Outdoors things to do in Chiang Mai

We rank 622 outdoor things to do in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The highest scoring is Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $12 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
622
In the 90+ Club
9
Available today
60
From
$12

Outdoors in Chiang Mai compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Chiang Mai by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour97$558h5/5 (1,631)
Sticky waterfall ATV and White water rafting Adventures94$10424h5/5 (515)
Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike94$244h4.9/5 (739)
Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience94$928h5/5 (670)
Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat Hike92$244h4.9/5 (497)
Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai92$1449h5/5 (728)
Doi Inthanon, Waterfall+Royal Project from Chiang Mai with Lunch91$478h4.8/5 (1,854)
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk91$655h4.9/5 (866)
3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail90$4810h4.8/5 (1,165)
Doi Suthep Temple Tour by Local Red Car 3 Hour Adventure89$3453h5/5 (165)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Chiang Mai

Outdoors in Chiang Mai: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100 from 1,631 traveler reviews. Sticky waterfall ATV and White water rafting Adventures, Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike, Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience follow close behind. We rank 622 outdoors experiences in Chiang Mai in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Chiang Mai cost?
Expect around $203 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Doi Suthep Temple Tour by Local Red Car – 3 Hours Experience from $12, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Chiang Mai for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Chiang Mai currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Chiang Mai?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Chiang Mai, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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