Weekly Excursions in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is known as the cultural capital of Thailand, surrounded by mountains, national parks, and centuries of history. At Viva Rehab, we balance the work of recovery with time to explore, create, and enjoy new experiences. Every week, clients head out on a guided day trip to some of the region’s most popular attractions. These outings are a chance to relax, connect with your peers, and start appreciating the simple things in life again.

“With so much to see and do near our facility, you will create lasting memories and new friendships along the way.”

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Woman resting her face against an elephant at a Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary excursion

Elephant Sanctuary

Spend a day with elephants in their natural habitat in the mountains near Chiang Mai. Feed and bathe them, and enjoy a home-cooked meal at the sanctuary for lunch.

Boardwalk winding through rainforest, as on the Doi Inthanon National Park excursion

Doi Inthanon National Park

Visit the highest peak in Thailand and take in panoramic views from the King and Queen Pagodas. Walk the Angkha nature trail through cloud forest and unique high-altitude flora, and cool off at one of the park’s waterfalls along the way.

Woman in a straw hat facing a golden chedi on the Chiang Mai temple tour excursion

Temple Tour

Chiang Mai is home to over 300 Buddhist temples. This tour takes in the most iconic inside the Old City walls.

Chef seasoning a pan at a Thai cooking class, a weekly excursion from Viva Rehab Thailand

Thai Cooking Class

Prepare several dishes from scratch. A hands-on, social experience that is consistently one of the most popular excursions among clients.

Tea picker with a woven basket walking through tea bushes on the tea garden tour

Tea Garden Tour

Visit a working tea plantation and learn the growing and harvesting process firsthand. Try your hand at plucking tea leaves, watch traditional and modern processing methods, and finish with a tasting.

Hands shaping a round slab of clay at the pottery workshop excursion

Pottery Workshop

Learn hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab work to create cups, bowls, and plates. Designed to be accessible for complete beginners while producing something you can be proud of.

Woman painting a colorful statue at an Elephant Parade painting workshop in Chiang Mai

Elephant Parade Painting

Design and paint your own elephant statue in a workshop that supports elephant conservation through art. Artists on-site guide you through the process with tips and techniques.

Two people kayaking along a calm, reed-lined river
Hand painting yellow shapes on a colorful canvas at an art workshop
Hands lifting a mesh frame from paper pulp at a handmade paper workshop
Hands using a stitching punch and mallet on leather at a craft workshop
Three cyclists on a leaf-covered forest trail, a bike tour excursion
Two hikers walking a grassy woodland trail with trekking poles

Additional activities

Mountain float, water park, tie dye, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, paint a pot, umbrella painting, Thai Silk Village, rice planting at Ginger Farm, cinema outing, bowling, jungle tour, bike tour.

Experience Recovery in Chiang Mai

Treatment at Viva is about building a life worth living, and that starts here. Contact our admissions team to learn more about what your time in Chiang Mai will look like.

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