Chiang Mai Off-Grid Food Adventure
Chiang Mai, Thailand
From EUR 49.20
Office phone number: +66 (0) 92 693 7733
Chiang Mai Off-Grid Food Adventure
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
Chiang Mai is a city that’s crazy for cuisine. Locals here love flavors that smack you in the face, from the spiciest salads to the creamiest curries. But within the old town walls, it can feel like every restaurant is serving the same old spring rolls — that is, unless you know where to go. Our old town Chiang Mai food tour will take you around the Thapae, Suandok, and Changphuak Gates, showing you where the locals really like to eat. With our local guide by your side, you’ll duck down alleyways and into hidden restaurants, chat with food cart owners, and taste authentic northern Thai dishes from spots that locals love.
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Highlights
- Discover the best food in Chiang Mai, hidden down the back alleys of the city’s old town district
- Sample dishes such as Khao Soy, a traditional egg noodle soup-like curry at secret shops that only #localsknow
- Taste of northern Thailand’s culinary scene and the ISAN influences, follow by icy pinky milk dessert to cool down the food day
- Have a local guide show you where to eat during the rest of your days in Chiang Mai
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4.5 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: 11.00 AM
- Ending point:
The Imperial Maeping Hotel; 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, snacks and/or light meal at each food stall or restaurant on the tour. Note that the stalls and snack options will vary from tour to tour depending on the time of day and each guide's individual recommendations.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Chiang Mai’s old city is the prettiest place in town — and also the best area for grabbing delicious Thai food. But with all the tourist restaurants in the ‘hood cooking mediocre Khao Soy and bland Som Tum for backpackers, it can be hard to find the good stuff if you don’t know where to look. That’s where we can help! With our local guide by your side, we can help you discover the hidden spots where the food is authentic and locals love to eat.
Let us take you on the ultimate local tour that’ll make all your foodie dreams come true. This private Chiang Mai food tour will lead you to some of the best hidden restaurants and street food stalls inside the moat walls — and all within easy walking distance of the Thapae, Suandok, and Changphuak Gates. Our local, food-obsessed guides will share with you their handpicked all-time favorite spots. We’ll introduce you to the places that only locals know about, tucked down back alleys, in quiet corners, and even hiding in plain sight, invisible to most tourists who walk past!
Try the most famous Khao Soy in town, followed with a towering sundae topped with chocolate and cornflakes (!) at a dessert shop frequented by local students. Or escape the old town altogether and hop aboard a Songthaew (those iconic red trucks) to the spiciest Som Tum (spicy papaya salad) you’ve ever tasted, hidden away in the residential neighborhood of Changphuak.
Some of our guides’ favorites that might be on your tour include:
- Isan-style Som Tum isa spicy papaya salad made not just from papaya, but also from other fresh vegetables and fruits such as cucumber salad, pomelo salad, and mango salad
- A bowl of the most famous Khao Soy in Chiang Mai
- Towering dessert of Sugary Ice Milk from a shop that’s always packed with local students
Note that this tour changes daily depending on what shops are open and what culinary stories your guide will tell — but no matter what, you’ll walk away from the day stuffed with delicious Thai food!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, snacks and/or light meal at each food stall or restaurant on the tour. Note that the stalls and snack options will vary from tour to tour depending on the time of day and each guide's individual recommendations.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Chiang Mai can be extremely hot, so please wear lightweight, cool clothing.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: While walking through the markets or street stalls, please do not step over any food that is put on the floor, as this is a cultural no-no.
Closure of sites: With so many stalls to choose one, don’t worry — if one we plan to visit is closed, we can easily find another one that’s just as delicious!
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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Dietary Notes
This tour can be customized to accommodate vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. You can do so in the ‘Additional Information’ box at checkout, or by contacting us at info@chiangmaiurbanadventures.com
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Local contact
Office phone number: +66 (0) 92 693 7733
Email address: info@chiangmaiurbanadventures.com
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