Chiang Mai
Best time to be there
November to March. April is often the hottest month of the year, and also the month of the celebratory 'Songkran' festivals. May to October is the rainy season, with short bursts of rainstorms refreshing the green paddy fields once more.
Fly to
Bangkok (British Airways/Qantas/Eva Airways/Thai Airways)
flying time
11 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +7 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Itineraries
Classic Thailand
Classic Thailand highlights * Colourful Bangkok * Elephants and hilltribes * Beautiful beaches of Phuket Read more ...
Northern Thailand
Highlights Explore Bangkok, visit Emerald Buddha Temple, visit the Elephant camp Read more ...
Northern Cultures
Northern Cultures highlights * Meet Hilltribe villagers * Learn to become an elephant manhout * Enjoy spectacular surroundings Read more ...
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Located 700km north of Bangkok is the city of Chiang Mai. Within the ancient walled city, there are over 30 temples to visit. Chiang Mai is a good base from which to explore the tribes of the surrounding hills.
Chiang Mai is Thailand's second largest city, known as the "rose of the north". Located in the mountainous north of the country, Chiang Mai and surrounding area are blessed with rich historical and cultural heritage, a pleasant year round climate and charming people in addition to exciting entertainment and shopping. Chiang Mai is also the gateway to the ancient Lanna kingdom and is a perfect base from which to explore northern Thailand and the ethnic minorities and hill tribes that still inhabit the area.
Suggested Chiang Mai Accommodation
Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai
The spacious Lanna-style pavilions of the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai overlook terraced rice fields and mountains in the beautiful Mae Rim Valley, minutes from the artistic and cultural...
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
Amongst the mysterious Lanna architecture, set in acres of exotic plantation, this astonishing hideaway was designed as a re-creation of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. A colonnade of 54 colonial style suites...
U Chiang mai
U Chiang Mai opened its door to welcome guests in June 2008 together with the brand launch. Located in the heart of the city on Ratchadamnoen Road...
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Guest Testimonial
Once again we have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday with A&K. There was a fascinating mix of location and camp styles and the particular sequence worked very well for us. 
- KB, Surrey
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