One Nimman tours

More than a sunrise tour, this half day was truly meaningful, and our guide James was the highlight! We started by buying food to give dana (alms) at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, passing the statue of the monk who raised funds to build the mountain road. James used to be a monk, so he explained the Buddha's story, the temple murals and the meaning of the pillar decorations. The sunrise was stunning, with the whole city below as James shared each temple's story. Wat Pha Lat is a peaceful hidden gem. Through his connections with the monks, James gave us real insight into monastic life and the meaning behind the nagas, tigers and deities. Our favourite was Wat Umong. We tried local instruments and drinks at a small event and explored the meditation tunnels a king built for a revered monk (with cute bats inside!). It felt like visiting historic Lanna temples with an actual monk by your side. Highly recommended, and James is the best guide!

Huge thanks to our guide Jane for such an amazing experience today! They were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to every detail. We learned so much and had a fantastic time. 10/10 recommendation!

The driver was very nice, and the overall trip was reliable. The Sticky Waterfalls are located in a forest park in Northern Thailand. The rocks of the waterfall are grayish-white with a bluish tint, which is truly amazing! The water is cool, and you can interact closely with nature as you climb up!

We had a group size of 8 with people from 3 different countries! Our guide shared some history of Chiang Mai and of the 2 temples we were visiting. Duration was just right and thankful for the transportation to and from hotel!

I really enjoyed my tour visiting the Long Neck Tribe and the temples. Our tour guide, Saman, was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging throughout the tour. It was clear how passionate he was about sharing his knowledge of the local religion, culture, and traditions, as well as providing us with insight into the culture and history of the Long Neck Tribe. His enthusiasm and knowledge made the experience particularly enjoyable and memorable. I would definitely recommend this tour if you’re in Chiang Mai!!

I made good use of the free time in the evening for sightseeing. The duration was just right, not too long and not too short. It was very convenient that after the tour, I could be dropped off at a dinner location instead of being taken back to the hotel. The guide was also very kind and provided clear explanations, which was excellent.

Honestly, if I could give this tour 6 stars, I would! Our tour guide was Natt, and we were really lucky to have him. He’s funny, very knowledgeable, and explains things in a way that is easy to follow and understand. Throughout the tour, he guided us really well and we learned so much more about Chiang Mai’s history, Buddhism, and local culture than we expected. We also kept asking him all sorts of random questions that weren’t even part of the tour, but he never made us feel like we were bothering him. He went out of his way to help us and was incredibly generous with his recommendations. You can tell he genuinely enjoys sharing his knowledge and helping visitors have a better experience in Chiang Mai. We left the tour feeling very happy and satisfied, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. This tour definitely deserves more attention and recognition. Highly recommended!!!

I took the cooking class on October 9th. Since it was off-peak, there was no one else there, so it was basically a private one-on-one lesson with the instructor, haha! We cooked four dishes and got a dessert included—there was way more food than I could possibly finish. In the afternoon, I went to the elephant sanctuary. The tour guide spoke Chinese the whole time and explained the background of these elephant camps in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. They are actually the result of multi-party rescue efforts, using tourism revenue to feed these rescued, injured elephants. The youngest elephant at this camp, Lala, is just over six years old and was rescued from a circus. The staff carefully sets aside some extra food for her to eat nearby so the older elephants don't steal it. Lala has a very mischievous personality, just like a teenager. The oldest elephant here is 41 years old—I forgot his name, haha! There was also a mother-daughter pair, and one mother elephant was pregnant and about to give birth. That's when I learned that an elephant's gestation period is two years—it's so hard on them. It was a very precious experience, and I hope the elephants' lives just keep getting better.

Wat Pha Lat is the most serene jungle temple, the fact that the plants have been allowed to encroach on the structures only adds to the sense of gentle decay. Even though an overcast sky meant the usual glorious late afternoon light was absent, arriving at the temple as dusk approached only made it more atmospheric. The gilded stupa and umbrellas of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep were impressive from the outset, but it was only when dusk fell and the lights were turned on that it became evident why we were there at that particular time. Magical! The view over the city is spectacular as well, both before and after dark. Our guide Danny was personable, friendly and informative, and gave us time to wander at will, and our driver got us from place to place quickly and efficiently. Minor criticisms are that as a solo traveller, I needed to book and pay for two people; also it was not clear from the activity description that a hotel pickup was possible, rather than meeting at the tour office.