Chiang Mai Family Culture
Culture, Animals & Adventures for Families
Trip Overview
A family-friendly cultural experience in Chiang Mai with elephant sanctuaries, cooking classes, and gentle adventures.
Highlights
Regions Covered
Estimated Costs
*Estimates per person, excluding international flights
Best Season
November - February
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 Days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Chiang Mai Arrival
Chiang Mai
Morning
Fly to Chiang Mai
Afternoon
Old City exploration, temple visit
Evening
Night Bazaar shopping and food
Elephant Day
Mae Taeng
Morning
Elephant Nature Park - feed and bathe elephants
Afternoon
Continue elephant experience
Evening
Return, easy dinner
Culture & Cooking
Chiang Mai
Morning
Doi Suthep Temple (take songthaew up)
Afternoon
Family Thai cooking class
Evening
Eat what you cooked!
Adventure Day
Chiang Mai
Morning
Chiang Mai Zoo or Night Safari (day program)
Afternoon
Sticky waterfall (kids can climb!)
Evening
Night Safari (if not done in AM)
Departure
Chiang Mai
Morning
Final market visit, souvenir shopping
Afternoon
Depart from Chiang Mai
Evening
Depart
Packing Tips
- Clothes for elephant experience (will get wet)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Layers for temples
- Camera
- Kids' entertainment for flights
Pro Tips
- Book Elephant Nature Park well in advance
- Sticky Waterfall is a unique family experience
- Chiang Mai is cooler than Bangkok
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