15 Chiang Mai Spa Experiences Worth Booking

1.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

Spend a full day touring Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai, with stops at Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. An English-speaking guide leads the group, while a QR audio guide covers 41 languages. Bring earphones, modest clothing, and patience for the long drive.

“Chiang Rai day trip was excellent. We were given adequate time in all the places of interest. K Wan was our tour guide. She gave a background about every place. She told us how to make the best use of our time at every stop. Our first stop was hot springs where we dipped our feet in the hot springs. We had a good time going around the tribal village admiring and buying their handicraft. Wat Rong Khun (White temple) was amazing. She suggested a restaurant at Chiang Rai where we got tasty Thai vegetarian lunch. Next we visited Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue temple). It is beautiful. We relished…”

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2.Chiangmai to Chiangrai: 3 Temples, Hot Springs& Lalitta Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 659 reviews

Ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Puma, Aom, Joe, or Andy. Visit the White and Blue Temples, with the Red Temple and Karen Village available by option, stop at Mae Khachan hot springs, enjoy a Thai buffet lunch, and spend 30 to 60 minutes at fairytale-like Lalitta Cafe.

“PUMA was an excellent guide! The temples are modern. The white one is the most impressive. I have mixed feelings about the Longneck village. Lalitta Café did not dissapoint. Take into account Chiang Rai is 3 hrs away from Chiang Mai.”

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3.Red, Blue, White Temples & Hot Spring Trip from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Leave Chiang Mai early for a full-day Chiang Rai trip with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, explore the White, Blue, and Red Temples, eat lunch, and optionally visit a Karen Long Neck village. Expect a long day on the road, temple walking, and extra entrance costs.

“Nous ne connaissions pas l heure de récupération c était a 30min prêt…la « guide « était très gentille mais parlé un anglais rudimentaire.il n y avait pas vraiment de visites guidées mais un dépôt devant les temples sans explications ou presque et on devait visiter tout seul.sinon la journée est bien organisée et permet de voir beaucoup de choses!”

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4.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 129 reviews · 13 hours · from $24

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a shared van limited to 12 people. Visit Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Baan Dam Museum, Huay Pla Kang Temple, hot springs, and optional Long Neck Karen Village or Lalitta Café. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, water, and insurance are included, but check which tickets and lunch your option covers.

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5.1 Hour Deep Tissue Thai Massage with Balm – Free Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $24Top rated

You’ll ride by private car from an eligible Chiang Mai hotel area to The Home Massage and Spa, where you’ll receive cool tea, a foot cleanse, soft clothes, and a private one-hour Thai massage with balm. Therapists such as Cindy, Nok, and Rat are praised for careful pressure and skilled technique. Warm tea and a snack follow.

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6.Full-Day Chiang Rai Temples Tour from Chiang Mai with Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $52

Leave Chiang Mai at 7:00 am for an 11-hour temple tour to Chiang Rai. Visit Mae Khachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Seur Ten, and Wat Huay Pla Kang. Hotel pickup, admission, and drop-off are included. Groups are limited to 12, and guide Goi has earned praise for clear Buddhist and temple explanations.

“Excellent , the trip was well organized, the guide was very kind and knowledgeable , the van was comfortable.”

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7.1 Hour The Home Signature Thai Balm Massage – Free Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $22Best value

You’ll be picked up by private car, welcomed with cool tea and a towel, then taken to a private room for a one-hour Thai balm massage. The visit includes foot cleansing, soft clothing, optional pre-massage shower, warm tea, a snack, and return transport within the free pickup area. Open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM.

“Everything described in the Viatour description of the experience is accurate. A great treatment in a comfortable setting. Convenient hotel pick up and drop off.”

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8.1.5 Hours Traditional Thai Massage with Herbal Compress – Free Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $35

You’ll be collected from your hotel within the free transport area and taken to The Home Massage and Spa for a private Thai massage with herbal compress. Expect a cool towel, tea, foot cleansing, fresh clothing, and a quiet treatment room. Therapists including Nana and Nok are praised for strong, careful work.

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9.Traditional Thai Massage at award winning Fah Lanna Spa – Old City branch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $26

At Fah Lanna Spa’s Old City branch, you’ll begin with a house-made herbal drink and consultation, then change into a loose traditional costume for a private two-hour Thai massage. Finish with ginger tea and a light snack in the air-conditioned lounge. The calm Northern Thai design and optional shared treatment room suit couples and solo visitors.

“Great experience! A wonderful time from start to finish - thank you for the wonderful treatment at your spa. I booked the 2 hour massage - very professional and excellent mix of relaxation and pressure and stretching. They really know what they are doing. Also loved the location, beautifully designed!”

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10.Mae Kampong Village, Hot Springs & Bor Sang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Austin, Bird, Tippy, or Rae, traveling by private air-conditioned car from Chiang Mai to Mae Kampong, a waterfall, hot springs, and Bo Sang’s umbrella workshops. Expect mountain roads, local food, a relaxed pace, and hotel pickup within 5 kilometers of downtown.

“Our guide, Austin is very knowledgeable and is able to show us many parts of the village that are untouched by tourists. He was very accommodating to our needs and is an excellent driver, photographer and tourist guide.”

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11.Massage Treatments at Luxury Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $87

At Fah Lanna Spa inside Chiang Mai’s Old City moat, you’ll choose a 1 to 2 hour treatment, from oil or traditional Thai massage to Tok Sen or Herbal Ball massage. Arrive 15 minutes early for a consultation, then enjoy a private room with en suite facilities, a cool towel, herbal drink, ginger tea, and a light snack afterward.

“If you stay in Chiang Mai while visiting Thailand, this spa is a must visit! We tried many massage places in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and this is the absolute best! Worth every penny!”

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12.Meditation & Yoga Retreat in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5h 30m · from $73

Spend 330 minutes with Amori of Flow Yoga Chiang Mai, combining mindful walking, sitting meditation, adaptable yoga, a homemade Thai lunch, rice-field learning, and a temple visit. The group is limited to six, and the day includes practical Buddhism insights at Wat Phra That Doi Saket, plus time at a nearby local market.

“This class was great! Learned and practiced meditation and yoga in addition to visiting a nearby temple. It was super nice to have Amori explain what some of the painting a meant!”

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13.Spa Experience at Oasis Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $51

At Chiang Mai’s Oasis Spa, you’ll choose a 1 to 3 hour treatment, meet with a certified Thai Oasis Spa School therapist, and relax in a private room. Expect a herbal welcome drink, refreshing towel, natural spa products, expert massage techniques, and Thai tea with a snack afterward. Reserve your time after booking.

“Endroit de détente et accueil chaleureux . Très bon massage .”

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14.Fah Lanna Traveler’s Retreat Spa Package in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $100

Take a three-hour break at Fah Lanna Spa in Chiang Mai’s Old City. You’ll receive reflexology foot massage, traditional Thai massage, and aromatherapy oil massage in a private room with an en-suite bathroom. You can request hot oil, moisturizing cream, or aloe vera instead of aromatherapy. Herbal tea and a snack follow the treatment.

“Picked me up at my hotel on time. Clean and great staff. Super relaxing and had a great strawberry shake at the cafe afterward.”

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15.2 hour Siam Massage with Thai and Foot Massage at Fah Lanna Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $53

Spend two hours at Fah Lanna Spa in Chiang Mai with a traditional Thai massage followed by foot reflexology. You’ll receive comfortable clothing, an herbal welcome drink, a private room with an en-suite shower and toilet, and ginger tea with a light snack afterward. The Old City setting also offers a café, restaurant, garden, and spa shop.

“Great Thai Spa experience. Fab setting - easy to find. Good value for money. 2 hr massage was great. Staff were good.”

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