Alternatives

5 articles.

A herd of elephants wading through a shallow river near Chiang Mai

25 May 2026

Best Viator alternatives for booking Chiang Mai tours in 2026

Five Viator alternatives for Chiang Mai tours — direct operators, smaller marketplaces, and the trade-offs in price, confirmation speed and ethical screening for elephant camps.

Ziplining through lush forest canopy near Chiang Mai

12 May 2026

Best Airbnb Experiences in Chiang Mai (and what beats them)

Airbnb Experiences in Chiang Mai shrunk after the 2019 wild-animal ban — what's left, the best of it, and the operator-direct alternatives that beat the marketplace.

Trekking and sunrise in Doi Inthanon National Park

11 May 2026

ToursByLocals Chiang Mai alternatives: 4 ways to book a private guide

Alternatives to ToursByLocals for booking a private guide in Chiang Mai — direct operators, Withlocals, GetYourGuide private, and the TAT-licence verification check.

The striking White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in Chiang Rai

05 Dec 2025

Klook alternatives for Chiang Mai trips: the real comparison

What to use instead of Klook for Chiang Mai tours — direct operators, currency tricks, and when the Klook app-only price is actually a worse deal.

Elephants roaming at a Karen hill tribe sanctuary in Chiang Mai

01 Dec 2025

Best GetYourGuide alternatives for Chiang Mai tours

Five GetYourGuide alternatives for Chiang Mai tours — direct operators, smaller marketplaces, and how each handles price, ethical elephant camps and confirmation.