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Best Activities & Tours in Chiang Rai

38 places found in Chiang Rai

Discover the best activities & tours in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Home to the White Temple, Golden Triangle, and hill tribe villages Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to explore more, our curated selection highlights the top-rated activities & tours that Chiang Rai has to offer, complete with ratings, reviews, and practical visitor information.

Each listing includes Google ratings from real visitors, price range indicators, location details, and booking options where available. Use the filters above to narrow your search by rating or price level, and sort by popularity to see the places that other travellers recommend most.

Elephant Family Chiang Rai
Hidden Gem

Elephant Family Chiang Rai

4.8(23)
351 Tambon Mae Yao, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand

An ethical elephant sanctuary experience near Chiang Rai offering close encounters with rescued elephants.

Sky Walk Wat Phra That Doi Wao

Sky Walk Wat Phra That Doi Wao

4.7(680)
836 Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Amphoe Mae Sai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57130, Thailand

A glass skywalk at a hillside temple near Mae Sai offering panoramic views across the Chiang Rai border region.

Phu Chi Fa Forest Park

Phu Chi Fa Forest Park

4.7(702)
Unnamed Road, VC2W+2C2 ตำบล ตับเต่า อำเภอ เวียงแก่น เชียงราย 57310, Thailand

A remote mountain forest park in Chiang Rai offering scenic viewpoints and hiking trails in Thailand's cool north.

Doi Tung Royal Villa

Doi Tung Royal Villa

4.7(3,158)
920, Tambon Mae Fa Luang, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57240, Thailand

Former royal summer residence with a botanical park, gardens, rock formations & museum.

Rice Terraces, Ban Li Khai
Hidden Gem

Rice Terraces, Ban Li Khai

4.7(48)
3R86+369, Nang Lae, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand

Scenic rice terraces near Chiang Rai offering hiking trails, waterfalls, and mountain views.

Elephant Peace Project

Elephant Peace Project

4.7(285)
69 หมู่ 10, Tambon Mae Yao, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand

An ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Rai where Karen mahout families offer intimate, responsible wildlife encounters.

Somdet Ya Park

Somdet Ya Park

4.6(208)
Soi 7 , Ban Du , 57100 Mueang Chiang Rai , Chiang Rai, สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์ ตำบล บ้านดู่ อำเภอเมืองเชียงราย เชียงราย 57100, Thailand

A large, well-maintained riverside park in Chiang Rai offering shaded walking paths, topiary gardens, and a peaceful escape outdoors.

Doi Wiang Pha National Park

Doi Wiang Pha National Park

4.6(145)
M5HW+9V5, Si Dong Yen, Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai 50320, Thailand

A peaceful mountain national park on the Chiang Rai–Chiang Mai border, offering cool air, waterfalls, and bungalow stays.

Khun Korn Waterfall

Khun Korn Waterfall

4.6(1,479)
Unnamed Rd,ตำบล ห้วยชมภู อำเภอเมืองเชียงราย เชียงราย 57000 Tambon Huai Chomphu, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Chiang Rai's tallest waterfall, reached by a 1.4km jungle trail through dense forest in northern Thailand.

Huai Mae Sak Waterfall Forest Park
Hidden Gem

Huai Mae Sak Waterfall Forest Park

4.6(43)
X34H+RQ2, Thung Ko, Wiang Chiang Rung District, Chiang Rai 57210, Thailand

A peaceful forest waterfall park near Chiang Rai, just a short uphill walk from the parking area.

Huai Chomphu Waterfall
Hidden Gem

Huai Chomphu Waterfall

4.6(39)
RH6R+355 บ้านห้วยส้าน Tambon Huai Chomphu, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A rewarding off-the-beaten-path waterfall near Chiang Rai, reached by a strenuous 600-metre hike.

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park

4.5(1,598)
224, Tambon Pong Nam Ron, Amphoe Fang, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50110, Thailand

A mountainous national park near Fang offering cool temperatures, hiking trails, and dense northern forest.

Huai Kaeo Waterfall

Huai Kaeo Waterfall

4.5(308)
97, 9, Tambon Doi Hang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A peaceful twin waterfall inside Lam Nam Kok National Park, reached by a short but steep forest hike.

75 Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park

75 Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park

4.5(3,647)
WR5M+7V2, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A central Chiang Rai city park best known for its spectacular annual flower festival each January.

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When is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?

The best time to visit Chiang Rai depends on your priorities. High season (November-February) offers the best weather but higher prices and larger crowds. Shoulder season (March-April, October) provides good weather with fewer tourists. Low season (May-September) has the lowest prices but more rain.