Activities in Chiang Mai

There are so many activities to do in Chiang Mai. Here are some excitements: elephant riding, rafting, Mae Ping river cruising, sky riding, ice skating, bowling, Thai massage, Thai cooking class, spa, and etc.

Jungle Treks
Most popularly originating from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, these 1-6 day treks take visitors through forested mountains and high meadows in what are, actually, the lower extremities of Himalayan foothills. Major attractions are remote hilltribe villages. Mountains surrounding Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai host seven major, once-itinerant hill tribes of Tibeto- Burman origin the Meo, Lisu, Lahu, Yao, Akha, Lawa and Karen. Each have distinctive dialects, costumes and customs.


Elephant Riding
This activity is available at most elephant camps around Chiang Mai. Most camps provide elephant shows and elephant riding. You can contact either the camp directly or travel agents for more information.


Rafting
Many elephant camps also provide bamboo rafting. However, if you want more challenging raft, Pai and Mae Chaem districts also provide a veteran raft.


Thai Massage
Release your stress with the traditional Thai massage.


Ping River Cruising
Enjoy the river view of Chiang Mai from the heart of the city to the suburb area. Day and evening trips including dinner are available.
Contact: Mae Ping River Cruise, Tel (053) 274822
Boat Trip, Tel 01-885063, 01-8844621, 01-8811618.


Thai cooking class
If you wanna learn some Thai cooking, there are many of cooking schools offering cooking class in English.
Contact:
Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School, 1-3 Moon Muang Rd. opposite Tha Pae gate, Tel. (053) 206388, Fax (053) 206387, Email: nabnien@loxinfo.co.th, www.thaicookeryschool.com
Tawan Cookery School, 44 Loi Kroh Rd., Tel. (053) 206854, Fax. (053) 206853.


Spa
The Lanna Spa at the Regent Resort Chiang Mai
This premiere resort provides spa, health club, pool, and restaurants. Tel. (053) 298181.


Rock Climbing
The peak rock climbling. The peak project in Night Bazzar area.


Sky Riding
See the beauty of Chiang Mai from different view by riding the microlight flying. Contact: Chiang Mai Sky Adventure by calling (053) 867646 fax (053) 868460.
email: flying@cmnet.co.th.


Bowling
Bully Bowl: 32 standard lanes, Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Complex, 99/4 Huay Kaew rd. Tel. (053) 224444, Open daily until 2.00 am.
UFO Bowling: 24 standard lanes, Chiang Mai-Lamphun rd. about 1km from Nong Hoi intersection Tel. (053) 801446-9, Open daily until 2.00 am.


Ice Skating
Bully Sky Ice: Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Complex, 99/4 Huay Kaew rd. Tel. (053) 224444.


Golfing
Chiang Mai has many beautiful standard golf courses with competitive fees. The green, caddy, and electric car fees vary from place to place and are cheaper on weekdays than on weekends. Chiang Mai also has driving ranges near Chiang Mai airport, Sankamphaeng, Chiang Mai-Lampang route, and etc.