Tours in and around Chiang Mai Chiang Mai's spectacular scenery offers endless adventure options - thanks to its historical 'Lanna' roots and geographic location. All our tours are designed for you to experience this beautiful part of the Thai Kingdom to the fullest.   Chiang Mai Attractions Always a favourite among local and international visitors, Chiang Mai's scenic mountain terrain - combined with historical and cultural sites - is a pleasure to explore. Whatever your idea of a perfect vacation, you're in for a great time!   Chiang Mai Activities Chiang Mai is certainly not a spectator sport. Sure, it has great food and fantastic shopping but then you'll miss out on half the fun. The lofty peaks, lush forests and mighty rivers of Chiang Mai offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits.   Golf in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Golf Clubs and Courses Chiang Mai is home to several excellent golf courses that have hosted numerous international competitions. The lovely northern Thailand landscape makes a perfect backdrop for a round on the links. The courses themselves are challenging and inventive, having been created by some of the top designers in Asia. Full facilities are available, including club and cart rentals, restaurants and caddies. Green fees average around 1,500 baht with rates slightly higher during weekends and holidays. Chiang Mai-Lamphun Golf Club This 18 hole championship course was designed by Dr. Sukhum Sukapanpotharam. This par 72 course has a total length of 7022 yards and is set in an idyllic location surrounded by rolling hills. The signature hole is the 421 yard par four ninth hole. The right hand dog leg and abundant water hazards made this hole the biggest challenge for competitors in the 18th SEA Games. Gassan Khuntan Golf Club and Resort This gorgeous course is set in Doi Khuntan National Park, 500 metres (1,640 feet) above sea level. Doi Khuntan means Devil Mountain and this fiendishly difficult course lives up to the name. The Bermuda grass fairways and Tidwarf greens are challenging to even experienced players and anyone can appreciate the stunning vistas from the top of the mountain. This course's signature hole is the par 3 fifth hole which presents players with the daunting challenge of landing a shot on a tiny island green in the middle of a lake while being buffeted by swirling winds. Numerous discounts are available for groups (8-15 players) that include hotel transfer, English speaking caddy and golf club rental. 222 Moo 3 Tha-Pladok Rd, Mae Tha, Lamphun Gassan Lake City After the success of Doi Khuntan Golf Resort, Gassan has followed up with this par 72. Opened in 2005, Gassan Lake City is a 6,400 yard 18 hole course. The greens and fairways still need some time to mature but the potential inherent here is amazing. 88 Moo 7 Tambon Ban Thi, Lamphun Green Valley Golf Club For a challenge of endurance as well as skill, head over to Green Valley Golf Club 20 minutes from the city centre, but bring your sunblock. This championship level 18 hole course, designed by Dennis Griffiths, consists of well manicured fairways, immaculate greens and very little shade. A recent management change has been highly beneficial and course maintenance is now a top priority. Early morning or late afternoon tee times are ideal to avoid the midday heat. 183/2 Chotana Rd Mae Rim Lanna Golf Club This course is the most convenient to the city centre, located just ten minutes from downtown Chiang Mai. Consisting of three nine hole courses in very distinct styles, the Lanna Golf Club offers a variety of challenges and styles of play. Mature trees line the fairways, providing excellent shade and streams and lakes dot the course, providing a reason to sweat. This course can get crowded in the afternoon so either go early or book a tee time. For non-golfers the Lanna Sports Club has plenty of other recreational facilities including a swimming pool, shooting range, tennis courts and exercise rooms. Mae Jo Golf Club Amidst bountiful orchards 20 minutes from Chiang Mai lies Mae Jo Golf Club, a superb course and one of the best in Asia. 6,700 yards of challenging slender fairway await you on this par 72 course. Trees and water hazards line the well trimmed grass and birds and golden pythons are the spectators. The views from the tees, many of which are elevated, are spectacular, giving a panoramic perspective of majestic Doi Suthep in the background. The Terrace Restaurant at the club house serves excellent food and is a perfect place to catch a glorious sunset. 112 Moo 7 Ban Sri Boon Ruang Pahpai, San Sai Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort Created by five time British Open champion Peter Thompson, this is an exciting and challenging course for amateurs and professionals alike. Blending in with the natural surroundings, the course provides a tranquil environment allowing for total concentration and focus. In addition to the course, the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort also offers full fitness facilities including a gym, a swimming pool and tennis courts. A snooker room and karaoke room are also on hand. 169 Moo 5 Chiang Mai - Prao Rd Km.26   Chiang Mai Spas and Massages Anyone who comes to Thailand will be struck by the availability of massage and how reasonable it is to have your weary body given the once over by an attentive therapist. In the case of Chiang Mai it is an active city in which to get better acquainted with, you have to put in some serious leg work. Thai oil, Thai traditional and hot stone massages come highly recommended if you are eager to free yourself of any insufferable knots or rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. The back streets and main thoroughfares of Chiang Mai have an abundance of massage parlors which offer anything from quick, simple, face and foot massages, to month-long courses in the art of Thai massage A foot massage is always a good call after a visit to Doi Suthep or some jungle trekking. Note thatReflexology is a treatment the area is renowned for so you might want to go with this option. Oasis Spa This award winning spa also has branches in Bangkok and Pattaya, in recent years it has become one of Thailands most prominent spas. This in large measures is due to the variety of packages that cater to a range of budgets. Offering a unique “Lanna Style” experience the lush foliage, wooden bridges and walkways, waterfalls and reflective ponds which surround the private treatment villas all help create the feeling of utter tranquility. Address: 102 Sirimangkalajarn Road Tel: + 66 (0) 53 920111 Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 Baan Sabai Spa All spa treatments here are inspired by ancient Thai rituals and ingredients, featuring packages which were designed to encompass a range of treatments best suited for a holistic approach to the mind, body and soul. Address: 219 Moo 9, San Pee Sua Tel:+66 (0) 53 854 778 Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00   Sinatvia Spa Sinatvia offers a full range of packages: for example, a 3 hour package will include a skin detoxification, facial treatment, a relaxing full body holistic aroma massage, an anti-oxidant body scrub, herbal steam, and a mineral / scented floral bath in Jacuzzi. Address: 22 /1 Nimmanhemin Road. Soi 9 Tel: +66 (0) 53 217 928 Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 Chur Medical Spa A perfect combination of nature and science, the spa was founded by Dr. Ampawan a licensed pharmacist with an in-depth knowledge of modern medicine. Having studied for two years with traditional herbalists to learn all about traditional medicines and how herbs can be used to their fullest, the Chur Medical Spa now has an extensive list of treatments that are based around the idea of natural healing. Address: 265 Changmoi Road Tel: +66 (0) 53-263923 Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00   Rada Spa A popular choice with Chiang Mai spa enthusiasts, offering reasonable prices for the extensive menu, whith no compromise on the standard of service and quality of treatments, which include body wraps, aromatherapy, reflexology and facials. Address: 2/2 Soi 3 Nimmanhaemin Tel: +66 (0) 8 9556 1103 Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00