# 3 days in Chiang Mai: an itinerary day by day

> Three days in Chiang Mai: temples, mountains and elephants. Day one: the Silver Temple, Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh and Doi Suthep. Day two: Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, with waterfalls and royal pagodas. Day three: Elephant Nature Park in the Mae Taeng valley, a sanctuary for rescued elephants where you feed them and watch them bathe — but there is no riding. Booking is required.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/in-3-days

## Day 1

1. [Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Temple)](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-sri-suphan.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · ≈ 50 baht
   ↓ 19 min by transport
2. [Tha Phae Gate](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/tha-phae-gate.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · free
   ↓ 14 min on foot
3. [Wat Chiang Man](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-chiang-man.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free
   ↓ 14 min on foot
4. [Wat Chedi Luang](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-chedi-luang.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ 40–50 baht
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 10 min on foot
5. [Wat Phra Singh](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-phra-singh.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · grounds free; Lai Kham ≈ 20 baht
   ↓ 35 min by transport
6. [Wat Phra That Doi Suthep](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-suthep.md) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ 30 baht, funicular ≈ 20

Total with walks: 7 h 7 min

## Day 2

1. [Doi Inthanon](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-inthanon.md) — YesGo score 17/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · entry 300 baht, children 150; car 30; pagodas ≈ 100

Total with walks: 4 h

## Day 3

1. [Elephant Nature Park](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/elephant-nature-park.md) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · half day 2,500 baht, ages 3–11 1,250

Total with walks: 4 h

## How the three days work

The first two days are the 2-day itinerary. Day three is the elephant park programme: about 1.5 hours' transfer from your hotel, with lunch and a guide included.

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## Elephant Nature Park

A half day costs 2,500 baht for adults and 1,250 for ages 3–11; the full-day SkyWalk is 3,500 and 1,750. Transfer, a vegan lunch, a guide and insurance are included. Book only on the park's website; booking closes 24 hours ahead and needs a deposit.

## Is 3 days in Chiang Mai enough?

Yes, for the city, the mountain and the elephants. Add [Wat Umong](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-umong) for its tunnels and forest, and the [Night Bazaar](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/chiang-mai-night-bazaar) and weekend markets in the evenings. [Bangkok](https://yesgo.io/thailand/bangkok) is about an hour's flight away.

## Tips

- Book the elephant park a few days ahead — it fills up.
- Warm layers for Doi Inthanon.
- Temples want shoulders and knees covered — no vests or shorts; shoes come off at the door of the halls. Sarongs are often lent at the gate or for a deposit.
- Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.
- Wear clothes you do not mind getting muddy at the elephant park.

## Questions

### What is a good 3-day Chiang Mai itinerary?

The Old City temples and Doi Suthep, Doi Inthanon, and Elephant Nature Park.

### How much is Elephant Nature Park?

Half day 2,500 baht for adults, 1,250 for ages 3–11, with transfer and lunch.

### Can you ride elephants there?

No — you feed and watch them.

### Do I need to book the elephant park?

Yes, online in advance; booking closes 24 hours before.

### Is 3 days in Chiang Mai enough?

Yes for the city, the mountain and the elephants. Pai and Chiang Rai need more days.

### How much does it cost?

Temples ≈ 200, Doi Inthanon ≈ 430, the elephant park 2,500 baht per adult, plus transport.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes; children 3–11 pay half at the elephant park.

### How do I get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

About an hour by air, or by overnight train.

### When is the best time?

November to February.

### What currency is used in Thailand?

Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.

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