Honeymoon Itinerary for Chiang Mai, Thailand

1. Day 1: Doi Suthep and Temple Tour
   30 minutes (6.7 miles) from Chiang Mai International Airport

   Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most renowned temple in Chiang Mai, located high on a mountain offering excellent views of the city, then head to Wat Sri Suphan, a beautiful silver temple, also known as the Silver Temple.

2. Day 2: Cooking Class and Night Market
   20 minutes (3.5 miles) from Wat Sri Suphan

   Join a half-day cooking class to learn about Thai cuisine and how to make some classic dishes. After that, explore Chiang Mai's famous night market at the heart of the city, which sells many souvenirs, clothing, and street food.

3. Day 3: Elephant Sanctuary and Bamboo Rafting
   1 hour and 20 minutes (42.2 miles) from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

   Visit an Elephant Sanctuary and spend half a day feeding and learning about elephants, then enjoy scenic bamboo rafting down the Mae Taeng River.

4. Day 4: Doi Inthanon National Park and Waterfall Tour
   2 hours and 20 minutes (51.9 miles) from Elephant Sanctuary

   Discover Doi Inthanon National Park, the highest mountain in Thailand. Along the way, see the cloud forest, stunning waterfalls, and the King and Queen Pagoda.

5. Day 5: Spa and Relaxation
   1 hour and 30 minutes (41.1 miles) from Doi Inthanon National Park

   Take a day to relax at one of Chiang Mai's top spas, such as Oasis Spa or Cheeva Spa, both offering an array of restorative treatments, massages, and relaxation rooms.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (2 hours, free)
• Wat Sri Suphan (1 hour, 50 THB entrance fee)
• Cooking class (4-5 hours, 1500-2500 THB per person)
• Chiang Mai Night Market (3-4 hours, varies by purchase)
• Elephant Sanctuary (5-6 hours, 2000-3000 THB per person)
• Bamboo rafting (1-2 hours, 1000-1500 THB per person)
• Doi Inthanon National Park (6-8 hours, 300 THB entrance fee)
• Spa Treatments (3-4 hours, 2000-4000 THB per person)
Total Estimated Cost: 8,200-14,500 THB

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to Chiang Rai to see the White Temple, or travel to Pai to witness the peaceful rural hillside. If you have less time, we recommend cutting the elephant sanctuary and/or spa day.