4 Days in Chiang Mai: The Perfect Itinerary

4‑day balanced itinerary in Chiang Mai, Thailand covering cultural sights, nature, and local cuisine with realistic pacing.

Day 1 — Arrival and Old City Exploration

08:30 — Flight to Chiang Mai (Don Mueang International Airport → Chiang Mai International Airport)
11:00 — Airport Transfer to Hotel (Chiang Mai International Airport → Yaang Come Village)
11:45 — Check‑in at Hotel (Yaang Come Village, 90/1 Moon Muang Road, Old City)
12:30 — Lunch at Khao Soi Khun Yai (Khao Soi Khun Yai, Sri Phum Road, Old City)
14:00 — Wat Phra Singh (Wat Phra Singh, Sam Phra Road, Old City)
15:45 — Wat Chedi Luang (Wat Chedi Luang, Prapokkloa Road, Old City)
17:15 — Coffee Break (Ristr8to Lab, 15/2 Nimmanhemin Road, Nimman)
18:30 — Dinner at Dash! Teak House (Dash! Teak House, 34/2 Moon Muang Road, Old City)
20:30 — Evening Stroll at Tha Phae Gate (Tha Phae Gate, Old City)

07:30 — Breakfast at Hotel (Yaang Come Village)
08:45 — Taxi to Doi Suthep (Hotel → Wat Phra That Doi Suthep)
09:45 — Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Suthep Road)
11:30 — Lunch at The Summer House (The Summer House, 14/5 Suthep Road, Doi Suthep)
12:45 — Visit Wat Umong (Wat Umong, Suthep Road, Su Thep)
13:45 — Visit Wat Suan Dok (Wat Suan Dok, Suthep Road, Su Thep)
15:00 — Return to Hotel (Doi Suthep area → Yaang Come Village)
16:00 — Relax at Hotel Pool (Yaang Come Village)
18:00 — Dinner at SP Chicken (SP Chicken, 1 Ratchadamnoen Road, Old City)
20:00 — Night Market – Saturday Walking Street (Ratchadamnoen Road, Old City)

07:00 — Breakfast at Hotel (Yaang Come Village)
07:45 — Pick‑up for Elephant Nature Park (Hotel → Elephant Nature Park, 209/2, Mae Rim)
09:00 — Elephant Nature Park Experience (Elephant Nature Park, Mae Rim)
13:30 — Lunch at Park (included) (Elephant Nature Park)
15:00 — Return to Hotel (Elephant Nature Park → Yaang Come Village)
16:30 — Rest / Refresh (Yaang Come Village)
18:00 — Dinner at The Riverside Bar & Restaurant (The Riverside Bar & Restaurant, 9-11 Charoenrat Road, Riverside)
20:00 — Evening Cruise on the Ping River (Ping River, Riverside)

07:30 — Breakfast at Hotel (Yaang Come Village)
09:00 — Visit Baan Kang Wat Creative Community (Baan Kang Wat, 33/2 Moo 7, Hang Dong)
10:45 — Coffee at Ristr8to (Ristr8to, 15/2 Nimmanhemin Road, Nimman)
12:15 — Lunch at Khao Soi Nimman (Khao Soi Nimman, 6/3 Nimmanhemin Road)
13:30 — Check‑out and Luggage Storage (Yaang Come Village)
14:45 — Taxi to Airport (Yaang Come Village → Chiang Mai International Airport)

This itinerary covers Chiang Mai in 4 days — see the full day-by-day plan above.