It’s no punishment to spend a day on a couch or by the pool with a good book or a podcast in your headphones. But if you want to make the most of your (maybe short) time here, it’s worth heading out and exploring (of course, nothing is mandatory — everything is “Up to You”).
Below you'll find an overview of Things to Do in Chiang Mai. Many are easy to do on your own, often within walking distance from your hotel. But for some activities, you'll need a tour. Most trips can be booked online. In the Old City, there are also travel agencies on nearly every street, with brochures casually stacked on the tables. If you’re not here in peak season and have a bit of time, you can easily wait and decide what to book once you’re in town. During high season (November to February), some tours and cooking classes can get fully booked.
One advantage of booking through your hostel is that you’ll usually go with a group — fun and social — and you don’t need to worry whether the driver will find your place.
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