Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand Tours

Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand have no beaches (except on some lakes and rivers), but hardly a region in the world is more inviting to be explored by single- or multi-day tours due to good infrastructure and the absence of any "no-go" areas.

While "Northern Thailand off the beaten track" is now thing of the past, there are still innovative tour itineraries beyond he elephant-camp - hilltribe village - monkey show trail.

Intense competition in the Chiang Mai tour market has recently invited some questionable offerings that hurt the environment or abuse animals.

ATVs or enduro bikes now blast through pristine jungle, disturbing nesting animals and destroying their habitats. Tigers, crocodiles and other wild animals are kept in dire conditions in private facilities for tourist photo ops. Another effect of the bane on humanity that is instagram.

An alternative to the crass tour business is always to head out on your own or to hire a car with driver for few days. When travelling with a group or couple this is an easy, safe and affordable in Northern Thailand.