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Private Lampang Horse Carriage and Rooster Bowl from Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Thailandby Oh-Hoo

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Thai, English

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Overview

Discover two icons of Lampang on this private day tour from Chiang Mai: a traditional horse carriage ride and famous rooster bowls. Ride through Lampang Old Town to see historic streets, wooden houses, and local shops before visiting Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, an important Lanna temple with wooden halls and a golden chedi. Continue to Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao, featuring Lanna, Burmese, and Shan architecture. Enjoy Northern Thai lunch before exploring Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum to see how rooster bowls are shaped, painted, and fired by local artisans. End at Mae Ta Local Market in Lamphun on the return route to Chiang Mai, where foods, herbs, and forest ingredients reveal the everyday culture, craft, and flavors of northern Thailand.

What's included

  • Drinking water
  • Refreshing towel during the trip
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Admission fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai City Center
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Private VIP van with experienced driver
  • Northern Thai lunch at a local restaurant
  • Hotel pickup outside Chiang Mai City Center
  • Optional tours or meals not mentioned
  • Tips and personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

    1 hour

    Begin your Lampang experience at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of northern Thailand’s most treasured Lanna temples. Admire its ancient wooden halls, murals, sacred golden chedi, and traditional architecture that reflect the deep spiritual heritage of Lampang.

  2. 2

    Lampang

    30 min

    Continue into Lampang Old Town and enjoy a traditional horse carriage ride, one of the city’s most iconic experiences. Ride through historic streets, wooden houses, cafés, and local shops while taking in the relaxed rhythm of Lampang. The ride ends near Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao.

  3. 3

    Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao

    1.5 hours

    Visit Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao, a historic temple once associated with the Emerald Buddha. Explore its peaceful grounds and admire the blend of Lanna, Burmese, and Shan architectural influences that reveal Lampang’s cultural connections. After the temple visit, enjoy Northern Thai lunch at a nearby local restaurant before continuing to Lampang’s ceramic heritage site.

  4. 4

    Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum

    1 hour

    Discover the story of Lampang’s famous rooster bowls at Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum. Learn how these iconic ceramics are shaped, painted, and fired by local artisans, and browse ceramic souvenirs at the museum shop, subject to availability.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    1 hour

    Stop at Mae Ta Local Market in Lamphun on the return route to Chiang Mai. Browse forest vegetables, wild herbs, seasonal produce, and regional snacks that many travelers rarely see in typical tourist markets. This eye-opening stop highlights northern Thailand’s everyday food culture and local way of life.

Meeting and pickup

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

Pickup is available from hotels located in Chiang Mai Old Town only. Guests will be picked up from approximately 8:00 a.m. The tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time by email before the travel date. Please check your email for the final pickup details. Please be ready at your hotel lobby or meeting point at least 10 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. Late arrival may shorten the tour duration or require adjustments to the itinerary. Guests staying outside Chiang Mai City Center should meet at Three Kings Monument or follow the meeting point confirmed by the tour operator before the travel date.

End point

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This private tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate.
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  • Children aged 1–3 years are not recommended to join due to the long travel duration. If traveling with an infant, please note that infants must sit on an adult’s lap.
  • Please note that modest dress is required when visiting temples. Shoulders and knees must be covered before entering temple areas.
  • The total tour duration includes approximately 3.5 hours of travel time from Chiang Mai to Lampang, transfers between attractions, and the return journey to Chiang Mai.
  • The itinerary is subject to change. Times shown are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.
  • The signature horse carriage ride is subject to weather conditions. In case of heavy rain, the ride may be shortened or replaced with extra time at indoor cultural stops, depending on local conditions.
  • In the rare event of cancellation, you will be informed in advance and offered an alternative date, an alternative tour, or a full refund.
  • This tour involves travel time, walking at temples and markets, and a horse carriage ride. Pregnant travelers and guests with medical conditions should consult their doctor before joining.
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces at historical temples and local markets.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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