Category Hill Tribe Villages

Chiang Mai · HILL TRIBE VILLAGES

The 15 Best Hill Tribe Village Tours from Chiang Mai

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The northern hills are home to Karen, Hmong, Akha and Lahu communities, and a respectful visit is worth the drive. Ranked below are the best hill-tribe village tours from Chiang Mai: which pair a village with a trek, a waterfall or a market, how each handles the visit, and what you will pay, so you can choose one that gives back.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - The pickup scene and the real start time reality

1.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

A full day from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with hot springs, Karen hill tribe culture, and the White, Blue, and Huay Pla Kang temples.

“Having Benz as a guide was a pleasure, he’s really friendly and truly passionate about what he does, he’s constantly making sure everyone is enjoying the tour and giving great tips for pictures, the information he brings is clear and easy to understand. 10/10 highly recommend guide Benz!”

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Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai - Inside the kitchen: how a 6-hour class keeps you busy (and not lost)

2.Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $42Top rated

Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Mai with a morning market option, hands-on stations, 10 dishes, hotel pickup, and a cookbook.

“This cooking class came highly recommended by friends who took it during their recent vacation. We are so happy we booked it, as it was one of the highlights of our trip! The space was beautifully laid out and well lit. Every work station was immaculate and well stocked, but not cluttered. The class drew participants from a myriad of countries including Germany, France, Brazil, Ireland, Argentina, the US, making it all the more fun and interesting. The lead cooking instructor, On, and her assistant, Eveline, were amazing, talented, easy to follow, and hilarious (huge bonus!). We made 9 dishes, from appetizers to dessert, each one more delicious than the…”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - Elephant sanctuary caretaker time: treats, feeding, and forest time

3.Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,262 reviews · 9 hours · from $63

Chiang Mai 9-hour tour with elephant sanctuary caretaker work, river bathing, Thai lunch, Long Neck Village, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall.

“Everything was absolutely great!!! Our guide Fluke made our time there also memorable. His English was perfect and taught us many things about the tribes etc. He was very friendly and funny, but also very professional!! I recommend this activity to everyone!! It is better also than described. Elephants also were spectacular and very happy!! Perfect memories!! Thank you all and special thanks to our guide Fluke!!!”

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4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai

4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai - From the city to the hill tribe village: Doi Pui in real-world context

4.4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 696 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

A half-day Chiang Mai trip to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and the Hmong village, with small-group comfort, cable car options, and mountain views.

“This was on our first day in Chiang Mai and we loved the activity. The visit to the Hmong Hill Tribe Village was the highlight for me. Our tour guide was great. This was value for money.”

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Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages

Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages - Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm: greenhouse butterflies and take-home orchids

6.Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $52

Lantern-lit Chiang Dao Cave, five hill tribe village visits, and an orchid-and-butterfly farm. Pickup, guide, and cave entry included.

“I enjoyed the tour. I feel the tour could be more organized. Felt rushed, as the tour had a late start. The highlight is the cave and orchid/butterfly gardens . More time could have been allocated to gardens as was very rushed due to late startRead more”

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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour - Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Time with English Guides Like Mr K and Yoong

7.4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $88

A 10-hour Chiang Mai day combining Sticky Waterfall, an ethical elephant sanctuary, Karen long neck village, and rafting by choice.

“This was easily the best tour I have taken in more than 10 years travelling through South East Asia. Absolutely fantastic guide (Mr K), a small group and really fun activities. The elephant sanctuary was great and the elephants treated very well. The rafting was a blast, as was the Sticky Waterfall. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Mr. K. 🙂”

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Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village

Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village - Mae Khachan Hot Spring: A Quick Stretch Stop, Not a Spa Day

8.Chiang Rai Full Day Tour with Boat Trip and Longneck Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 112 reviews · from $55

Full-day Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai: White, Blue and Black temples, Karen long-neck village, hot spring, and Golden Triangle boat.

“Despite the considerable three-hour drive, the trip is incredibly rewarding! We explored captivating sites such as the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black Museum, Karen village, and the golden triangle. If I were to make a small adjustment, I might skip the Black Museum and allocate more time to fully immerse ourselves in the enchanting White Temple. Overall, I highly recommend this tour :)”

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Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village - Day 1 Morning Pick-Up, Market Stop, and the First Jungle Push

9.2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $96

A 2-day Chiang Mai jungle trek to Karen villages and waterfalls, with small-group guides, a basic homestay, and campfire stargazing.

“The hike was awesome! Pepe and Nu were the best. They showed us so much and were very funny! I can totally recommend this activity! A lot of waterfalls, fresh fruits from trees, cool nature and good food”

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Half Day – Small Group – Doi Suthep Temple and Hmong Village Tour

Half Day - Small Group - Doi Suthep Temple and Hmong Village Tour - Stop 1: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and the viewpoint you came for

From Chiang Mai: Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe Villages

From Chiang Mai: Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe Villages - Five hill tribe villages: what you’ll learn (and what to ask)

11.Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Chiang Mai day trip to Chiang Dao Cave and Temple plus five hill tribe villages, orchid and butterfly farms. Value at $51.

“Tiki was then best guide - so knowledgable and so much fun also. The tour of the cave was so interesting and the villages were just awesome to see and feel the peace there”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Hmong Village Half-Day Tour

Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep and Hmong Village Half-Day Tour - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Legends, Steps, and a View Over Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai Day Tour from Chiang Mai + The Long Neck Hill Tribe With Boat

Chiang Rai Day Tour from Chiang Mai + The Long Neck Hill Tribe With Boat - Mae Khachan Hot Spring: A Quick Soak and Local Stops

13.Chiang Rai Day Tour from Chiang Mai + The Long Neck Hill Tribe With Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $79

Chiang Rai highlights from Chiang Mai: White and Blue Temples, Golden Triangle boat ride, Longneck Karen village, hot springs and lunch.

“While overall it was a good day and we ended up essentially being able to see all we were intended to see, there was an unfortunate problem in the morning caused by two people who somehow wound up on the wrong tour and we had to make unusual arrangements to oust them but this caused us to lose valuable time. The tour operator person tried to do her best to overcome the situation but I’m not sure how that can happen with proper verification techniques in place. It would have been a little better if the English was a bit more proficient but she still did a respectable job overall.”

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Online Thai and Akha Cooking Class

Online Thai and Akha Cooking Class - The Class Flow: From Welcome to Your Digital Cookbook

14.Online Thai and Akha Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $34

Cook Northern Thai favorites online with a private Thai-Akha instructor from Chiang Mai. Get real-time guidance and a digital cookbook.

“I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and he really enjoyed this on-line class. Kiti was really kind and helpful and the dish was delicious! Thank you!”

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Long Neck Village, Silver Temple & Chiang Mai Top Cultural Sites

Long Neck Village, Silver Temple & Chiang Mai Top Cultural Sites - Wat Chedi Luang: the Great Stupa stop you’ll remember