Pha Chor Canyon & Ob Khan Gorge - Private Day Tour from Chiang Mai

Escape the city for a day and discover two of northern Thailand's most spectacular landscapes both within an hour of Chiang Mai, yet a world away from the tourist crowds. Your day starts with hotel pickup and a scenic drive south to Pha Chor, often called Chiang Mai's "Mini Grand Canyon." Towering 30-meter earth pillars rise from a dry ancient riverbed, sculpted over thousands of years by the wandering Ping River. A short, easy trail leads you through dramatic viewpoints perfect for photography. After exploring the canyon, enjoy an authentic Thai lunch at a local family-run restaurant overlooking the Mae Wang valley a peaceful lakeside spot known only to locals. The afternoon takes you to Ob Khan National Park, where an emerald-green river cuts through narrow cliff walls. Walk the gentle stone trail along the gorge, take in the dramatic rock formations, and if conditions allow cool off with a swim in the calm natural pools. Back at your hotel by late afternoon. Perfect for: nature lovers, photographers, families with kids 5+, couples seeking an off-the-beaten-path day, and anyone tired of crowded temples.