A Taste of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
From EUR 55.76
Office phone number: +66 (0) 92 693 7733
A Taste of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Greet the day the local way! Grab a local-style breakfast, then go for a market wander, see a few temples, and enjoy a tasty lunch on this all-in-one food-meets-culture Chiang Mai tour.
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Highlights
- Experience local life in Chiang Mai in the tastiest way: through its food!
- Wander the city’s vibrant morning markets, including the Warorot and Ton Lamyai markets
- Enjoy a Thai-style breakfast and lunch and taste local dishes such as Khao Soy and Khao Man-Gai
- Explore Wat Sri Suphan, the only silver temple in Thailand
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang, the major temple of Chiang Mai and home to the Monk’s University
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 to 5 hours
- Meeting point:
We will meet you at the entrance to the Imperial Maeping Hotel near the Brahma shrine. Your guide will be wearing an Urban Adventures red t-shirt
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- Starting time: 8.00 AM
- Ending point:
Three Kings Monument (from there, your guide can help you to secure local transportation back to your hotel at your own cost)
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, breakfast and lunch, coffee break, entrance fees, transportation.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for drivers and guide.
Good morning, Chiang Mai! Wake up to local life with a bright-and-early food tour that gives you a literal taste for this northern Thai town.
Your Chiang Mai food tour will start out with a visit to Warorot Market, where you can find better quality and better prices than at the city’s more touristy markets. We’ll grab a light breakfast here and explore the produce market, clothing market, and flower market, and try some local snacks and fresh fruit.
From there, we’ll catch a local Songthaew (those famed red trucks of Chiang Mai) to Wua Lai Road, where we can visit with the traditional silversmiths at Wat Sri Suphan.
We’ll then walk back to the old city moat and have a coffee break in the garden of the Terra Cotta Art Gallery — this little oasis is a hidden gem of Chiang Mai!
Continuing our Chiang Mai tour, we’ll walk to Wat Chedi Luang Temple and visit the giant pagoda and the Chiang Mai city pillar that dates back over 700 years.
From there, we’ll walk to the Three Kings Monument for lunch at a local restaurant that’s loved among Chiang Mai’s people, and dig into authentic Thai dishes like Khao Soy (a soup-like curry with crispy egg noodles) or a local noodle soup called Yen-Ta-Fo and Khao Man Gai (chicken with rice) .
Before you go, don’t forget to ask your expert local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in Chiang Mai.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, breakfast and lunch, coffee break, entrance fees, transportation.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for drivers and guide.
Dress standard: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. As this trip visits religious sites, please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your hotel for pick up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher. If your details are not correct, it is very important to please email us to confirm your correct pick up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer you may also phone the change through to us during business hours.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +66 (0) 92 693 7733
Email address: info@chiangmaiurbanadventures.com
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