Chiang Mai Interesting Activities
TrekkingTrekking is a popular activity with both Thai and foreign tourists. Most treks go into the mountainous northern areas, which are home to various hill tribes. Chiang Mai offers unique opportunities for the adventurous. Lush hills and virgin forests are scenic backdrops that will make your trekking by foot or on elephant-back truly memorable. The most popular trails are in Doi Inthanon National Park, Huay Nam Dang National Park, Chiang Dao National Park and other National Parks in Chiang Mai where a wide variety of orchids and other flowers can be seen as well as animals and birds. The whole package may include trekking on foot, bamboo rafting, whitewater rafting or kayaking, an oxcart or elephant ride and an overnight stay in a hill tribe village.
Elephant ShowsWatch trained elephants at work and at play. See how the mahouts communicate with their charges so that you can feel the close relationship between human and animal. You can also ride an elephant into the forest where you can enjoy being close to nature.
Bird watching
Endowed with rich natural habitats, Chiang Mai has much to offer bird lovers. The forests, perfect wildlife sanctuaries, are good observation spots for bird watching. Among the most popular places are Doi Inthanon and Doi Suthep.
Cycling Tours/Mountain BikingAn increasing number of travel agents provide full-day cycling tours to several interesting destinations. Chiang Mai's mountainous terrain and scenic destinations make the province perfect for both cycling and mountain biking. Many tour companies offer biking tour programmes that include guides, food and overnight equipment. The tours usually head north from the 700 Years Stadium through the Mae Sa Valley. Alternatively, it is possible to experience the scenery along Mae Ping River, which flows peacefully through villages, past old temples, farms and fields of rice. For those who are serious about cycling, a longer route to Chiang Rai is available which includes visits to small villages of Lahu, Lisu and Akha hill tribesIMAC ATV: Experience the rugged terrain of Chiang Mai on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), imported 4-wheel motorbikes. The tour offers daily treks.
RaftingChiang Mai provides good opportunities for rafting using bamboo or rubber rafts, as there are many rivers and streams flowing through lush forests and hill tribe settlements in the province.
Boat tripsTo see Chiang Mai from a different perspective, take a leisurely boat trip along the Ping river. The trip operates daily.
Sightseeing from the airAn alternative way to get a bird's eye view of Chiang Mai is to board a Microlight aircraft or take a balloon flight to see the city and the surrounding countryside.
Go-karts Enjoy the speed of go-karting at 254 moo 8, Hang Dong District. Four types of rides are available, ranging from beginners to competition models. Cooking classesThai cooking classes are a delight and great fun. An increasing number of foreign tourists join Thai cooking classes to learn new skills that can be used at home. .
Wellness and Spas An increasing number of people today are health conscious. To cater for them a number of wellness centres and spas have sprung up both in the city and in the surrounding countryside. There are stress relief services such as traditional Thai massage, Swedish, shiatsu and aromatherapy massages, in spas in the city and in resorts.
Yoga and meditation classes Alternatively, it is possible to achieve freedom from routine and mundane life by finding your inner path through either yoga or meditation lessons. Take time to heal your body, mind, soul and spirit and let time stand still. Many tourists and locals have found the practice extremely beneficial and awakening.
Flight of the Gibbon Strapped in harness flying over ancient forest, sixty five feet high, birds fl
ying beneath you and adrenalin buzzing, is an experience you are not likely to achieve too often in your lifetime. Flight of the Gibbon takes you to the small village of Mae Kompong, situated outside San Kampaeng amidst pristine jungle. From there you embark on a tree top journey carried by a series of flying foxes. From some lofty vantage points, you can hardly see the forest floor; and while elevated on the wire, flying from one tree to the next your heart might just skip a beat or two. This is one of Chiang Mai’s best outdoor, eco-friendly adventures. No let-downs, hypes or misadventures here. It’s a very professional outfit; all the equipment is of top quality and safety is paramount. After the gibbon emulation you are treated to lunch and then a short trek to a waterfall.
TrekkingTrekking is a popular activity with both Thai and foreign tourists. Most treks go into the mountainous northern areas, which are home to various hill tribes. Chiang Mai offers unique opportunities for the adventurous. Lush hills and virgin forests are scenic backdrops that will make your trekking by foot or on elephant-back truly memorable. The most popular trails are in Doi Inthanon National Park, Huay Nam Dang National Park, Chiang Dao National Park and other National Parks in Chiang Mai where a wide variety of orchids and other flowers can be seen as well as animals and birds. The whole package may include trekking on foot, bamboo rafting, whitewater rafting or kayaking, an oxcart or elephant ride and an overnight stay in a hill tribe village.
Elephant ShowsWatch trained elephants at work and at play. See how the mahouts communicate with their charges so that you can feel the close relationship between human and animal. You can also ride an elephant into the forest where you can enjoy being close to nature.
Bird watching
Endowed with rich natural habitats, Chiang Mai has much to offer bird lovers. The forests, perfect wildlife sanctuaries, are good observation spots for bird watching. Among the most popular places are Doi Inthanon and Doi Suthep.
Cycling Tours/Mountain BikingAn increasing number of travel agents provide full-day cycling tours to several interesting destinations. Chiang Mai's mountainous terrain and scenic destinations make the province perfect for both cycling and mountain biking. Many tour companies offer biking tour programmes that include guides, food and overnight equipment. The tours usually head north from the 700 Years Stadium through the Mae Sa Valley. Alternatively, it is possible to experience the scenery along Mae Ping River, which flows peacefully through villages, past old temples, farms and fields of rice. For those who are serious about cycling, a longer route to Chiang Rai is available which includes visits to small villages of Lahu, Lisu and Akha hill tribesIMAC ATV: Experience the rugged terrain of Chiang Mai on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), imported 4-wheel motorbikes. The tour offers daily treks.
RaftingChiang Mai provides good opportunities for rafting using bamboo or rubber rafts, as there are many rivers and streams flowing through lush forests and hill tribe settlements in the province.
Boat tripsTo see Chiang Mai from a different perspective, take a leisurely boat trip along the Ping river. The trip operates daily.
Sightseeing from the airAn alternative way to get a bird's eye view of Chiang Mai is to board a Microlight aircraft or take a balloon flight to see the city and the surrounding countryside.
Go-karts Enjoy the speed of go-karting at 254 moo 8, Hang Dong District. Four types of rides are available, ranging from beginners to competition models. Cooking classesThai cooking classes are a delight and great fun. An increasing number of foreign tourists join Thai cooking classes to learn new skills that can be used at home. .
Wellness and Spas An increasing number of people today are health conscious. To cater for them a number of wellness centres and spas have sprung up both in the city and in the surrounding countryside. There are stress relief services such as traditional Thai massage, Swedish, shiatsu and aromatherapy massages, in spas in the city and in resorts.
Yoga and meditation classes Alternatively, it is possible to achieve freedom from routine and mundane life by finding your inner path through either yoga or meditation lessons. Take time to heal your body, mind, soul and spirit and let time stand still. Many tourists and locals have found the practice extremely beneficial and awakening.
Flight of the Gibbon Strapped in harness flying over ancient forest, sixty five feet high, birds fl
ying beneath you and adrenalin buzzing, is an experience you are not likely to achieve too often in your lifetime. Flight of the Gibbon takes you to the small village of Mae Kompong, situated outside San Kampaeng amidst pristine jungle. From there you embark on a tree top journey carried by a series of flying foxes. From some lofty vantage points, you can hardly see the forest floor; and while elevated on the wire, flying from one tree to the next your heart might just skip a beat or two. This is one of Chiang Mai’s best outdoor, eco-friendly adventures. No let-downs, hypes or misadventures here. It’s a very professional outfit; all the equipment is of top quality and safety is paramount. After the gibbon emulation you are treated to lunch and then a short trek to a waterfall.
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