Golf Holidays in Chiang Mai
Amid the stunning natural beauty of Thailand’s northernmost province, visitors are sure to fall in love with beautiful Chiang Mai.
Less developed commercially than other Thailand hot spots like Phuket, Chiang Mai's undiluted charm opens the door to a more traditional and genuine Thailand, providing a welcome variation. Chiang Mai has developed 8 golf courses which are well worth visiting when stopping by in this northern part of Thailand.
Chiang Mai is known for its amazing flowers, tropical jungle and its mountainous terrain which surrounds the entire region. With such a stunning layout, Chiang Mai delivers some of the most picturesque golf courses to enjoy during your Thailand golf holiday.
The area also has a range of attractions to visit and national parks to tour, for when you aren’t on the golf course.
Boasting a classy Thai-style clubhouse, Chiang Mai Highlands is a highly ranked course within Thailand with a 27-hole golf complex.
Split into three sets of nine hole courses, with Course A and Course B creating the main 18-hole layout, which has previously hosted the Chiang Mai Golf Classic.
After a renovation in 2013, Gassan delivers a challenging layout with new hazards and rolling fairways. The Club also has hotel accommodation for overnight stays.
Chiang Mai is filled with a variety of historic attractions to visit whilst touring this fascinating destination. Doi Suthep is one of the most historic and spiritual places in Thailand, with its origins dating back almost 700 years. The Old City Temples is practically a living museum, with narrow streets lined with stunning temples and historical buildings which is well worth exploring.
When visiting Thailand and most importantly Chiang Mai, you have to take the chance to get up close with some of the most beautiful animals, including tigers and elephants. The elephant jungle sanctuary in Chiang Mai is one of the original sanctuaries which prioritises the welfare of the animals, where the facility often acts as more of a retirement home for the animals so they can be protected in a natural environment.
The Doi Inthanon National Park is home to the highest peak in Thailand, rising over 2,500 metres above sea level. This amazing facility is used a sanctuary for a wide range of animal species and is potentially the best place in Thailand for bird-watching. Another high peak worth visiting, Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, is famous for its beautiful waterfalls and also the Hmong Tribal Village.
Once landing at Chiang Mai’s International Airport you can take a transfer or car hire to your destination. These driving times are relatively short to make the transfer as smooth as possible, so take a look at some of the key drive times.
Drive Times by Car
30 mins
25 mins
15 mins
1 hr
When flying to Chiang Mai from England you will be required to take a connection flight, so it may be worth flying into Bangkok to do some exploring and then add on your trip to Chiang Mai after. So take a look at the key flight times and also an insight into the best times of year to travel.
Flights & Weather
14 hrs (indirect)
Chiang Mai International Airport
November - March
24 - 34° C