokan in the Old Town and Stroll the historic moat and Tha Phae Gate.
- Flights
- €280
- Stay
- €666
- Per night
- €158
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Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
A full day with rescued elephants at a no-riding, conservation-focused sanctuary. Morning pickup from the Old Town and Feed and observe rescued elephants.
Doi Suthep Temple Tour
Mountain temple tour with panoramic city views and Hmong village culture. Drive up Doi Suthep mountain and Climb the 306-step Naga staircase.
Thai Cooking Class
Hands-on cooking class from market to table with a local chef. Guided local market tour for fresh ingredients and Learn to make curry paste from scratch.
Jungle Zip-Line & Night Market Food Tour
Adrenaline in the rainforest canopy, then a guided street-food crawl. Morning transfer to the jungle zip-line course and Soar across canopy ziplines and sky bridges.
Departure
Last morning strolls and temple browsing before the flight home. Relaxed breakfast by the river and Last-minute souvenir shopping.
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