Thailand

Day trips from Chiang Mai

Places you can visit in a day from Chiang Mai and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Doi Inthanon National Park
46 km from Chiang Mai
A high‑altitude park with waterfalls, trails and Thailand’s highest peak, good for cool scenery
2

Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall
83 km from Chiang Mai
A limestone cascade you can climb, offering a unique sticky rock experience
3

Chiang Dao Cave
68 km from Chiang Mai
A limestone cave near a mountain village, accessible via a short hike
4

Mae Sa Waterfall
16 km from Chiang Mai
A series of tiered falls in a pine forest, popular for picnics and short walks
5

San Kamphaeng Hot Springs
25 km from Chiang Mai
Natural hot pools set in a forest, simple facilities for a warm soak
6

Huay Tung Tao Reservoir
25 km from Chiang Mai
A large reservoir with grassy banks, ideal for a quiet lakeside stroll