4 days in Chiang Mai only: wats and hill itinerary
Fly BKK to CNX in about 70 to 75 minutes, leave at 07:00 for Doi Suthep (30 THB plus a 60 to 100 THB songthaew), and keep Pai for a longer page.
Four nights in one Lanna city is enough if you skip Route 1095 and the Green Bus. Stay in Chiang Mai. Fly Bangkok to Chiang Mai in about 70 to 75 minutes. Sleep using where to stay: Old City, Nimman, or Mae Rim.
Leave at 07:00 for Doi Suthep. Book an ethical sanctuary. Khao soi at Mae Sai is 55 to 90 THB Monday to Saturday. For Pai see 7 days Chiang Mai and Pai.
Day by day
1 Land CNX, Old City
Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. Booths 20 to 50 THB.
2 Doi Suthep 07:00
30 THB plus songthaew 60 to 100 THB. Khao soi lunch.
3 Sanctuary half-day
Named park, no riding. Nimman after.
4 Mae Rim or Inthanon
Rice terraces or a cooler peak. Fly CNX out.
Four nights, no second town
White Temple is 200 THB since 1 January 2026 and needs a Chiang Rai day you do not have here.
| Block | Focus | 2026 fee |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Old City wats | Booths 20 to 50 THB |
| Day 2 | Doi Suthep | 30 THB; songthaew 60 to 100 THB |
| Day 3 | Sanctuary | Named ethical half-day |
| Day 4 | Mae Rim or Inthanon | Exit CNX |
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- Add Pai on day 4?
- No. Route 1095 is 3 to 4.5 hours and needs a night.
- Sunday walking street?
- Ratchadamnoen runs Sunday. Saturday is Wua Lai. Plan the calendar before you lock flights.
- Doi Inthanon instead of Mae Rim?
- Yes if you want a cooler peak. It is a full day, not a half-hour terrace.