Chiang Mai · RICE TERRACES & COUNTRYSIDE
16 reviewed
The best rice terraces & countryside tours in Chiang Mai fill up fast, and the standouts fill up first. Ranked below are the 15 to book, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
A hands-on Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai with a market walk, 5 menu choices, and easy pickup. About 6 hours, great value.
“This cooking class was just what my visit to Chiang Mai needed! The two chefs that taught us were so fun, funny and engaging! The food was so delicious and the class highly informative. I'd definitely recommend this to a friend! Note- Bring baht in cash for a few extra things!”
Ride from Chiang Mai to Lamphun by train, bike rural backroads, visit temples and Ban Tawai, enjoy Ping River lunch, and finish at Rajapruek.
“Gun was an amazing guide. He took is on a real off road trip to many many places of interest with regular stops and refreshments. I would really recommend anyone to do this trip when you visit Chiang Mai”
Guided e-bike ride through Nam Phrae hills: paved roads, temples, villages and free admissions, with lunch or snacks and small groups.
“This bike trip was outstanding. Our guide Hockey was charming and funny and did a fantastic job leading us, and explaining various points of interest along the way. Neither my husband and I nor our friend had ever used e-bikes and the team explained how to work with them very well. It was a great time, can’t recommend it enough!”
One-day trip from Chiang Mai to Pa Bong Piang terraces and Doi Inthanon, with Ang Ka walk, twin pagodas, coffee and Wachirathan.
“Super journée Belles découvertes Guide très sympathique”
Guided fat-tire e-bike ride past Lanna temples, rice paddies, and Ping River scenery from outer Chiang Mai, with food, gear, and pickup included.
“We had a great time travelling around villages and rural settings on our e bikes. The bikes catered for a range of fitness levels and were easy to ride. The half day came with many things to see and do and we learnt a lot about local culture and activities. The lunch at the conclusion of the tour was excellent as was our guide.”
Chiang Mai countryside e-bike day trip with a local train to Lamphun, temples, Ping River lunch, and Rajapruek park.
“A full day with lots of stops to see things off the beaten track. Our guide, Gun, was a fountain of knowledge.”
A 7-hour bike trip from Chiang Mai by train to Lamphun, temples, countryside lanes, Ping River lunch, and Doi Suthep parks.
“The tour guide was excellent. Ae was knowledgeable about multiple subjects and was very personable. The bike tour was fun from the train, temples, countryside, and stops of interest. The day was made memorable by the outstanding guide, Ae.”
Guided 4-hour bike tour in Chiang Mai’s Lanna countryside: quiet backroads, rice paddies, village temples, lunch/snacks, bike included.
“Lovely cycle on the outskirts of chiang mai, i was a little disappointed, our guide was half an hour late collecting us with no communication. Then when booked it states a maximum of 12 people in group however there was 18 of us. Far too many people!”
Chiang Mai private day trip to Pa Pong Piang rice terraces and Doi Inthanon: waterfalls, Karen village coffee, pagodas, and Thailand’s highest point.
“super journée ! un grand merci à notre guide pour son professionnalisme et sa bonne humeur :)”
Half-day Lanna countryside cycling from Chiang Mai with pickup, a village school stop, lunch, and helmet. Back roads, rice fields, views.
“This was a great bike ride through the countryside. Our guide was very informative. We rode around for about 3 hours. Would recommend this tour.”
Active e-bike ride from Chiang Mai to Lamphun by train, temples, Ping River lunch, Baan Tawai, and Rajapruek Gardens.
“We took train for first hour of the trip then visited temples and got to see fields and Thai homes. Pleasant and moderately challenging.”
Ride an e-bike through Chiang Mai’s countryside and Nam Phrae on easy roads, with a temple stop, Hang Dong sights, and included lunch.
“What a great way to spend a day! I had a wonderful time cycling round the countryside with my guide. The bikes are great (the battery makes the hilly bits easy). Lunch was a welcome break. We got information about the places we stoppRead more”
Bike quiet countryside roads and paddle 5 miles in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng area, with Thai lunch and a calm temple stop, all in 6 hours.
“Seeing the countryside and farming techniques on two wheels is really fun. Our guide, Three, was very knowledgeable and engaging. A most enjoyable day.”
Private day tour from Chiang Mai to Pa Pong Piang terraces, Wachiratharn Falls, Karen village coffee, and Doi Inthanon viewpoints.
“We had a varied, exciting and simply wonderful day! Everything was so great organized and thoughtful. We will definitely book a tour again on our next visit.Auto-translated”
Private 2-day Chiang Mai countryside trip with temples, hill-tribe culture, sticky waterfalls, teak homestay, cycling, and an elephant sanctuary visit.
“This tour is the highlight of our trip so far. Pon, our guide, took us in a 4WD to the long neck village, where you see how the Hill People live and can buy handicrafts. Then to the most magnificent temple before driving off road through farmlanRead more”
